The Magazine of Sigma Chi Spring/Summer 2022

Sigma Chi marks 100 years in Canada by looking back at its northern beginnings and recognizing their contributions today

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IS A DISTINCT HONOUR FOR ME TO SERVE AS THE 72ND GRAND CONSUL OF SIGMA CHI AND A HAPPY CIRCUMSTANCE THAT I AM THE SITTING GRAND

CONSUL AS SIGMA CHI MARKS 100 YEARS AS AN INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY.

Sigma Chi is a place where men of good character refine themselves through the utilization of a framework of universal values applied in an endless pursuit of unattainable ideals. That process of continual personal improvement is embedded in the DNA of Sigma Chi, and I argue that underlying sentiment is what makes us who we are. It manifests through the incredible successes of our past and in the successes sure to come through our cutting-edge Transformational Leader program. The world needs more of these successes – perhaps more than it has ever needed it. In short, the world needs more Sigma Chi.

Sigma Chi has a rich history in Canada, having chartered 11 active chapters and seven alumni chapters since establishing its first chapter in the country on April 22, 1922, at the University of Toronto. More than 8,000 men have been initiated into a chapter chartered in Canada, representing just under 5 percent of the total membership of Sigma Chi’s more than 360,000 all-time initiates. Among these 8,000 men, 63 have been honored with the Significant Sig Award and 33 have been inducted into the Order of Constantine.

Three of these men have been elected to the office of Grand Consul. The chapters have produced a collective 108 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards, 11 Bash Significant Improvement Awards and three Daniel William Cooper Awards. Of course, the successes and contributions of Sigma Chi in Canada extend far beyond these statistics, but I hope you will agree that we all have much to be proud of as Sigma Chi celebrates 100 years in Canada. It is a distinct honour for me to serve as the 72nd Grand Consul of Sigma Chi and a happy circumstance that I am the sitting Grand Consul as Sigma Chi marks 100 years as an International Fraternity. Growing up in Montreal; attending Western University in London, Ontario; and living my entire adult life in the city of Toronto, it was an extra special occasion for me to welcome the hundreds of brothers, their family members and guests to Toronto for Sigma Chi’s centennial celebration from May 13 to 15 — and I look forward to continuing that celebration with even more of our brothers at the 84th Grand Chapter that will be held in Toronto from June 22 to 25, 2023. Visit sigmachi.org/grandchapter for the latest details.

As we stand with our eyes fixed on the next 100 years to come, I am confident that we are poised to deliver on the promise our seven Founders admonished upon us, and I have never been more assured of the successes that await us in the in the next 100 years that lie ahead. Thank you for all that you have done and will do to be a part of the journey of Sigma Chi!

SPRING/SUMMER 2022 / VOL. 141, #1

The Magazine of Sigma Chi, the official exoteric quarterly publication of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, has been published continuously since 1881. Its mission is to reflect through content the Sigma Chi experience; to instill and sustain pride in the International Fraternity; to educate and entertain its undergraduate members, alumni, parents and others interested in the Fraternity; to maintain a historical record of the activities of the Fraternity and its undergraduate and alumni chapters; and to present current issues affecting the Greek-letter system, the Fraternity and its members.

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D. Timothy Sanderson

WESTERN 1985

72nd Grand Consul

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SIGMA CHI CAN MAKE IT SO THAT THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN A

MAN AND HIS INITIATION IS THE CONTENT OF HIS CHARACTER.

When I first joined the professional staff team at Sigma Chi International Fraternity headquarters in summer 2013, working as a copy editor for The Magazine of Sigma Chi, one of the first assignments I received was to become familiar with the publication’s style guide. I learned quickly that the proper name for the organization that I referred to as “Sigma Chi Fraternity” while in college is, in fact, Sigma Chi International Fraternity. But it was my second assignment, compiling the Alumni Almanac section of this publication, that taught me a few of the reasons as to why.

The group of brothers belonging to the Toronto Alumni Chapter, founded on May 31, 1923, almost 90 years later appeared to be one of the most active Fraternity alumni chapters I had ever seen. They’d enjoy lunch together at the University Club of Toronto one week and attend a Blue Jays baseball game together the next. You might also find them playing basketball together on the court of Scotiabank Arena, home of the Toronto Raptors, prior to one of the team’s games or even playing hockey on a rink that had been constructed on the rooftop of one the skyscrapers located in the city’s financial district. Regardless of the activity, though, the brothers’ passion for their city and the bonds of our brotherhood were evident.

I’d witness that same passion and later our Canadian brothers’ commitment to our Fraternity at events where I met many Sigs who had travelled to the United States to attend Grand Chapters, Krach Transformational Leaders Workshops and former Balfour Leadership Training Workshops. Those qualities became

especially evident, though, when many of those same brothers travelled in the summer of 2021 to Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 83rd Grand Chapter and to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop despite the considerable obstacles to doing so caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These qualities also were on display in May 2022 in Toronto during the centennial celebration of Sigma Chi in Canada.

It is the beginnings of that spirit of Sigma in Canada, and its continued presence there that remains alive 100 years later because of our brothers’ commitment to Sigma Chi and each other, that we celebrate in this issue of The Magazine. We hope that you enjoy this issue and that you’ll join us from June 22-25, 2023, in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle for the 84th Grand Chapter to continue that celebration. Visit sigmachi.org/grandchapter for the latest event information.

Sincerely,

Ryan Liskey

MARQUETTE 2010

Editor, The Magazine of Sigma Chi

@SIGMACHI

Save the dates of June 22-25, 2023, and celebrate Sigma Chi’s 84th Grand Chapter in Toronto with brothers representing each of our chapters from throughout North America. For more information and the latest event updates, please visit sigmachi.org/grandchapter.

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY

Registration for the celebration event marking the 100th anniversary of Sigma Chi in Canada is now open! Join Sigs from throughout North America from May 13 to May 15 in Toronto for this special event hosted by our Canadian brothers. For full event details and to register, please visit: sigmachi.ca/100th.

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Men of different temperaments, talents and convictions never looked so good. Photo from Sigma Chi International Fraternity archives. #throwbackthursday

Todd Weinstein, SUNY-ALBANY 1994, is pictured with Brent Henry after members of the Nice Things Happening in East Meadow Facebook group collected 2,020 socks and gloves to donate to Coalition for the Homeless.

Making Nice Things Happen

BY ASHLEY SZATALA ////////////////

Todd Weinstein, SUNY-ALBANY 1994, started a Facebook group dedicated to the positives in his community and uses the group to support local organizations

Todd Weinstein, SUNY-ALBANY 1994, regularly checks his Facebook feed and groups. His frustration with the negativity on social media had been slow to rise until an angry review against a local bagel deli in 2015 crumbled his passive attitude toward such posts.

“Bagels in New York are a pretty big deal. [The person] happens to make this post and is really going off on this business,” Weinstein recalls. “I know [the business owner] personally. He’s a big active member of the community. Why would somebody just be nasty about a business? And then these other comments go after it. This was my tipping point.”

He told himself he’d start his own Facebook group that will only celebrate the positives in his community of East Meadow, New York. Called Nice Things That Happen in East Meadow, the closed group is only available to residents, those who work in East Meadow or those who used to live in the town. It focuses on community good, such as celebrating local championship-winning athletes, artists

and musicians, how someone shoveled the driveway for an elderly person and everything in between. Another focus of the group — one Weinstein didn’t initially expect — is fundraising and item collection for community organizations.

For his work organizing community support for local causes, Weinstein has been named the spring quarter Mark V. Anderson Character-in-ActionTM Leadership Award recipient.

HELPING PUSH OTHERS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

A friend reached out to Weinstein shortly after he started the Facebook group in 2015 and asked if he could use the group to solicit donations for the backto-school supplies drive put on by the Mary Brennan Interfaith Nutrition Network [INN], a nonprofit that provides a variety of services to assist those challenged by hunger, homelessness and poverty. Weinstein said he’d think it over. That conversation was on a Friday night.

Saturday morning the first thing Weinstein read about on Facebook was how someone bought a schoolteacher a shopping cart full of school supplies. The giveaway at the Philadelphia Phillies baseball game he attended on Sunday was a back-to-school supplies kit.

“I was saying, ‘Wow, somebody is telling me I have to take on this mission,’” Weinstein says. “We wound up soliciting donations, and the responses were overwhelmingly good.”

The school supplies drive has now become one of the group’s annual philanthropies, and the members have taken on other causes to support. They have since raised money for building repairs to the local American Legion, collected socks and gloves, organized food drives and Christmas toy drives, raised money for schools, and put together box pools where participants can win gift cards to local restaurants and the money raised is then split among community organizations.

The INN director of marketing and communications, Dana Lopez, works closely with Weinstein whenever the group assists the organization. She estimates that the number of men, women and children who have benefited from the Nice Things That Happen in East Meadow donations is “probably in the thousands.”

“They want to not only talk about nice things that are already happening, but they also want to make nice things happen, which the minute I heard about what the group is about I thought that every town all over the world should have a Facebook group like that because the premise just made so much sense, and I think everybody needs a little positivity, especially where they live,” she says.

Both Weinstein and Lopez say most people are good, they just don’t know how to do something good. That’s where Weinstein and the Facebook group come in.

“He’s really acting as the person who’s giving [people] information because without the information they might not do anything because they just don’t know where to start,” Lopez says. “You need somebody to push you in the right direction. He’s the glue that inspires people to do so.”

Adds Weinstein: “It’s definitely not the Todd Weinstein show. This is just the good people in town who respond. I’m fortunate, blessed and humbled that the community follows me.”

