The Magazine of Sigma Chi Fall 2025

The Volunteer Issue 26

Volunteers are the engine of the Fraternity. Here, we shine a light of appreciation on the dedicated men who keep Sigma Chi operating well.

TODAY’S CHALLENGES, TOMORROW’S FULFILLMENT

"IF

YOU

EVER THOUGHT

ABOUT VOLUNTEERING,

NOW IS THE TIME ."

As I sit this morning reflecting upon our 85th Grand Chapter, I’m recalling the warm friendships that come with shared experiences and values.

Grand Chapter is always special; it’s a continuous parade of old and new friends arriving from all parts of the world. Everyone comes together to participate in an event greater than themselves, yet it would be impossible without each and every individual brother, spouse and child. Special moments include the heartfelt embrace of an old friend, not seen for months or years, and the excitement of greeting brothers at their first Grand Chapter. This kind of special is found only in Sigma Chi’s bonds of brotherhood.

I hope you will all find your way to the 86th Grand Chapter in Cincinnatti to enjoy the fellowship of our brotherhood. Between these two events, however, we have our biennium. And oh, what a biennium we have planned!

Built upon the shoulders of those who skillfully governed prior — and crafted carefully from our strategic plan — are our initiatives for this biennium. They can be summed up in one phrase: operational excellence. Officer Training will get a complete overhaul; Preparation for Brotherhood is up for a revision; the Chapter Enhancement program will get improvements; and chapter advisors will get special attention, as will alumni engagement.

Additionally, I have asked Order of Constantine Sig Kelly Nichols, CINCINNATI 1997 , to take the lead on engaging our brothers in the military (both in the U.S. and Canada).

The first purpose is to establish alumni chapters at every major military installation around the globe. Just imagine arriving with your family at a new base to be greeted by a Sigma Chi alumni chapter and brothers who can help you and your loved ones assimilate quickly to the environment. The second purpose is to explore ways to bring a Sigma Chi chapter to our military institutions.

Community service has gained a renewed focus. We just signed a contract with the Red Cross, which will make giving blood an easy endeavor for our chapters to execute on every campus and community in both the U.S. and Canada.

For the area of history, there will be three separate, but coordinated, efforts.

Current Grand Historian Michael Codina, CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993 , will continue to finish the Joseph C. Nate, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1892 , historical diaries. Twentieth Grand Historian Eric Hansen, CINCINNATI 1989 , will lead two efforts. The first is exploring how to get us from Nate’s work to the present and how to record history as it happens. The second is using technology to archive events as they occur for both our International Fraternity and chapters so that we can experience brotherhood and have it captured in that moment.

There’s no question that it’s a full plate for the next two years … so we got started quickly. I am proud to announce that all charges and committee appointments were approved on July 1, just 48 hours after the closing of Grand Chapter.

What can you do to help? Get involved! In order to accomplish this bold plan, we will need approximately 700 additional volunteers all around the globe. If you ever thought about volunteering, now is the time. Whether it is helping a local chapter or getting involved in an alumni chapter, we have a role for you.

Guard well brothers,

Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990

74th Grand Consul

FALL 2025 / VOL. 144, #3

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IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE

Sigma Chi Fraternity, coming to a world near you! What Sigma Chi chapter will you be joining in your favorite animated universe?

ON TOUR WITH SIGMA CHI

From the chapter house to global spotlights — our brothers are heading out on tour and performing at some of the biggest stages around the world! Who will you be seeing live this summer?

SIGS ON SNL

Live from New York, it's Sigma Chi! In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th season coming to a close, here are some of our brothers who have hosted, made special appearances, or performed live over the years! Who is your favorite Sig on SNL?

#SNL50

BY PRESTON BRADLEY, HANOVER 2026 //////

Facilitating Financial Help in Times of Distress

John Pierce, PURDUE 1980, helps those in need by removing life’s biggest obstacles

For more than a decade, John Pierce, PURDUE 1980, has given a helping hand to underprivileged people in hopes of positively turning their lives around. His service started in earnest 15 years ago when Pierce — a Washington, D.C.-based attorney — met with a client who had a request.

Inspired by the 12th-century Jewish philosopher Maimonides, who taught anonymous giving as the highest form of charity, his client wanted to privately donate money in order to help change people’s lives and break down barriers that were negatively affecting them. One such person the client wanted to help was a man who saved a child from choking on a hot dog at a Washington Nationals game, yet he walked to work every day because he didn’t own a car. Pierce was interested in the idea and even offered to write checks to the client’s trust account so the money would be completely anonymous when donated. Pierce ultimately helped his client form The Invisible Hand Foundation, a 501(c)

“(SIGMA CHI) certainly promoted the identification of philanthropy as an important thing. It was a huge impact for me when joining the Fraternity, and philanthropy goes hand in hand with the high character of the men I had the fortune of living with.” - John Pierce, PURDUE 1980

(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 that aids financially distressed individuals in the greater Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region.

“The client wanted to give away more money that way,” says Pierce. “He had a mission that he wanted to help people overcome obstacles that were standing in the way of a constructive path.”

Pierce has served as comptroller of the foundation since its formation, helping fulfill hundreds of instances where people need assistance. For his work with the foundation, as well as additional volunteer service with other organizations and individuals, Pierce has been named this quarter’s Mark V. Anderson Character-in-ActionTM Leadership Award recipient.

CREATING LASTING AND MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS

The Invisible Hand Foundation has charitably disbursed more than $2.3 million since its founding in 2015, according to online tax information. Those helped have included a child who needed braces for his teeth and a waitress who was the victim of a bad accident and needed help paying rent for three months while she couldn’t work. According to Pierce: “The Invisible Hand’s mission wasn’t to give money to an individual, but instead, it was to fulfill whatever the need was.”

The foundation also has partnered with several different local nonprofit organizations to continue meeting community needs. One such partnership is with the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF), which annually serves nearly 50,000 vulnerable children, youth and families in the D.C. Metro area and connects them to programs and services that inspire their ability to thrive, according to the organization’s website. In 2023 NCCF named Pierce its Champion in Our Midst for being the foundation’s founding officer as well as providing pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford the cost of legal representation, including offering his legal services to those helped by NCCF.

“We help lift anyone over an obstacle standing in their way of a constructive path, but we particularly like to work with kids, and we particularly like to work with NCCF kids. So, when they have a legal issue and we can jump in and help get them over that obstacle, we like to do it,” Pierce said in a NCCF video after being named the organization’s 2023 champion. “Almost everybody that I work with, particularly youth, they may be caught up in the justice system for the first time, so I do think it’s important to do as much as I can to say, ‘Look, take your problem and put it on my shoulders. You need to clear your mind, you need to stay constructive, you need to stay on your path of what you do and focus on

that. Let me focus on these legal issues, and I’ll help guide you through them.’”

The Invisible Hand Foundation also partners with Housing Unlimited, where Pierce serves as board president. The organization provides affordable, independent housing for adults in mental health recovery in Maryland’s Montgomery County, according to its website. “It's a way for them to have dignity while they establish the most important thing for mental health recovery, which is a roof over your head,” says Pierce.

UNDERGRADUATE PHILANTHROPY INSPIRED FUTURE VOLUNTEERISM

Pierce also stays active volunteering with other organizations, including Sigma Chi. He is the leadership mentor for the American University Sigma Chi chapter; a mentor for a Purdue undergraduate Sig; a mentor for Purdue undergrads interested in Washington, D.C., work; serves on the advisory council for Boilers Go to DC; and serves on the Student Life Advisory Council at Purdue. In addition, Pierce and his Purdue brothers created an annual scholarship, the John Puterbaugh Scholarship, in memory of Puterbaugh, 1980, who was particularly devoted to service. This scholarship is given to an undergraduate Sig in the chapter who has best exemplified service and philanthropy in the past year.

Along with being a brother of Sigma Chi, Pierce believes that Fraternity philanthropy as an undergrad has been a large inspiration for him. “It certainly promoted the identification of philanthropy as an important thing,” says Pierce. “It was a huge impact for me when joining the Fraternity, and philanthropy goes hand in hand with the high character of the men I had the fortune of living with.”

Omoré Okhomina, NCCF’s division manager for adolescent services, speaks enthusiastically on Pierce’s volunteer efforts and the impact he’s made.

“John is really committed to making a positive impact for less fortunate and vulnerable populations. He has taken on the advocacy on behalf of some very critical cases that we've had involving young people who will struggle with mental health challenges, or who pretty much had the odds stacked against them in the criminal justice system,” says Okhomina. “Similarly, he is also someone who would leverage his connections to provide adequate support to young people in the areas of mentorship and access to opportunities for young people who sometimes don't get a second look or are not really afforded a second chance when they make a mistake. He’s very humble, and he has a way of really gaining the confidence of the folks that he works with without having to overly emphasize his own background."

John Pierce, PURDUE 1980, right, with The Invisible Hand Foundation surprises Jekiya McCray, who is the first in her family to attend college, with a MacBook Pro laptop and gift cards to help as she starts classes during a pop-up graduation ceremony in 2020.

Celebrating Achievements

Sigma Chi inspires its members to lead by example, bringing Fraternity values to life. In doing so, Sigs excel in their professional and volunteer pursuits. The following are brothers recognized for their achievements.

Allen

Bosworth, NORTH CAROLINACHAPEL HILL 1981

Allen Bosworth, NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL 1981, was inducted April 11, 2025, into the North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame in Chapel Hill. Bosworth recently retired as president and co-founder of EP+Co, an award-winning advertising agency based in Greenville, South Carolina, and New York. Throughout his career, Bosworth has been an innovator for brands such as John Deere, Michelin, Verizon Wireless and General Mills. He helped EP+Co become Ad Age’s 2019 A-List Standout Agency while being named one of CampaignMagazine’s 40 over 40. Additionally, he teaches classes at the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media and serves on the school’s board of advisors.

Ed Butler, MISSISSIPPI 1958

Significant Sig Ed Butler, MISSISSIPPI 1958, received his third award — the Hanna White Arnett Silver Medal of Distinction — from the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on June 1, 2025, in Bulverde. The award was presented for Butler’s extraordinary cooperation and outstanding service to the DAR. Butler has been a leader in the national lineage and heritage societies that preserve the history of the United States for many years. In 2024, he also was awarded the Hanna White Arnett Bronze Medal by the Green Mountain Boys Chapter of the DAR, which recognized Butler for his activities in the San Antonio area.

Jeffery Curtis, FORT HAYS 1977

Significant Sig Dr. Jeffery Curtis, FORT HAYS 1977, received the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Distinguished Service Award during the school’s Homecoming held Sept. 25-27, 2025. Previously, he had received the FHSU Young Alumni Award in 1987. Curtis is a cardiologist who was key in creating the DeBakey Heart Institute of Kansas at Hays Medical Center, where he practiced until 2021. In 2022 he joined FHSU’s Health and Wellness Center as its medical director. Outside of work, he has provided support, leadership and service to numerous organizations, including the Hadley Foundation, FHSU Foundation, Symphony Society, Hays Arts Council and Boy Scouts of America.

Rogers Healy, SOUTHERN METHODIST 2003

Significant Sig Rogers Healy, SOUTHERN METHODIST 2003, was named to D CEO magazine’s 2025 Dallas 500 for Venture Capital. The Dallas 500 is an annual publication that recognizes influential North Texas executives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area who have positively impacted the local economy. Healy launched Morrison Seger VC Partners, an investment firm that has invested capital into brands such as G.O.A.T. Fuel, Harbor, Nomad Grills and Snaps Clothing Co. He is also the founder and CEO of Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate, Healy Global Relocation and Healy Property Management.

Jay Helm, OKLAHOMA 1970

Significant Sig Jay Helm, OKLAHOMA STATE 1970, was inducted into the Oklahoma State Hall of Fame on Feb. 7, 2025. Helm started his career with Hardest Company and served as managing partner for Lincoln Property Company before forming in 1997 American Residential Group, a commercial real estate firm that develops and manages multifamily residential properties. He currently serves as chairman. Helm is a passionate advocate for access to quality public education. He served on the Oklahoma State University Board of Regents for 12 years before his gubernatorial appointment to the State Regents for Higher Education, where he served from 2013 to 2022. Helm has received several recognitions for his professional and volunteer work.

T.W. Lawrence, CENTRE 1972

T.W. Lawrence, CENTRE 1972, won the 2025 Cowpokes International Film Festival’s Best Faith Western Manuscript Award for The Trail Ends in Texas. In it, a changing Wild West prompts Cowboy to ask for God’s guidance. In answer, he gets a journey. While riding with his horse, Dusty, he encounters situations that cause him to confront the man he really is and what’s missing from his soul. Lawrence is an award-winning author of Western fiction set in 1880s Texas and also is a chaplain for Redeemed Riders Cowboy Church. He uses the stories of Dusty and the Cowboy as a basis for Bible studies and traditional men’s ministry settings.

Emil Michael, HARVARD 1994

Emil Michael, HARVARD 1994, was confirmed May 25, 2025, as Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Michael was nominated to this position by President Trump on Inauguration Day. In this position, he plans to find solutions that will keep the United States ahead of the curve in terms of research and engineering. He will focus on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, quantum computing, directed energy, hypersonic capabilities and many more technological solutions. His other government experience includes serving as a White House Fellow and as a Special Assistant to Robert Gates at the Department of Defense.

Capt. Larry Salter, OREGON STATE 1974

Capt. Larry Salter, OREGON STATE 1974, was elected 53rd president of the Navy League of the United States, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services and their families. He will serve a two-year term. Salter has been involved with the organization for more than 20 years. His final active-duty assignment before retiring was as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington. Afterward, he began working in the defense industry and has held leadership roles in the areas of business development, federal contracting and project management. Salter also is the founder of LGS Solutions, a consulting firm focused on federal government opportunities.

Terry Stanger, BRADLEY 1968

Terry Stanger, BRADLEY 1968, was inducted March 29, 2025, into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in Champaign. This recognition is reserved for those who positively contribute to the profession and impact their schools and communities. Stanger played defensive end for Bradley during his time as an undergrad. In his 22 years as assistant coach at Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, Stanger led his team to the playoffs 19 times and title games six times. During the induction ceremony, Stanger had the honor of giving the invocation and saying a few words before the meal.

Tom

Umstead,

GEORGIA TECH 1956

Significant Sig Tom Umstead, GEORGIA TECH 1956, was the recipient of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association’s Dean Griffin Community Service Award during its Gold & White Honors Gala on Feb. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Umstead is the founder of Mr. Tom’s Heart, a nonprofit organization that delivers food, hygiene and other items donated by stores to organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Calvary Children’s Home, Ronald McDonald House and the Aflac Cancer Center. Four hundred volunteers assist with the pick-up and distribution of items. Umstead also founded a basketball group that 400 students participate in, and he volunteers at CHOA.

David Zeman, NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL 1981

David Zeman, NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL 1981, was inducted April 13, 2025, into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in East Lansing. Zeman has won several state and national awards for his reporting on education, politics, the legal system and business projects. Zeman joined Bridge Michigan in 2013. After being involved for 11 years, he grew the twiceweekly publication into a daily publication that has won hundreds of journalism awards. His reportage work has also led to the first book published about the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, titled PoisononTap.

TheAccidentalPlayer

By TOM STOCKBURGER, MONTANA 1974 / ISBN: 979-8218494810 / Bigger Fish to Fry Productions; Dec. 6, 2024

Inspired by true events, TheAccidentalPlayer follows Ben Frazier, a 57-year-old widower from suburban Chicago who unexpectedly finds himself in a singles world. However, Frazier’s sadness and grief become complicated when he reads a note his wife left him where she encourages him to find happiness again. It all starts with a neighbor’s passionate kiss and a flirtatious exchange with his best friend’s ex at his wife’s wake, causing Frazier to become a player. His misadventures leave his closest friends howling and shaking their heads while also risking his relationship with his 21-year-old daughter.

TheCareerSecret:TheHiddenStrategyforCareerGrowth,Promotion,andWorkThatFinallyFeelsLikeYou

By Michael Jones, SOUTH ALABAMA 1995 / ISBN: 979-8998555114 / Ohana Publishing; May 4, 2025

Have you ever felt invisible at work? Have you ever been stuck in a role that doesn’t reflect who you truly are? You aren’t alone. The Career Secret is your source for breaking free from the frustration of doing everything right but still feeling unfulfilled. Written by a healthcare executive, coach and keynote speaker, this helpful guide will reveal the hidden rules of career growth through real stories, practical tools and the R.I.S.E Framework. You’ll learn how to build authentic relationships that open new opportunities, grow your influence, build your confidence and much more.

Hawthorne:AWarriorSeeksaNewLife

By Joe Harris Jr., NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1972 / ISBN: 978-1959508397 / JWC; March 20, 2025

On April 30, 1975, Saigon, the capitol of South Vietnam, surrendered to the North Vietnamese People’s Army, thus ending several decades of American involvement. With a communist takeover on the horizon, and the lack of Americans, tens of thousands of South Vietnamese fled as the United States began an act of evacuation of extreme proportions. Instantly becoming refugees, most would require resettlement in a new country. Hawthorne follows the tale of one man’s journey in search of freedom and a new beginning.

LessonsfromtheAdmiral:NavalWisdomandSeaStoriesforLeaders

By Mark Fava, NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL 1985 / ISBN: 979-8891382176 / Amplify Publishing; Jan. 28, 2025

Mark Fava, as the aide for a Navy admiral, learned valuable lessons that were impactful to becoming a thoughtful and successful leader. Now a vice president at the world’s largest aerospace company and a career aviation lawyer, Fava is sharing the insightful knowledge he gained in this entertaining and important behind-the-scenes look as a young naval flight officer. This book is an inspiring guide for mid-career managers, early career lawyers and junior military officers who aspire to be promoted. Putting the knowledge gained from this book into practice will make readers stand out in an impactful way as an organized, humble and thoughtful high performer.

by Morris A. Nunes TriviaMaster

MnemonicTriviaBook#1:TheNewWaytoPlayTrivia

By Morris Nunes, PENNSYLVANIA 1970/ ISBN: 979-8308056683 / Independently published; Feb. 9, 2025

Mnemonic trivia is a fun and unique challenge that can be mastered by anyone who wants a new way to play trivia. Players are given a message that can help you recall answers, as each answer’s first letter contributes to building the message. Many subjects and topics are featured, including movies, television, sports, music and more. This book also includes a subject index and an answer key, which can be used as a great reference tool for trivia. Whether you play alone or use the book as a party game, mnemonic trivia is unique, educational, exciting and, most of all, fun for everyone.

No Boundaries: When Two Worlds Collide

By Kevin Geise, BALL STATE 1980 / ISBN: 978-1965092125/ American Real Publishing; July 24, 2024

Being descendants of slavery, the Jackson family move from New Orleans to Fort Wayne, Indiana, to escape segregation and seek a better life for their trumpet-playing prodigy son, Antonio. After moving, Antonio is forced to adapt his playing, balancing his charisma and musical talent to become a role model for diversity. Meanwhile, employed as a service attendant at the Cadillac dealership, Antonio's father, Marquis, works for Ryan O'Connor, a man who has collected a great deal of wealth in the auto industry. As their stories converge and the auto industry falls deeper into trouble, tensions reach a dramatic climax when a high-profile murder serves up a long list of suspects.

QuotableTom:ACollectionofWitandWisdom

By Tom Grooms, TENNESSEE TECH 1970 / ISBN: 979-8335084017 / Independently published; May 1, 2025

This inspirational book contains 55 years of wit and wisdom in the form of easy-to-read quotes. Readers will enjoy a collection of humor and down-to-earth talk to help out with everyday living. Topics include being American, health, leadership, money, literature, politics, science and more. Through these quotes, readers can find solace, hope and a little laughter, and they are ones that can be shared and understood by everyone.

Recycled:AReluctantSearchforTrueSelfThroughNurture,Nature,andFreeWill

By Significant Sig Jack Rocco, MD, PITTSBURGH 1988 / ISBN: 978-1990688133 / Ingenium Books Publishing Inc.; June 18, 2023

Jack Rocco was only a baby when he was adopted. His was a closed adoption, which meant he only knew that his birth parents were a young couple who couldn’t afford a child. However, on a first date, Rocco learns that the woman he is with also is adopted. As she describes finding and meeting her birth mother, Rocco discovers that his initial beliefs about his birth story and closed adoptions may not be correct. He becomes obsessed with learning about adoption and suffering with adoption trauma and tries to follow long, convoluted paths of nurture, nature and free will.

TheStargazer:UnleashingtheBrillianceofBuildingBrighterTeams

By Katie Desiderio and Michael Frino, FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1999 / ISBN: 978-1394280537 / Wiley; March 25, 2025

Retired teacher and current vintner Jack transforms his struggling vineyard in Yountville, California, and his own life through a series of life-changing experiences deeply rooted in the natural world. Readers of this book are invited to reflect on their own leadership styles and team dynamics, with exercises and symbolic activities that can be used in the real world to inspire growth and brilliance. Experience this unexpected journey illuminating the path to building brighter, more cohesive team dynamics. Readers will learn about key features of the retreat, how to create a personal star system, and how to encourage team brilliance through principles of trust, growth and interconnectedness.

By Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Jeff Burnside, WASHINGTON STATE 1980 //////

‘ROAD WARRIORS’

The legacy of the Assistant Executive Secretary role left a lasting impact

Chuck Patrick was only a few months out of Central Florida University after serving as Consul in 1976. Now he was about to walk into the newly installed Eta Epsilon chapter at Texas A&M representing “Sigma Chi International Headquarters.” He was a freshly minted Assistant Executive Secretary, or AES. And this was his first of many dozens of chapter visits across North America over the next two years to make sure chapters weren’t doing things outside Sigma Chi values and guidelines.

“It was a bit intimidating,” he admits. But he figured it out as he went. Patrick helped make Sigma Chi better — because that was the job of an AES. Sigma Chi is known for its bold, visionary initiatives. Few have been as bold or as visionary as the roughly 40-year program that sent hundreds of new Sig graduates across North America, each in two-year stints, to visit every chapter. Its legacy is felt in immeasurable ways even today.

After the throngs of Sigs had left the 2025 Grand Chapter hotel in Denver, several dozen veteran "Road Warriors" stayed behind for their first-ever AES reunion. Patrick was the lynchpin for the gathering. Order of Constantine Sig Frank Raymond, PENN STATE 1971, reminded his fellow AES alums to join the reunion: “Guys, we’re not getting any younger.” Mostly in their 60s and 70s, the AESs traded stories, laughed a lot, shared the latest about their lives — and were reminded of the close bond that formed among AESs, even if they didn’t serve at the same time. For many years, the AESs lived together in a now-demolished house next to Headquarters, which only brought them even closer. “The brotherhood of the Road Warriors,” said Significant Sig Jay Howell, FLORIDA 1971

It was the first real job for all of them. “Many had rarely flown on a plane,” acknowledges Order of Constantine Sig Tom Smith, CENTRAL FLORIDA 1977. “And we hardly knew where Evanston was.” They were on the road four to six weeks at a time, two chapters a week, covering every single Sig chapter — and the troubled chapters more frequently.

The AES idea began gradually as the Field Secretary program in the late 1940s or early 1950s before becoming “AES” in the late 1950s. It was redesigned in the 1990s into the Leadership Consultant program, which was quite similar, although the job went from two years to one year.

But the AES program was Executive Secretary Bill Bringham’s, ILLINOIS

WESLEYAN 1946, wise foray into improving the culture of Sigma Chi chapters away from hazing and too much partying to a more responsible culture that adhered more closely with Sigma Chi values and rules. And Bringham — who was an Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig — utilized very young Sigs to push that cultural shift. Remember, the AESs had to deal with all the changes in society too: War, economic downturns, drugs, hazing, the anti-establishment movement of the late 60s and early 70s – they were all a tumultuous time for some.