A HISTORY OF PHILANTHROPY

Giving back has always been important to Weinstein, and he remembers a memorable time in college when he was able to get the SUNY-Albany Greek-letter community to support the Children’s Miracle Network, which was the Fraternity’s preferred philanthropy at the time.

It was Weinstein’s senior year, and he held a leadership position where he was able to choose a Greek Week activity. Past popular ones included a scavenger hunt and a Greek god and goddess event.

“They said to me, ‘Todd, what do you want to do? What's your event?’ I said I want community service. They’re like, ‘What?’” Weinstein recalls with a laugh. “[I chose that] because it was always this thing that nobody really got behind. It was one of these things you kind of had to do because the university made you do it, but it was never anything big.”

They ended up doing a coin can drive and raising more than $5,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network at the Albany Medical Center in New York. At the end of the week, Weinstein remembers having about 30 fraternity and sorority members at his apartment rolling coins until early in the morning. Come dawn, Weinstein didn’t know how he’d transport so many coin rolls to the bank, so he packed them up in pizza boxes and carried them in that way to the surprise and suspicion of the bank tellers.

The coin can drive was an early example of Weinstein’s efforts to show others that everyone can make a difference, even in small ways.

“It could be a kind word. It could be a dollar in the tip cup at the fast-food restaurant. It could be a dollar to the homeless guy standing outside the 7-Eleven. A small act of humanity can mean a lot to somebody,” Weinstein says. “I think the takeaway from [Nice Things that Happen in East Meadow] is that it doesn’t take much to make an impact. You don’t know how your actions are going to inspire somebody else.”

SUNY-ALBANY 1994 graduates and close friends Paul Nadler, left, and Todd Weinstein are pictured after shopping at Matty’s Toy Stop during a December 2018 community toy drive to benefit the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS

A person with good character shows trustworthiness, respect and fairness to others, as well as responsibility and citizenship. Those members who go out of their way to help others and those who overcome obstacles and lead with integrity are good candidates for the Mark V. Anderson Character-in-Action™ Leadership Award.

Sigma Chi introduced the award to recognize the selfless acts of brothers. A formal recognition by the Fraternity allows non-members to appreciate the scope of the organization. For information about the award, see sigmachi.org/character .

CONTINUOUS RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

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

Centre Sig Named Distinguished Alumnus

The alumni association for Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, in October 2021 recognized Rev. Norman Fischer Jr., 1995, and three other graduates by naming them distinguished alumni of the college. Fischer is the parish priest of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Lexington, Kentucky, and is the full-time chaplain of Lexington Catholic High School. As an undergraduate, Fischer was an officer in Centre’s Black Student Union and competed on the college’s track team. He also participated in theater and served as a resident advisor on campus for two years, as well as Pro Consul for his chapter.

Significant Sig Producer Receives Emmy Award

Film producer and Significant Sig Sam Haskell, MISSISSIPPI 1977, and the cast and crew of the Netflix musical movie “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” won the 2021 Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie and Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming.

South Alabama Sig Named a Top Lobbyist

Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby, SOUTH ALABAMA 2003, has been named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists for 2021 for the third year in a row. He was recognized for his work advancing legislation to protect equines, companion animals, farm animals and wildlife. In 2020, he was honored by Queen Elizabeth II for his work protecting American horses from cruelty.

Up-and-Coming Entrepreneur Gets Noticed

DirtMarket, co-founded by Asad Jalib, BROCK 2020, and Emma Kirwin, was recently ranked No. 8 in the Top 100 Tech Companies to Watch in Canada by FoundersBeta. The company, founded less than a year ago, is an online marketplace where users can exchange topsoil, clean fill, pea gravel and other dirt. The site is designed to divert loads from landfills and illegal dumping sites. Jalib also has been nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Canadian SME magazine.

Sig Named Super Doctor by Texas Monthly

Dr. Keith Johnson, CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1994, was featured for the fourth year in a row in the December issue of Texas Monthly as a 2021 Super Doctor in the orthopaedics and sports medicine section. Only 5 percent of physicians in Texas are chosen each year as Super Doctors after a rigorous selection process.

Significant Sigs Among Best CEOs for Large Companies

Significant Sigs Dara Khosrowshahi, BROWN 1991, and Thomas Troy, WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1989, were named by Comparably as the No. 22 and No. 59 Best Company CEOs for large companies, respectively, for 2021. Khosrowshahi is CEO of Uber in San Francisco, and Troy is CEO of CSAA Insurance Group in Walnut Creek, California.

Mississippi State Sig Inducted to Ring of Honor

Frank Montgomery, MISSISSIPPI STATE 1963, was selected as a 2022 class member of the Ron Polk Ring of Honor at Mississippi State University. The induction ceremony was held May 7. Montgomery became the first pitcher in school history with a minimum of 10 decisions to go undefeated in a season with a perfect 10-0 record in 1962. He was All-American in 1962 and was inducted into the Mississippi State Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.

Neilon Earns Accolades in Senior Season

Brett Neilon, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2021, was named to the 2021 All-Pac-12 all-conference honorable mention in football. Neilon joined the University of Southern California football team in 2017 and redshirted as a backup center and in 2019 became the team’s starter at the position. Throughout his career, Neilon appeared in 34 games and started in 29 of those appearances. In 2021, he also was named All-Pac-12 first team by Pro Football Focus and was a co-recipient of USC’s John McKay Award.

Sigs Lead Houston-Based Nonprofit

Three of the four executive board members for the Houston ToolBank, a nonprofit that provides tools, equipment and expertise to assist in community-based organizations’ development projects, are Sigs. President Britton Sudduth, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1990, vice president Fred Stow, TEXAS-AUSTIN 1982, and treasurer Erik Khan, HOUSTON 1985, help oversee the organization that since 2014 has equipped 240,000 volunteers to complete over 20,000 projects in and around Houston.

Sig-Owned Law Firm Earns National Recognition

The law firm Handler Thayer LLP where Order of Constantine Sigs and Significant Sig Steve Thayer, ILLINOIS 1988, and Mark Anderson, ILLINOIS 1977, are partners has been shortlisted for two independent national awards. The Chicago-based firm was shortlisted by Private Asset Management magazine as 2022’s Best Private Client Trust and Estates Law Firm in the U.S. and by Family Wealth Report Awards 2022 in several categories, including Best Private Client Law Firm.

Sig Attorney Receives Award for Service

Icard Merrill Attorneys and Counselors shareholder John Waskom, TENNESSEEKNOXVILLE 1979, received the Florida Bar President’s 2022 Pro Bono Service Award for the 12th Judicial Circuit on Jan. 20, 2022. This award is presented to an outstanding attorney from each of the state’s 20 judicial circuits and to an outstanding attorney among the out-of-state Florida Bar members who has freely given their time and expertise in ensuring access to justice for those who otherwise could not afford it.

Wright Earns 500th Career Win

Significant Sig Jay Wright, BUCKNELL 1983, earned his 500th win as head coach of Villanova University’s men’s basketball team on Jan. 5 when the Wildcats defeated the Blue Jays of Creighton University 75-41 at Finneran Pavilion in Philadelphia. Wright sits behind former Syracuse University coach Jim Boeheim and University of Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun as third all-time in Big East Conference wins. He is the all-time wins leader at Villanova University and is a six-time Big East Conference Coach of the Year award winner and two-time Naismith Coach of the Year recipient.

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

CALIFORNIA CAPITAL REGION

We wrapped up the year with a very successful and fun golf outing, and our chapter’s executive committee held a planning session for 2022. We continue to add members and are adding events for 2022. ~Ryan McCormick, BALL STATE 1988

CENTRAL OHIO

The Central Ohio Alumni Chapter was hard at work this holiday season with philanthropy. We ran a campaign to collect funds to purchase nonperishable food and personal goods to fill Columbus-area Blessing Boxes. We had a great time delivering the items. For more information see columbusblessingbo.wixsite.com.

~ Rick Mallow, EASTERN KENTUCKY 1985

CHARLOTTE ALUMNI

The Charlotte, North Carolina, Alumni Chapter had a successful 2021. We had a fantastic Day at the Lake and re-launch of the monthly evening socials at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, which is owned by John Marrino, TULANE 1988. Our plans for 2022 include the re-launch of guest speaker monthly lunches, golf tournaments, Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, Day at the Lake and our holiday party.

~Mike Beroth, AUSTIN PEAY 1985

DALLAS ALUMNI

The past several months we have enjoyed presentations by guest speakers, such as Significant Sig Steve Berberich, TULSA 1985, who addressed the management of our nation’s power grids and last winter’s power grid failure. Our December meeting generated a donation of $2,594 to the Salvation Army. Our alumni supported the Southern Methodist undergraduate chapter’s charity golf tournament and poker night fundraising events. Visit our revised website dallassigs.org for more information.

~ Gary Bieritz, BRADLEY 1967

DETROIT ALUMNI

The Detroit Alumni Chapter holiday banquet was a success after the hiatus. It was hosted by Scott Cartwright, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1986, at his country club. The turnout allowed brothers to reconnect and renew our bonds. Our alumni board plans to meet in February to outline a calendar for 2022 events. We also continue our monthly dinners on the first Thursday. ~ Gary DuBois, CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1968

FORT WORTH ALUMNI

The Fort Worth, Texas, Alumni Chapter elected officers for 2022. President is Glen Sirles, TEXAS TECH 1972; vice president is Stephen Hill, STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1988; treasurer and secretary is Brock Ostrander, EASTERN NEW MEXICO 2003; and chapter editor is Douglas Zent, NORTH TEXAS 1992. Also for 2022 we moved our meetings

back to in person on the second Monday of each month. Keep up with us at facebook. com/fortworthsigmachialumni. ~Zent

FRESNO ALUMNI

Last year we launched our alumni awards. They include the Outstanding Alumni Award and President’s Citation. Our November dinner meeting featured Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. All attention is on our April 30 celebration event of the 100th anniversary of Sigma Chi at Fresno State and the 70th year for the Epsilon Eta undergraduate chapter. ~Significant Sig Brad Fischer, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1981

GRAND FORKS ALUMNI

After many years as president, the Grand Forks, North Dakota, Alumni Chapter saw Jon Bonzer, NORTH DAKOTA 1982, step down. Bonzer nominated Corey Herlickson, NORTH DAKOTA 2000, to become the new president. Herlickson was elected to that office this past fall. If you would like to contact Herlickson, you can email him at ctherlickson@pga.com. ~Herlickson

GREATER MINNESOTA ALUMNI

The Greater Minnesota Alumni Chapter enjoyed a holiday party together and celebrated all the season had to offer. Included in the celebration was a dedication of our chapter's charter. Additionally, the chapter provided brotherhood opportunities for brothers from all chapters who reside in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area and also served as a fantastic platform to communicate with new and existing volunteers. ~Derrek VanLith, ST. THOMAS 2015

HILTON HEAD ALUMNI

With over 25 brothers in attendance, seven brothers were awarded the Military Service Recognition Pin plus a commendation letter signed by 71st Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979. ~Kim Arn, MIAMI (OHIO) 1979

INDIANAPOLIS ALUMNI

The chapter returned to some in-person events during the last quarter of 2021. It has been outstanding reconnecting during Friday lunches at Daddy Jacks and sharing in some holiday cheer during our Christmas luncheon. We look forward to the year ahead celebrating brotherhood when the health situation allows it. Please check upcoming events at indysig.org. ~Joseph Hayes, MARQUETTE 1999

KANSAS CITY ALUMNI

After a pandemic caused a two-year hiatus, the greater Kansas City Alumni Chapter held its annual holiday party on Dec. 8 with over 60 brothers in attendance representing 15 chapters. ~Benjamin Tschudy, KANSAS 1980

KATY AREA ALUMNI

We met in November and were able to enjoy brotherhood in person. As of this writing, our next meetings were planned for Jan. 20 and March 17 at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. Come out and share your brotherhood. Any questions, please contact Larry Hinks, YOUNGSTOWN 1978, at lhinks@comcast.net. ~Hinks

MID CITIES ALUMNI

2021 was a busy year with brotherhood events and meetings serving those who live between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. 2022 will be no different, as we are looking to hold fundraising events and outings as we continue our bonds of brotherhood. Last, we would like to remember Order of Constantine Sigs John Habeeb, TEXAS A&MKINGSVILLE 1975, and 66th Grand Consul and Significant Sig Wayne Tucker, BAYLOR 1985. All honor to their names. ~Steven Smillie, TEXAS-ARLINGTON 1992

MID SOUTH ALUMNI

The Mid South Alumni Chapter’s annual holiday social and toy drive was on Nov. 30. Brothers enjoyed great barbecue and brotherhood at Central BBQ and donated 162 toys and $537 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. 2022 events are being scheduled, with the annual meeting kicking off the year 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Pete and Sam’s. ~Michael Dote, MEMPHIS 1985

MORGANTOWN ALUMNI

Meetings for our group were a combination of virtual and in person. We have been planning the 125th founding anniversary celebration of the West Virginia undergraduate chapter [delayed two years because of COVID-19] for June 2426, 2022, at the Marriott Waterfront Place in Morgantown. With over 1,350 living alumni we are hoping for a large crowd to help celebrate our history and to reconnect with members from our active days. For more information, contact us at mumualumnimorgantown@gmail.com. ~Todd Ware, WEST VIRGINIA 1971

NASHVILLE ALUMNI

We held our annual honors banquet on Oct. 7. At this time, we honored five Significant Sigs, one Sigma Chi of the Year and two young alumni from our chapter. The event was held at Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee. ~Significant Sig Dan Ryan, MURRAY STATE 1981

SAN DIEGO ALUMNI

The school year started with an alumni meet and greet at the San Diego State chapter house. For November our guest speaker was “The World’s Most Traveled Sig” Bill Altaffer, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1967. In December we had Navy Cross recipient and Significant Sig Gen. Michael Neil, SAN DIEGO STATE 1962. The year ended with the

alumni group sponsoring lunches for the Ritual Peer workshop held at Cal. State-San Marcos and a social at a microbrewery in Oceanside. Our group meets at noon on the second Friday at Miguel’s Cocina in Old Town. Follow us at facebook.com/groups/ sandiegosigmachi/. ~Significant Sig Pat Suggs, NORTH GEORGIA 1983

SARASOTA ALUMNI

New officers were elected in November for the 2022 term. The alumni partnered with the undergraduates from the South Florida undergraduate chapter to conduct a Habitat for Humanity build day. The Sarasota, Florida, alumni raised more than $3,000 to sponsor the day. We meet the first Wednesday of every month for an alumni event. ~Significant Sig Bill Morrow, IDAHO 1967

SPACE COAST ALUMNI

The brothers of the Space Coast, Florida, Alumni Chapter have continued to meet monthly and share their love of Sigma Chi. This past December the brothers and their families celebrated the holidays with dinner and white elephant festivities. Peter Diaz, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1952, threw out the first pitch in a local softball game to celebrate veterans. ~Connor Lynch, BROWN 2017

STARKVILLE ALUMNI

The Starkville, Mississippi, Alumni Chapter recently hosted the new Consul and Pro Consul from the Mississippi State undergraduate chapter.

~Bill Daniel, MISSISSIPPI STATE 1970

TACOMA ALUMNI

Our alumni chapter continues to meet virtually on Zoom. In December our alumni brothers contributed over $1,000 to the Puget Sound undergraduate chapter’s Huntsman Challenge fundraiser. We were saddened to learn about the passing of our esteemed brother, Roger Scott, PUGET SOUND 1955, who served the Puget Sound chapter’s house corporation loyally for over 40 years. Connect with us at tacomasigs.org.

~Travis Dos Santos-Tam, PUGET SOUND 2013

TULSA ALUMNI

The Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alumni Chapter held its annual dinner on Nov. 12. Our guest speaker was Grand Quaestor and Order of Constantine Sig Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990. Incoming President Tom Bloomfield, TULSA 1984, awarded past president Willis Allen, TULSA 1968, with a Grand Consul’s Citation.

~Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Shel Detrick, OKLAHOMA STATE 1958

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

For more than 30 years Glenn Brower, DEPAUW 1975, has invited 1970s-era DePauw chapter brothers to his house in Indianapolis on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend for a full day of brotherhood, including a morning cookout, refreshments, golf outing and then back for beef brisket. Brothers are pictured May 29, 2021, and Brower is standing in the back row, fourth from the right, while wearing a white shirt.

The Salt Lake City Alumni Chapter on June 10, 2021, hosted a dinner honoring local Significant Sig Award recipients. More than 150 undergraduates, alumni and their guests attended the event held at Pioneer Pavilion at This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City. From left are Utah chapter Significant Sigs Dan England, 1971; Harris Simmons, 1977; Mark Paul, 1987; Ray Hart, 1959; Karl Lind, 1962; Stephen Wade, 1967; Jim Jardine, 1969; Ellis Ivory, 1962; and Hal Milner, 1960.

95th birthday on Oct. 17 at

The Murray State fall 1991 pledge class gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their initiation. Seven of the 13 attended in person and four via FaceTime. They got to watch and receive a copy of their pledge retreat video from 30 years ago.

The Southern Mississippi Alumni Association recently held a 40th anniversary event of the Southern Mississippi chapter receiving its charter. Pictured are past Consuls from 1981 to 1987. Shown, from left, are Robert Gaines, 1981; Mark Wilkinson, 1982; Alan Schwartz, 1983; Keven Haddox, 1983; Alan Lucas, 1985; and Significant Sig Mike McMullan, 1987.

Members of the Greater Minnesota Alumni Chapter celebrate the dedication of the chapter’s charter at the annual holiday party in December.

Pictured are Nashville, Tennessee, Alumni Chapter officers Jack Welch, TENNESSEE TECH 1982; Jon Webber, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 2008; Chris Schildknecht, OHIO STATE 2010; and Significant Sig Dan Ryan, MURRAY STATE 1981.

Pictured, from left, are Mississippi State Sigs William Bowen, 2023, Pro Consul; Significant Sig O. A. Cleveland, 1967; Toby Hughes, 1967; Reece Davis, 2023, Consul; Robert Clark, 1990; Bill Daniel, 1970; Charlie Winfield, 1994; John McReynolds, 1958; and George Barry, 1959

ALUMNI CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

MAY

5/2/1952 Vancouver, British Columbia, alumni chapter, 70 years

JUNE

6/1/1937 Austin, Texas, alumni chapter, 85 years 6/25/2002 Chattahoochee, Georgia, alumni chapter, 20 years

Anniversaries are listed every five years.

Texas Sigs are pictured during an Austin Alumni Chapter banquet in 1996. Shown, from left, are Texas-Austin Consul Jeffrey Peterson, 1997; alumni chapter member Audrey Freeman, TEXASAUSTIN 1984; and Order of Constantine Sig and Central Texas Grand Praetor Dean Austin, TEXAS STATE 1988

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The new Life Loyal Sig program provides members with an opportunity to provide additional monthly and annual support to the growth and success of our Fraternity. Combined with the Sigma Chi Foundation’s existing White Cross Trust donor society, eight levels of annual giving provide alumni greater access to Sigma Chi.