They were in charge of their own travel schedules. They would visit each chapter for two to four days, then get to the next chapter and the next chapter before heading back to Evanston to file reports. If they could schedule their travel just right, they’d be in the right town for the big Saturday college football games. And one AES, Jim Dulcich, OREGON 1977, quite an athlete then, arrived at the Beta Upsilon chapter at Washington State University the day they were playing in the intramural football championship. He joined the team. The Sigs won.

Sigs from that era remember the visits of the AES: Get the house clean, show him a great time — maybe he’ll be nice to us in his report to Headquarters. “They did try to show us a good time,” remembers Howell. “One of the things I learned was how strong (chapters were). They were almost all strong.”

But not all.

Patrick remembers one chapter proudly showing him something for a pledge class philanthropy project that was clearly illegal and against Fraternity policy. Others had Rituals you could hardly recognize. Some didn’t realize you were supposed to pay dues. Hazing was not uncommon. “We’ve always done it this way,” Patrick remembers them saying. The AESs had to make tough decisions that led to closing some chapters. “These things were very hard and very upsetting,” Howell remembers. “Because we know what good things our Order can do for the young men who become members.” In fact, the first chapter Howell visited as an AES was to physically remove their charter — an inauspicious and difficult start to his two years.

But then AESs also got to open many chapters. It was part of the job to organize the paperwork, get the charter, recruit an inaugural pledge class — they even scrubbed floors to get it ready for recruitment and then oversee the installation ceremony and the first initiation. Patrick remembers “that feeling of going through the Ritual, and then coordinating their entry into Sigma Chi is just spectacular.” Even now that their hair has grayed or disappeared altogether, the AESs see chapters they installed all those years ago doing well today and making

new Sigma Chis as the legacy continues.

“We took the job very seriously,” says Smith. “Because what we were doing was we were in the business of Sigma Chi. School administrators and local alums — substantially older than us most of the time — and here were these young bucks trying to represent the Fraternity.”

“Best job I ever had,” says Jeff Nemens, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1969, a sentiment agreed by everyone. “I learned to handle myself quickly.” The pay was low, but the experience was invaluable. Bringham gave them a lot of latitude to manage undergraduate peers, university administrators, chapter alumni and more. Because the AESs themselves were recruiting the next round of leaders for the position, the quality of the AESs was off the charts. The AESs by and large went on to top positions in business and society. “So, it’s not surprising that so many of these guys did so well in their lives,” says Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Joe Martin, HOUSTON 1976

“It was an intensive training model for us,” remembers Howell. “But it provided us with the tools to carve out constructive careers. The road is a harsh mistress, but she will teach you if you are willing to learn. What you learned was a lot of people principles.”

In fact, a 1997 article in The Magazine of Sigma Chi called the AES program “the backbone of Sigma Chi undergraduate services.”

After their two years and later in life, the AESs became critically important volunteers in Sigma Chi as workshop facilitators, committee members, permanent staffers, Grand Praetors, Trustees and more. The Sigma Chi Foundation Board of Governors once had half a dozen former AESs serving, says Martin, himself a Governor. Some even went on to serve as Grand Quaestor (R. Stephen Heinrichs, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1968), Grand Consul (Murray McComas, PENNSYLVANIA 1958), Sigma Chi Foundation President (Frank Raymond), and our current Grand Pro Consul (Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993).

“I am incredibly proud of each and every one of our brothers who served the Fraternity in this capacity,” says Order of Constantine Sig Mark Anderson, ILLINOIS 1977, who is the former Fraternity executive director. “To a man, they have performed successfully in their communities, careers and with their families.”

“Every AES considered it an honor and a privilege to serve in this role,” says Patrick, “and most delayed promising careers, grad school or law school to do it.” Not bad for a bunch of 22-year-old brothers who were thrown into deep responsibility to care for the future of Sigma Chi. They figured it out as they went.

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

At the 2025 Grand Chapter, members from several different alumni chapters brainstormed membership recruitment. Pictured during that brainstorm session are, from left, Tustin Ellison, CAL. POLY.-SAN LUIS OBSIPO 1989, East Bay (San Francisco) alumni chapter; Order of Constantine Sig Dave Decker, NORTHERN ARIZONA 1979, Phoenix alumni chapter; Ron Hunt, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1991, Dallas alumni chapter; Dylan Sade, NORTHERN ARIZONA 2011, Flagstaff alumni chapter; Andres Zanios, NORTHERN ARIZONA 2023, Phoenix alumni chapter; Dylan Parise, NORTHERN ARIZONA 2026; Steven Smillie, TEXAS-ARLINGTON 1992, Mid-Cities (Texas) alumni chapter; Order of Constantine Sig Wayne Connelley, NORTHERN ARIZONA 1975, Flagstaff alumni chapter; Ted Decker, NORTHERN ARIZONA 1975, Phoenix alumni chapter. Not pictured due to taking the picture is Order of Constantine Sig Don Copeland, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1989, with the San Francisco alumni chapter.

Eben Corliss, PUGET SOUND 2013, right, gives remarks about his father, Michael Corliss, PUGET SOUND 1982, left, during the presentation of the elder Corliss’s Significant Sig Award at the June 2025 Sigma Chi Foundation reception in Seattle. Corliss held back tears after receiving his award. “I’m not normally a really emotional person, but it’s important to me to tell you that honor and character are more important than anything else,” he said. "Sigma Chi changed my life as a young man. It’s been incredibly important to me.”

The Houston alumni chapter is pictured during its annual Order of Constantine Dinner, which welcomed newest member Chris Sudjadi, CLARKSON 2002, and was held at Haywire restaurant owned by Judd Fruia, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1989. Pictured with Fruia, from left, are Order of Constantine Sigs Sudjadi; Thomas Wilhite, HOUSTON 1977; Billy Bowlin, HOUSTON 1976; Kelly Park, TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 1988; Fruia; Significant Sig Joe Martin, HOUSTON 1976; Bob Shortle, RENSSELAER 1974; Keith Moody, CONNECTICUT 1989; and Richard Burns, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1969

Lynn Samford, WYOMING 1950, pledged the Gamma Xi chapter during a blizzard in 1948. It was the start of a lifetime of service helping other undergraduates in their own Sigma Chi journeys. The more than 80 attendees from 22 different chapters at the June 2025 Sigma Chi Foundation reception in Seattle came together to give a special tribute to Samford. Afterward, he posed for a photograph with several undergraduates whose Fraternal experience he has helped shape.

Former assistant executive secretaries at International Fraternity Headquarters and Order of Constantine Sigs Mark Ruhe, WESTMINSTER 1976, and Jim Engel, SAN JOSE STATE 1974, share their brotherhood across the world on Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town, South Africa, in March 2025.

On Memorial Day for the past 35 years, members of the Chattanooga, Tennessee, alumni chapter have visited the Chattanooga National Cemetery to honor deceased brothers. Pictured are veteran brothers visiting the gravesite of Capt. Lonny Wayne Seiler, TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1982. Shown, from left, are TennesseeChattanooga brothers Jeff Babb, 1985, alumni chapter member-at-large; Robert Lindsey, 1984, alumni chapter board chairman; and Billy Stott, 1987, alumni chapter member. Not pictured but present is Red McCormick, 1986, alumni chapter communications.

New Significant Sig Dick Trammel, ARKANSAS 1959, holds up his award next to Northwest Arkansas alumni association president Jim Keast, MISSOURI STATE 1980, on May 1. The association spent the evening celebrating Trammel and his lifetime of service and leadership in the community.

The London alumni chapter held a family picnic at the beginning of July to commemorate Founders Day, Canada Day and Independence Day. Members of the London, England, interest group also joined in the event. Pictured, from left, are Hiroshi Theodorakakis, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 1997; Gary Johnson II, from the London interest group; Anthony McGuire, OHIO WESLEYAN 2013; David Stroud, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 1997; Sebastian Makhlouf from the London interest group; Cyril Lutterodt, TEXAS-ARLINGTON 2016; and Ryan ChenWing, WATERLOO 2006

Tulsa, Oklahoma-area Order of Constantine Sigs are pictured during the Tulsa alumni chapter’s 10th annual Order of Constantine Dinner held May 14 at Mahoney Steakhouse. Shown, from left, are Willis Allen, TULSA 1968; Significant Sig Bill Grimm, OKLAHOMA 1970; Skip Teel, TULSA 1966; Garnett Haubelt, OKLAHOMA 1969; Jim Kuykendall, OKLAHOMA STATE 1987; Whit Culver, OKLAHOMA STATE 2001; and Significant Sig Tom Bloomfield, TULSA 1982

Twenty-seven of the 41 Tulsa, Oklahoma-area Significant Sigs are pictured attending the Tulsa alumni chapter’s 10th annual Significant Sig Dinner held June 12. The event was hosted by Significant Sig Jack Allen, OKLAHOMA STATE 1970, and dinner was catered by Brother Greg Hughes, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1988.

Significant Sig and Hilton Head, South Carolina, alumni chapter president emeritus Chuck Duvall, CORNELL 1958, center, asks secretary emeritus Ron Bradley, GEORGIA TECH 1960, right, to join him in presenting president Frank Roach, WILLIAM & MARY 1972, left, a diamond-studded badge that was given to Duvall by his uncle, Order of Constantine Sig Ben Duvall, ILLINOIS 1924. The badge will be passed to each succeeding president of the chapter.

Members of the Chattahoochee Valley alumni chapter are pictured at Liberty Hill Sporting Club in LaGrange, Georgia, during a recruiting event for the University of West Georgia’s Lambda Phi chapter. Both alumni and undergraduate brothers gathered for lunch and spent the afternoon fishing at the sporting club’s lake.

The Sarasota, Florida, alumni chapter philanthropically supports Habitat for Humanity, which recently completed a block of 40 homes in which the alumni chapter members provided volunteer labor for the past five years. The organization thanked the chapter by displaying this sign.

The Fresno, California, alumni chapter presented on April 17, 2025, the Fresno Alumni Chapter President’s Citation to Mike Chin, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1976, for serving as Consul in fall 1974. Pictured, from left, are Kyle Stephenson, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1974, Chin, and Wayne Yamagiwa, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1974.

Puget Sound alumni gathered together to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the chapter on June 7, 2025. Sigs from all seven decades attended. Pictured together here are Dave Lukens, 1962; Rich Hurst, 1964; Dirk Stegeman, 1969; Bill Stegeman, 1964; Phil Frick, 1966; Dan Coulter, 1966; and Gary Teichroew, 1968. Also of note at the event was a collection of Sigma Chi jewelry, badges and pins from the late Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig C. Mark Smith, 1961, who entered the Chapter Eternal in November 2024.

Chicago DuPage alumni chapter members are pictured Aug. 23, 2008, with Significant Sig and former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka, PITTSBURGH 1961, center in sunglasses, at Ditka’s restaurant in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. That evening Ditka walked toward the group saying, “I hear there are some Sigma Chis here tonight!” and gave everyone the grip.

ALUMNI CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

OCTOBER

10/12/1990 Chicago DuPage, Illinois, alumni chapter, 35 years

10/24/1955 Fort Worth, Texas, alumni chapter, 70 years

10/1/1930 Grand Forks, Minnesota, alumni chapter, 95 years

DECEMBER

12/11/2015 Calgary, Alberta, alumni chapter, 10 years

*Anniversaries are listed every five years.

Atlanta alumni chapter Sigs, their families and sweethearts are pictured attending an Atlanta Braves baseball game on June 13, 2025.

Phoenix alumni chapter members are pictured during an early 170th Founders Day celebration on June 20 at Rockbar in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Brothers and sweethearts braved the Sonoran Desert summer heat to celebrate this significant occasion. Special thanks were given to Rockbar owner Alex Mundy, ARIZONA STATE 1999, and manager Tommy Doyle, ARIZONA STATE 2020, for providing an oasis for the chapter’s event.

Birmingham, Alabama, alumni chapter members are pictured at a Birmingham Barons baseball game in June 2025. and , respectively, named "Lucky Penny" took top honors in the second annual Eta Zeta alumni turkey shootout. These slate calls were handmade and presented to

We have had a busy and exciting year here in Americus, Georgia, supporting our active chapter at Georgia Southwestern (Eta Theta). We have had tremendous alumni support and attendance at all our meetings. Highlights from the year include our scholarship fund increasing to the point that we now can offer five scholarships yearly for active Sigma Chis at GSW. Our house corp has completed several chapter house repairs and is in good financial shape for future projects. We started a fund named in memory of our brother, Robert Knowles, 1974. This fund assists our brothers facing health struggles with financial donations to make their journey just a little easier. ~ Tracy Law, GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 1989

ANCHORAGE ALUMNI / The "Anchorage alumni chapter and for all Alaska" has met during four of the first six months of 2025. Despite the long summer days in the land of the midnight sun, our brothers are always eager to get together and share stories of travels, encounters, hobbies and interests. Our chapter meets 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Pipers Restaurant and Sports Lounge. Come join us!

~ Brad Sordahl, WASHINGTON STATE 1983

ATLANTA ALUMNI / On June 13 Atlanta alumni chapter Sigs attended an Atlanta Braves baseball game with their families and sweethearts. The evening began with a pregame tailgate hosted by David Dickey, FLORIDA 1986, at his Sports Radio 680 The Fan studio, the flagship radio station of the Atlanta Braves. Refreshments were provided by Brother Dickey and Wes Turner, GEORGIA 2011. ~ Order of Constantine Sig Tom Wimberly, GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1978

BATON ROUGE ALUMNI / The Baton Rouge, Louisiana, alumni chapter held a dinner honoring 22 fall graduating seniors at the House of the Southern Woods on the Louisiana State University campus in May. A group of alums cheered the 2025 LSU baseball team to a national championship on June 22 in Omaha, Nebraska, at the College World Series. The alums had a social hour to celebrate Founders Day at the Baton Rouge Country Club in late June. ~ Order of Constantine Sig Jim Bollinger, LOUISIANA STATE 1967

BIRMINGHAM ALUMNI / The Birmingham, Alabama, alumni chapter is growing thanks to the help of our new officers, vice president Connor Sanburn, BALL STATE

2021, and secretary Michael Jones, SOUTH ALABAMA 1995. We had a great time at the Birmingham Barons baseball game in June and had five different chapters represented. We are starting up a young professionals social hour soon. For details, visit BirminghamAlumni.sigmachi.org. ~ Mike Hayes, SOUTH ALABAMA 1991

CHARLOTTE ALUMNI / The Charlotte, North Carolina, alumni chapter's Taco Tuesdays lunches and evening socials have been a hit and have drawn great attendance. We're eagerly anticipating our annual Day at the Lake. This year, we're excited to announce plans to revive our much-loved holiday party. ~ Mike Beroth, AUSTIN PEAY 1985

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY ALUMNI / On June 14 the Chattahoochee Valley alumni chapter hosted a recruiting event for the University of West Georgia’s Lambda Phi chapter at Liberty Hill Sporting Club. A blend of actives, alumni, little sisters and recruits gathered at the lodge for burgers and hot dogs followed by an afternoon of fishing on the stocked lake of the Liberty Hill Sporting Club. ~ Jamie Bradfield, AUBURN 1988

CHATTANOOGA ALUMNI / The Chattanooga, Tennessee, alumni chapter, along with brothers from the local Delta Theta chapter, hosted an Easter event on April 12 at Jefferson Park for Centerstone Foster Care families and children. We had over 60 children participate in Easter egg hunts, relay races and other fun games while also enjoying lunch together. The children and brothers had a wonderful time. An article written by Brother Dick Cook, TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1980, about the event was published in the ChattanoogaTimesFreePress. ~ Bill Hawkins, TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1983

CHICAGO METRO ALUMNI / We are updating our records for Sigs who work or live downtown as well as learning what your interests are in events to attend and in meeting other area Sigs. Would you prefer a monthly or bi-monthly lunch or a late afternoon social at a site near the train stations? Would you like to know of other brothers in certain businesses? Would you like to know when the local undergraduate chapters are holding initiations so that you can attend the ceremonies? We also look for news of Sig gatherings that we can incorporate into bigger events. And if you have any job openings or are looking for referrals, please let us know. ~ Order of Constantine Sig Bill Bringham, ALBION 1975

CHICAGO NORTH SHORE ALUMNI / We researched how long we have been holding lunches in Deerfield, Illinois. We started summer 1988 at Ermando's, which closed early 1997, then we moved to Italian Kitchen on the first Thursday of each month. That is in addition to our pizza gatherings first at Journey's End in Mundelein and now the past 14 years at The Silo on the third Thursday of each odd month in Lake Bluff. You cannot imagine how broad the reach of our brotherhood is! We draw attendees from all over Chicagoland and also from the Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin, area who have come this past year and most recently at the July luncheon. We also plan to get 15 to 20 of our group to head north to the big fall event with the Milwaukee alumni chapter at the Wisconsin Club on Nov. 21. ~ Significant Sig Mark Nagy, PITTSBURGH 1954

COASTAL BEND ALUMNI / Our first year as the Coastal Bend, Texas, alumni association has been a success! We’ve hosted two successful events and established consistent monthly meetings to keep members connected. It’s been incredible to see our alumni community grow, network and support one another. We look forward to building on this momentum and creating even more opportunities to engage in the year ahead. ~ John Wolfe, TEXAS STATE 2013

DALLAS ALUMNI / We have had a productive year! Honored as a Gold Alumni Chapter at Grand Chapter, we also had three Seven Lights Alumni Award winners and two Significant Sigs! Norm Bafunno, PURDUE 1983, and Jason Downing, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1992, were awarded Significant Sig, and past alumni chapter president Dick Dawson, TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE 1968, Adam Joiner, NORTH CAROLINA 2014, and current alumni chapter vice president Steve Smillie, TEXAS-ARLINGTON 1992, were awarded Seven Lights. In addition to the monthly meeting, networking lunches and social hours, we delved into the Ritual at a Circle of Constantine evening. ~ Order of Constantine Sig Jim Bloom, SAN DIEGO STATE 1982

DETROIT ALUMNI / The brothers have been together for a variety of events. Another annual clay shooting gathering took place in July and was held at a member’s private club. Thanks, Scott! Some golf outings took place. No word on scores! The annual pheasant hunt is also on the agenda for the fall season. We look forward to our annual holiday events, as always. ~ Gary DuBois, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1968

FLAGSTAFF ALUMNI / At the 2025 Grand Chapter, several alumni chapters, including ours, brainstormed membership recruitment. We’re also proud to share that the Flagstaff, Arizona, alumni chapter received the Blue Level Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award at Grand Chapter. ~ Order of Constantine Sig Wayne Connelley, NORTHERN ARIZONA 1975

FORT MYERS ALUMNI / The delegation from our two Southwest Florida alumni chapters joined other alumni, undergraduates, sweethearts and guests at our 85th Grand Chapter in Denver. This will prove to become regarded as a truly consequential Grand Chapter for Sigma Chi. Participating in all scheduled business meetings and special events was Order of Constantine Sig Kent Johnson, IOWA STATE 1978, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Bill Robinson, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1959, and Significant Sig Jim Shields, IOWA 1963. We were absolutely elated with the number of brothers who came to our John Wayne Memorial Campaign display. With enthusiasm about the campaign, the brothers made donations that markedly moved us very close to the campaign goal. To learn more, visit JohnWayneBirthplace.Museum. ~ Shields

FORT WORTH ALUMNI / The Fort Worth, Texas, alumni chapter raised $2,500 for Wilson Disease Awareness while continuing to pray for Brother Joe Scanlan, TEXASARLINGTON 2018. Please support awareness of this rare disease at WilsonDisease. org. Join us at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Cowtown Brewery in Fort Worth. Visit FortWorthAlumni.sigmachi.org, and follow us at Facebook.com/ FortWorthSigmaChiAlumni. ~ Doug Zent, NORTH TEXAS 1992

FRESNO ALUMNI / At our alumni chapter monthly meetings in 2025, we have been celebrating those who have serviced their undergraduate chapter as Consul. They are presented the Fresno Alumni Chapter President’s Citation for their service. Most recently we honored Mike Chin, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1976, who served as Consul of the Epsilon Eta chapter during the fall of 1974. ~ Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Brad Fischer, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1981

GREATER MINNESOTA ALUMNI / The Greater Minnesota alumni chapter recently had our summer party where brothers and their families were able to get together for some brotherhood along with delicious grilled food. In May, we held a Brews and Brotherhood event in Saint Peter, Minnesota. We also continue to meet regularly on the first Monday of every month at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley. ~ Brad Revier, MINNESOTA STATE-MANKATO 2017

HILTON HEAD ALUMNI / The chapter added five new dues-paying members with its recruitment drive under the direction of Brothers John Gottlieb, KENTUCKY 1966, and Larry Pileggi, GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 1975. All active members were involved in the outreach to area alumni from a list supplied by International Fraternity Headquarters. ~ Frank Roach, WILLIAM & MARY 1972

KATY ALUMNI / The Katy, Texas, alumni chapter was a Silver Tier sponsor to the University of Houston’s Frontier Days for the benefit of the Epsilon Xi chapter. Katy alumni chapter members attended the hilarious Sig Skit in combination with the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Frontier Days provided good fun and a lot of laughs with the many Katy alumni Sigs attending this important community tradition! ~ Eric Koval, PENN STATE 1986

LONDON ALUMNI / We continued with our monthly events in the spring. We met up at the Lamb Tavern in March and gathered for a Ritual meeting in April. In May, we took a Sigma Chi-themed tour of pubs from near Bank to Spitalfields. Efforts to build an undergraduate chapter continue here, so we are glad to receive recommendations of worthy men studying in London. As ever, we are glad to hear from brothers living in or visiting our neighborhood. ~ Ryan Chen-Wing, WATERLOO 2006

LUBBOCK ALUMNI / We are still in the process of celebrating Brother Glen R. Sirles', TEXAS TECH 1972, Order of Constantine Sig Award! We have changed our monthly luncheon location to Hillcrest Country Club: 4011 N. Boston Ave. in Lubbock, Texas. Our luncheons are announced but normally fall on the first Thursday of the month. Please inquire with secretary/treasurer Brother Bill Willey, TEXAS TECH 1971, at bwilley3@ suddenlink.net or 806-773-3321 for the next announced luncheon date, and he can add you to our email list. ~ Willey

MADISON ALUMNI / A long-standing desire to establish an alumni chapter in Madison, Wisconsin, is coming to fruition as the Madison alumni association has recently been granted formal status. This initiative is spearheaded by Ken Szafranski, EASTERN ILLINOIS 1984, to engage Sigs in southern Wisconsin and provide alumni support for the return of an active Sigma Chi chapter at the University of Wisconsin.