Becoming a Life Loyal Sig is as simple as contributing monthly or annually to support Sigma Chi. Giving at any level qualifies because we can all chose to be

Life Loyal. All annual members receive Sigma Chi’s full slate of communications, including The Magazine of Sigma Chi, and supporting at higher levels provides even more exclusive opportunities.

Since Jan. 1, 271 brothers have chosen to become Life Loyal Sigs. Learn more and become a Life Loyal Sig today at sigmachi.org/lifeloyal.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SIGMA CHI IN CANADA 100 YEARS

The year 2022 marks a significant moment in the Fraternity’s history. On April 22, 2022, Sigma Chi celebrated 100 years since it installed its first chapter in Canada at the University of Toronto and, by that act, expanded its footprint internationally. In the weeks before the Kappa Phi Alpha petitioning local fraternity at the University of Toronto would become Sigma Chi’s Beta Omega chapter, its members received the largest ever favorable vote at that time with 107 chapters voting in its favor of its installation and just six against. That same spirit of enthusiasm and fraternalism between the Fraternity and its Canadian chapters has remained ever since.

The International Fraternit y has since April 22, 1922, established an additional 11 chapters and colonies in Canada and within their ranks 8,249 Canadian brothers have worn the White Cross of Sigma Chi. Thirty-three Canadian brothers have received the Fraternity’s highest honor, induction to the Order of Constantine, for their exemplary service to Sigma Chi, while 64 brothers have received the Significant Sig Award for their outstanding professional achievements and 932 brothers have become Life Loyal Sigs.

Three Canadian brothers have worn the Daniel William Cooper badge having been elected Grand Consul, occupying the Fraternity’s highest office and leaving their own marks on our Order through their leadership.

Forty-sixth Grand Consul John Graham, TORONTO 1933, is to thank for the establishment of local fraternities as petitioning groups or colonies, now called associate chapters; a strong focus on the Ritual in the membership development process; and leading the Fraternity through the height of its membership selection controversy while serving as Grand Pro Consul.

Sixtieth Grand Consul Douglas McWhirter, TORONTO 1958, during his term in office led a twoyear project on alcohol misuse and its prevention leading to the Sigma Chi Position on Alcohol being passed in 1999 at the 72 Grand Chapter in Scottsdale, Arizona. The position prompted the Fraternity to develop programs that would educate Sigma Chis on the issue.

Sevent y-second Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985, leads the Fraternity during the 2021 to 2023 biennium with a sharpened focus on leadership development through the Transformational Leader program, as well as other strategic areas of focus through Sigma Chi’s new Expect More Strategic Plan.

We hope that you enjoy Sigma Chi’s celebration of its Canadian chapters and members, as well as our international brotherhood in this issue.

THEN AND NOW SIGMA CHI’S CANADIAN CHAPTERS: THEN AND NOW

TORONTO-RYERSON, BETA OMEGA

The Toronto-Ryerson chapter was founded April 22, 1922, in Toronto, Ontario, as the Fraternity’s inaugural Canadian chapter. It was established 67 years after Sigma Chi was founded. Twenty-seven members of the Kappa Phi Alpha chapter, sponsored by the Canadian division F. W. Woolworth vice president and general manager Ralph Connable, ALBION 1890, were initiated into the Fraternity; it was 22 petitioners and five alumni from the local fraternity that became Sigma Chi. At the time, the Fraternity reported that Kappa Phi Alpha’s petition for a Sigma Chi charter was the largest favorable vote ever received at 107-6. Prior to initiation a luncheon was held at the National Club in downtown Toronto. The fathers of the petitioners were invited, and a member of the Fraternity was seated beside each parent. Past Grand Consuls J. Howard Ferris, DENISON 1876, and Lawrence DeGraff, CHICAGO 1898, told the group about the ideals and objectives of Sigma Chi; enthusiastic responses were reportedly made by a number of the fathers. Installation took place at the palatial Connable residence. Degraff was the installing officer. Following initiation the group went directly to the banquet room of the King Edward Hotel, which would later be the site of the 1957 Grand Council. Scottish pipers provided music, and 21st Grand Consul Joseph Miller, WOOSTER 1893, was present to welcome the men into Sigma Chi. Connable bore the entire expense of the installation.

Today, the chapter has had 1,266 all-time initiates, 19 Significant Sig Award recipients, 10 Order of Constantine members and 150 Life Loyal Sig members. It has also won eight Peterson Significant Chapter Awards, one Daniel William Cooper Award and five Legion of Honor Awards. There have been 23 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees.

Consul Justin Lawlor, 2022, says that the chapter’s strongest attribute today is the incentive to work hard.

“Being a member of this Fraternity, we understand that the more effort you put into an activity, the more successful the outcome will be,” he says. “Everyone acknowledges that effort is required to plan and organize an event, but we always ensure that when the event comes, the whole chapter and our guests are able to make the most out of it and have fun.”

The brothers are looking forward to the return of Toronto-Ryerson's weeklong interfraternal event in order to engage with the other Greek-letter organizations and overall campus community as well as put on its Derby Days philanthropic event again upon loosening COVID-19 restrictions. Through maintaining an “open-door policy” at the chapter house during the pandemic, the men have been able to keep morale up and keep the bonds of brotherhood strong, Lawlor says.

Alumni support is also one of the chapter’s best assets, he adds. Graduated brothers are always willing to help out at recruitment events, give advice regarding chapter issues, share their experience with Sigma Chi and the workplace, and provide financial support. During the 100-year anniversary in May, the chapter house will be open for tours so that both chapter and Fraternity alumni and other undergraduate brothers can stop in and meet the local brotherhood.

“As a chapter with a presence of 100 years on campus, we will dedicate alumnifocused activities to thank the many proud and noble gentlemen associated with our Fraternity,” Lawlor says.

MCGILL, GAMMA LAMBDA

The McGill chapter was founded Jan. 29, 1927, in Montreal, Quebec, as the Fraternity’s second chapter in Canada. Reports vary, but 33 or 34 members of the local Alpha Phi Kappa fraternity were introduced to Sigma Chi. The Fraternity reports that Canadian division F. W. Woolworth vice president and general manager Ralph Connable, ALBION 1890, first began organizing for a Sigma Chi presence at McGill in October 1923. On the day prior to the official installation, a luncheon was held at the Alpha Phi Kappa chapter house where university faculty members and fathers of the local members were present. Similar to what was done during the installation of the Toronto-Ryerson chapter, the faculty members and fathers heard the advantages of belonging to or

having a son belong to Sigma Chi and heard the history of the Fraternity. On Jan. 29 everyone met at the chapter house and were bused to the local Masonic Temple, where the formal initiation took place. Twenty-third Grand Consul Roy Osborn, KANSAS 1900, presided at the ceremonies. Afterward a tea dance was held at the Mount Royal Hotel in the afternoon, and the installation banquet took place at the same hotel that evening; about 100 attended. Many lamented that Connable was unable to attend installation weekend due to being out of the country on business.

Today, the chapter has had 1,143 all-time initiates, five Significant Sig Award recipients, three Order of Constantine members, one Seven Lights Alumni Award recipient and 124 Life Loyal Sig members. It has also won 13 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and seven Legion of Honor Awards. There have been 17 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees.

Consul Murad Khan, 2022, says that today the chapter’s openness and inclusivity set it apart from other organizations on campus and that the recent introduction of a diversity and inclusion chair is intended to further attract students of various backgrounds.

“One of our main goals going forward is to increase the engagement of the chapter in the McGill community in order to increase the size of [recruitment] classes in the future,” Khan says. “We've worked hard over the years to make Sigma Chi a memorable part of everyone's college experience, not just the brothers’ [college experience].”

He adds that alumni play a crucial role in the chapter, whether that’s providing advice, helping fund chapter house renovations or just making themselves available to the chapter whenever members need assistance.

The chapter hoped to organize an event with alumni and active brothers just to touch base and celebrate Sigma Chi in Canada.

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DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S, GAMMA RHO

The Dalhousie-St. Mary’s chapter was founded May 5, 1933, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as the Fraternity’s third chapter in Canada. Thirty-one members of the local fraternity Delta Tau were installed as members of Sigma Chi. Initiation ceremonies were held at the Lord Nelson Hotel, and former Magazine editor, 14th Grand Historian and Order of Constantine Sig Chester Cleveland*, ILLINOIS 1920, was the installing officer. The installation banquet was held at the Nova Scotian Hotel, and at the time local newspapers described it to be the largest college fraternity dinner to ever have been held in the city. Order of Constantine Sig and chapter advisor J. Beverly Milner, TORONTO-RYERSON 1925, the only Sig living in Halifax prior to that weekend, was toastmaster. The main addresses were delivered by Grand Tribune, 13th Grand Historian and ninth Grand Consul Joseph Nate, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1890, and Order of Constantine Sig Rev. George Moor, ILLINOIS 1901, who was pastor of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church of New York. Other Sigma Chis flew into Halifax from the United States and elsewhere to be present for installation weekend. Such Sigs included former Grand Praetor John McPherson, GETTSBURG 1883, from Boston and Col. Alex Sharp, PENNSYLVANIA 1886, from Chicago, as well as Russell Black, TORONTO-RYERSON 1925, who flew from Trinidad. The Fraternity reported at the time that the greatest obstacle during the chapter’s installation process was the university’s remote location.

Today, the chapter has had 1,176 all-time initiates, 14 Significant Sig Award recipients, two Order of Constantine members, one Seven Lights Alumni Award recipient and 108 Life Loyal Sig members. It has also won 15 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards. There have been 22 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees.

Consul Nolan White, 2022, says that today the Dalhousie-St. Mary’s chapter has set itself apart from other Greek-letter organizations on campus through its philanthropic efforts and fundraising initiatives, as well as through its organizational skills in efficiently putting on these and other endeavors. The chapter has set strong goals for itself, especially once COVID-19 restrictions loosen.