The signature event for this group is a bourbon tasting at J. Henry Distillery, owned by Joe Henry, WISCONSIN 2013, and occurring in early June. ~ Bob Schmitt, RIPON 1979

MID-CITIES ALUMNI / The brothers of the Mid-Cities alumni chapter have been actively working alongside the undergraduate associate chapter brothers at the University of Texas at Arlington and continuing their dedicated efforts to support the chapter's rechartering in the near future. Recently, many alumni gathered at the chapter house for a productive workday where everyone cleaned, landscaped, and completed much-needed repairs and maintenance. Their hands-on involvement and mentorship exemplify the spirit of brotherhood and lifelong commitment to our Fraternity. In recognition of their outstanding service and dedication, the Mid-Cities alumni chapter was honored with the Blue Level Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award at the 2025 Grand Chapter. ~ Steve Smillie, TEXAS-ARLINGTON 1992

MID-MICHIGAN ALUMNI / At the 85th Grand Chapter in Denver, I had the honor of representing the Mid-Michigan alumni chapter as its delegate and president. I would like to thank the Member Engagement Committee for presenting the chapter with the Gold Level Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award. Through our diligent and collective efforts, we brought home this recognition. ~ Todd Russell, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1993

MILWAUKEE ALUMNI / Southeast Wisconsin Sigs are invited to meet for monthly breakfasts the last Friday of each month at the George Webb in West Allis. This outreach effort is being coordinated by Ben Byers, MARQUETTE 2010, in concert with other leaders of the Milwaukee alumni chapter. Area Sigs should also mark Nov. 21, 2025, on their calendars for the Milwaukee Alumni Holiday Lunch, which will again be held at the stately Wisconsin Club. ~ Bob Schmitt, RIPON 1979

MISSOULA ALUMNI / The Missoula, Montana, alumni association welcomed nearly 50 brothers to the 2025 Captains Cup Scramble at the Missoula Country Club in June. The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold, and the golf was passable. The alumni association hopes you will join Beta Delta brothers young and old at the University of Montana Homecoming on Oct. 11. Make sure to check out GrizzlySigs.org for updates on upcoming events. If you are in Missoula, please join us for lunch every Friday at noon at The Press Box. ~ Brad Cederberg, MONTANA 2006

MORGANTOWN ALUMNI / The Morgantown, West Virginia, alumni chapter continues to meet every other month. The new officers elected in March are Keith Wade, WEST VIRGINIA 1974, as president, and Order of Constantine Sig Barton Loar, WEST VIRGINIA 1965, as secretary. On May 16 we met at a standing room only Kendrick Family Ballpark to watch the West Virginia University Mountaineers do battle with Kansas in their march toward the Big XII season playoffs. ~ Loar

NAPLES ALUMNI / We met during the summer except August and have 30 percent more brothers attending luncheons. We look forward to having four Florida Gulf Coast University undergraduates attend again in the fall. Our John Wayne Birthplace Museum campaign reached our goal of $250,000 for Sigma Chi naming rights at the museum and birthplace house. There will be a special room display with Sigma Chi materials and

Significant Sig John Wayne, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1929, Sigma Chi items. We meet the second Friday of the month. ~ Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Bill Robinson, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1959

NEW HAMPSHIRE ALUMNI / The New Hampshire alumni chapter continues to thrive, always seeking out Sigma Chis who are nearby and desire a sense of brotherhood. The chapter will host its annual picnic at Merrymeeting Lake on Aug. 9 and is already looking forward to the annual Christmas party. Visit us on our new website when you have an opportunity: NewHampshireAlumni.sigmachi.org. ~ Charlie Killam, CENTRAL FLORIDA 1986

NORTHERN VIRGINIA ALUMNI / The second quarter of 2025 has been very active for the Northern Virginia alumni chapter. Derby Days philanthropic event was held at the historic Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm (circa 1807) with an exceptional turnout of brothers, loved ones and children. We had social hour in scenic locations such as The Lost Fox, which features a beautiful outdoor balcony with a fire pit, and closed the quarter with a celebration of Founders Day. ~ Morgan Wright, FORT HAYS 1982

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ALUMNI / On May 1, brothers from the Northwest Arkansas alumni association gathered for a special evening to honor Brother Dick Trammel, ARKANSAS 1959, who was inducted into the Significant Sig class of 2025! What a fun and memorable night it was celebrating a man whose lifetime of service and leadership has left a lasting impact on our community. ~ Jim Keast, MISSOURI STATE 1980

PHOENIX ALUMNI / The Phoenix alumni chapter, founded in 1906, is back after a brief hiatus the last few years. Order of Constantine Sig Dave Decker, NORTHERN ARIZONA 1979, and TJ Decker, SAINT LOUIS 2017, took the initiative in early 2024 to pull together a few dozen Phoenix Sigs to relaunch and revitalize the chapter. Our communication and social media sites are now consistent and effective. We’ve hosted several social hours, two baseball games, Founders Day activities and other events over the past year.

~ Scott Sippel, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1989

SARASOTA ALUMNI / The Sarasota, Florida, alumni chapter continues its philanthropic support of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat recently celebrated the completion of a block of 40 homes in which the alumni chapter provided volunteer labor for five years. We are proud of our involvement. We meet the first Thursday of the month for lunch. ~ Significant Sig Bill Morrow, IDAHO 1967

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI ALUMNI / The South Mississippi alumni chapter recently held our first annual Sigma Chi Active/Alumni Crawfish Boil. It was an opportunity for some actives to get to know the alumni and vice versa. A great time was had by all.

~ Michael Finley, SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 1985

STATESBORO ALUMNI / In January, we held our annual Tommie Rushing Wild Game Supper. In February, we crowned Julie Brannen as our Sweetheart at our Sweetheart Banquet. We still have members joining our chapter and presently have 103. We held

our fifth annual Alumni Meet & Greet Prospect Night in August for those going through recruitment at Georgia Southern. Our alumni shared how Sigma Chi has and is still impacting their lives. This fall, we implemented the Senior Program by inviting Eta Zeta seniors to join our chapter as honorary members, and we also introduced the Alumni Big Brother program. Many thanks to Order of Constantine Sigs Leo Fackler, FURMAN 2003, and Andrew Crossan, WESTERN ILLINOIS 1995. Leo helped us complete our Annual Report, and Andrew helped our chapter design a website, StatesboroAlumni.SigmaChi. org, as well as provide model by-laws so that we could create a Policies & Procedure Manual. ~ Steve Pennington, GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1979

SYRACUSE ALUMNI / Both the Psi Psi undergraduate chapter and alumni association are thriving. This spring the Syracuse undergrads initiated 26 new brothers and finished fifth in Derby Day fundraising worldwide! The alumni association has seen an increase in alumni engagement and dues paying. Circle the date of Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, for Homecoming. Recent Saltine Sig newsletters and dues paying link can be found at PsiPsi.org. ~ Ted Collins, SYRACUSE 1984

TACOMA ALUMNI / The Delta Phi chapter at University of Puget Sound celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 7. Alumni from all seven decades were in attendance, including several Significant Sigs and Order of Constantine recipients. Following the social gathering and program, the brothers returned to the chapter house to close with a Ritual meeting, affording an experience some had not had since graduation. ~ Michael Hudspeth, PUGET SOUND 1982

TULSA ALUMNI / The Tulsa, Oklahoma, alumni chapter held its 10th annual Order of Constantine Dinner on May 14 at Mahoney Steakhouse, where seven of the 10 Constantine Sigs from three area chapters attended for an evening of spirited conversations. On June 12th, 27 of the 41 area brothers attended the 10th annual Significant Sig Dinner. The event was hosted by Significant Sig Jack Allen, OKLAHOMA STATE 1970, for an evening of brotherhood with tall tales and serious discussion from Significant Sig Jay Helm, OKLAHOMA STATE 1970. The dinner was catered by Brother Greg Hughes, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1988. The dinners were the brainchild of the late Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Shel Detrick, OKLAHOMA STATE 1958, in coordination with Brother Allen and Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Bill Grimm, OKLAHOMA 1970, and are well attended as a lasting tradition to his memory. ~ Grimm

By Ashley Szatala, Nathanael Hawthorne, YOUNGSTOWN 2020, and Preston Bradley, HANOVER 2026

The Engine of the Fraternity

Building an Alumni Chapter From the Ground Up

The Hilton Head, South Carolina, alumni chapter has no Sigma Chi undergraduate chapter in its immediate vicinity. Its members attended school across the country and came to the area in retirement; often, the Fraternity is their only commonality. Yet, in just a handful of years the alumni chapter has grown exponentially through diligent networking efforts and turned luncheon events into brotherhood-building opportunities.

Here, founding member and alumni chapter president Frank Roach, WILLIAM & MARY 1972, shares the group’s origins and how he and other officers are building a lasting community group.

A ‘Respond to All’ Kicked Off Connections

Former Sigma Chi Foundation Director of Giving Jay Philbrick, CENTRAL FLORIDA 1998, was the area’s regional representative and sent an email almost a decade ago to local contacts of his that he was coming to Hilton Head and wanted to meet. Filbrick met with about eight brothers individually while there, and he sent a thank you email to the group once he arrived home. The late Bob Moore, LEHIGH 1953, responded to all and suggested the men — none of whom knew each other — meet for lunch. So they did, and they continued to meet informally a couple times a year. “We kept talking, and from there we grew organically,” Roach says. Significant Sig Chuck Duvall, CORNELL 1958, who was the chapter’s first president, was the first to suggest the group formalize themselves as an official Fraternity alumni chapter, and the chapter was founded Jan. 22, 2021.

Out of the Box Recruitment

John Gottlieb, KENTUCKY 1966 — “a bulldog of a membership chairman,” according to Roach — took charge in recruiting members to the chapter. He requested from International Fraternity Headquarters a list of alumni in the area. After paring the list down to the immediate Hilton Head area, the members began contacting the nearly 200 people to spread the word about the chapter and encourage people to join. They’ve since repeated the process, splitting into

teams of seven and holding a contest to see which team could activate the most people. Now, there’s about 50 dues-paying members and 100 people on the chapter’s email distribution list.

“Someone at Grand Chapter said to me, ‘If you’ve got as dues-paying members 5 percent of the alums known in your area, you’re doing really good.’ We’ve got close to 25 percent,” Roach says. “So (active membership recruitment) is really how we managed to, for the size of our area, build a fairly substantial chapter.”

Getting the Sigma Chi letters out in the community has been important for recruitment, too. Some have joined because they saw a current member wearing Sigma Chi apparel while out, and the alumni chapter has signed up for the area’s popular Hilton Head Kiwanis Club Chili Cook Off event so that they can display the Sigma Chi flag and letters in front of thousands of locals. “Because we’re new, there’s no long tradition of how things are done. So, we look for new ways to do things,” Roach says, adding that vacationers the area are also encouraged to come to luncheons and events.

Building Brotherhood

When the alumni chapter first started its luncheon meetings on the odd number months, a speaker would usually talk during it, and everyone sat with the same people. Vice president Larry Pileggi, GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 1975, made the comment to Roach, the newly elected president in 2024, that the chapter members didn’t really know each other. They spent the next two years fixing that.

Luncheons had seven tables available to sit at — each one named after a Founder — and when members walked in, they drew a card to find out which table to sit at. The first few luncheons, a series of questions to ask each other was provided in order to get to know everybody at the table better. “We’ve really spent the last two years concentrating just on getting to know each other better and really developing the types of bonds that the Fraternity helps create,” Roach explains. “What it’s amounted to now is we end up doing things together outside of the normal stuff.”

Changing the Grand Praetor

Narrative

Parker Hess, SOUTHERN UTAH 2018, was a dedicated chapter member in undergrad and upon graduation was prepared to leave Sigma Chi service behind. His grand big — Huntsman Cancer Foundation director of development for Sigma Chi, Tom Hanratty, SOUTHERN UTAH 2015 — eased him into alumni volunteerism when Hess agreed to go to schools in his region to deliver information about HCF and the philanthropic importance of its mission. A move to Chicago and close friendship with others involved with Fraternity operations prompted his name to come to mind when the DePaul chapter needed a chapter advisor. When the Chicagoland province Grand Praetor stepped down in 2023, it was Hess who came to mind again to fill the role.

How do you approach your role as Grand Praetor?

I've been working to change the narrative about how chapters view their Grand Praetor. I’m not a “top official” to be feared or kept at arm’s length, but rather I’m someone who meets brothers as an equal — brother to brother. I see myself as a resource, with the aim of fostering trust and connection.

advocate for them and treat them as equals. All I have to do is guide them as they create their own solutions that best fit their unique chapter.

Also, in order to be a successful Grand Praetor, you want to invest in the experience of your chapter advisors and alumni volunteers. They are way more important than me and are critical to my success. You want to make sure the experience is as awesome for them as you would want for yourself, and that positive experience keeps them showing up for you and the chapter.

Any memorable moment?

Oliver Schramm, 2025, is the former Consul at Loyola. The chapter recruits by The Jordan Standard and holds a valiant expectation that the brotherhood will consistently make values-based decisions. However, that’s a high bar to maintain at all times, and challenges — both internal and external — inevitably arise.

This kind of approachable, trust-based relationship helps remove barriers when chapters are in crisis or need help.

My hope is that instead of hiding mistakes, trying to fix them alone or hesitating to reach out, chapters feel comfortable coming to me or the chapter advisor right away, and they can trust I will

Oliver came to me asking what else they could do to ensure they bring and sustain in the highest caliber of brothers to have the strongest impact as possible on their campus. That question led to a deeper conversation about chapter culture and health, which highlighted opportunities for growth, ways to encourage more values-based decisions and how to maintain grace and our aim of learning when a brother eventually falls short. It also opened space for vulnerability, which helped forge stronger connections within the chapter.

That was a beautiful moment to me where it wasn't like, “We're having an issue now, and now is when we're talking about it.” Instead it was, “We're running into a patterned issue, and I want your help ahead of time.”

That was a growth moment that I never thought I would see in from an undergrad.

Any challenges you’ve faced?

The job is waiting for the challenges to drop on your desk because you don't know if it's going to be a policy challenge where the chapter broke a policy at a school, interpersonal issues where the chapter is divided because they don't like one specific guy, or if an alum is upset about something.

I've built up great rapport with the chapters, and chapter presidents reach out to me directly in these times. How I help handle it is I love bringing in the chapter advisor. The chapter advisor often can't remove the barrier, but they can help the chapter better position

much closer to the undergraduate brothers. It’s also teaching the undergraduates and advisors that nothing is a crisis. What’s the definition of a crisis if everything is a crisis? Don’t freak out, calm is the message.

What keeps bringing you back?

I would say it's the aim of friendship. I'm there for justice, and I'm there for the learning, for sure. But (the aim of friendship) has always been my favorite part of our Ritual and favorite part of the Spirit of Sigma Chi.

When I get on a call with any brother, especially if they are upset about a decision I’ve made, my priority is that they leave the conversation feeling connected, heard and understood regardless of the topic. Even if a call begins tense or messy, I work to bring us back to mutual respect and understanding. It can catch people off guard at first, but it allows us to end the conversation as respected brothers.

There's been decisions I've had to make or situations I've had to navigate that not everyone agrees with, but at the end of the day, they turn around and go, “Thank you for respecting my opinion. Thank you for carving out that space.” And the next thing you know, we're hanging out together later.

Taking a Leap of Faith

Keyvi Boyer, DELAWARE 1995, has spent 17 years serving as a chapter advisor to four different schools, starting when he was newly graduated. As he’s gotten more comfortable in that role, it only seems fitting that he take that next step and become Rocky Mountain province Grand Praetor — something he was just elected to at the 85th Grand Chapter in Denver. While settling into a new role with new responsibilities, Boyer isn’t shy about voicing his concerns, but he believes the group of chapter advisors for his chapters are rockstars and have well earned their designation as Order of Constantine Sigs. It’s this faith he has in his advisors, as well as the unwavering support he’s received, that instills confidence in himself that he will help his chapters for the better.

When did you realize you wanted to be a Grand Praetor?

Technically, I didn’t want to be a Grand Praetor. I enjoyed being a chapter advisor and working with the undergraduates. I was asked if I would serve in the position and, typically, when Sigma Chi asks, I have

managed to find the time to help out in any way I can. When the previous Grand Praetor said he was stepping down, he asked if I could step in. The undergraduates agreed, and here I am.

What was going through your mind when you were approached to fill the role?

The first thing that popped into my head was that I wasn’t ready for the job. At Grand Chapter, I was walking around and talking to people I’ve known forever to get advice from them: 59th Grand Consul Dick Hester, BALL STATE 1977, Order of Constantine Sig Nathan Neal, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1983, and even 73rd Grand Consul Bob Wilson, FORT HAYS 1981. What I got back was that I needed to make the role my own and be as active as you can. There are, of course, minimum requirements. The undergraduate chapters had some expectations they wanted to see out of their Grand Praetor as well, so there were some questions on how I can help mediate their expectations and how I can position the advisors to be successful.

If the advisors are successful, the chapters are successful. I decided I wanted to really create a robust pipeline of volunteers, so that became my big focus. I want to really engage our alumni base in the Colorado/ Wyoming area and make sure our undergraduate chapters are taken care of. It’s to not only strengthen our alumni chapters but create a pipeline for future chapter advisors and make sure everyone has the tools to be successful.

How different is it having four chapters under your guidance rather than one?

The undergraduates have expectations and needs, and it’s my job to make sure those needs get addressed and give the advisors the tools to actually implement what needs to be done. One of my chapters does not have an advisor, and we are still looking for one. That means I’m going to spend more quality time with them to reassure that they’re OK. With their primary concern being money, I want to make sure they understand what’s coming, what they’re paying for and how to articulate that to new members because not everyone understands what their dues are going to. They need someone to help them work through that.

One of the things that I am fortunate to have is that three of my chapter advisors are Order of Constantine

Sigs. They’re rock stars. I want to get the University of Colorado-Boulder and the University of Wyoming chapters set up with advisory boards. Both schools have really good advisors, but I want to give them some help. Sometimes when you’re doing it all by yourself, you get a little tired.

What do you want to see during your time as Grand Praetor?

I want to see more robust activity with Sigma Chi from some of the area’s alumni chapters with the undergraduates. I think the undergraduate chapters are doing well. They are just below Peterson Significant Chapter status, so I want to help push them over the edge and get them those awards. I want everyone to celebrate brotherhood either on the undergraduate side or alumni side. That comes from engaging the alumni chapters a bit more with the undergraduates and roping people in to engage more. One of the first things I did was ask for the alumni emails for everyone in the area so I can start giving them an opportunity to reengage at their own pace. I want to provide them with a vehicle to continue and enhance their Sigma Chi experience.

What’s been a challenge for you as a Grand Praetor?

I thought I wouldn’t be able to perhaps assist my advisors. I was afraid that because my advisors are Order of Constantine Sigs and have been around awhile, that perhaps I’m a little boy playing with some very big dogs around me. That’s not the case. They were very supportive, and I take their needs and concerns to heart. I actually had one of them say that they worked for me, and it made me chuckle because I look up to them. They said, “You’re in charge. This is your show, and we’ll do what you ask and support you in any way possible.” I thought it was great, but I can’t reiterate enough that they’re the backbone here.

I want to support them, and I think this mindset is going to develop a very good symbiotic relationship. I’m excited to put my stamp on the position, and it’s hard to not be excited about something like this. If you would have asked that kid from Delaware sitting in the chapter room in the early 1990s if he saw himself doing this, that kid definitely said no. This is definitely an honor.

'Blessed to have two of the coolest jobs you could ever ask for'

Order of Constantine Sig Steve Harrington, SOUTHERN METHODIST 1979, attended a house corporation meeting in early 2010 when fellow brothers at the meeting suggested he become chapter advisor of the Southern Methodist chapter. Harrington then spoke to the province Grand Praetor at the time, who assured him the men would need him to show up “every once in a while.”

“He basically lied to me,” Harrington recalls. “It’s been the most time consuming but rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life.”

In the 15 years since, Harrington estimates he’s only missed five chapter meetings and only one initiation and has been recognized as an outstanding chapter advisor not only from the Fraternity but also from the university numerous times. In addition to serving as chapter advisor, in which he is transitioning out, he’s also been the Dallas alumni chapter president for the past year. Under his leadership, the undergraduate chapter has become one of the top fundraisers for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and the alumni chapter was just recognized as one of 10 gold level Outstanding Alumni Chapter Award recipients. Here, Harrington shares more about his approach to guiding both and what being involved with both means to him.

What has your experience as chapter advisor been like?

It’s cliché, but I’ve done it because I can never repay Sigma Chi for what it’s done for me. The best job (in the Fraternity) is being chapter advisor. All of the other ones are just as important, but I think this is the one that’s most rewarding. I’ve learned more from these kids than I’ve been able to teach them.

About two years into being chapter advisor, we were having some problems. One of the guys said, “The reason we’re having problems is because you’re trying to make this your chapter instead of the chapter we want.” It doesn’t matter if that was true or not because that was their perception. That made me profoundly think about it.

There’s minimum standards — you have to respect the Ritual, you have to have the right pledge program. If you want to be the philanthropy group (on campus), be the philanthropy group. If you want to be the popular group, be that. You make the chapter the way you want to be. I’m just here to give you the framework to help you succeed. Since then things really turned around.

In my first two years as chapter advisor, it had been years since we had Derby Days. But all it takes is one optimist. A guy came to me and said he wanted to do Derby Days. So we did. I don’t remember if we raised much money that year. But the next year it was

What is it like leading one of the largest duespaying alumni chapters?

I’ve been really blessed to have two of the coolest jobs you could ever ask for, and being president of the Dallas alumni chapter is really rewarding, too. Not for one minute of it has it ever felt like work. My job as president is to not screw things up and try to improve some things. We’re really lucky that the alumni chapter is more diverse and active than many other alumni chapters.

I figured out one time that (66th Grand Consul) Wayne Tucker, BAYLOR 1985, and I sat next to each other in over 200 chapter meetings because he would come to chapter meetings all the time. When he passed, we decided to do something in his honor. So, we have a scholarship program that’s available to all undergraduate chapters in Texas. And the Dallas alumni chapter gives money to Huntsman. We do that through a baseball game and an annual poker tournament. We have a monthly speaker and a mentorship program where the guys have an alumni big brother.

As a Sigma Chi you always want to be a better man, a better chapter advisor and in my case now a better alumni chapter president. There’s always ways

serving as the Western Michigan assistant chapter advisor and director of fundraising for the Zeta Rho house corporation. His logic for taking on such roles? Russell believes all the work he does is simply “for the good of the Order.”

Why do you serve so many Sigma Chis in these capacities?

Three years ago in May, my home chapter at Central Michigan University surrendered its charter. When that happened a switch went off in me. While some alumni reacted with anger or walked away, my first thought was, “What are we going to do, as alumni, to bring back Zeta Rho?” Our “Sigma Chi High” went back to CMU and, at that point, I was told that some of us should form a group. I was asked to take over as president, and I said absolutely. It was then that journey of checking all the boxes and doing all the things an alumni association has to do (to be formally recognized). I asked how long we have to be an association before I can apply to be an alumni chapter. We completed it in record time. I found out the Executive Committee was meeting the second week of every month. The timing worked that the EC would meet a year and a day after we were recognized. When we were completing everything, I timed it so that I submitted our application to be the Mid-Michigan alumni chapter so they could vote on it when we reached our one year anniversary as an association.

All this was done originally to bring Zeta Rho back, but as we were in this process, Michigan State was an

associate chapter and was working toward returning to campus there. We then recognized we had to help them as well. The Mid-Michigan alumni chapter held a few programs with Michigan State that helped them check and complete the boxes they needed, and we were involved with their reinstallation. That’s how everything evolved.

Seeing how involved I was, people asked me if I would be interested at being an assistant chapter advisor at Western Michigan University since it’s about 45 minutes from me, and I agreed. So I started helping out. About six months after, the chapter advisor had to step down, so I was tapped to be the chapter advisor for Zeta Nu at WMU. During the 2024 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, I took the chapter advisor training. Just recently, the Western Michigan alumni association called and said the president wanted to fold the association and asked for help to breathe new life into the organization and I said I would, so I’m the interim president of the Western Michigan alumni association.

How do you balance everything?

A lot of it comes down to skillset and availability. Professionally I was an operations manager, and that background taught me how to run multiple moving parts at once. I can keep many balls in the air at one time or many plates spinning all at the same time because I know when to toss the ball in the air or manipulate the plates to stay up. I also have more time than most. I’m retired, which gives me more hours in the day than many other brothers because a lot of them are still working full time. That time allows me to take on multiple leadership roles while still following through on commitments.

What’s so rewarding about helping these young men and alumni?

For me, I’ve always told Sigma Chis that it’s for the good of the Order. A lot of them understand that right away. We’ve all experienced the same thing at one point in time, and that experience was so rewarding to me that I want that shared experience to continue. I encourage other alumni that if you give just a little, you’ll be amazed at how things come back to you

Beyong the Focus on Housing

Order of Constantine Sig Kelly Park, TEXAS A&MKINGSVILLE 1988, received a phone call from the outgoing Grand Trustee for Texas in 2017 asking if Park would be interested in the elected role. Before answering, Park had to call some others and find out what exactly a Grand Trustee does. He then learned his job as bank regional president, where he regularly deals with financing properties and more, made him well suited for the position, of which there are 18 across the continent.

“The primary function of the Grand Trustee is to work with housing corporations to make sure our undergraduates have good quality houses and accommodations to live in and meet in,” Park says. “And that they meet certain standards of livability, affordability and are properly managed by the housing corporation officers.”

Park’s first test in the position came the same day he was elected. Solving the housing corporation’s problem involved a multifaceted approach that he continues to employ today.

Going from possible closure to award winner

Shortly after being elected at the 81st Grand Chapter in Rhode Island, Park felt a tap on his shoulder. One of the housing corporation volunteers in Texas explained to him that they had a problem and might have to sell the chapter house. The pair rounded up the others in attendance and held an emergency meeting. New officers were picked, and the decision was made to instead invest in the physical structure and focus on what would help make the housing experience successful.

In his experience, when there’s a problem with the housing corporation, there’s also a problem with the chapter. Park is a former Mission 365 Committee board member and facilitator for the recruitment program. He was able to step in and assist with helping the chapter grow to a size where it was an easier affordability model for the chapter and a better sustainability model for the housing corporation.

“We were able to do work on both sides of the equation at one time (to solve the problem),” Park says. The following year the housing corporation

was recognized with a gold level Outstanding Housing Corporation Award, and the chapter is now a Peterson Significant Chapter Award winner.

A high level of volunteerism

In the years since, Park has worn many hats as Grand Trustee and hasn’t been afraid to get hands-on with problems. “The majority of our Grand Trustees are also Order of Constantine members. They’re not just somebody who sits out there and worries what’s going on at the chapter house,” he says. “They are typically a well-seasoned volunteer, and they’re used to giving back to the Fraternity at a very high level and active level.”

Park adds that the Grand Trustees as a whole have increased their engagement with the Fraternity over the years and have actively been involved in different committees and additional volunteer roles. It’s with this volunteer lens that Park makes a pitch to alumni to get involved with their own local house corporations.

“It doesn't matter if you're three years removed from your undergraduate days or 30 years removed. If you have experience in the management of real estate properties and the maintenance of real estate properties,

have access to construction companies, financing, insurance, any of those tangible experiences, you would make a very good housing corporation officer,” he says. “It's very important that if we're going to have a house for our undergraduate brothers to live in, that we provide the best quality and value we can possibly give our undergraduate brothers. And that doesn't come from one or two guys running a housing corporation. It comes from a team of concerned and engaged brothers.”

It’s the undergraduates that keeps Park returning to the role. “I think it's important for us to recognize that if we're going to be a successful organization and continue to lead in all the metrics, we can't expect our undergraduates to do that on their own. They need guidance, support and mentorship, and that's where the alumni come in,” he says. “I always say that I want the undergraduates of today to have the same opportunities that I had when I was an undergraduate. And by me being engaged, I can kind of have a little bit of an input or my thumbprint on that particular outcome.”

of Constantine leadership pictured at the 85th Grand Chapter in Denver are, from left, Jeff Greene, WYOMING 1975, past president 2021-2023; Curt Biller, MONTANA STATE 1987, past president 2023-2025; David Everett, TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1975, vice president; Jimmy Walker, GEORGIA 1969, president; and Karl Thielking, ROCHESTER 1977, secretary/treasurer.

Message from the Order of Constantine on Volunteerism

Each year the Order of Constantine recognizes up to 21 brothers for their service to the Fraternity. The selection committee annually reviews approximately five dozen nominations and hundreds of recommendations for those nominated. To be nominated, a brother must be out of school for 20 years. The nominations provide the selection committee with a detailed resume of those brothers’ continued commitment to Sigma Chi after graduation.

We see that these brothers usually start volunteering almost immediately after graduation, although it is not unusual to see a brother whose circumstance prevented him from having the opportunity to be engaged early in life only to reengage with the Fraternity when changing circumstances allow. Over time some of these brothers’ personal commitment to the Fraternity, and the impact they have on our undergraduate or alumni chapters, becomes extraordinary, hence they are nominated for induction into the Order of Constantine.

We enthusiastically commend those who earn the honor of becoming a Constantine Sig. We also observe that these Constantine Sigs are surrounded by, and work with, a multitude of Sigma Chi volunteers like many of you. You are also dedicated to continued service to Sigma Chi and may not receive honorific notice, but it is your support that assures the care of our reputation and honor.

Outstanding chapters, those who receive the Peterson and other awards, characteristically exhibit strong support from alumni volunteers. It is equally clear those chapters experiencing difficulties, or failing to uphold the standards of Sigma Chi, usually suffer from the lack of support from alumni volunteers or support that is late coming onto the scene. It is the Fraternity’s volunteers, from all walks of life and diversity of Sigma Chi experiences, whose example provides the undergraduates a perspective that transcends the local chapter and elevates their understanding of Sigma Chi’s worth across time and geography.

Thanks to all Sigma Chi volunteers whose commitment to advancing the interest of the Fraternity brings honor to our name.

Jimmy Walker, GEORGIA 1969, president David Everett, TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1975, vice president

Karl Thielking, ROCHESTER 1977, secretary/treasurer

Find out what responsibilities and requirements are necessary for these volunteer positions — and how to get involved — here.

Creating a Multiplier Effect in the Chapter House

Jim Springer, FLORIDA 1992, is helping helm the Florida chapter’s more than $4 million capital campaign to build a new safe, modern and competitive facility in Gainesville. The chapter recently celebrated its centennial anniversary, and the hope is to have a house that will last the chapter for the next 100 years. As chapter houses age, such volunteer roles take on importance due to the key role such buildings play in recruitment, brotherhood building and providing a safe and affordable place to rest.

“The University of Florida is the flagship chapter for Sigma Chi in Florida. The house we're currently in was the first built on Fraternity Row,” says Springer, who works in the investment industry and has decades of financial experience. “The last fellow who raised money for Sigma Chi was (Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig) J. Wayne Reitz, COLORADO

STATE 1930, who was president at the University of Florida. He raised that money 60 years ago. Now, the University of Florida has the fourth-largest Greek life in the country.”

Springer’s key contribution to the fundraising campaign has been “creating an atmosphere where people want to get re-engaged with the chapter.” As part of that outreach to chapter members, he created the largest single LinkedIn group of any fraternity, according to Springer. Limited to only Gamma Thetas and including 677 members and counting, it’s a way for alumni to reconnect with each other and connect with the active chapter. The group also allows the undergraduate brothers to announce leadership roles and achievements, thus allowing alumni to follow along and drive affinity for the chapter’s current and future successes.

Creating that connection and opportunity for success with the undergraduates is something Springer is familiar with as president of the Sarasota, Florida, alumni chapter. The group partners with the South Florida and Tampa chapters for Habitat for Humanity Build Days, and through that engagement the alumni chapter is able to raise between $5,000 and $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity, and the undergraduates are able to earn community service hours.

Springer is passionate about helping the Florida chapter build a new chapter house because he sees the value such a place can bring besides just being a place to call home.

“The Fraternity gives you a great launching pad for life, for professional development, character building and personal growth. The chapter room teaches you about the dynamics of negotiating with different personality types to accomplish a goal, and it's no different than in the corporate world,” he says. “In the corporate world, you have to negotiate with different personality types too, and having that (Fraternity) experience helps give you a leg up when it comes to the way leadership works and committees, organization and giving back. So, the reason I'm passionate about helping pay it forward is being able to give the next generation of leaders that platform to plant the seed, create a multiplier and be able to have a positive impact in society because of it.”

The Guide to Becoming a Facilitator

Simply put, there would be no Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop without facilitators. Thankfully, Sigma Chi has an abundance of experienced facilitators ready and willing to help out any newcomers. One such pairing at the 2025 Krach TLW was Shawn Rogers, NEW MEXICO STATE 2008, and Luis-Miguel Floyd, HOUSTON 2024. The two spent time going over the material, but nothing compares to the real-life action of facilitating a group of students. For first-time facilitator Floyd, Rogers not only helped him prepare, but also gave him the reins in a few sessions to lead the group unassisted and then offer feedback after the sessions had concluded. The result was a more confident Floyd who is prepared to take lessons learned this year into next year’s facilitation.

Luis-Miguel Floyd

What prompted you to start facilitating?

I attended Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop three times as an undergraduate, and it’s as simple as just giving back. I feel like this Fraternity has given me so much, and this is just another way that I can give back in addition to the other things that I do right now, like joining my alumni chapter, staying involved with the undergraduate chapter and helping those guys.

What did you want to learn from Shawn as a mentee?

I didn’t really know what I wanted to get out of it until I started doing it. We have the meetings to go over the curriculum and certain things to touch on, but when I started working with Shawn and started facilitating, I learned to be comfortable in the silence. There’s those moments where guys don’t know what to say and are thinking through what’s being asked. What Shawn impressed upon me was to be comfortable in silence and don’t give them the answer — let them work it out themselves. That helped me become a better facilitator.

If you’re telling them what the answer is, you’re just lecturing. Sometimes you

can get some off-the-wall answers, so seeing how Shawn handled that and got everyone back on track will definitely help me going into next year. With him having done it for so long, he knows some of the best ways to get points across and teach while using the facilitator’s book as a guide rather than following it to a T.

What was the feedback model like for you? Was it after the event or more in the moment? It was a little bit of both, but mostly in the moment. I enjoyed the real-time feedback. Shawn and I determined the parts either of us would present, and I chose to present something on the first day. When I got to workshop, I didn’t realize it was for the first day and suggested I present on the second day so I can get a feel for what Shawn does and how he handles certain things. I ended up being happy that I chose the first day because James Heffner, WESTERN CONNECTICUT 2013, attended and is great at giving good, constructive feedback, which I was able to review with Shawn while he was giving me feedback of his own.

Shawn Rodgers

Why did you start mentoring facilitators?

The best way that I could put it is that I was the beneficiary of mentorship and to pass that along is just the right thing to do. It was tremendous the amount I gained from the people who mentored and guided me, so to be able to pass that along was really the reason I raised my hand.

What did you see from Luis that stood out to

That’s part of the challenge and what makes it kind of fun. The guys I had 18 years ago are just generationally very different from the guys today. The best facilitators are the ones that become what the group needs them to be in each given year. Sometimes you get a whole group that are overachievers and see things a certain way. Sometimes you get a group of emerging leaders who are ambitious but don’t have a title, and sometimes you get a group with a disruptor who, for

What inspired you to get involved?

I have been volunteering for Horizons since it started in 1999. It all goes back to 1995, which was the last year of me being an undergraduate. Brother Dick Hester, BALL STATE 1977, became Grand Consul that year and appointed me to be on the Leadership Training Board as an undergraduate representative. That board ultimately came up with the concept of a sophomore leadership institute. It took several years to develop,

young men in it. That small group of seven maintained contact for years past our time on the mountain. Later, they all came to my home in Alabama, and when we reconnected, it was like Horizons 2.0, if you will. But fast forward (to recently) there was one young man whom I had kept in contact for years. He changed the direction of what he was going to do professionally based upon our relationship and mentorship, so he now does the exact same thing I do (nurse anesthetist). We got an opportunity in Denver (at the 85th Grand Chapter) to reconnect. I met his wife, and his wife was telling me stories about how much our relationship has meant to him and how influential it was. That was important to me because it showed (the relationship) had impact. We oftentimes do things, and you may never know what kind of impact that had on that individual, but it's there.

trained therapist, and yet you want to be there. What I've learned from that is that you don't have to be an expert in that field. You just must be a brother that's willing to listen and let them share because that's cathartic.

What brings you back every year?

Ultimately, what brings me back is that opportunity to reconnect and then that opportunity to potentially have an impact down the road that you that you don't know about.

Any advice for others looking to get involved?

There's not any one right way to give back. We have a very large, diverse organization, and I think that at any role, at any level that you're giving back, that's the key. So, it's not a seeking out a position.

A Life Shaped by a Volunteer Spirit

Seventy-fourth Grand Consul Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990, never thought he’d be in the position he is now. Decades after graduation, he still answers Sigma Chi’s call. He’s learned one undeniable truth in his service to Sigma Chi: that the rewards of brotherhood always outweigh the challenges. Through triumphs and heartbreaks, Temby has never stopped giving his time, energy and heart. And in return, Sigma Chi has given him something far greater — a lifetime of purpose, connection and brotherhood beyond measure. At the heart of it all? A volunteer spirit.

What inspired you to get involved as an alumnus?

I was blown away as an undergraduate (during the associate chapter process) by the number of alumni — who had no affiliation with any of the members of the chapter or Rutgers at all — who came because we needed them and because we wanted to be a Sigma Chi chapter, Order of Constantine Sig John MacGillivray, BUCKNELL 1979, being the most notable one. He became our chapter advisor for no particular reason other than his love for Sigma Chi. I was always inspired by that and as an undergraduate somewhat confused by it. I got an opportunity early after graduation to help with the house corporation and other things. I took a little break while I had a family, came back to living in the U.S. and realized I didn't know anyone in Ohio. So, I went back to Sigma Chi and see if I could help out.

What keeps you inspired to continue volunteering?

Anybody who volunteers knows that once you start volunteering, you get so much out of it that it sort of feeds on itself, and you can never really give back all that you get from the Fraternity. For all of us, it's different reasons. I really love the interaction with our undergraduate brothers. I think their enthusiasm is infectious, and the problem solving, learning and wisdom they gain in our chapters is incredible.

I'm very fortunate that I get to go to reunions for chapters, and I get to meet the founders of those chapters. I always ask them if they realize and

understand the impact that their 20-year-old selves had. There are 150 people in the room that never would have met each other, that never would have shared brotherhood and camaraderie, if they didn't spend all that time starting this chapter. When that hits them, it's just pure magic.

What's been one of the most challenging moments for you?

I really don't like dealing with accountability. I've done — not nearly as many as some — a number of membership reviews, and those really just take the lifeblood out of you. I’m amazed at how mean people can be to other people to whom they're supposed to be helping. How somebody's ego, in a malicious manner, will take over their being and somehow justify robbing another of their Sigma Chi experience. It's heartbreaking. It's the last thing that I want to deal with. But unfortunately, if not me, who? So if, for some reason, God put me in that spot at that time, well, then it's mine to deal with, and I'll deal with it. But it is absolutely the part that breaks my heart.

Who would you consider a mentor on your Sigma Chi journey?

You know, some people like to help, but they don't really want the credit. Order of Constantine Sig Bill Sapoch, DICKINSON 1984, for certain, is the reason that I'm a Sigma Chi. Along the journey though, there's so many

people that have inspired me and have become my friends. Certainly, 68th Grand Consul Mike Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982. His help with me and guidance is always wonderful. Order of Constantine Sig and Sigma Chi International Fraternity Executive Director Mike Church, ILLINOIS 2005, is dynamic in what he does for the Fraternity. Seventy-first Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979, 69th Grand Consul Mike Ursillo, BROWN 1978, 73rd Grand Consul Bob Wilson, FORT HAYS 1980. I mean, these are these are people that I served on the Executive Committee with for so long. Seventy-second Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985, and I joined the EC on the same day, and we spent all that time together talking about and working through issues. It's a tough question because how do you mention a couple and not mention all of them?

What made you want to make the jump to serve on the Executive Committee?

In 1991, I went to a workshop at Miami, Ohio, as an alum and ran into 55th Grand Consul Thomas Bell, MISSISSIPPI STATE 1935. I asked Bell when he wanted to be Grand Consul and how he went about doing it. I said it would never happen for me because I was a kid from a colony and, of course, Bell said: “Well, I was from a colony. What are you talking about? You’re a member of the Fraternity. You’re either initiated or you’re not.” Then he went into a lecture about it all, gave me a big embrace and told me that if I started volunteering and doing all the right things, there’s no reason I couldn’t be Grand Consul one day. I tucked that away.

The other is when I was in a membership review, and it was particularly ugly. Order of Constantine Sig Al Cuite, TULSA 1966, and I were talking about the membership review report, trying to make sense of how they got to where they got to and what we were going to do about getting this chapter better. At some point, Cuite said I should go into leadership of the Fraternity. After that, I became a Grand Praetor. The EC was about to expand the Grand Praetor representatives to two instead of one and, since I wasn't going to knock anybody out of their position, I ran for the second spot. That’s how I got involved with the EC — by one vote, by the way. Imagine if that vote went the other direction. It would have been over for me.

Friendship, inspiration and the unlikely canine brother who taught a chapter and his family what it means to love fiercly

If you step foot in the Sigma Chi chapter house at Cornell University, you may be greeted by a warm, regal bark from the chapter’s impressive St. Bernard, whose legacy with Sigma Chi at Cornell goes back decades. Although current members cannot recall the origin of the tradition, the chapter still adopts and raises St. Bernard pups for about four years before finding them a forever home and starting again. Known for their loyalty and calm demeanor, St. Bernards are beloved symbols of the Alpha Phi chapter.

“I think he’s definitely the face of our fraternity,” says James Jadick, CORNELL 2026 , the chapter’s former Consul.

Jadick is referring to Howie, the current St. Bernard living at Greystone, Sigma Chi’s historic chapter house. But it was Howie’s predecessor, Franklin, who may have left the strongest impression. Through his courageous journey, Franklin became a cherished symbol — embodying the values of friendship and tradition that define Sigma Chi.

AN IMMEDIATE BROTHERLY CONNECTION

Samuel Kent, 2020 , overlapped with Franklin for a year at Cornell, plenty of time for Franklin to leave an unforgettable impression. Starting his senior year, Kent was Consul as well as a former dog boy — a prestigious role in the chapter responsible for the house dog’s daily care and routine — and given those roles he had the special task of finding the next St. Bernard

puppy that would succeed their former dog, Runkle. That fall, Kent brought home Franklin.

“He was quite mischievous,” Kent says, laughing. “Everyone felt a shared responsibility with raising him.”

Franklin immediately became a fixture at Cornell, greeting everyone with warmth and curiosity. Despite his size, Franklin never intimidated anyone. Quite the opposite. “He had a lot more love to give,” Kent says. “His strengths were being cute, being affectionate and always putting himself in the arms of people around him.”

When Connor Phelps, 2022 , arrived at Cornell his freshman year, he kept noticing the same floppy-eared puppy that seemed to show up everywhere. “I would try to stop whenever I could to pet him,” Phelps says with a smile. That puppy was Franklin, and unbeknownst to Phelps at the time, a future best friend.

Phelps and Franklin didn’t become fully acquainted until Phelps pledged Sigma Chi the spring of 2019. Soon after, Phelps was elected to be a dog boy for Franklin.

“I grew really close with him quickly,” Phelps says. “Everyone felt like they had their own individual bond with him. It takes a special kind of person to show that compassion to

something that isn’t a person.”

That summer, Phelps took Franklin home with him to Maryland, spending time training and winning over the neighborhood. But for Phelps, it was about more than just the attention. “College is a big time of change, and there’s a lot of moving parts,” he says. “Franklin was the most consistent thing any of us had in our lives.”

FOUR YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP TO A FOREVER HOME

Even before becoming the Alpha Phi chapter sweetheart in spring 2021, Isabelle Haberstock knew Franklin from around campus. Their bond formed naturally, and before long, she became a regular volunteer taking him home during shorter school breaks since her family lived nearby.

“I always used to joke with the guys I was going to steal Franklin when I graduated,” she chuckles.

When Franklin’s time came to find his forever home after four years at Greystone, there was no shortage of offers — but for one reason or another, each fell through. So, Haberstock raised the idea of bringing Franklin home. “I never believed it was a possibility. I brought it up my parents and said we’re at the top of the list,” she recalls. “It just became a better and better fit.”

Isabelle Haberstock’s parents, John and Lynne Haberstock, didn’t need convincing.

“Isabelle and a lot of the brothers at the time will tell you they got through college with a huge assist from Franklin,” Lynne Haberstock says. “When they were going through tough times, Franklin was always there to greet them and cuddle up. … He became part of our family before he even graduated Cornell.”

In May 2023, Franklin officially left Greystone and seamlessly joined the Haberstock family in Skaneateles, New York. He quickly became a local celebrity, stopping traffic and graciously accepting affection from everyone. His favorite treat? Whipped cream. Two months later, on the Fourth of July, Franklin celebrated his fifth birthday, surrounded by love and laughter. But the following day, celebration gave way to concern.

A HEART-WRENCHING DISCOVERY AND COURAGEOUS BATTLE

Out of nowhere, Franklin began limping, and the Haberstocks raced Franklin to Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine animal hospital. The diagnosis was devastating:

osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer that can develop in larger dogs. He was given weeks to live, not months, Lynne Haberstock recalls.

The hospital outlined three options: Provide medication to lessen pain and slow the tumor’s growth; amputate Franklin’s front leg to remove the cancerous area; or undergo an expensive chemotherapy treatment. The Haberstocks were heartbroken. But they knew the decision wasn’t theirs alone to make. Franklin wasn’t just their dog — he was a brother to an entire chapter. So, they assembled a Zoom call with Franklin’s old friends at Greystone, as well as Kent, Phelps and Franklin’s previous dog boys.

“That was a really tough conversation,” Phelps recalls. “There were a lot of tears shed. … We knew it would crush all of us to see him go.”

Together, they chose to put Franklin’s comfort first: a regimen of medication and love — designed to slow the cancer and keep him pain-free for as long as possible. Maybe a few more weeks. Hopefully a few more months.

Following Franklin’s prognosis, Isabelle Haberstock launched a GoFundMe to support Franklin’s care, generating $4,000 in the first hour and raising around $8,000 total. Cornell community members including sororities, fraternities and professors all donated to help Franklin.

for people who wanted to come see Frank,” Lynne Haberstock recalls.

last winter. That morning, the Haberstocks had taken Franklin back to Greystone for one final goodbye.

“It really showed the wide impact Franklin had,” Isabelle Haberstock says. “Everyone wanted to make sure he had the best quality of life.”

Phelps wasn’t surprised: “It was very symbolic of the way he touched so many people’s lives. It was beautiful.”

As word spread, the Haberstock home turned into something of a sanctuary. Friends, Fraternity brothers and Cornell community members began showing up — some traveling across the country — to spend time with Franklin and share memories, laughter and quiet goodbyes.

“They said, ‘I have to come see him one more time,’ and so literally we were kind of a bed and breakfast

became mainstays in the Haberstock home, and when a familiar face walked through the door, he would perk up, tail thumping, eager to play. His resilience defied expectations. The weeks passed. Then months. Then seasons. By the time winter arrived — his favorite time of year — Franklin was still fighting. Still walking. Still loving.

“He loved winter so much,” John Haberstock says smiling. “He’d spend more time outside in the snow than inside. We told him to try and make it through his last winter.”

A LEGACY OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

On March 20, 2024 — the first official day of spring — Franklin quietly passed away, living through one

“It hadn’t snowed in a couple weeks,” John Haberstock recalls. “And literally, when he died, snow, just out of nowhere, started falling across the campus.”

In his final months, Franklin’s story reminded everyone what true love and loyalty look like. He brightened hearts and brought out the best of everyone who knew him.

“This group was so caring for one another and this dog, and (it was incredible to see) how interconnected they remained as Sigma Chi brothers,” Lynne Haberstock says. “He just loved those boys and loved our family.”