“We hope to hold larger philanthropy events and continue to expand our name and reputation on campus and in the community. [One thing we want to do is] build a stronger relationship with Greek-letter organizations, as this is something that has been hindered due to the restrictions of COVID,” White says. “Now that we have built to a stable size, one of our primary goals is to maintain a strong brotherhood bond, establish unity and try and become more recognized by International Headquarters. As the chapter that is farther from anyone else, we want to make ourselves more well known.”

Alumni involvement also has been hampered by COVID-19 restrictions, but White says support for the chapter’s philanthropy events has been generous, and chapterlevel scholarships provided by alumni have been key in helping brothers pay for their education and rent. He also credits alumni guidance with helping the chapter operate effectively and correctly.

Some brothers planned to attend the centennial celebration in Toronto in May 2022.

BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER, DELTA OMICRON

The British Columbia-Simon Fraser chapter was founded Jan. 22, 1949, in Vancouver, British Columbia, as the Fraternity’s fourth Canadian chapter. Forty members of the former Chi Sigma Chi chapter were installed into Sigma Chi. At the time, it was notable that it was another campus on which the Miami Triad was completed. Order

of Constantine Sig and Grand Praetor Houghton Whithed, MIT 1910, of Seattle, was the installing officer, and the initiation was held at Stanley Park Pavilion. The Mayfair Room at the Hotel Vancouver was the site of the installation banquet. Chapter advisor Dr. William Scott, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 1936, served as toastmaster, and 35th Grand Consul and Order of Constantine Sig Sam Bullock, OREGON 1918, was present to welcome the chapter into Sigma Chi. A university representative and members of other campus fraternities also were present; about 100 people attended the banquet. Today, the chapter has had 1,219 all-time initiates, nine Significant Sig Award recipients, five Order of Constantine members, one Seven Lights Alumni Award recipient and 111 Life Loyal Sig members. It has also won 19 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and two Legion of Honor Awards. There have been 40 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees.

Consul Niko Andrianos, 2023, says that this year is a good time to reflect on the Fraternity’s history in Canada, the strengths of the chapter and how the chapter can continue to expand the brotherhood for years to come.

“A strong culture at our chapter is something we pride ourselves on and that we are students above all. Sigma Chi on the [University of British Columbia] campus is one of the largest, oldest and most distinguished academically,” he says. “We value academic success and encourage strong professional development. Additionally, we strive to have all brothers involved in at least one campus club, varsity team or student government.”

Andrianos adds that chapter goals are to maintain strong ties with the International Fraternity while growing and improving the brotherhood. A benefit to the chapter is the foundation for success laid by alumni and senior brothers within the chapter.

Alumni have played a significant role in renovating and maintaining the undergraduate chapter house, and the chapter recently managed to completely pay off the mortgage, which Andrianos says allows active brothers to live on campus for a reasonable cost while staying close to the brotherhood. He adds that alumni also have helped jumpstart the professional development of undergraduate members by providing summer internships and full-time employment.

A small group of active brothers planned to represent the chapter at the centennial banquet in Toronto in May 2022.

WESTERN, EPSILON OMICRON

The Western chapter was founded June 27, 1957, in London, Ontario, as the Fraternity’s fifth chapter in Canada. Thirty members of the former Chi Delta Sigma local fraternity were initiated into Sigma Chi on the third day of the 51st Grand Chapter. Chi Delta Sigma was formed as the “Campus Men’s Club” in October 1954 by a group of students with the backing of Robert Varah, TORONTO-RYERSON and WESTERN 1957, and it was organized for the deliberate purpose of petitioning Sigma Chi for a charter.

Varah had transferred to Western Ontario from the University of Toronto in 1954, and he noticed that fall several men who, in his opinion, were worthy of pledging or being pledged to the existing six fraternities were not ending up in a fraternity.

He talked with these men and persuaded them to form the Campus Men’s Club. It was recognized by the Interfraternity Council and university in November 1955. That fall, the members rented a small house, which was funded through local funds and money raised by the Toronto chapter. The Fraternity reports that at the time Chi Delta Sigma was regarded as one of the top fraternities on campus. Its first two years of operation resulted in a small financial surplus, which allowed the group to establish a building fund and set a goal of building a house by 1962. In 1957 the Sigma Chi installation ceremonies were held at the Toronto Masonic Temple and were attended by Grand Chapter delegates. University president and Canada’s first Significant Sig Dr. George Edward Hall, TORONTO-RYERSON 1929, was the chief installing officer.

Today, the chapter has had 1,431 all-time initiates, 11 Significant Sig Award recipients, seven Order of Constantine members, one Seven Lights Alumni Award recipient and 168 Life Loyal Sig members. It has also won 15 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and four Legion of Honor Awards. There have been 13 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees.

Consul Patrick Ledgett, 2022, says that the current undergraduate members are excited about what’s to come for the chapter, especially now that COVID-19 restrictions are loosening. Short-term goals include reaching the $20,000 Club for fundraising for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and building relationships with alumni at the 100th anniversary celebration banquet in May. Long-term goals are continuing to build upon the closeness of the brotherhood, maintaining the strength of the Ritual, recruiting worthy men with the Mission 365 recruitment training program and demonstrating leadership across campus and the community. Ledgett adds that the chapter is proud of the mark it is making on campus and through the Sigma Chi brotherhood in general.

“We are the largest fraternity on campus, have raised significantly more money for charities in my time at Western, annually have the largest recruitment turnouts and have great relationships with our sorority counterparts,” he says. “Also, Epsilon Omicron brothers hold significant positions on the Interfraternity Council, specifically as president and recruitment chairman, and are spearheading gender-based violence workshops and alcohol and drug seminars to raise awareness and knowledge of these social issues within the Greek[-letter] community.

“Epsilon Omicron is also extremely proud to have one of our alumni, [Order of Constantine Sig] Tim Sanderson, 1985, serving as Grand Consul. This is an extraordinary achievement, as our Canadian chapters usually get forgotten a little bit, but having an Epsilon Omicron alum as Grand Consul represents the strength of Sigma Chi in Canada.”

The chapter celebrated its 65th anniversary in June, has some brothers who are third-generation Epsilon Omicron members and for the first time since the chapter’s founding has moved into a new chapter house.

“Since it is the first move the chapter has ever incurred, it represents a new age, but we are still committed to remembering the history of Epsilon Omicron and all the work it took to get us to where we are today. We would love to put on a banquet of some sort with all Epsilon Omicron alumni, but that is still in the very early stages of planning, and we would love help from our alumni in putting this together,” Ledgett says. “All in all, we are extremely excited for the future. Socially, philanthropically and with respect to all aspects of the future of this chapter, I am confident that Epsilon Omicron is positioned well, with the help of our alumni, to last another 65 years.”

WATERLOO, THETA PSI

The Waterloo chapter was founded on March 28, 1987, and held its installation banquet on that day at the Seagram’s Museum in Waterloo, Ontario. Forty-two members from what had been known as the local Delta Omega Chi fraternity were welcomed into the Fraternity and were led by their Consul Mark McKay, 1987. The group established its presence on the University of Ottawa’s campus in 1985 when two students, Ron Nielson and John New, each contacted International Fraternity headquarters and were put in contact with Order of Constantine Sig and then-Grand Praetor J.B. Allen, WESTERN 1979. Allen and 54th Grand Consul Keith Sorensen, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA and UTAH 1962, served as chief installing officers.

The local Delta Omega Chi fraternity that became the Fraternity’s Waterloo chapter was the first Greek-letter organization to establish itself at the University of Waterloo and also became the first such group at the school to receive a charter from an international fraternity with its installation. More than 200 Sigs and their guests attended the installation event that featured as its master of ceremonies 46th

Grand Consul John Graham, TORONTO 1933, who is the first Canadian member to hold Sigma Chi’s highest office.

Today, the chapter has had 579 all-time initiates, one Significant Sig Award recipient, two Order of Constantine members and 92 Life Loyal Sig members. It has also won 15 Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and the Daniel William Cooper Award for having the Fraternity’s most outstanding academic program. There have been 27 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees and six recipients of the Sigma Chi Military Service Recognition Pin.

Consul Jose Romero, 2023, says that the chapter is a diverse and passionate group of men who are continually engaging in innovative ways to improve Waterloo’s student experience and the community at large. He says they feel a strong sense of responsibility in helping each other and their community through philanthropic events like Derby Days. Brothers from the Waterloo chapter attended the 100th anniversary celebration in Toronto in May.

WILFRID LAURIER, IOTA MU

The Fraternity’s Wilfrid Laurier chapter was founded on March 18, 1989, and held its installation banquet at the Seagram’s Museum in Waterloo, Ontario, on that day. Sixtieth Grand Consul Douglas McWhirter, TORONTO 1958, was master of ceremonies for the banquet that served as the celebratory occasion for welcoming the group’s 38 members into the International Fraternity. McWhirter also served as the group’s chief installing officer, and chapters from Waterloo, Western Ontario and TorontoRyerson assisted with the installation effort. Consul James Darling, 1989, accepted the chapter’s charter on behalf of the newly installed Iota Mu chapter. At the time of its installation, the Wilfrid Laurier chapter became the fourth such group in the Ontario province and the seventh Fraternity chapter in Canada.

Wilfrid Laurier Consul James Darling, 1989, accepts his chapter’s charter on March 18, 1989, from 55th Grand Consul Tom Bell, MISSISSIPPI STATE 1935

Seven students established in February 1987 the Sigma Theta Chi local fraternity that became the Iota Mu chapter, making it the first fraternity on campus at Wilfried Laurier University. That group, along with an existing women’s Greekletter organization, constituted the campus’ Greek-letter community at that time. The group grew quickly to 26 members and on April 9, 1987, submitted its Declaration of Intent to the International Fraternity.