Kent agrees: “He’s a core component of what I think of for that time of my life, and he was a big part of my experience in Sigma Chi. I feel very

To Isabelle Haberstock, Franklin was the quiet kind of friend who was always there, loyal and

Inspired by Franklin and his journey, John Haberstock began photographing and documenting memories and stories of Franklin with friends and family. The result: Snow-Filled Dreams, a children’s book memorializing Franklin’s spirit and supporting Cornell’s research of osteosarcoma. Even in death, Franklin’s tumor is now aiding cancer research that could not only help dogs, but also children — a final act of giving from a dog who gave everything.

Though he’s gone, Franklin’s legacy endures. In wagging tails. In snowfall memories. In the quiet strength of brotherhood. Because some friends — no matter how big, furry or four-legged — never really leave you. They just leave paw prints.

CAMPUS CHRONICLES UPDATES

ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM

Mu Nu

Our chapter recently won first place in the Interfraternity Council games, a multi-sport competition between all the fraternities on campus. We are looking forward to fall tailgates, recruitment events and initiating our second fall class as a chapter. ~ Jonathon Harmon, 2026

ALBION Alpha Pi

The chapter plans on continuing our tradition of hosting our annual golf outing to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. We also are looking forward to another soccer season at Albion where many of our brothers are members of the Men's Soccer Team.

~ Brady Jaunarajs, 2027

ARKANSAS Omega Omega

The chapter is very excited for this

forward to football games, our annual Wings and Kings fundraiser, fall bid day and our annual Dads Weekend.

~ Isaac Cook, 2027

BRADLEY Delta Rho

The chapter looks to continue its success in both athletics and philanthropic endeavors. We recently continued our annual philanthropy baseball game at the wonderful Dozer Park. The Sigs took this year's bout over Delta Upsilon Fraternity in a 10-0 victory, fueled by Brother Derek Durham’s, 2025, no-hitter. The two teams combined to raise over $6,000.

~ Tristan Dunn, 2026

CALIFORNIA-MERCED

Lambda Delta

For the coming fall semester, we are most looking forward to the regular events we host, such as Sigtoberfest and recruitment week. They’re really fun events that I remember before I joined Sigma Chi, and I am looking

potential new Sigs and having the chance to represent Sigma Chi well to them. ~ Tyler Herceg, 2027

CAL. STATE-CHICO Kappa Theta

This fall, the chapter is focused on recruiting a strong pledge class, raising money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and getting more involved in philanthropy on campus. With a brand-new executive board, we’re excited to take on new opportunities, grow as leaders and keep building a better chapter for the future.

~ Chase McDaniel, 2026

CAL. STATE-FRESNO Epsilon Eta

Summer has been adventurous for our chapter so far. Many of the brothers have been going hiking and camping in Yosemite, while other brothers have gone home to be with their families or go on other trips. We currently have brothers moving into the house, and some of the brothers moving out. The brothers who have just moved in are Aron Garcia, , Ryan Smith,

2028, and Landen Davis, 2026. The chapter is looking forward to spending the rest of the summer together!

~ Chris Watters, 2028

CENTRE Zeta Zeta

Our chapter’s most significant achievement last semester was raising over $10,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. We hit this milestone through two major events: Derby Days philanthropic events and Hairless for Huntsman during our Mom’s Weekend. This success emphasizes our dedication to supporting innovative cancer research and bringing us closer to being the Generation to End Cancer. ~

William Boehm, 2027

CINCINNATI Zeta Psi

In the spring we had 27 brothers shave their heads during our Derby Days philanthropic week. Our sweetheart also participated and cut her hair. ~ Liam Kelley, 2026

CUMBERLAND Nu

Our chapter’s greatest accomplishment this year was winning the President’s Cup and community service awards at Cumberland University. We outdid all the sororities and fraternities on our campus in community service as well as assistance with college events.

~ Andrew Bramble, 2028

EAST TENNESSEE Zeta Omega

The chapter raised over $23,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, thus setting a chapter record and making us

participants in the Generation to End Cancer. ~ Jacob Boyd, 2027

FORT HAYS Zeta Tau

Our most significant accomplishment was that we had the best men’s GPA for the year. Improving our GPA was one of our main goals, so we were very happy to achieve that feat. ~ Noah Gwennap, 2027

GEORGIA TECH Beta Psi

During the fall semester the chapter

looks forward to a plethora of social and philanthropic events. Some highlights include our Fall Fest concert event, beach weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida, and countless date nights. We also hold weekly brotherhood events such as poker nights, basketball tournaments and dinners in which we look forward to sharing both our chapter and Sigma Chi’s culture with new members.

~ Walker Hardesty, 2026

GETTYSBURG Theta

This fall, we're looking forward to recruitment, Homecoming and building off a strong spring. Our chapter is proud to have raised over $24,000 during the previous Derby Days philanthropic event for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. The brotherhood is thriving, and we’re excited to maintain this momentum with additional philanthropy, campus involvement and social events to come.

~ Nate Hoang, 2026

ILLINOIS STATE Theta Rho

This upcoming fall semester our brothers are looking forward to our annual Brotherhood Retreat in October. In past years, we have rented a lodge in Lansing, Iowa, which is just a short drive from the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. This retreat allows our brothers to grow a much deeper connection and make countless new memories as a chapter. ~ Joseph Dubrock, 2026

LOYOLA (CHICAGO)

Lambda Nu

We are looking forward to our Derby Days philanthropic performances in the fall and reaching our goal of raising

more than $30,000. ~ Marvin Galvan, 2027

MAINE Rho Rho

The chapter has been working on increasing our initiation efforts as alum Phillip Morse, 1964, pledges to purchase back the old chapter house on campus. The addition of the chapter house will promote more local events that will help with recruitment, philanthropy and brotherhood, and it will bring back many alumni to reminisce. ~ Max Richard, 2025

MEMPHIS Epsilon Kappa

During the 2024-2025 Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards ceremony, we were honored as Chapter of the Year for the third consecutive year, along with receiving the Outstanding Academic Programming Award, Outstanding Public Relations Award, Outstanding Chapter Advisor (Tyler Ricossa, 2011), Outstanding Seniors (Seth Khokhar, 2025, and Raphael Jamias, 2025), and Chapter President of the Year (Ean Lindsey, 2027). These honors reflect our commitment to excellence and the advancement of our brotherhood.

~ Michael Latimer, 2027

MINNESOTA

Alpha Sigma

We successfully strengthened our brotherhood by recruiting highcharacter individuals and growing our chapter to over 110 active members. This achievement reflects our commitment to sustained excellence and leadership development. ~ Max Johnson, 2027

MINNESOTA STATE-MANKATO

Kappa Tau

We are looking forward to the fall and all the excitement Homecoming brings! We can’t wait to see campus buzzing with energy and to welcome back so

did this service alongside friends from a campus club called the Pure Water Project. The water purifiers they build, as shown in the second picture, allow the community to have access to clean drinking water.

many of the brothers returning for their senior year. It’s going to be a memorable season filled with traditions, laughs and making the most of every moment together. We’re proud to be part of a brotherhood that keeps getting stronger each year. ~ Eddie Nguyen, 2026

MISSOURI-COLUMBIA Xi Xi

This fall in Sigma Chi, we’re excited to kick things off with a housewarming party on Sept. 6 for the University of Kansas game to celebrate getting our house back and reconnect with the

brothers who helped build what Sigma Chi at Mizzou is today. We're also looking forward to Dad’s Weekend on Nov. 7-8, which is a great tradition to share with our families. Homecoming festivities will be another major highlight as we show our pride and spirit. ~ Kyle Milburn, 2026

MONTANA Beta Delta

Brothers, the state of 1110 is strong! We’ve made great strides this year. We raised over $20,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and university president Seth Bodnar joined us for our

scholarship dinner for the second year in a row. We’re now planning our 120th anniversary celebration for Homecoming 2026 and hope you’ll all be there to celebrate with us!

~ Carter Jasper, 2026

NORTH CAROLINA STATE Delta Epsilon

Throughout this summer, our chapter has had several brothers across the nation excelling in their respective internships. We even have some brothers studying abroad in Europe. Our Consul also went to Grand Chapter as a

certified delegate and learned new ways to strengthen the chapter. This summer has been a great time for more brotherhood and preparing for the upcoming fall recruitment.

~ Robert O’Hale, 2027

OTTAWA Lambda Theta

Big things happened at the chapter this year. We initiated one of our largest pledge classes at 15; welcomed our new sweetheart, Alexa Tremblay; and are gearing up for our milestone 15th anniversary as a chapter. Most importantly, through our chapter’s

Brothers with the Memphis chapter hold the various awards they received during the university’s 2024-2025 Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards ceremony on April 27, 2025. The chapter was honored as Chapter of the Year for the third consecutive year and received the Outstanding Academic Programming, Outstanding Public Relations, Outstanding Chapter Advisor, Outstanding Seniors and Chapter President of the Year awards.

dedication to philanthropy we raised over $23,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation — a new philanthropic record for Sigma Chi in Canada.

~ Parker Quinn, 2026

PENNSYLVANIA Phi Phi

We’re excited to celebrate our chapter’s 150th anniversary during Homecoming this fall. It’s a milestone that reflects generations of brotherhood, tradition and pride. We look forward to honoring our legacy, reconnecting with alumni from across the decades and creating new memories together. Join us as we make this historic occasion one to remember for years to come!

~ Roman Vandemark, 2027

PUGET SOUND Delta Phi

During our last academic term, we were able to host and raise a significant amount of money from our Derby Days philanthropic celebration. With the commitment from both undergraduate and alumni brothers, we were able to have one of our most successful Derby Days weeks ever! ~ Andrew Goldenberg, 2026

PURDUE Delta Delta

This fall, we’re hosting a campus-wide reception for the chapter’s 150th anniversary at Purdue, along with Dad’s Day, Blue Formal and our annual philanthropy called Jubilee Christmas. We’re also excited to deepen our ties with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. After raising over $25,000 through Derby Days philanthropic events, we’re excited to continue building our impact on campus through philanthropy, faith and fraternity. ~ Owen Coleman, 2027

SAINT LOUIS Theta Iota

This fall semester, we’re looking forward to our alumni meet-and-greet at a local restaurant, along with a fun-filled Moms Weekend featuring brunch, the farmers market, bowling and a trip to the botanical gardens. For philanthropy, we’re excited to host our Pie-a-Chi event and take part in the call-a-thon. It’s going to be a great fall semester! ~ TJ Kwapiszeski, 2027

SOUTH CAROLINA Gamma Nu

Our chapter’s most significant accomplishment this past term was raising over $25,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation — a record-breaking

total for Gamma Nu. This marked the first time we surpassed the $25K milestone, thus reflecting our chapter’s growing commitment to philanthropy and our collective effort to support Sigma Chi’s mission of being the Generation to End Cancer. ~ Michael Browne, 2027

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN Eta Tau

This fall we have recruitment events followed by Homecoming week, in addition to our Derby Days philanthropic event and other social events. We are very excited to initiate new members into our chapter and develop new relationships. ~ Jack Rayburn, 2027

SYRACUSE Psi Psi

The chapter finished the 2024-25 school year by raising $157,087 from our Derby Days philanthropic events, which places us fifth amongst all chapters. This effort was a strong collaboration with all 13 Panhellenic sororities, and it was the most money our chapter has ever raised for Derby Days. We initiated 26 new brothers, and I’m very excited to see them continue to grow through Sigma Chi. We have many brothers attending Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit, Krach

Transformational Leaders Workshop and Grand Chapter this summer. On Oct. 18 we will have our Homecoming event with Psi Psi alumni. ~ Andrew Sondej, 2027

TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA

Delta Theta

This past semester our chapter raised the most money on campus and broke our own personal record this past year. We also won the Fraternity of the Year Award within our school’s Interfraternity Council. ~ Aidan Portelli, 2027

TULANE Alpha Omicron

This semester, the chapter welcomed back 16 juniors from abroad and initiated 26 new members — our largest class in years. As we say goodbye to our seniors, many heading to New York or graduate school, we look ahead with excitement and aim to further strengthen our chapter through a renewed focus on philanthropy and brotherhood. ~ Gabe Parnes, 2026

WABASH Delta Chi

This fall, the chapter is excited to build on the momentum from last year when we strengthened our presence on

campus and in the community. Through our philanthropic efforts, we raised money for national and local foundations, and we plan to do even more this semester. We look forward to continuing our involvement and being a unifying presence on campus.

~ Carac Johnson, 2027

WAKE FOREST Delta Nu

The chapter is excited to continue leading and participating in philanthropic and service initiatives this upcoming fall. Last fall, our brothers organized a campus-wide canned food drive to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. With the upcoming election of our new philanthropy chair, we remain committed to serving our community and making a positive difference both on and off campus. ~ Warner Davidson, 2026

WATERLOO Theta Psi

Our Derby Days philanthropic event raised $13,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. We look forward to reaching even greater heights in philanthropy and launching Parents' Day, a new event inviting families from our Greek-letter community. The brotherhood is strong, and the chapter is thriving as we head into fall.

~ Ben Clayton, 2028

WILLIAM & MARY

Zeta Upsilon

The chapter is proud to report that nearly 50 percent of our brothers earned Dean’s List recognition for the spring 2025 semester. This summer, brothers are staying active and gaining experience across a variety of fields, including finance, government, and STEM through internships and research opportunities. As always, we remain

connected and focused on growth, setting the stage for another successful semester ahead. ~ Drew Klepser, 2026

WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Lambda Chi

Other than helping the community through our highway cleanup and volunteering at the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, we had our Huntsman Cancer Foundation fundraising events, such as bake sales with other Greek-letter organizations, call-a-thons and golf outings. As a chapter, we excelled during recruitment season with our events and are looking forward to our brotherhood events, such as paintball outings. ~ Colin Wasley, 2025

ASSOCIATE CHAPTER

TEXAS-ARLINGTON

Sigma Chi Theta

As we move forward with the rechartering process, the undergraduates of Sigma Chi Theta, alongside local alumni from the Mid-Cities alumni chapter, have been working hard to prepare the chapter house for our official return to campus. We had a solid turnout for our workday on June 21 and are now getting ready for a busy fall recruitment. Our goal is to match or exceed last fall’s incredible start when we welcomed 22 pledges who are now set to become the founding members of the new chapter. ~ Erick Madrid, TEXAS-ARLINGTON 2027

CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

OCTOBER

10/10/1890 Alpha Phi, Cornell, 135 years 10/24/1930 Gamma Xi, Wyoming, 95 years

NOVEMBER

11/5/1925 Gamma Iota, Louisiana State, 100 years

11/7/2015 Mu Beta, Cal. State-San Marcos, 10 years

11/16/1985 Theta Sigma, Cal. Poly.-Pomona, 40 years

11/17/1990 Iota Phi, North Texas, 35 years

11/20/2010 Lambda Theta, Ottawa, 15 years

11/21/1970 Eta Zeta, Georgia Southern, 55 years

11/26/1910 Beta Iota, Oregon, 115 years

DECEMBER

12/2/1950 Delta Psi, Rensselaer, 75 years

12/6/1980 Theta Gamma, Drake, 45 years

12/10/1860 Psi, Virginia, 165 years

12/10/2005 Kappa Chi, Villanova, 20 years

12/11/1965 Zeta Mu, Western Kentucky, 60 years

12/19/1970 Eta Theta, Georgia Southwestern, 55 years

*Anniversaries are listed every five years.

WELCOME BACK, IOWA STATE

CHAPTER NAME: Beta Omicron

INSTALLATION DATE: APRIL 5, 2025

SIGS INITIATED AT INSTALLATION: 33

Iowa State Consul Lucas Smidt, 2027, and previous Consul Michael Dunn, 2027, were skeptical about Greek-letter life due to stigmas surrounding the organizations. However, fateful conversations with Sigma Chi International Fraternity Headquarters staff and meeting the men they would soon call brothers altered their understanding of what joining a fraternity could mean. The dedication and brotherhood from all members of the associate chapter built a sturdy foundation at the Beta Omicron chapter. The duo of Smidt and Dunn believe their hard work has paid off, but the April 5 signing of the charter wasn’t the end, it was just the beginning.

Why Sigma Chi?

Smidt: Sigma Chi is not your stereotypical fraternity. It's a group of guys who want to do something good and come together for the greater good of everybody while working toward a goal together. I remember in my first Preparation for Brotherhood session, I could instantly tell that these guys were all close, and there's a real sense of brotherhood we all have.

Dunn: I initially didn't want to join the fraternity at all. The reason is because of the stigmas and the belief systems that I had over them. Ethan (Ortiz-Ulibarri, NEW MEXICO STATE 2023), our expansion coordinator, talked to me about Sigma Chi, and he made me realize that Sigma Chi is a lot different than other fraternities. It stands out on a much higher level. For that reason, given the opportunity to build back up the best fraternity on Iowa's State's campus, it was a good deal to me.

How did this all start for you?

Smidt: During the first week of classes, I bumped into this guy in the elevator. He asked me if he could come up and say hi. He ended up being the current Consul at the time, so because of this, he and I became really close. He introduced the idea of fraternity life to me, and then from there, we met goal after goal until we finally started to get to the finish line.

Dunn: It all started with meeting Ethan at a club fest. I initially told him that I'm not interested in joining a fraternity at all, but I listened to what he had to say, and I eventually joined. I met all of the guys in the Alpha pledge class, and from there, things just started to go crazy. Day after day, there was something new.

What was the biggest challenge you had during this process?

Smidt: The recruitment aspect was much more difficult than I imagined. Especially because all the other chapters have a house. During recruitment, students get to go from house to house. When they'd come meet with us, we'd just be in a classroom

in some lecture hall. It was definitely harder to get guys to want to join something that's not already set in stone or has a set structure.

Dunn: For me, it was not having a home base or a house and not having as many older members at first. This felt like our biggest struggle as an associate chapter.

How did you feel when you finally had your charter?

Smidt: It was incredible, and I think that there's no better word than that. You could tell that all the guys felt accomplished. You could instantly tell everybody knew that all the hard work had paid off because you can actually see our chapter building up. Now we have to continue to build up until we have something lasting.

Dunn: That moment was crazy. It felt like all the sound left my ears, and everything that we had accomplished was coming into play. Since we have this document right here in our hands, it really felt like a surreal moment.

WELCOME BACK, WESTMINSTER

CHAPTER NAME: Delta Tau

INSTALLATION DATE: March 8, 2025

SIGS INITIATED AT INSTALLATION: 26

When Consul Shane Bolle, WESTMINSTER 2025, joined the associate chapter as a freshman, he welcomed the challenge of growing the chapter of six men into a strong rechartered group. What he didn’t anticipate were recruitment challenges and the threat of losing their associate chapter status because of it. The chapter worked tirelessly to rebuild their presence on campus and now views the end of the rechartering journey as the start of a great new one.

Why Sigma Chi?

When I came in for recruitment, they talked about The Jordan Standard and what they look for in a person, so I knew that they weren't just looking for anybody. The Jordan Standard really stuck with me, especially the high ambition piece of it. We preach the idea of always chasing something better and bigger and are always thriving and striving for improvement, and I think that's where high ambition plays a role. It means not being satisfied, complacent or content with where you're at. There's always something greater.

Where did all of this begin?

I went through recruitment as a freshman in 2021, and when I was given my bid I accepted that day. I knew coming in that it was going to be phase one of getting the charter back. It was something that I thought of as a challenge, and I wanted to be a part of that. I wanted to be a part of growing this chapter into what it is now. When I started, there were six guys, and I really loved the idea of bringing the charter back and getting the chapter house back. When I came in, I immediately started recruiting for Sigma Chi.

What was a challenge you had during this process?

The initial group of six who laid the foundation of the associate chapter had graduated, and we struggled with recruitment. We didn't really know how to do it on our own. We went through sophomore year and recruited zero guys, and that was tough. We started having biweekly meetings with some of our alumni, and they would give us advice on what to do. However, we were very good at putting things on the calendar but never good at planning it. At that point, some alumni told us that we had one more chance to get the associate chapter off the ground or risk losing our status as an associate chapter. That was a tough pill to swallow. When we came back for our junior year, we held a few events that helped get us where we needed to be. We got 10 guys through recruitment and doubled our size.

How was the chartering process?

The hardest step was maintaining chapter size when people transferred or graduated. We ended up with 16 guys in the fall of 2024. Eventually we got 10 guys again, and we had the correct size for an associate chapter. Then we needed to file our formal petition. Shortly after we submitted it, we were told that we would be installed March 8. That was a huge weight off our shoulders. We were all living in the moment, and everybody went into it with open hearts and open minds. It was great to see the Ritual and to see what Sigma Chi is truly about. It's not the end of a journey — it's the beginning of a new one, and that's what I've been preaching to the younger guys. It’s going to be their house soon, and I hope they make it bigger, better and stronger.

How did it feel to finally have your charter in your hands?

For a little bit, it was asking what's next and trying to find a purpose. The last four years we've been working toward getting the charter back. That's what the whole purpose of us working hard for and sticking together for the last four years has been. It took me a little bit to realize the journey is not over, but the journey is lifelong. Getting our charter means it’s a cue for initiation. Initiation is a journey that never really ends, and you're always chasing something greater. You’re always chasing improvement, being a better man and growing as an individual, and I think that's what's really helped me after that little time of emptiness.

The White Rose Ceremony

In 1909, the service in memoriam was officially added to the Ritual. More than a century later, the beautiful White Rose Ceremony is publicly conducted as a final honor to the life of a Sigma Chi and to recognize the brother’s entrance into the Chapter Eternal.

The White Rose Ceremony may be conducted in two ways: as part of a memorial service and at a cemetery. In both, brothers who are present don white roses over their hearts. Then, each brother places his rose on the casket. After honor is called to the name of the deceased, the words spoken by the leader of the ceremony are short, yet poignant and true to the spirt of Sigma Chi:

“InasmuchasourdearlybelovedbrotherworeoverhisheartTheWhiteCrossofSigmaChi,whoseimmaculatewhitenesssymbolizedtousthepurityofhismotives, therefore,itismostappropriatethathenowbearabovehisheartouremblem;andthatwelaywhiterosesuponhiscasketintokenofthesweetmemorieswewillalways cherish of him we loved so well.”

The service in memoriam is one of four portions of the Ritual that can be conducted publicly. It provides a brief, but powerful glance at the meaningful words of Sigma Chi to those outside of our order, showing them the importance of the bonds of our brotherhood.

Denotes Life Loyal Sig

ORDER OF CONSTANTINE SIG ROBERT BENZ, AUBURN 1960 , entered the Chapter Eternal on May 17, 2024. He was 88. Benz was born Sept. 1, 1935, in Philadelphia. Professionally, Benz was a certified public accountant and even was appointed by the Florida governor to serve on the State Board of Accountancy. His Fraternity volunteerism included serving as an alumni and financial advisor to the Auburn chapter and chairing a fundraising campaign for the construction of a new chapter house. Benz also was house corporation treasurer and served on the International Fraternity’s Audit Committee from 2010 to 2013. The chapter had previously named the Robert A. Benz Annual Leadership Scholarship in his honor.

SIGNIFICANT SIG PAUL ALLEN, NEBRASKA 1958 , entered the Chapter Eternal on April 13, 2025. He was 89. Allen was born Oct. 26, 1935, in Norfolk, Nebraska. Allen began his career with George Hormel & Co., where he served as general manager and in other management positions. He later became co-founder and co-chairman of Advance Food Company, where he also served as its president for 25 years. Allen was an active community supporter and served on numerous local boards. Past recognitions include being named Enid, Oklahoma’s Business Person of the Year, Pillar of the Plains Citizen of the Year and being inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.