Today, the chapter has had 553 all-time initiates, 69 Life Loyal Sig members and three recipients of the Sigma Chi Military Service Recognition Pin. It has also won nine Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and two Legion of Honor Awards for its outstanding academic programs. There have been 21 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees and six members have received Sigma Chi Foundation scholarships.

The cover for the Bishop’s chapter installation program. The chapter earned its charter on Feb. 24, 1990, and had 50 members at the time of its installation.

BISHOP’S, IOTA RHO

The Fraternity’s Bishop’s chapter was installed on Feb. 24, 1990, in Lennoxville, Quebec, making it the sixth chapter in the former Ontario-Quebec province and eighth chapter in Canada at that time. Fifty undergraduate and alumni brothers comprised the charter class and celebrated their installation with a banquet at the Roussillion Le Baron Hotel in Sherbrooke. Order of Constantine Sig J.B. Allen, WESTERN 1979, was master of ceremonies for the event.

Memorable moments of the evening were the acknowledgments and award presentations by Grand Consul Bob Joseph, WILLAMETTE 1957; the singing of TheSweetheartofSigmaChi to chapter sweetheart Kelley Dwyer; special addresses by Grand Consul Joseph, Order of Constantine Sig and former Grand Trustee Bruce Casner, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1971, the first Canadian Grand Consul John Graham, TORONTO 1933; and a donation to the Iota Rho Scholarship program by Order of

Constantine Sig Dan Harrop, BROWN 1976, on behalf of the Yale and Brown chapters’ alumni associations. For the new brothers the most memorable point in the evening was, of course, the presentation of their charter to Consul Paul Capombassi, 1990, by Grand Consul Joseph and Chief Installing Officer Harrop.

The chapter has been inactive since February 2014, but has had 268 all-time initiates, two Order of Constantine members, one Seven Lights Alumni Award recipient and 41 Life Loyal Sig members. The chapter has additionally won the Peterson Significant Chapter Award six times and six of its members have attended the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit.

WINDSOR, KAPPA MU

The Fraternity’s Windsor chapter was installed on April 8, 1994, in room 104 of the Odette Auditorium on the University of Windsor’s campus. At the time of its founding, it became Sigma Chi’s 228th chapter and the Fraternity Canada’s ninth chapter.

Today, the chapter has had 326 all-time initiates, one Order of Constantine member, one Seven Lights Alumni Award recipient, 52 Life Loyal Sig members and five recipients of the Sigma Chi Military Service Recognition Pin. It has also won four Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and the Daniel William Cooper Award for having the Fraternity’s most outstanding academic program. There have been 24 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees and 34 members have received Sigma Chi Foundation scholarships.

Consul Zach Palmer, 2023, says that the chapter is an active group and that its members hold numerous social, philanthropic and leadership building events in and around the Windsor area. Representatives from the chapter attended the 100th anniversary event in Toronto in May 2022.

Members of the Ottawa chapter celebrate with their charter that was presented to chapter at its installation banquet on Nov. 20, 2010, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in downtown Ottawa. The installation was organized by the General Fraternity’s directors of expansion, David Baars, PUGET SOUND 2008, and Josiah Mellinger, GETTYSBURG 2010

OTTAWA, LAMBDA THETA

The Fraternity’s Ottawa chapter was founded on Nov. 20, 20210. The group held its installation banquet celebrating the occasion on the same day at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa. Wilfrid Laurier Sigs Jeffrey Kroeker, 2002, and Jeff Lee, 2003, helped organize the event and document it on video, respectively, while the late 66th Grand Consul Wayne Tucker, BAYLOR 1985, signed the group’s charter and officially welcomed the Fraternity’s 31 newest brothers into the Fraternity. Brothers from chapters at Dalhousie-St. Mary, Ottawa, Toronto-Ryerson, Waterloo and Western University assisted with the installation effort.

Today, the chapter has had 234 all-time initiates, 14 Life Loyal Sig members and six recipients of the Sigma Chi Military Service Recognition Pin. It has also won three Peterson Significant Chapter Awards and a Legion of Award in recognition of its outstanding academic program. There have been 14 Horizons Huntsman

Leadership Summit attendees and 20 members have received Sigma Chi Foundation scholarships.

Consul Ethan Bubba, 2024, says that members of the Ottawa chapter remain active on their campus and in the greater Ottawa community by organizing Thanksgiving food drives, fundraising for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and hosting other events. Representatives from the chapter attended the 100th anniversary event in Toronto in May 2022.

BROCK, MU ZETA

The Fraternity’s Brock chapter was founded on Dec. 1, 2018, and hosted its installation banquet in Oakville, Ontario. Seventieth Grand Consul Tommy Geddings, SOUTH CAROLINA 1985, signed the chapter’s charter, officially welcoming 38 new members and Sigma Chi’s 300th chapter into the Fraternity. At the time of its installation, the chapter was International Fraternity’s twelfth to have been installed in Canada.

Today, the chapter has had 80 all-time initiates, three Life Loyal Sig members and one recipient of the Sigma Chi Military Service Recognition Pin. It has also won a Peterson Significant Chapter Award, a Legion of Honor Award recognizing its outstanding academic program, had six members attend the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit and had a member receive a Sigma Chi Foundation scholarship.

Consul Marcus Fluellon, 2021, says that the chapters members maintain a strong sense of brotherhood by hosting philanthropic and social events, as well as partnering with local businesses to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. The chapter also in spring 2022 held its first executive retreat for officers that it hopes will help the group plan for the upcoming academic year. Representatives from the chapter also attended the 100th anniversary event in Toronto in May 2022.

Members of the Fraternity’s Mu Zeta chapter at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, pose for their first photo as a chapter following the group’s installation on Dec. 1, 2018.

LEADERSHIP

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Sigma Chi’s three Canadian Grand Consuls have each left their unique mark on the Fraternity

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A FOCUS ON THE RITUAL

Sigma Chi’s first Canadian Grand Consul was 46th Grand Consul John Graham, TORONTO-RYERSON 1933. As an undergraduate he served as historian, chapter editor and social chairman, but his most notable Fraternity contributions were as an alumnus as he built his legal career authoring texts and articles on tax law and estate planning and working for Toronto law firms like Payton, Biggs and Graham, of which he was a founding partner.

Graham served as the Toronto-Ryerson chapter advisor, was director of its house corporation and was a significant contributor to the chapter’s successful house building fund drives. He was active with the Toronto Alumni Chapter, becoming secretary and president, and in 1957 received the Fraternity’s Best Alumni Chapter Officer Award. That year Graham served as general chairman of the Toronto Grand Chapter, the first held in Canada. For four years he was Grand Praetor for the OntarioQuebec province before being elected to the Board of Grand Trustees, of which he was a member, vice chairman and chairman.

Graham was elected Grand Pro Consul during the height of the Fraternity’s membership selection controversy in 1969 that threatened to split Sigma Chi. For several decades Fraternity regulations systematically prevented the pledging and initiation of students of African American decent and in some cases those of Asian descent and Jewish religion. While serving as chairman of a planning board, Graham pointed out an overlooked detail in the governing laws. He proposed ceasing

to circulate to members of the Grand Council the various lists that came in from chapters with the names of individuals seeking membership. Thus, they would not be breaching the constitution and would grant local autonomy to chapters.

He was elected Grand Consul at the Scottsdale, Arizona, Grand Chapter in 1971. Highlights during his tenure included the establishment of Sigma Chi’s first colonies, or new local fraternities established as prospective petitioning groups; authorization for the creation of the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation; and a strong focus on the importance of the Ritual in the membership development process.

The focus on the Ritual developed from a 1972 Executive Committee meeting to examine why some chapters were more successful than others. They concluded after two days of discussion that the common thread was the Ritual. In essence, chapters that had been installed within the past 10 years had outstanding success because they had received a proper installation run by Headquarters staff as opposed to one run by alumni who went back to what had happened decades ago when they were in college.

One of his final Fraternity appearances was at the Toronto-Ryerson chapter’s 75th anniversary event in April 1997 before entering the Chapter Eternal on Jan. 9, 1998.

EDUCATING MEN ON ALCOHOL MISUSE

Sixtieth Grand Consul Doug McWhirter, TORONTO-RYERSON 1958, never intended to pledge a fraternity when he arrived at college. While at sea one summer with the Royal Canadian Navy, he began chatting with the immediate past Consul of the Toronto-Ryerson undergraduate chapter. McWhirter joined Sigma Chi upon his return to campus, and thus began his lifelong service to the Fraternity.

As an alumnus, McWhirter held a number of senior management positions for IBM Canada and helped oversee IBM’s merger and acquisition activities. He later started his own consulting firm, D.A. McWhirter & Associates, to assist others with corporate mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. After a series of moves, he increased his involvement with Sigma Chi.

McWhirter was a member of the Toronto-Ryerson house corporation and active with the Toronto Alumni Chapter. He served as vice president and president before being elected to the Board of Grand Trustees in 1987 and 1993. He served as chairman from 1991 to 1993 while also serving on the alumni participation committee during that same time. Additional committees he served on included the Fraternity’s longrange planning task force on housing, long-range plan steering committee and serving as vice chairman of the 1993 Grand Chapter organizing committee for the Toronto event. As a member of the Order of Constantine, he updated the Order’s bylaws, wrote a history of the organization and served on the selection committee. He also helped found the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation, of which he served as director and secretary.

As Grand Consul from 1997 to 1999, he led a two-year project on alcohol misuse and its prevention. In 1997 the highly publicized deaths of two fraternity pledges in alcohol-related incidents shocked the Greek-letter system. Although the young men were not Sigma Chis, it prompted the Fraternity and North American Interfraternity Conference to focus on alcohol misuse and on the leadership role fraternities should be taking in dealing with this issue.

The Sigma Chi Position on Alcohol was passed at the 1999 Grand Chapter after first being discussed at a fall 1997 Executive Committee meeting. Essentially, it stated that the misuse of alcohol is conduct unbecoming of a Sigma Chi. Consequently, the Fraternity resolved to eliminate the misuse of alcohol through educating the membership in the legal, responsible use of – or abstinence from – alcohol, as well as sound risk management procedures. It also would encourage and support initiatives designed to address alcohol misuse and impose restrictions and sanctions when necessary. The General Fraternity and Foundation developed at the time programs to assist undergraduate chapters in their alcohol education efforts. Such programs included the Stone Mentor Program, Balfour Fellow Program, the Leadership Consultant Alcohol Intervention Measures Program and other educational opportunities at Fraternity events like province conferences and the Balfour Leadership Training Workshop.

STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT

Current Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985, was elected at the 2021 Scottsdale Grand Chapter. He has served the Fraternity in multiple capacities at both the province and international levels while working as a professional money manager for 25 years and being managing director of Tapiola Holdings Ltd. in Toronto.

Sanderson was the founding chapter advisor for the former Bishop’s undergraduate chapter from 1986 to 1990, Grand Praetor for the former Ontario-Quebec province from 1993 to 2003 and has provided mentorship and officer-specific training at the annual Leadership Training Workshop since 1987, including serving as team lead for the workshop’s Quaestor division. Additionally, he was house corporation president for the Western chapter from 2010 to 2015. Sanderson was Grand Quaestor from

2015 to 2019 and has held since 1995 several leadership positions with the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation, including as board member, vice chairman and chairman from 2003 to 2013. He also has been a member of several Fraternity committees and boards including the Sigma Chi Foundation Board of Governors and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Board of Directors.

During the Scottsdale Grand Chapter, Sanderson told attendees that the two focuses during his Grand Consulship are leadership development and alumni engagement. He said that the pandemic has accelerated virtual training plans, and the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) unveiled at Grand Chapter its new Transformational Leader program, which is Sigma Chi’s comprehensive leadership education training program. The program contains nine certificate opportunities in 12 leadership competencies that are designed to aid Sigs in their quest to manage self, lead others and cultivate action within their campus or community. During the tenure of the previous Grand Consul, Sigma Chi, through SCLI, became the first Greek-letter organization to offer a leadership development experience that includes coursework that could potentially yield transferrable credits and digital badges. Currently SCLI is a candidate for accreditation by the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sanderson added at Grand Chapter that plans include licensing the Transformational Leader program to other fraternities.

As for alumni engagement, Sanderson similarly said the pandemic has increased the demand for people to reconnect with each other, and Sigma Chi can help address that. A central tenet of Sigma Chi is building deep, meaningful, lifelong connections, and through implementing innovative technology and intuitive tools the Fraternity plans to reach out to more brothers, many of whom have not engaged with the Fraternity in years, to provide meaningful roles and opportunities to draw members together. Additionally, the Fraternity plans to increase the number of alumni chapters, associations and clubs and increase the number of alumni involved with undergraduate chapters.

A VINTAGE APPROACH VINTAGE

Brandon

McVittie, MCGILL 1990,

incorporates a sense of nostalgia in his paintings

//// BY ASHLEY SZATALA ////

Brandon McVittie, MCGILL 1990, is a master at making scenes look and feel vintage. The Ottawa-based artist is known for his oil paintings that emulate the mid 20th century in both approach and appearance, as demonstrated on the cover of this issue of The Magazine of Sigma Chi. While paying homage to the past in his work, he often conveys the traditional as contemporary again. Below he discusses with The Magazine his art and what inspires it, his time in Sigma Chi and the symbolism behind the cover image.

WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN ART AND MOTIVATED YOU TO PURSUE IT AS A CAREER?

An interest in art, drawing and painting was encouraged from a very young age by my mother as well as other family members who had been appreciative of fine art and in turn nurtured my fascination with it. I had always hoped to cultivate a career as an artist, as I have been drawing, painting, studying and practicing studio art since childhood, so for me it made sense to pursue a thing that had been a focus of mine for such a long time.

YOU FOCUS YOUR WORK ON HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE MID 20TH CENTURY AND PAY HOMAGE TO THE STYLES OF ARTISTS AND ILLUSTRATORS FROM THAT ERA. TELL US MORE ABOUT THE GENRE OF HISTORICAL ILLUSTRATION, WHAT DRAWS YOU TO IT AND THAT TIME PERIOD, AND WHAT KIND OF RESEARCH HAS BEEN INVOLVED TO PAINT THAT ERA?

Generally speaking, I’m drawn to older approaches and appearances in illustration and composition because I have an appreciation for realistically representational rendering that predates the digital era. I admire the talented precision of many artists of this time frame, as their pieces exuded confidence and consistency. I studied methods, materials and approaches in painting to better understand the fundamentals in approach. I continue to reference older work to gain insight and understanding of everything from palette to brushstroke whether through imagery in periodicals, in books or visiting museums. You are never finished learning if you glean from accomplished earlier examples.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU AFTER PAINTING IN THIS STYLE FOR DECADES?

I have pursued two different types of subject matter for years. My figurative painting is genre based and usually involves persons that occupy a space that has an underlying

story. Often, I take inspiration from old photographs, magazines or even films for these. My landscapes tend to be pastoral and aim to convey a dramatic moodiness in their light and shadow, the time of day, location, temperature and even weather. I am typically inspired by skies that I see that I photograph and later reference. I have drawers of cloud and sky images in my studio.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR ARTISTS LOOKING TO EMULATE THAT STYLE OF PAINTING?

Emulating preexisting styles from schools of painting will come easier to an artist if it is an approach that they genuinely find compelling. The most successful outcomes are achieved when one can add their own voice to the homage by demonstrating an understanding of the original mode and then incorporating in the finished execution a characteristic that cements something of their own style.

YOU’VE HELPED LAUNCH THE CAREERS OF OTHERS THROUGH CO-OWNING AND CURATING ARTGUISE FINE ART GALLERY IN OTTAWA FROM 1996 TO 2010 BEFORE STARTING IN 2010 YOUR OWN PRIVATE STUDIO TO WORK. TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR TIME AT ARTGUISE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU TO HELP EMERGING ARTISTS GET THEIR WORK IN THE HANDS OF COLLECTORS.

In the time that I owned ARTGUISE Fine Art Gallery before transitioning to painting full time in my private studio I wore several business hats. I operated the daily undertakings of a brick-and-mortar commercial gallery on Bank Street in the Glebe, a popular shopping district in Ottawa. I catered to professional artists by selling premier quality materials and equipment, as well as promoting more than 10 solo exhibitions per year. I also actively pursued my own compositional painting and did commercial illustrating for print in publications. A big part of working with “up and coming” artists is that it is always energizing to affiliate with like-minded and enthusiastic creative minds to bolster one's own drive. At the time it was very rewarding to be a part of

their early successes and witness how that would propel and motivate them forward. Years later I am glad to find a number of cases where these once raw talents have achieved legitimate notoriety. A number of artists' works are now in the collections of both individuals and museums as well as having landed them prestigious exhibitions in cities all over the world. I can say, “I knew them when … .”

WHAT WAS YOUR TIME IN SIGMA CHI LIKE, AND ARE THERE ANY POSITIVE LESSONS YOU HAVE LEARNED FROM IT?

I have wonderful memories of the Gamma Lambda chapter at McGill University. I believe what made the recipe for association so successful was that the membership consisted of such a mixed bag of individuals attending the same campus. There were among us at the time students of every faculty: arts, science, business and medicine, to mention some. [The members’] scholastics were varied, and I feel that this tempered the interaction. There were brothers from Canada, the United States and countries abroad enrolled in different programs with different interests and goals who forged fast and enduring friendships. It has proven a most worthwhile venture to have stepped outside my realm of familiarity and have gotten to know these brothers through Sigma Chi who when we see each other in person even now do so exuberantly as though not a year has passed.

TELL US MORE ABOUT OUR COVER IMAGE AND WHAT INSPIRED IT.

The cover image succinctly tries to convey the bridging of a century of time and how commonplace things on a university campus have evolved and changed. The Sigma Chi brothers on the left and right are representative of their eras. The figure on the left is wearing woolen garments in drabbish earth tone colors typical of his time whereas the fellow on the right is decked out in bright color-clashing sportswear more in keeping with a modern contemporary vibe. The vintage brother holds a broadsheet

of paper while attempting to get the attention of the 21st century brother, who is focused on finding out about “what is what” on his phone. The stone architecture on the left is reminiscent of the McGill campus and Montreal's stone cut architecture, and the glass and metal square box building is inspired by contemporary design and the use of modern materials. What inspires the depiction of a juxtaposition of two times is the fact that on an old campus like McGill's, as on many other Canadian universities, you can discern the history butted up against the progress. So much has visually changed since I was a student on campus, including the Sigma Chi chapter house where I once lived and made so many enduring friendships.

CENTENNIAL

A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Brothers, sweethearts and guests celebrate 100 years of Sigma Chi in Canada

Hundreds of brothers, sweethearts and their guests from throughout North America convened in Toronto from May 13 to 15 to celebrate a once-in-a-century occasion: the 100th anniversary of Sigma Chi installing its first chapter in Canada.