SIGNIFICANT SIG DR. J. MAX AUSTIN, EMORY 1963 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 14, 2024. He was 83. Austin was born April 28, 1941, in Wetumpka, Alabama. Austin was a professor of gynecological oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine beginning in 2000. He later served as the Margaret Spain Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, director of philanthropic initiatives for the department and then professor emeritus. Austin holds several honors, including the J. Max Austin Jr., MD, Professorship of Gynecological Oncology, the J. Max Austin Endowed Chair of Gynecology and the Excellence in Medical Student Education Award.

SIGNIFICANT SIG DR. WILLIAM BOHNERT, INDIANA 1962 , entered the Chapter Eternal on June 2, 2025. He was 85. Bohnert was born Jan. 26, 1940, in Jasper, Indiana. He was a leader in the field of urology. Bohnert was named chief of urology, department of surgery chairman and eventually chief of staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. He also was the Arizona Diamondback’s urologist and received a 2001 World Series ring that he often wore. Bohnert served as president of the Phoenix Urological Society, Arizona Urological Society, Maricopa Medical Society and American Urological Association, where he also was a mentor in its leadership program.

SIGNIFICANT SIG JAMES BURCHAM, KANSAS 1963 , entered the Chapter Eternal on March 31, 2025. He was 83. Burcham was born Oct. 19, 1941, in Springfield, Missouri. He began his career working at Hallmark, TWA, Baltimore Bank and Touche Ross. He then was enlisted as a consultant by Bank of Australia to do a credit card feasibility study. That opportunity kickstarted his career in banking that spanned 50 years and ended with his retirement from Missouri Bank and Trust in Kansas City. Burcham was a founding member of The Children’s Place, which serves the mental health needs of Kansas City children, and of the Gasparilla Island Land Conservatory in Florida, as well as being a member of several community boards.

SIGNIFICANT SIG JERRY CHICONE, FLORIDA

1956 , entered the Chapter Eternal on May 29, 2025. He was 90. Chicone was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Winter Garden, Florida. After serving in the U.S. Army, Chicone joined his father at Chicone Groves and Properties. He became a leader in Florida’s citrus industry and was the originator for the famous phrase, “Squeeze oranges, not growers.” Chicone was director of Florida Citrus Mutual, president of the Florida Citrus Showcase and chairman of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Committee, where he was later an inductee. He was a founding member of the Florida Citrus Label Collectors’ Association and also served on the Orlando Utilities Commission and Orlando Chamber of Commerce.

SIGNIFICANT SIG LESTER EARNEST, SAN DIEGO STATE 1952 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 27, 2024. He was 93. Earnest was born Dec. 17, 1930. He was a computer programmer who helped design the semi-automatic ground environment air defense system, created the first pen-based computer system that recognized cursive writing and also developed the first spell checker. Earnest served as executive officer of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory from 1965 to 1980 and was a lecturer at Stanford during that time as well. He served as associate chairman of Stanford’s computer science department from 1985 to 1988 and retired as senior research computer scientist emeritus at the university.

SIGNIFICANT

SIG CAPT. THOMAS FINTA, OREGON 1965 , entered the Chapter Eternal on May 6, 2025. He was 82. Finta was born March 8, 1943, in Soquel, California. He served more than 30 years in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of captain. Finta flew more than 300 combat missions during the Vietnam War, and as a test pilot he helped bring the F-14 Tomcat into the naval fleet. Career highlights include command of the Black Lions, executive officer of the Navy Fighter Weapons School and director of operations for NATO in Norway. In retirement he worked for the contract manufacturer Key Tronic EMS as director of worldwide quality and later managing director of Key Tronic Europe.

SIGNIFICANT SIG DEAN FOWLER, EMORY 1957 , entered the Chapter Eternal on May 17, 2025. He was 90. Fowler was born April 2, 1935, in Andersonville, Georgia. In 1963 he founded Medical Investments Corporation, which grew to become one of the largest nursing home companies in the U.S. He later sold the company in 1979 but continued to invest in businesses building a mobile home manufacturing facility and developing subdivisions, apartments and office warehouses. Fowler later developed and managed Florida’s Steinhatchee Landing Resort, which was voted “Florida’s most enchanting and romantic hidden retreat.” He later was appointed to the Florida Commission on Tourism in 2000.

SIGNIFICANT SIG ALAN MATHESON, UTAH 1953 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Dec. 4, 2024. He was 92. Matheson was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Cedar City, Utah. Matheson had a 53-year career as a professor and assistant dean for the Arizona State University Law School. He arrived at the school in 1967 to serve on the founding faculty and as associate dean. Throughout his career, Matheson was dean or interim dean five times and was former president of the faculty senate. Prior to joining Arizona State, he was an associate in law at Columbia University and served as assistant to the president of Utah State University. He received numerous recognitions for his teaching and held many professional affiliations.

SIGNIFICANT SIG THOMAS REMINGTON, FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1966, entered the Chapter Eternal on May 7, 2025. He was 81. Remington was born Sept. 16, 1943, in Keyser, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and received a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his valor and service. After earning his law degree, Remington began working as a public defender and prosecutor. He later entered private practice and earned a gubernatorial appointment in 1992 as Okaloosa County Circuit Court judge, a seat he held for 20 years. He took pride in bringing drug court to the county and was an active member of the Florida Bar and other industry associations.

Sigma Chi Fraternity CHAPTER ETERNAL

Arizona

1955 Jackson Eddy of Tucson, AZ; 5/25

Arizona State

1986 Shawn Sullivan of Scottsdale, AZ; 4/25

Arkansas

1971 Dr. William Higginbothom of Fayetteville, AR; 5/25

Ball State

1966 Howard Maxwell of Indianapolis; 3/24

1969 James Whitcraft of Cassopolis, MI; 4/24

1971 James Eggers of Bloomington, IN; 11/2

1971 William Zurcher of Portage, IN; 1/25

Bowling Green

1967 Daniel Kleman of Port Saint Lucie, FL; 2/25

Bradley

1969 Donald Holton of Deerfield, IL; 3/25

Brown

1950 John Leeming of Sarasota, FL; 5/25

Butler

1957 Hoagland Elliott of Indianapolis; 3/25

1967 R. Daniel Burgner of Braselton, GA; 7/24

1976 Richard Shadiow of Indianapolis; 2/25

Case Western

1955 Donald Miller of Omaha, NE; 5/25

Cincinnati

1959 Joseph Holcomb of Dayton, OH; 12/24

1964 Harold VanArnem of Delray Beach, FL; 6/25

Colgate

1973 Douglas Truter of Pittsburgh; 4/25

Charleston

2008 John Wactor of Summerville, SC; 5/24

Colorado State

1961 Maj. Leslie Jones of Venice, FL; 8/24

Denison

1954 David Woodyard of Granville, OH; 3/25

DePauw

1952 Henry Leander of Bonita Springs, FL; 10/24

1954 J. William Kendall of Carmel, IN; 5/25

1963 David Sturges of Glenwood Springs, CO; 10/24

1972 John Douthett of Birmingham, MI; 8/24

1981 Thomas Kleinschmidt of Indianapolis; 7/24

East Tennessee

2018 Bradley Bull of Corryton, TN; 5/25

Eastern New Mexico

1972 Frederick Smith of Pocatello, ID; 2/25

Embry-Riddle (Daytona Beach)

1980 Lawrence Ammirata of Palm Coast, FL; 5/24

Emory

1957 Arthur Graham of Daytona Beach, FL; 1/25

Florida

1968 Dr. Michael Coates of Dunnellon, FL; 8/24

George Washington

1948 Dr. Melvin Sandmeyer of Chevy Chase, MD; 2/24

Georgia Tech

1949 Hugh Todd of Dyersburg, TN; 2/25

1966 Charles Rogers of Roswell, GA; 6/25

1980 Stephen Cole of Atlanta; 1/25

Gettysburg

1959 Walter Hoff of Virginia Beach, VA; 6/24

1986 Peter Staley of Denver; 4/25

Houston

1958 S. Harry Bergman of Tyler, TX; 4/25

1977 Robert Moroney of Humble, TX; 4/25

1997 Wayne Hicks of Webster, TX; 5/25

2026 Joseph Wyble-Ceno of Houston; 3/25

Illinois

1967 James Johnson of Chicago; 3/25

1972 Henri Stegemeier of Champaign, IL; 4/25

Illinois Wesleyan

1958 Rev. John Andrae of Carmel, IN; 4/25

Indiana

1960 Richard Barb of Indianapolis; 1/25

1979 William Chambers of Indianapolis; 11/24

1988 John Carter of Indianapolis; 9/24

Indiana (Pennsylvania)

2004 Taylor Livingston of Dover, PA; 3/25

Kansas State

1963 Gary Johnson of Kansas City, MO; 5/25

1983 Charles Anderson of Olathe, KS; 5/25

Kentucky

1965 William Curry of Cumming, GA; 3/25

1965 Robert Agee of Paris, KY; 5/25

1967 Kenneth Robinson of Louisville, KY; 2/25

1967 William Lewis of Pinehurst, NC; 2/25

Maine

1956 Robert Artesani of San Francisco; 11/24

1956 Jon Appel of Yorba Linda, CA; 4/25

McGill

1957 Bryan Walker of Fredericton, NB; 2/25

Memphis

1955 Jerry Buckaloo of Memphis, TN; 4/25

1970 Gordon Brigman of Memphis, TN; 3/25

Miami (Florida)

2004 Robert Weber of Boca Raton, FL; 5/25

Miami (Ohio)

1964 Robert Williams of Vero Beach, FL; 8/24

1971 Thomas Cravens of Knoxville, TN; 4/25

Michigan State

1990 Scott Sinotte of Kalamazoo, MI; 3/25

Middle Tennessee

1979 Don Levine of Marietta, GA; 4/25

Minnesota

1970 Joseph Chisler of Minneapolis; 3/25

Mississippi

1963 Rayford Hudson of Jackson, MS; 3/25

2026 Greg Boulus of Augusta, GA; 6/25

Missouri-Columbia

1972 John Westhus of St. Louis; 3/25

Montana

1982 Gary Bryan of Gladstone, OR; 4/25

Montana State

1964 Duane Denton of Bozeman, MT; 4/25

Nebraska

1965 Robert Seidell of Estero, FL; 3/25

Nevada-Las Vegas

1976 Dan Rodrigues of Fairfield, CA; 12/24

New Mexico

1955 William Barringer of Albuquerque, NM; 4/25

1959 James Bisbee of Albuquerque, NM; 5/25

North Carolina

1955 A. Dennis Dahlin of Palm Springs, CA; 4/25

1958 William MacVicar of Westerly, RI; 4/25

1959 AJ Phipps of Houston; 4/25

North Dakota

1958 Robert Peterson of Vista, CA; 5/25

1971 Charles Haga of Seattle; 5/25

North Dakota State

1960 Lance Moberg of Crosslake, MN; 10/24

Northern Arizona

1992 Brian Cody of Phoenix; 4/25

Northern Colorado

1960 Jerry Weber of Southlake, TX; 11/23

Northwestern

1965 Michael Larson of DeKalb, IL; 3/25

Ohio State

1956 Richard Wagner of Orrville, OH; 5/25

1958 John Shepherd of Cincinnati; 4/25

Ohio Wesleyan

1958 David Duysters of Sanford, FL; 1/25

Oklahoma

1978 T. Pat Quinn of Tulsa, OK; 3/25

Oklahoma State

1979 James Albert of Elk City; OK; 1/25

Oregon

1954 Harrison Fagg of Billings, MT; 3/25

1960 R. Gordon Smith of Dallas; 4/25

Oregon State

1977 Michael Kiyokawa of Camas, WA; 3/25

Penn State

1982 Bernard Herron of Dallas; 6/24

Pittsburg State

2026 Gavin Vangilder of Pittsburg, KS; 3/25

Puget Sound

1960 Murray Johnstone of Seattle; 4/25

Purdue

1949 George Rich of Battle Creek, MI; 3/25

1982 James Kendall of Mount Prospect, IL; 5/25

Rhode Island

1962 John Dailey of Brighton, MI; 5/25

San Diego State

1980 Gregory Pepin of Concord, CA; 3/25

1984 Randy Smith Boise, ID; 1/25

San Jose State

1955 David Finch of Grass Valley, CA; 5/23

1958 James Beach of Centennial, CO; 4/25

1964 Guy Shellman of San Jose, CA; 12/23

1970 Philip Russell of Saratoga, CA; 1/25

South Carolina

1961 Michael Quinn of Columbia, SC; 4/25

1963 E. Arnold Webb of Charlotte, NC; 12/24

1966 Lawrence Richardson of Anderson, SC; 6/25

1967 Jimmy Papadea of Columbia, SC; 3/25

1969 Robert Marshall of Beaufort, SC; 2/25

Southeast Missouri

1979 Kenneth Sherwood of Trabuco Canyon, CA; 5/25

Southern Methodist

1955 Joe Sparkman of Whitehouse, TX; 5/25

1970 Albert Hulett of Hammond, LA; 3/25

1975 David Brusilow of Dallas; 3/25

Stanford

1993 John Davis of Paso Robles, CA; 3/25

Syracuse

1963 Carmen Minnella of Cortland, NY; 12/23

1969 Charles Summerall of Bluemont, VA; 1/25

Tarleton State

2011 Josue Jacal of Cleburne, TX; 5/25

Tennessee-Knoxville

1963 Cary Spence of Knoxville, TN; 5/25

1968 William Crowder of Lawrenceburg, TN; 5/25

Tennessee Tech

1990 Cary Goode of Asheville, NC; 4/25

1996 Anthony Richardson of Cookeville, TN; 3/25

Texas A&M-Commerce

1965 Michael Crowell of Pittsburg, TX; 4/25

Texas-Austin

1957 Frederic Sewell of Dallas; 5/25

1963 Hubert Odom of Houston; 4/25

1957 Frederic Sewell of Dallas; 5/25

Texas State

1990 Scott Hanshaw of Austin, TX; 4/25

Texas Tech

1968 Jay Hagins of Houston; 4/25

Toronto-Ryerson

1958 Desmond O'Rorke of Toronto; 4/25

Tulsa

1954 Hon. Mickey Wilson of Tulsa, OK; 4/25

1965 Jay Downen of Whitefish, MT; 4/25

Utah

1960 Robert Burton of Los Altos; CA; 3/24

1962 John Gates of Salt Lake City; 5/25

Wabash

1960 James Price of Indianapolis; 3/25

Wake Forest

1958 Robert Caudill of Jackson, TN; 12/23

West Virginia

1963 Lt. Col. Arthur Robison of Martinsburg, WV; 4/25

1993 David McClure of Coatesville, PA; 1/25

2016 Ryan Bonhoff of Fallston, MD; 9/24

Wisconsin

1952 William Rieser of Waupaca, WI; 5/24

1965 Frederic Ragatz of Middleton, WI; 5/25

Wyoming

1957 Dale Ellis of Midland, GA; 1/25

1960 Clinton Miller of Farmington, NM; 9/23

BY HUGH COLLETT, KENTUCKY 1947 //////

TODAY’S CHALLENGES, TOMORROW’S FULFILLMENT

First Leadership Training Workshop an Overwhelming Success

Ihad no idea so much could happen in four days' time. But, to use the time-tested phrase, it did!

On Aug. 31, (1947,) and for the three days following, the Sigma Chi spotlight was focused on the thriving, little college town of Bowling Green, Ohio, where 215 delegates from 82 of our 108 active chapters gathered to take part in Sigma Chi's first Leadership Training Workshop. And for one purpose: to learn more about chapter organization and procedures — to exchange ideas and to solve the chapter's problems.

Plans for a workshop had been in the air for many years. Past Grand Consul L.G. Balfour, INDIANA 1907, first stressed the need for such an undertaking years ago, but the war made it impossible to schedule the program. Peacetime brought additional problems in chapter organization and management, pledge training and (recruitment) procedures, thus making a workshop more of a necessity. With this in mind, the Executive Committee of the Fraternity ordered the scheduling of such a school and chose Sigma Chi's (future Order of Constantine Sig) Fred Mitchell,

MICHIGAN STATE 1913, president of Mississippi State College, as workshop director.

Mitchell, with the assistance of two of the Fraternity’s field secretaries, settled down to the task of designing a well-rounded program that, in four days' time, would offer the delegates an opportunity to delve into the important avenues of efficient chapter operations.

Lengthy sessions, extended correspondence, and months of study resulted in the selection of four major topics and a few minor subjects. The workshop directors decided to invite three members from each chapter: the Consul-elect, the Quaestor-elect and the chapter advisor, or, in his stead, the Magisterelect.

At the invitation of Frank Prout, a member of Phi Delta Theta and president of Bowling Green State University, Sigma Chi graciously accepted the use of the school's plant for the initial workshop garnering. The complete facilities of the university were turned over to us: a men's dormitory, three sorority houses, classrooms, the cafeteria, stenographic

Twenty-ninth Grand Consul L.G. Balfour, INDIANA 1907, first stressed the need for an educational workshop on chapter organization and procedures in the 1930s, but it wasn’t until after World War II that such a gathering could take place.

staff, gymnasiums, softball diamonds, golf links, the swimming pool, offices and everything else we needed.

Lecture topics were assigned to Sigs who had proved their knowledge in the respective fields. And then all of those last-minute jobs had to be taken care of — little things that mean the difference between mediocrity and complete success. The finished program was assembled and printed. Souvenir note pads were ordered. A list of delegates was tabulated. Identification badges were made ready. All lectures were mimeographed so that the delegates might be provided with outlines of the business meetings. Plans for registration were

mapped, and machinery for room assignments was set up.

Mitchell and other members of the official staff arrived at the scene of Sigma Chi's first leadership school undertaking two days before formal registration started in order to get the lay of the land, talk over various matters and to discuss any problems with the Bowling Green State University administration.

Delegates began pouring into town Saturday afternoon. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, the delegates filed into a large lecture room in the university's administration building to attend the opening session of the workshop. Mitchell called the workshop to order and spoke briefly on the topic of "The Nature and Purpose of the Leadership Training Workshop."

Day 1’s lecture topics and activities were:

• “The Rushing Program: Its Philosophy, Purposes and Procedures” by (future Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig) Ben C. Fisher, ILLINOIS 1948, chapter Consul and son of Past Grand Consul Ben S. Fisher, ILLINOIS 1913. The younger Fisher spoke on the necessity of making (recruitment) a year-round business and stressed various techniques.

• Hourlong discussion groups of approximately 30 delegates, each under the direction of undergraduate moderators. From these discussions came numerous helpful ideas that will be applied by chapters during the school year.

• A convocation at which retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (and future Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig) Robert Workman, WOOSTER 1913, presented each delegate with literature concerning the work of the Sigma Chi Foundation and vocational training and guidance.

Day 2’s highlights were:

• Part 2 of Fisher’s lecture on recruitment.

• A continuation of undergraduate discussion groups.

• “The Pledge Training Program” by Fraternity field secretary Burns Crookston, UTAH STATE 1944. Crookston reminded the representatives that (hazing) is prohibited and informed the group of more worthwhile practices during the pledge training period. Ideas to help in the training of new Sigma Chi blood were taken into discussion groups.

• Prout, Bowling Green State University president, spoke Monday evening on “The Place of the Fraternity in Colleges and Universities.”

Day 3’s educational offerings and activities were:

• “The Initiation Period” by Crookston. Of special

interest to the Magister was information concerning the conducting of the written examination, the planning of (Initiation) Week, and, in general, summing up the objectives of this period in pledge training.

• “The Initiation Ceremony” by special field secretary (and future Order of Constantine Sig) Oscar MacNab, ROANOKE 1901, who brought out some interesting bits of history and Sigma Chi lore in his discussion.

• Brookston followed with a lecture entitled, “The Mechanics of the Initiation.”

• Various groups came together for special meetings in the evening. The 12 chapter advisors at workshop met, and under the chairmanship of (future Order of Constantine Sig) Joseph Marshburn, GEORGIA 1911, chapter advisor of the Oklahoma chapter for 27 years, they discussed the disciplinary and financial problems common

to all advisors. Executive Secretary (and future Order of Constantine Sig) J. Russell Easton, IOWA 1923, conducted a special session for the Quaestors and answered their questions concerning budgets and other financial matters.

• Don’t think for a moment that the other brothers were left with nothing to do. Some enterprising young Sig took matters into his own hands, talked to the manager of a restaurant located seven miles from the city and made arrangements for a private party. Descriptions of what to call this “meeting” vary, but a great amount of information — chapter procedures and organization, individual shortcomings of chapters and suggestions for future development — was the direct result of this occasion.

Day 4’s presentations were:

• A lecture by Michigan State chapter advisor (and future Order of Constantine Sig) Elton Hill, MICHIGAN STATE 1915, stressed the necessity of good publicity, not only through the media of newspapers and radio, but also through “personal public relations” of every chapter member speaking well of the chapter and its members.

• “Chapter Organization and Management” by field secretary Bud Raup, GETTYSBURG 1945.

Based on the Theta Theta (Michigan chapter) Plan, which was introduced at the Columbus, Ohio, multi-province conference in April, the plan divides the active chapter into five distinct divisions, placing each division under the control of certain officers. As an intricate part of the plan, Raup designed and explained a set of model bylaws, copies of which were supplied to each delegate. He urged all chapters to install this plan as soon as possible, pointing out the advantages of strong organization.

What Sigma Chi gathering would be complete without a banquet? The speakers' table reads like a page out of Banta's Greek Exchange. One of every 3 faces staring down from the table-of-honor wore the badge of other Greek-letter societies. Greek cousins in the spotlight were Speaker of the Evening John Moseley, president of the University of Nevada and former national head of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Prout, president of Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Phi Delta Theta; Paul Jones, BGSU public relations director, Phi Gamma Delta; Ralph Harshman, dean of BGSU’s College of Business Administration, Alpha Tau Omega; and Ivan Lake, managing editor of TheBowlingGreenSentinelTribune, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Toastmaster, Grand Praetor (and future Order of Constantine Sig) Paul Kaufman, DENISON 1922, after introducing those at the speakers' table, called upon Mitchell. Brother Mitchell described the Fraternity's

attempt at national leadership training as a definite success and recommended the planning of future workshops.

A secret committee of five persons — to this day unknown to the writer — was chosen by Mitchell to "eagle-eye" all delegates with the purpose of naming the most outstanding all-around delegate at the workshop. The entire assembly joyously approved their choice of (future Order of Constantine Sig) Robert Cuyler, 1949, Consul and charter member of our new Delta Eta chapter at University of California, Los Angeles.

As a climax to a happy occasion, the toastmaster introduced Moseley, originator of the leadership school plan, who stressed the necessity of fraternities working together as a unit with the university and the community. “The fraternity is the only link between today and the future existence of democracy and mankind," he said. He also threw out to the delegates: "Today's challenges — tomorrow's fulfillment."

The first Leadership Training Workshop gave the active chapters an adequate opportunity to get right down to the brass tacks of chapter problems. The emphasis was put on work. And the representatives praised the directors for sticking to that plan.

Show me a chapter that was represented at the school, and I'll show you a chapter that is on the upswing. A wealth of information and material was carried back to the active chapters — working plans are now being put into effect in many of our chapters.

Was our first attempt a success? If the enthusiastic response of the undergraduate Sigs is an accurate barometer from which to judge, the answer is an overwhelming yes!

* This abridged article initially appeared in the September/October 1947 issue of The Magazine of Sigma Chi.

Camden Capser, MONTANA 2025, poses with the 2025 International Balfour Award trophy with Grand Pro Consul Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993, left, and 74th Grand Consul Ryan Temby RUTGERS 1990, right.

2025 International Balfour Award Winner

Camden Capser, MONTANA 2025

Camden Capser, MONTANA 2025, accepted the 2025 International Balfour Award on Aug. 2 during the closing ceremony of the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop.

Given annually to Sigma Chi’s most outstanding graduating senior, the International Balfour Award has been presented since 1930 when Significant Sig Paul Hagemann, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1930, was honored following the 1929 to 1930 academic year.

Capser is a graduating honors student with a degree in management and entrepreneurship from the University of Montana and a former Division I football athlete. After overcoming personal adversity, he found purpose in Sigma Chi, where he served as Consul, leading a 330 percent increase in philanthropy, an 800 percent rise in volunteer hours and a significant GPA boost across the chapter. He revamped chapter operations, launched mental health and academic initiatives and strengthened alumni and campus relationships. He also founded a successful fundraising startup, earned multiple academic and leadership honors and was the university’s nominee for the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program. He also volunteered as a counselor at a summer camp for children with cancer. Committed to making a lasting impact, Capser aspires to continue serving Sigma Chi at the international level and mentor future leaders.

Capser will join the previous year’s honoree, David Cathey, TEXAS TECH 2024, and undergraduate representatives Rhett Crain, BALL STATE 2026, and Logan Walsh, NEBRASKA 2026, to serve on the Fraternity’s Executive Committee. He will be on the committee for two years as an advocate for undergraduates.

Runners-up to the award are Joseph Patrick, BELMONT 2025, and Evan Phelps, CINCINNATI 2025. Capser and the runners-up will receive a scholarship from Sigma Chi for their postgraduate education thanks to support from In Hoc Napa Valley and Significant Sig Brandon Chaney, INDIANA 1993.

Undergraduate learners complete educational activities for the Adaptive Leadership Certificate.

July 30 – Aug. 3, 2025, at Bowling Green State University

Chapter Awards

Daniel William Cooper Award

Honoring the chapter with the most outstanding scholastic achievement program.

Gamma Pi, Rochester; $5,000 scholarship

Legion of Honor Award

Honoring runner-up chapters with the most outstanding scholastic achievement programs.

Theta Iota, Saint Louis; first runner-up, $3,000 scholarship Mu Nu, Alabama-Birmingham; second runner-up, $2,000 scholarship

Seventy-Four Chapters Earn Peterson Significant Chapter Awards

Recognizing chapters that achieve excellence in all operations, including academics, philanthropy, recruitment and Ritual performance.

Gold Award winners scoring 95% or higher on Annual Report:

Zeta Theta B, Kettering

The Southern IllinoisCarbondale chapter poses with their gold level Peterson Significant Chapter Award with 39th International Sweetheart Kenzie Loomis and 74th Grand Consul Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990.

To view a list of Blue Award winners scoring between 79% and 94.5% on

Undergraduate participants to the 2025 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop have fun with the camera while walking around the Bowling Green State University campus.

2025 Carlisle Award Winner Named

TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 2024

TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 2024, was named the 2025 William H. Carlisle Jr. Outstanding Workshop Faculty Award winner on Aug. 2 during the closing session of the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop. He facilitated the Adaptive Leadership Certificate track.

“This award means a lot to me. I’ve worked really hard for this, but it’s because of others that I’ve made it up here,” Cruz said, giving thanks to several brothers and shouting out the Zeta Pi chapter and his small group before sharing why he wanted to become a facilitator. “I wanted to inspire change and show that no matter your age, you can teach, and you can influence others. Sigma Chi gives you this opportunity. Don’t take it for granted. Undergraduates ... take the tools we’ve given you, go home and use this in everyday life.”

The award is dedicated to the memory of the late Leadership Training Board member, New England-Nova Scotia province Grand Praetor and Order of Constantine Sig Carlisle, GEORGIA TECH and MIT 1927. He was a longtime fixture at workshop and entered the Chapter Eternal in January 1967 after battling cancer.

The 1967 workshop held at the University of Kansas was dedicated to his memory, and in his honor the Carlisle Award was created to recognize an outstanding faculty member who embodies the spirit of enthusiasm and congeniality that Carlisle was known to contribute to Sigma Chi and workshop. The first recipient of the annual award was future 50th Grand Consul Jack McDuff, ARIZONA 1951, for his service to the Quaestors division. A permanent plaque resides at International Fraternity Headquarters to record each year’s recipient.

The Sig List

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The idea of creating the Leadership Training Workshop was inspired by the 1935 establishment of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s leadership school. Additional Greek-letter organizations began to follow suit afterward.

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Although many famous Significant Sig speakers have attended workshop — including former Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes, DENISON 1935, U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, ARIZONA 1932, and cartoonist and Order of Constantine Sig Milton Caniff, OHIO STATE 1930 — it is a myth that John Wayne, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1929, attended workshop.

The first winners of the Peterson Significant Chapter Award for the 1963-1964 academic year were the DePauw, MIT and Sam Houston chapters.

It’s rare that workshop achieves total chapter participation, but according to a 2017 TheMagazineofSigmaChi article, the Leadership Training Workshop achieved 100-percent chapter participation six times in its first 50 years.

The Western chapter in London, Ontario, hosted in 1987 the first Leadership Training Workshop held in Canada.

When the Missouri-Columbia chapter was reinstalled at the Balfour Leadership Training Workshop on Aug. 2, 2007, witnessed by almost 1,500 Sigma Chis, it is believed to be the largest audience to participate in an initiation ceremony in the history of the Greek-letter world.

Things to know, notice and tell a brother

BY THE NUMBERS

2025 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop at Bowling Green State University

117 Participants in the Distinguished Visitors panel

170 Alumni traveling to Bowling Green

39 International Fraternity staff working the event Ritual Peer participants

90

559

78

Undergraduates getting their resumes reviewed

Total undergraduate participants

* As of July 15, 2025

Sigma Chi International Fraternity, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Announce Transformative Sponsorship With Support of Reifschneider Family

The Sigma Chi International Fraternity and Sigma Chi Foundation have announced a transformative partnership with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Reifschneider family in memory of Significant Sig Robert (Rob) E. Reifschneider, SAN DIEGO STATE 1957.

This collaboration introduces the Hazelden Betty Ford/Sigma Chi Wayfinder portal, a groundbreaking resource accessible via Sigma Chi’s websites and the Reach Out app. The portal is available to undergraduate members, alumni, their families and friends. The partnership also expands needs-based financial assistance for Sigma Chi members seeking addiction and substance use treatment at Hazelden Betty Ford centers — reinforcing the Fraternity’s commitment to member well-being.

“The legacy of brother Rob Reifschneider lives on through the Reifschneider family’s generous support, enabling Sigma Chi to collaborate with Hazelden Betty Ford,” says 74th Grand Consul Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990. “This partnership equips our brothers and their loved ones with accessible, anonymous tools like the Wayfinder portal and enhanced treatment assistance, fostering a path to recovery and resilience. We are appreciative to his wife, Donna, son, Eric, and the Reifschneider family for advancing a cause that was important to Rob — providing essential resources for our Sigma Chi brothers who need a hand at a pivotal moment in their lives."

Added 68th Grand Consul and Sigma Chi Foundation President Michael Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982: “This historic partnership between Sigma Chi and Hazelden Betty Ford would not have happened without Rob’s vision and the Reifschneider family’s heartfelt generosity, which will offer transformative resources and expand financial aid to support our members, their families and friends in their journey toward hope, health and healing.”

Rob Reifschneider served on the Hazelden Betty Ford Board of Trustees from 2017 until his passing in November 2024. He also served on the Chairman’s Council, the board of the Betty Ford Center for nearly 20 years and remained deeply engaged with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation throughout his tenure. At the time of his passing, he had celebrated more than 35 years of sobriety.

A longtime advocate for drug and alcohol awareness, Reifschneider championed programs that fostered honest conversations within the Fraternity, beginning with the pioneering CHOICES program. He also led the first partnership between Sigma Chi and Hazelden Betty Ford in the early 2000s. In 2022, Rob and the Reifschneider family sponsored Sigma Chi’s Values-Based Leadership Certificate, delivered annually at the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, and helped renew collaborative efforts between Sigma Chi and Hazelden Betty Ford.

Thanks to the ongoing support of the Reifschneider family, Sigma Chi leadership, and Hazelden Betty Ford officials — including the foundation’s newly retired Vice President of Business Development Bob Poznanovich, BRADLEY 1977 — Rob Reifschneider’s vision for a national partnership is once again a reality.

Says Order of Constantine Sig Eric Reifschneider, SAN DIEGO STATE 1988: “It’s a dream come true for us for this to get to the point we are today. This alliance was put in place before (my father) died. He knew this was happening, and he was delighted. … This is our job. We’re our brothers’ keeper. We hope the Wayfinder portal brings strong arms and this partnership encourages the kind of wellness that we all embrace for our brothers who need it most.”

“Two of the most important events in my life were becoming a Sigma Chi and getting sober at Hazelden Betty Ford,” says Poznanovich. “As someone who’s been both a brother and a patient, this partnership is deeply meaningful. It’s about creating a culture where reaching out is a sign of strength — not weakness — and where brotherhood extends beyond the good times to support each other in life’s hardest moments. I’m proud to help bring this to life.”

Founded in 1982, the Betty Ford Center helped build the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation into the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive addiction and mental health care. Today, the foundation offers services through treatment centers, telehealth platforms and a robust network of partners.

The Wayfinder portal will serve as a compassionate, confidential tool designed to guide brothers and their loved ones toward recovery and renewal. It includes a resource hub and a discreet self-assessment tool that provides personalized risk insights and tailored recommendations for programs and services.

More information on the Sigma Chi Wayfinder portal will be issued to members in the coming months.

Significant Sig Rob Reifschneider, SAN DIEGO STATE 1957, celebrates what would ultimately become more than 35 years of sobriety before entering the Chapter Eternal in November 2024. For decades he was an advocate for programs that engage Sigma Chi members with honest conversations to create awareness regarding drugs and alcohol and living a healthy lifestyle.

2025 FOUNDERS DAY OF GIVING SUPPORTERS

The following brothers, sweethearts and friends made generous gifts to support the launch of Sigma Chi’s capital campaign through our 2025 Founders Day of Giving campaign. The fundraising effort netted more than $700,000 in support of the Fraternity’s leadership development programs and academic scholarships funded by the Foundation through its Annual Fund, Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge and other donor initiatives.

Alabama

David Dahmen, 1972

Robert Loftin, 1979

Lee Loftin, 1980

Bob Pierce, 1967

Bert Taylor, 1971

George Vieth, 1986

James Yeldell, 1986

Albion

William Bringham, 1975

John Farrar, 1978

Craig Hanson, 1970

George Jerome, 1960

Steven Yackey, 1976

American

Heath Hutchison, 2000

Arizona

Thomas Arendt, 1979

Gregory Brown, 2003

John Keeler, 1971

John Pritchard, 1990

Timothy Reading, 1986

Donald Stallings, 1968

Arizona State

Forest Klumph, 1964

John Robinson, 1966

Arkansas

Owen Anderson, 1962

Larry Bowden, 1976

David Cox, 1959

Eugene Crouch, 1965

Bradley Day, 2013

James Gilbert, 1961

Marion Hazzard, 1961

Otis Howe, 1978

Jimmy Price, 1960

Porter Rodgers, 1955

Saul Rousseau, 1992

Larry White, 1963

Arkansas State

Chris Ball, 2003

Gary Holloway, 2004

Shaun Perkins, 2001

Auburn

Marcus Byers, 1959

Christopher Sanders, 1984

Austin Peay

Stephen Cole, 1994

Larry Harris, 1974

John Hoesli, 2016

William Jackson, 1993

David Sowell, 1984

Ball State

Richard Hester, 1977

Michael Holman, 1978

J. Kosar, 1988

Michael Little, 1970

Mark Popovich, 1963

Daniel Rifkind, 2012

Jacob Steel, 2013

James Stroh, 1969

Darrell Thomas, 1963

Beloit

David Richards, 1971

BirminghamSouthern Willliam Barker, 1995

Bowling Green

Robert Donley, 1962

David Hungerford, 1986

Joseph Martini, 1963

Dennis Matheney, 1965

Bradley

Jim Cogdal, 2003

Marco Coladipietro, 1987

Keith Dobrolinsky, 1985

Michael Keaton, 1999

Mark Ludwig, 1978

George Meyer, 1952

Harry Palmer, 1956

Tom Samulski, 1988

Robert Villa, 1970

Gregg Wells, 1980

Bridgewater State

Vincent Fernald, 1990

British ColumbiaSimon Fraser

Guy Anderson, 1998

Jack Preston, 1996

Robert Tyre, 1973

Brown

Michael Ursillo, 1978

Bucknell

Gary Hager, 1962

Gerry Hall, 1963

Thomas Long, 1978

Bernie Lyons, 1976

Michael Pascucci, 1958

Butler

Mark Bearby, 1979

Charles Fargo, 1967

Curt Franke, 1988

Robert Hallam, 1946

Larry Niksch, 1962

Cal. Poly.-Pomona

Robert Gammariello, 1989

George Hartshorne, 1990

Scott Higuera, 1992

Richard Muradliyan, 1989

Marc Sims, 2010

Cal. State-Fresno

David Arakelian, 1976

Brad Fischer, 1981

Justin Johnson, 2007

Christopher Morse, 1988

Cal. State-Northridge

Corey Thompson, 2010

Cal. State-Sacramento

Michael Ifurung, 1999

Cal. State-San Bernardino

Christopher Ahearn, 1990

California-Berkeley

Desmond Moore, 1997

California-Los Angeles

David Angulo, 1993

California-Merced

Peter Karabinis, 2017

California-San Diego

Gregory Zolotar, 1994

California-Santa

Barbara

Jeffrey Diamond, 1975

Chester Moore, 1964

Case Western

David Bakke, 1976

James Fox, 1959

Robert Frankel, 1994

Ralph Hewes, 1961

Houston Morgan, 1950

C. Mullins, 1972

Michael Sweeney, 1989

Central Florida

William Beekman, 1975

Todd Bowers, 1977

Joe Hartman, 1972

Stanley Horton, 1973

Charles Killam, 1986

Tom Oros, 1985

Charles Patrick, 1976

Central Michigan

Scott Cartwright, 1986

Anthony Gandolfi, 1970

Douglas Hill, 1969

Centre

John Cooper, 1973

Cincinnati

Robert Albrecht, 1966

John Brettschneider, 1967

Richard Crone, 1964

James Dewitt, 1959

Peter Ellison, 1965

Frederic Licata, 1994

Nicholas Parsenios, 1991

Frank Rizzo, 1974

David Ross, 1964

Donald Ruther, 1959

Seth Vensil, 2009

Clarion

John Enright, 1984

Clarkson

Kevin Cunningham, 1990

Ryan Joy, 2006

James Matteson, 2001

Clemson

Steven Alfaro, 1993

Colgate

Robert Ackerman, 1984

Richard Harder, 1976

College of Idaho

Chris Brooks, 2006

Colorado College

Allen Dillingham, 1992

Sherman Malkerson, 1966

Colorado State

Vince Cluxton, 1985

Jim Hottinger, 1981

Eric Noyes, 1978

William Parzybok, 1965

Colorado-Boulder

George Hansen, 1966

Edward Kaufman, 1959

James Yurcak, 1987

Columbia Mark Coady, 1994

Connecticut

Andrew Verbeke, 2013

Nicholas Wong, 2009

Cornell Hon. Gordon Whiting, 1987

Dalhousie-St. Mary's

Chris Ryan, 1993

Davidson

Clifton Derrick, 1964

Dayton

Randall Roach, 1990

Delaware

Ruben Cerri-Droz, 2020

Denver

Richard Lander, 1968

Lawrence Leser, 1982

DePauw

David Cook, 1966

Stephen Russell, 1965

Lott Thomas, 1956

Dickinson

Thomas Eshelman, 1956

Jeffrey Murison, 1993

Drake

Mark Glowacz, 1999

Benton Hendrix, 2006

Aaron Ruggles, 2012

Duke

James Boyd, 1961

Donald Denne, 1959

John Koskinen, 1961

Wynn Montgomery, 1962

East Tennessee

Kenneth Bailey, 1992

Jacob Boyd, 2027

Matthew Cooter, 1989

Charles Gill, 1973

Wes Holtsclaw, 2012

Stephen Love, 1979

Gavin Morelle, 2026

Eastern Illinois

Joseph Caruso, 1975

Brian Jones, 2001

Charles Maris, 1971

Blake Pierce, 2011

Kevin Sullivan, 1974

Eastern Kentucky

Robert Babbage, 1973

Eugene Gesele, 1975

Richard Mallow, 1985

Michael Sawyer, 1985

Eastern New Mexico

Frank Skrabits, 1972

Robert Stevens, 1966

David Valente, 2005

Embry-Riddle (Daytona Beach)

Richard Farina, 1976

Christopher Nevins, 1996

Robert Pacheco, 1990

William Reynolds, 1991

Edward Vogel, 1972

Emory

Doug Dailey, 1978

Charles Dearmas, 1961

H. Garrett, 1975

W. Hardy, 1963

Richard Hoodenpyle, 1967

Farleigh Dickinson

Cheng-Chih Chen, 2004

Florida

Anthony De Los Santos, 1966

Kenneth Elliotte, 1963

George Greene, 1958

Joshua Hunter, 1999

William Olinger, 1964

William Shewey, 1967

D. Joel Whalen, 1972

Council Wooten, 1964

Michael Zern, 1970

Florida Gulf Coast

Josh Cook, 2011

Florida State

Scott Brock, 1981

John Carpenter, 1969

Alex Hennigar, 1988

Matthew Holcomb, 1996

William Porter, 1976

Daniel Raulerson, 1979

Frederick Wendell, 1978

Fort Hays

Robert Wilson, 1981

Furman

Leo Fackler, 2003

Kevin Hebblethwaite, 1994

George Washington

Frank Araby, 1984

Francis Masci, 1965

Georgia

Emory Brinson, 1968

Richard Mark Douglas, 1995

Mark Douglas, 1995

Stephen Edmondson, 1959

Timothy Edwards, 1986

David Frost, 1974

Bernard Henderson, 1978

Richard Millians, 1975

Jeffrey Muir, 1971

Ken Mull, 1965

Kenneth Smith, 1981

James Watrous, 1971

Georgia Southern

Rodney Martin, 1980

Gary Nesbit, 1974

Georgia Southwestern

John Gunderman, 1969

Christopher Hicks, 1996

Ken Magee, 1980

Georgia Tech

Rolf Duerr, 1962

Lewis Patterson, 1968

John Row, 1955

William Selby, 1965

Gettysburg

Frederick Kull, 1969

Ronald Paul, 1959

Richard Renza, 1967

Jeffrey Tuckey, 1971

Hampden-Sydney

Frederick Weaver, 1959

Hanover

Mark Dunning, 1983

Philip Eckert, 1968

Howard Fisher, 1961

Nate Kremer-Herman, 2015

Houston

Patrick Delmore, 1976

Idaho

Charles Adams, 1964

Laurence Moore, 1980

William Morrow, 1967

Robert Pickett, 1974

Daniel Schwalbe, 1981

Illinois

Mark Anderson, 1977

Michael Church, 2005

S. Dean, 1977

James French, 1969

John Harrison, 1963

Gary Juhl, 1970

Daniel Lucado, 1972

William McDonnell, 1982

Timothy Veldman, 2012

Illinois Wesleyan

Wade Butler, 1978

Richard Chesnut, 1954

George Freeman, 1970

Michael Greenberg, 1982

Indiana

Steven Deitch, 1981

Hal Hartle, 1956

Stephen Huse, 1972

Kenneth Julian, 1998

Matthew Kelley, 1988

Michael Moriarty, 1979

Timothy Morris, 1988

Ty Silberhorn, 1990

Indiana (Pennsylvania)

Edward Rammrath, 1979

Iowa

Robert Sundberg, 1976

Iowa State

Robert Bennett, 1977

Steven Larson, 1975

Val Simhauser, 1976

Jacksonville

Clay Carter, 1999

Kansas State

William Gonterman, 1988

Rob (Robin) Hanson, 1989

Richard Hartman, 1971

George Hooper, 1960

Sheldon Williams, 1960

Kent State

Christopher Ballou, 1996

Donald Dages, 1992

Richard Hronek, 1969

George Isele, 1969

Martin Jenkins, 1971

Curtis Kraemer, 1974

Ryan Lamb, 2007

Kenneth Presley, 1989

John Santora, 2002

Kentucky

Kevin Ade, 1974

Richard Conrad, 1971

Jack Duarte, 1963

Michael Haick, 1985

Edward Kurz, 1963

Joseph Martin, 1966

Richard Outwater, 1966

J.C. Phillips, 1965

Richard Schubert, 1977

Daniel Spurlock, 1968

William Wells, 1962

Kettering

Spencer Bailey, 1996

Richard Baker, 1994

Brad Brumm, 2003

David Dowler, 1974

Fredrick Dreyer, 1972

Barry Goodin, 1983

Russell Tiejema, 1991

Paul Walters, 1966

Mark Weber, 1971

Brant Young, 2005

Louisiana State

Roger Williams, 1907

Ernest Angelo, 1956

B. Champagne, 1960

Ronald Knecht Jr, 1975

Lowen Loftin, 1988

James Titus, 1964

Louisiana-Lafayette

Grayson Stepanek, 2022

Louisville

Brady Armstrong, 2026

Maine

Frederick Varricchio, 1960

Marquette

Patrick Burgess, 1990

Charles Schwarting, 1992

Maryland

William Andrews, 1953

Bradley Bergmann, 1975

Robert Lehmkuhl, 1974

Ajay Mehta, 1985

Norman Stinchcomb, 1969

Kent Zimmerman, 1963

Memphis

Alan Cross, 1983

Jacob Garland, 2015

Forrest Lax, 1963

Zac McRae, 2000

Joseph Pollard, 1979

Charles Summers, 1970

Clinton Thomas, 1994

Miami (Florida)

Robert Bolinger, 1957

Michael Gelfano, 1991

Gary Graham, 1976

Brandon Gross, 2009

Richard Porto, 1991

Norman Ridgely, 1956

Robert Ridgley, 1958

Frederic Wilson, 1958

Miami (Ohio)

Michael Bertz, 1961

Matthew Bollinger, 1990

Allen Lewis, 1968

Brent Matthews, 1989

William Morrisey, 1976

Jeffrey Scheffer, 1978

John Sullivan, 1988

Michigan

John Bowen, 1992

John Drammis, 1961

Bert Getz, 1959

Robert Zahm, 1984

Michigan State

Bradley Barber, 1986

Theodore Kinkel, 1967

G. Muncie, 1971

Lawrence Pilon, 1970

Greg Spaniolo, 1992

Middle Tennessee

Ronald Casey, 1975

Joseph Knose, 1979

Minnesota

Andrew Nepp, 2015

Zachary Rhodes, 2008

Mississippi

Richard Akin, 1973

Barry Allen, 1970

Joseph Anderson, 1975

Joe Anthony, 1973

Don Cannada, 1975

Wallace Duke, 1975

T. Everett, 1975

Gilbert Ford, 1975

Hunter Fordice, 1983

Stephen Godbold, 1972

Jay Gore, 1974

William Griffin, 1977

Samuel Haskell, 1977

David Houston, 1966

Wiley Lowry, 1972

John Marsalis, 1976

Jeffrey Miller, 1976

John Milner, 1975

Joe Pegram, 1958

Monroe Pointer, 1958

Richard Russ, 1975

Robert Seibels, 1966

Mississippi State

David Brand, 1969

Eugene Carothers, 1969

James Carpenter, 1967

Richard George, 2024

Theodore Kendall, 1958

Scott Mishler, 1989

Dave Perkins, 1969

Missouri S&T

Michael Beck, 2003

Brandon Bollinger, 2019

Joe Dersch, 2003

Adam Jones, 2024

Joao Lima, 2000

Lantz Sharp, 1989

Patrick Wallain, 2005

Edward Winkler, 1987

Jonathan Andrews, 2019

Ryan Feldmann, 2017

Eddie Kotowski, 2007

David Loida, 1990

David Milhouse, 1986

Matthew Rowden, 1999

Paul Vitale, 2015

Missouri State

Jason Green, 1997

Mark Hoops, 1994

Missouri-Columbia

David Knight, 1973

John Qualy, 1970

MIT

Alan Brennecke, 1961

Montana

James Murphy, 1951

Montana State

Jack Kanalz, 1954

Brian Loucks, 1964

Duane Ray, 2000

Ronald Yates, 1990

Murray State

George Thoring Cummins, 1977

Timothy Dodd, 1984

Barton Hubbs, 1995

James Turner, 1975

Charles Westerfield, 2006

Nebraska

Douglas Moore, 1985

Nevada-Las Vegas

Jim Luce, 1980

John Pasquantino, 1984

New Haven

Richard Rotella, 2015

New Mexico

Fred Johnson, 1959

Michael Keleher, 1956

John Keleher, 1957

Charles Lacroix, 1978

Charles Mohr, 1955

New Mexico State

Joe Bullock, 1971

North Alabama

Ken Rees, 1983

North Carolina State

James Blalock, 1986

John Carr, 1964

Robert Crutchfield, 1965

Joel Martin, 1977

Gray Payne, 1970

Hardy Poole, 1968

Michael Wallace, 1986

North Carolina-

Chapel Hill

W. Pruitt, 1955

Milton Satcher, 1982

North Dakota

David Parker, 1977

David Reeve, 1972

Roger Schlaefer, 1957

Stephen St. John, 1970

North Dakota State

Rudi Bloomquist, 1979

Robert Patridge, 2000

David Pollock, 1964

North Georgia

Roman Gaddis, 1997

Paul Ingram, 1992

Richard Wilson, 1995

North Texas

Jeff Cox, 1992

James Ward, 2001

Northern Arizona

George Andrade, 1978

Charles Graves, 1979

Northern Colorado

Ryan Arnold, 1998

Richard Kaiser, 1972

Kirk Schuler, 1996

Antonio Teran, 2021

Joseph Winsett, 1964

Northern Illinois

Steven Batutis, 1978

Peter Medins, 1978

Richard Wolf, 1981

James Woodke, 1982

Northwestern

Philip Lane, 1987

David Lanthier, 1983

Jeff Turner, 1986

James Weber, 1971

Nicholas Wright, 1982

Ohio

Roger Gundlach, 1972

David Stith, 1964

Ohio State

Gregory Burke, 1978

Richard Dormire, 1960

Nathan Fisher, 1993

Earl Frederick, 1951

J. Gatzke, 1967

Fred Gatzke, 1967

William Schildknecht, 2010

John Shepherd, 1958

Jess Stewart, 1959

John Strasser, 1974

Ohio Wesleyan

William Stephan, 1946

Oklahoma

Archie Farmer, 1983

Garnett Haubelt, 1969

Larry Holderread, 1970

Theo Edwin Maloy, 1967

Daniel McClure, 1974

Herbert Rhees, 1959

Carl "Patrick" Senger, 1996

Oklahoma State

Jack Allen, 1993

Larry Casey, 1960

Grayson Fritz, 2025

George Kizer, 1968

James Kuykendall, 1987

William McNeill, 1971

Robert Ross, 1967

Oregon

Kim Caldwell, 1969

Oregon State

Ken Griggs, 1984

John Pavek, 1977

Penn State

James Cooper, 1973

Scott Foor, 1987

Louis Meier, 1962

Stephen Pracht, 1976

Pennsylvania

William McGibbon, 1966

William Schmidt, 1969

Pittsburg State

Connor Clausing, 2026

Michael Collar, 1984

Larry Cukjati, 1975

Robert Sawyer, 1984

Jerod Stanton, 1999

Pittsburgh

Michael Bryson, 1968

Roger Glunt, 1960

Puget Sound

Carlo Calcagni, 1983

Gary Fulton, 1964

Alan Nordell, 1967

Bruce Sadler, 1983

Gijs Vandefliert, 1979

Alexander Weseman, 1987

Purdue

Donald Bowers, 1968

Ronald Carpinella, 1991

James French, 1948

John Hingst, 2010

Jim Hutchins, 1975

Robert Kaley, 1968

Dane Nash, 1963

Donald Schleiffarth, 1978

Philip Steele, 1977

Radford

Steven Chan, 1998

James Masson, 1992

Rensselaer

Jeffrey Cooper, 1974

Dan LaChance, 2016

Michael Landolfi, 2020

Gregory Chilson, 1975

Warren Farr, 1957

Lawrence Frey, 1971

Thomas Hamlin, 1983

Alan Hanbury, 1974

Robert Jones, 1973

James Lembo, 1988

Jan Rigterink, 2001

Robert Shortle, 1974

William C. Wurst, PE, 1971

Rhode Island

Philip Genereux, 1993

Salvatore Macedonio, 1993

Ripon

Daniel Behring, 1962

Lee Jess, 1961

Robert Schmitt, 1979

Roanoke

Michael Allison, 1979

V. James Armour, 2010

Brendan E. Cavanagh, 1962

Charles Prunkl, 1970

Chris Walters, 2000

Rochester

Robert M. Mead, 1962

William Tapley, 1952

Karl Thielking, 1977

Rutgers

Ryan Temby, 1990

Saint Louis

Robert Anspaugh, 2000

Sam Houston

Timothy Gregorek, 1991

Steven Seltzer, 1977

Robert Weaver, 1964

San Diego State

William Fortner, 1967

James Hansen, 1971

Eric Harthun, 1987

James Lawson, 1985

San Jose State

Mark Brown, 1998

Scott Daugherty, 1979

Jack Drew, 1975

Robert Kennedy, 1955

Simon Mutlu, 1999

Gary Olimpia, 1963

Christopher South,

Santa Clara

Winston Yu, 2011

South Alabama

Jeffrey Forrester, 2005

South Carolina

James Zeigler, 1970

South Florida

Keith Davis, 1989

Prem Kittusamy, 1987

Andrew Musgrove, 2020

Southeast Missouri

Charles Bahn, 1977

Dennis Henson, 1963

Michael Intagliata, 1971

Richard Jones, 1973

Mark Kaiser, 1979

Bruce Klaus, 1971

Southern California

Jeffery Gill, 1978

Christopher Hay, 1977

Riley Johnson, 1969

Southern IllinoisCarbondale

Richard Reynoso, 2020

Southern Methodist

James Hawkins, 1970

J.C. Jennett, 1963

Scott Johnson, 1986

Walter Riedel, 1971

Southern Mississippi

Skyler Hill, 2026

Gavin Langston, 1999

Southern Utah

Connor Lilley, 2015

Spring Hill

Theodore Kearley, 1984

St. Lawrence

William Kennaugh, 1960

Peter Sanders, 1980

John Sullivan, 1967

St. Thomas

James Peters, 2000

Tom Richardson, 2001

Timothy Sullivan, 2010

Eric Weber, 2013

Stanford

Keith Light, 1978

Sean Tolpinrud, 2001

Stephen F. Austin

Donald Copeland, 1989

Ron Hunt, 1991

Ron Hunt, 1991

Deion Robbins, 2020

SUNY-Albany

Kevin Diercksen, 1996

Syracuse

Francis Koziuk, 1971

Michael Little, 1978

Norbert Stewart, 1968

Tarleton State

Robert Franco, 2016

Adam Joiner, 2014

Desmond Robinson, 2015

Tennessee Tech

Arthur Blanchford, 1994

Robert Miller, 2007

TennesseeChattanooga

Joel Cunningham, 1965

James Day, 1960

David Everett, 1975

Phillip Glazner, 1967

Erik Gray, 1996

Billy Hewitt, 1960

Caleb Kokes, 2027

Stuart Walters, 1991

Tennessee-Knoxville

Thomas Ayres, 1956

Thomas Ayres, MD, 1979

Danny Bridges, 1966

John Morgan, 1963

Jeffery Vaughn, 1977

Tennessee-Martin

Adam Francis, 2007

Aaron Richardson, 2008

Texas A&M-College Station

Andrew Beakey, 1984

Lee Beauchamp, 1975

Michael Goetz, 1983

Jack Hodges, 1976

Cristian Mattoon, 1989

Texas A&MCommerce

Michael Smythe, 1994

Texas A&M-Kingsville

Raul Guerrero Ill, 2028

George Wilkinson, 1973

Texas Christian

Frank Moore, 1963

James Rose, 1982

Texas State

Dean Austin, 1988

Texas Tech

Sam Chase, 1969

William Edwards, 1964

Brusse James, 1997

Dan Shaver, 1993

Texas-Arlington

Steven Smillie, 1992

Texas-Austin

O.H. Frazier, 1963

Scott McLaren, 1987

Troy

Edward Billings, 1994

Neal Nash, 1990

Curtis Stell, 1999

Donald Watson, 1980

Tulane

Jeffrey Taft, 1989

Tulsa

Doy Cole, 1962

John Lastrapes, 2003

James Pool, 1968

Utah

Stephen Handy, 1975

Frederick Sorensen, 1979

David White, 1994

Utah State

Charles Bracken, 1968

Bruce St. Pierre, 1985

Paul Stover, 1969

Joseph Tovar, 1975

Valparaiso

Mark Knueppel, 1992

Brian Kramer, 1997

David Pykett, 2001

Christopher Wilbus, 1996

Vanderbilt

Frank Chadwick, 1995

John Harris, 1960

Virginia

Raphael O'Malley, 1968

Virginia Commonwealth

Wade Huish, 2021

Virginia Tech

Timothy Facius, 1978

Thomas Giroux, 1991

Stephen Hollins, 1975

John Hynes, 1978

Dennis Mahan, 1998

Wabash

Matthew Dudevoir, 2006

Maurice Raycroft, 2003

Wake Forest

Caudell Clark, 1959

David Hedgecoe, 1993

Franklin Wood, 1983

Washington (Seattle)

Dean Robinson, 1975

Washington (St. Louis)

Kevin Hayes, 1982

James McFerrin, 1967

Washington & Lee

Dave Kelso, 1968

Washington State

Mark Hayden, 1983

David Helsby, 1967

Vinn Sherman, 1966

Bob Thompson, 1985

Waterloo

Paul Nogas, 2010

West Virginia

James Cooper, 2003

Thomas Evans, 1968

Derek Farley, 1988

David Gladwell, 1962

Fr. C Thomas McHenry, 1963

John Will, 1971

Western

Edward Pitt, 1971

Tim Sanderson, 1985

Western Carolina

Derek Weber, 1996

Western Connecticut

Scott Clayton, 1997

Damon Kimble, 1998

Western Illinois

Mark Wilson, 1996

Western Kentucky

Steven Basham, 1987

Western Michigan

James Hitz, 1976

John Johnston, 1982

Whitman

Wayne Silzel, 1958

Wilfrid Laurier

Jeffrey C.H. Lee, 2003

Cruise Yong, 2003

William & Mary

David Ashinoff, 2003

Edward Decker, 1985

Sam Eure, 2007

Franklin Roach, 1972

Windsor

William Ma, 2009

Wyoming

Jeff Colwell, 1991

John Etchepare, 1996

Robert Fiero, 1960

Thomas Fuller, 1969

John Mueller, 1963

Mark Quiner, 1978

Lynn Samford, 1950

Stephen Toms, 1966

David True, 1973

Yale

Ravi Goel, 1993

Ben Trachtenberg, 2001

Youngstown

Lelan Jones, 2013

Steven Tripepi, 2010

Other Brothers / Friends

Jill Brown

Marilyn Dewey

Unknown Donor

Chip Elliott

Thomas Ely, DO

Pearl Foster

Landrum Family Foundation

Kristen Friedman

Patrick Grismer

John Hazelwood

Bill James

Katheryn Kinney

Alex Martinez

Elizabeth Miller

Mina Mishrikey

Craig Monroe

Jorge Ramos

A 'RETURN TO EXCELLENCE' THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

Priorities for this biennium include program revamps

Seventy-fourth Grand Consul Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990, addresses undergraduates during the opening session of the 2025 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop.

Seventy-fourth Grand Consul Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990, made a bold proclamation during the opening session of the 2025 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop by promising Sigma Chi is returning to excellence — not just at the brotherhood level but also at the operational level.

“That’s not just a tagline — it’s our mission. And it begins in the simplest but most profound place: taking care of each other. Living our values. Building lifelong friendships rooted in something more than just shared letters,” he shared to a packed auditorium before adding that “it means doing the hard work to make sure your chapter thrives — not just this year, but for decades to come.”

And to ensure that the Fraternity’s members continue to succeed, Temby outlined the immediate operational and educational changes that he is prioritizing during his biennium.

First are enhancements to the Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program, which launched in 2016. The Foundational Leadership Committee is currently reviewing all aspects of the program, including the Big Brother program, pledge meeting facilitations, experiential activities and the Ritual Bridge process. Also to come will be enhanced facilitation training for Magisters to bolster the orientation of new members into the Fraternity.

“Within the next 12 months, we’re rolling out a completely refreshed program,” Temby said. “It will be easier to use, more inspiring for your pledges and worthy of the men you’re welcoming into our lifelong brotherhood.”

Next is an update to officer training and development, formerly known as Officer Training Academy. This initiative will be focused on delivering an effective training program for undergraduate chapter officers with critical on-demand online learning as soon as they are elected followed by in-person education in their province and at the International Fraternity level.

“Strong chapters come from strong officers. And that means better officer preparation. That’s why we’re reinventing OTA. You told us it needed an upgrade, and we listened,” Temby shared. “This is an investment — and one we are proud to have already started. This program has the real potential to fundamentally change the way we view our leaders and potential leaders, to invigorate excellence into our chapters and our volunteers.”

An additional priority is expanding the Fraternity’s member development program to the local and regional levels, which is critical to integrate Sigma Chi’s leadership development courses to all undergraduate members. Currently, leadership engagement is happening at the international level with the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit and Krach TLW, and delivering more educational

“Let us return to excellence. Not as a slogan. Not as a wish, but as a commitment." - Seventy-fourth Grand Consul Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990

programming to the local level will bring more transformative leadership skills to members’ campuses and communities.

The Fraternity’s recently announced $85 million campaign will directly fund these initiatives and other programs to enhance brothers’ experience and leadership potential. As the new Grand Consul so eloquently put it, these programs and young men are worth investing in because they’re “not just college students.”

“You are future CEOs, community leaders, fathers, husbands and heroes. But we need you to take what you learn and bring it back to your chapter, your campuses, your communities,” Temby said. “Because that’s how we show the world how invested we truly are in making our mission and vision come to life. … The world demands and expects of the Sigma Chi Fraternity to deliver in preparing our men for the highest type of manhood. So let us return to excellence. Not as a slogan. Not as a wish. But as a commitment.”

REIMAGINING OFFICER TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Outdated program is being revised to be more local and provide more ongoing support to officers

Order of Constantine Sig Jeff Twibell, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1999, has a track record of “breaking things” and putting the pieces back together better than the way he found it. He’s been tasked with applying that skillset to what is formerly known as Officer Training Academy with the mission to deliver officer training and leadership development programming in a more effective — and local — way.

OTA was initially created in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as an online solution since the Fraternity was unable to meet in person for educational

The reimagined concept for officer training — which is still being fleshed out and will undergo pilot testing — is partly inspired by Twibell’s experience as Grand Praetor in Northern California. After serving a decade in that role, he witnessed how effective year-round officer-focused mentoring and province conferences were at educating and supporting hundreds of young men using educational tracks his alumni volunteers developed in Northern California.

“Our goal back then was to replicate the Krach TLW experience (at that time called the Balfour Leadership Training Workshop) at the chapter level,” Twibell says. “My belief was if they got a taste for the greater organization, even in a bite-sized piece, then they would be inspired to find other ways to engage with the Fraternity beyond their chapter. It was like an intermediary step to the international level.”

The key changes for a redeveloped officer training program Twibell envisions is thinking beyond a one-time training effort that attempts to fit everything an officer needs to know in a short timeframe. “This means not only should we provide chapter officers critical on-demand learning as soon as they are elected (via online and in-person delivery mechanisms primarily focused on the first 30 to 60 days of their officer term), but also incorporate a renewed strategic planning process facilitated by the chapter advisor, expand officer training through an enhanced province workshop experience, and ultimately and most importantly support our officers year-round through officer-specific mentoring by specialists assigned to each province,” Twibell says.

“I call it ‘The Dream,’ and we are very excited to completely reenvision, redevelop, and reinvigorate the concept of officer training and support for all our officers in a way that is convenient for them, that is timely for them, and in a way that they get consistent support throughout the entire officer term. This is no doubt going to be a big lift, but we are up for the task,” he adds.

Also exciting, according to Twibell, is enlisting a diverse group of alumni volunteers and most importantly undergraduate voices to help design and guide this effort.

“I get to recruit alumni brothers who haven't normally been a part of these committees with unique subject matter expertise. It was important to me to find alumni brothers with professional and volunteer experience in areas like strategic planning, risk management, Ritual expertise, role onboarding, creating high performing teams, and talent recruitment. And not just recruitment for undergraduates, but also recruitment of alumni to be able to support this program,” he shares. “Because this is going to need manpower like we've never seen before in the General Fraternity. Our undergraduate officers need and deserve our support. They need and deserve consistent mentoring.”

More details about the officer development program and how to volunteer will be shared in the coming year. Now that workshop is done, with which Twibell was Team Krach chairman in charge of helping plan the event, it’s now full steam ahead for molding this new program.

Order of Constantine Sigs Johnny Santora, KENT STATE 2002, left, and Jeff Twibell, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1999, are pictured together. Twibell is the outgoing Team Krach chairman in charge of the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, and in his place as chairman will be Santora.

PASSING THE

TORCH

New Team Krach leader steps into role, will build on foundation of previous chairman

The duo of Order of Constantine Sigs Jeff Twibell, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1999, and Johnny Santora, KENT STATE 2002, has been an iconic part of the Fraternity’s annual summer leadership workshop for nearly a decade. They’re matching in personal style, in energy, in choice of preferred energy drink. When they drive around campus visiting classrooms and the campus student union, their golf cart carries a sign naming the cart as the “Twibora Express.”

Twibell has been Team Krach chairman since 2017. Santora has been involved on its board since 2015 and has been Team Krach vice chairman since 2023. It’s enough time together to form a matching rhythm and establish an informal mentor-mentee relationship when it comes to planning, recruiting and holding workshop.

The 2025 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop just held in Bowling Green, Ohio, marked their last collaborating together in that capacity. Twibell officially transitions over to his new role chairing the committee overseeing the redevelopment of officer training, and Santora steps into the new role of Team Krach chairman. Here, the pair answer The Magazine’s questions looking back over the various workshops they’ve seen and what the future holds for the event.

How has workshop changed over the years you’ve been involved?

Twibell: I've been a part of workshop as an attendee, then later as faculty, and ultimately its leadership, since 1997. So, I've seen a lot of versions of workshop. What we identified early on as I started my tenure (as chairman) is that we wanted to find different ways in inject more leadership principles into workshop beyond traditional nut and bolts. We've been very fortunate to have an advocate and a benefactor like (64th Grand Consul) Keith (Krach, PURDUE 1979), who had the vision that inspired us to pursue this goal.

I think what we have seen (today as a result) is a wider variety of brothers who wouldn't normally have been afforded the opportunity to go to workshop. They may not have been chapter officers, so therefore they weren't exposed to that leadership experience. And I think that's awesome because their runway to make change back at their chapter is longer.

I also am proud of the way that we've rethought the organization and preparation for workshop, which has afforded our alumni volunteers and faculty more time to internalize the information and to team build. I see phenomenally bonded teams of certificate faculty that aren't just there to lead a small group, but they're there to help make each other better. I've seen that echoed in the operations of workshop, and what ultimately has culminated in an energy everyone feels today. You can feel it from the opening session to the close. The smiles and positivity you see in the undergraduates is inspiring. Workshop is intense, but it's an intensity that gives you energy, not drains you of energy. You just see it, and I think it's wonderful.”

Santora: In 1998 (at workshop) I spent three days with (Order of Constantine Sig) Mark Maloof, BALL STATE 1979, as my facilitator, and I was not aware as a 19-yearold man that another Sigma Chi could change my life. That is why 26 years later, I'm still here. I know from experience talking to undergrads in all of those years that (that impact) is still continuing. I have undergrads who come up to me and say, “Hey, I'm back because last year, thanks to my facilitator and being around brothers from all over North America, my life has changed, and I want to continue that journey.” Seventy-eight years’ worth of this, and that core purpose is still there.

What do you see the future of workshop looking like?

Twibell: I see a world where we continue to expand offerings in different topic and subject areas our undergraduates need to be successful in their chapter and in their careers. There's no shortage of leadership skills that could be developed. And as we continue to evolve workshop, I can see a time where there might be certificates of learning that address things like innovation and problem solving. The sky's the limit because there's always a new topic to be able to address. There's always a new skill set to be able to employ. We have the right team in place to be able to forecast those things and to develop them in a way that's meaningful. I also see an opportunity for workshop to include the development of more alumni. We've started that with chapter advisor training on site and I can see this pathway be employed for other alumni volunteers as well.

Santora: All of us know that when we get into Sigma Chi, we make a commitment to a lifelong journey. And as the Fraternity has evolved, as our understanding of leadership has evolved, we begin to realize that that lifelong journey is challenging. And we don't all experience it the same way at the same time. We have to continue to evolve and provide the type of learning and teachings that we all need. And as Jeff said, this isn't just undergrads but also alumni as well — to provide them with those learnings, those skills, to continue to work toward the ultimate goal of looking back over your life in those last days and saying, have I been fulfilled? Have I done all the things that I set out to do? And this is just part of the path. So that, I think that's going to be the goal.

We've been evolving this workshop for 78 years. The last 10 have been pretty exceptional in what has been tasked, and I don't see that slowing down with the evolution of the world, society and technology. We have to try and stay on the forefront of that.

Jeff, what are you going to miss about being involved?

Twibell: If you were to ask me early on, it'd be I missed the time I had with the undergraduates in a small group setting. The reason I did it for so long is the opportunity to help our undergraduate brothers see in themselves what we see in them. That’s a powerful — and, dare I say, addictive — thing. If you ask me that question now, it’s that I'll miss directly being able to innovate with the most amazing people on the planet. Thankfully, I'm not going anywhere, per se. I get to stand in an advisory capacity and continue to support and mentor the new chairman. That, too, is exciting because that's a new skill set that I've not employed as much yet. It's a win-win.

I feel content, happy, and proud that it's now time to pass the torch to a new generation, to take that mantle and to run. And that's what we should all be doing in our Sigma Chi careers. Do the best you can by daring boldly, make the change, and be aware enough within yourself to say, “Now is the time to let others carry on that work.” Because they're going to bring new thoughts, new innovations, new things that we have never even conceptualized.

Johnny, what are you most looking forward to leading Team Krach?

Santora: What I'm actually most looking forward to is the fact that while we're talking about this being a change, the change is not as great as what it's being made out to be. Jeff is still going to be a member of Team Krach (in an advisory capacity). We can make this change, but I still need that mentor to turn to.

I'm just looking forward to continuing the legacy of the last decade that Jeff has laid out. There's more change to come, and it's going to need more vision. The key is keeping the right people on the team. It's going to need people with the ability to work together and get things down to the technical level where we can deliver. We are putting into practice that which we believe is paramount to leadership and leadership development, and we're going to continue to deploy that at the highest level we can.

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