The festivities began with an opening reception on May 13 in the central courtyard of the Sheraton Centre Hotel and continued May 14 with a luncheon recognizing Canadian members of the 2022 Significant Award and Order of Constantine induction classes, gatherings for members of each of the Fraternity’s 11 Canadian chapters and tours of Toronto landmarks led by local Sigs.

The event concluded the evening of May 14 with the 100th Anniversary Celebration Gala at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto. Steven Bull, WINDSOR 2005, emceed the event where guests enjoyed music from the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada and tenor singer Conor Murphy, TORONTO 2016. They also enjoyed remarks from 72nd Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985; 60th Grand Consul Douglas McWhirter, TORONTO 1958; Significant Sig Ed Rogers, WESTERN 1992; and organizing committee chairman and Order of Constantine Sig Alan Williams, WESTERN 1977; and celebrated as Marianna Kletsa of McGill University was named the centennial’s sweetheart and as Nolan White, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 2022, its most outstanding senior. Both Kletsa and White received a $2,500 scholarship from the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation as part of those honors. The festivities concluded with the traditional serenade of The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi to guests and sweethearts.

The International Fraternity will return to Toronto from June 22-25, 2023, for the 84th Grand Chapter. Visit sigmachi.org/grandchapter for the latest event details.

1. Organizing committee member Jeffrey Kroeker, WILFRID LAURIER 2002, welcomes guests to a reception for Sigma Chi’s 100th anniversary celebration on May 13 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.

2. From left, 72nd Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985; 67th Grand Consul Dennis Santoli, CASE WESTERN 1967; 60th Grand Consul Douglas McWhirter, TORONTO 1958; and 63rd Grand Consul Lee Beauchamp, TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATTION 1975; pose for a photograph together on May 14 prior to Sigma Chi’s 100th Anniversary Gala.

3. Bakari Savage, MINNESOTA 2002, right, and Sigma Chi Executive Director Michael Church, ILLINOIS 2005, visit together during a reception for Sigma Chi’s 100th anniversary celebration. 1 2 3

4. From left, 72nd Grand Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN 1985; Order of Constantine Sig Alan Williams, WESTERN 1977; and Significant Sig Ed Rogers, WESTERN 1992; are pictured during Sigma Chi’s 100th Anniversary Gala.

5. Sixtieth Grand Consul Douglas McWhirter, TORONTO 1958, left, pins 2022 Order of Constantine inductee David Lucescu, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 1988, during Sigma Chi’s 100th anniversary celebration.

6. Centennial Celebration Sweetheart Marianna Kletsa, left, is pictured with 2021 to 2023 International Sweetheart Shelby Mecklenborg, center, and 2011 to 2013 International Sweetheart Sydney Binnington during Sigma Chi’s 100th Anniversary Gala.

7. Undergraduate Sigs and sweethearts enjoy a May 13 reception at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.

8. A group of Sigs enjoy a luncheon on May 13 recognizing Canadian members of the 2022 Significant Sig Award and Order of Constantine induction classes at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.

9. Undergraduate Sigs socialize during a May 13 reception at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto.

10. Guests watch as members of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada play on May 14 prior to Sigma Chi’s 100th Anniversary Gala held at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto.

11. Sixtieth Grand Consul Douglas McWhirter, TORONTO 1958, and Steven Bull, WINDSOR 2005, pose for a photograph together on May 14 prior to Sigma Chi’s 100th Anniversary Gala held at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto.

12. Nolan White, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 2022, left, holds a check from the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation that he received for being named the centennial celebration’s outstanding senior. He is pictured with Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation Chairman John Akitt, WATERLOO 1987.

13. Conor Murphy, TORONTO 2016, sings on May 14 during Sigma Chi’s 100th Anniversary Gala held at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto.

Welcome, Towson!

CHAPTER NAME: Kappa Pi

INSTALLATION DATE: Nov. 13, 2021

PROVINCE: Eastern

SIGS INITIATED AT INSTALLATION: 44

For the Fraternity’s Kappa Pi chapter at Towson University, the road to its reinstallation started in 2018 and reached its conclusion on Nov. 13, 2021, with many of the colony’s founding members returning to campus to witness the event. Then-Consul Bennett Kramer, 2023, credits these founding members, as well as local alumni and undergraduate Sigs from nearby chapters, for their work in helping the group become an active chapter once again. Below, he answers TheMagazine’s questions about his experience leading the chapter through its reinstallation.

What does it mean to you to be part of the group that brought Sigma Chi back to Towson University?

It was a great honor to complete the job set out by the brothers who started the colony at Towson. The Kappa Pi chapter of Sigma Chi is finally back on campus after many years of hard work. There were many obstacles we had to overcome and sometimes it felt like we never would. Without the hard work of all the Kappa Pi brothers who came before or after me this would not have been possible.

What support did alumni provide to your colony?

Alumni and [other undergraduates in] our province as a whole were a big help in our reinstallation. They provided any advice or help we needed along the way. I would like to give a big thanks to our [former] chapter advisor, Dan Scott, VANDERBILT 1996, who was always willing to help with whatever we needed. [I also thank George Mason Consul] Christian Schutt, 2022, and all the other brothers at Iota Xi for all of their help with our installation.

What does it mean for you to be a founding father of the chapter, and what plans does your chapter have for the future?

I am actually not a founding father, as our colony was started in the spring of 2018 and I did not join until fall of 2019. However, when I joined we were still a relatively small group on campus, with my new member class being the colony’s largest to date. Each semester from there on out we just kept improving, and it’s really cool to see the groundwork

laid by the older brothers taken to its fullest extent by the new brothers. I really came to realize this at our initiation and our banquet. It was awesome to have the guys who already graduated come back and get to go through everything together.

How has your chapter set itself apart from other Greek-letter organizations on campus?

When we were building up Sigma Chi at Towson, we went a very non-traditional route. Most of the men who ended up joining our Fraternity did not have much of an interest in [joining a Greek-letter organization]. It began as a group of friends, and the dominoes kept falling from there. Pretty soon, almost all of my friends had joined Sigma Chi. Ever since, we have become one of the largest Greek-letter organizations on campus. We look forward to making a difference on campus for years to come.

Welcome Back, Colorado-Boulder!

CHAPTER NAME: Beta Mu

INSTALLATION DATE: Dec. 4, 2021

PROVINCE: Rocky Mountain

SIGS INITIATED AT INSTALLATION: 66

The Colorado-Boulder chapter is back on campus for the first time since 1999. Consul Alexander Dougherty, 2022, says regaining a Sigma Chi charter was a proud moment for the members and especially chapter alumni. Throughout the reinstallation process, alumni continuously stressed to both individual members and the colony as a whole the positive ways Sigma Chi has impacted their lives. Dougherty explains below what it means to have the chapter reinstalled and how the chapter has already set high expectations for itself.

How and why did you choose to affiliate with Sigma Chi?

When I made the decision to rush fraternities, Riley Wood, NEBRASKA 2022, recommended I check out the Sigma Chi colony here at CU Boulder. His father, Michael Wood, 1990, is an alum of our chapter, and Riley told me about how lifechanging Sigma Chi was for him and his father. I had met a few of the brothers beforehand at the colony, and after hearing this, I was convinced I needed to give it a chance. Immediately upon my arrival, I felt at home. The strong sense of friendship and brotherhood was impossible not to see. I instantaneously felt like I could be my true self at Sigma Chi and that the brothers there could potentially help guide me into becoming the best version of myself.

In April 2019 the colony completed its first pledgeship [Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program] in 20 years. What did that moment mean for the colony members?

The colony members felt extremely proud and started to sense that they were joining something much bigger than what was directly visible to them. Bringing our

chapter back meant so much to our alumni, and realizing this it has continued to push us even harder to ensure that our chapter is here to stay.

You kept in close contact with alumni through various bonding activities and Zoom. How did that help reassure the colony during the installation process?

Knowing that alumni had our back and had a vested interest in seeing the chapter succeed was a comforting feeling. It gave us a constant reminder that we aren't alone through the rechartering process and [gave us] more resources to reach out to.

What adversity did the colony face while trying to get reinstalled? When trying to get reinstalled, the greatest challenge to the colony was the COVID-19 pandemic. Our brotherhood began to suffer due to the lack of in-person events, and members were getting stressed about installation being pushed back due to unforeseeable circumstances. We had to adapt and find new ways to strengthen our brotherhood. Our previous Consul, Kyle McGregor, 2022, did a fantastic job of keeping our mindsets positive during the pandemic and reassuring us all that we were nearly at the finish line.

What has been the chapter's most significant accomplishment thus far, and what are its goals for the future?

The chapter's most significant accomplishment thus far was winning the Julio Varela Outstanding Colony Award this summer at the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop. When looking at the future, the first immediate goal I have for the chapter is to receive a [Peterson] Significant Chapter Award. Our new executive board is working diligently to set high expectations and to hold our members to the highest of standards. I am already so proud of what our brand-new chapter has accomplished, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for the Beta Mu chapter.

CAMPUS CHRONICLES UPDATES

ALABAMA Iota Iota

The chapter continued its success as one of the top fraternities on campus in GPA and is proud to announce it raised just under $9,000 for numerous charity organizations. We are also proud to announce that 56 new members were initiated on Oct. 9. The chapter looks forward to continuing its success into the spring semester.

~Blake Lester, 2024

ALBION Alpha Pi

The brothers are eager to welcome eight new brothers to our chapter from our fall recruitment process. We also have been conducting interviews for our biannual Founders Scholarship for any non-Greekletter male on Albion’s campus. We created this scholarship last year to help men of good character during the stressful times of COVID-19.

~Bryce Vandenburg, 2022

ALMA Theta Nu

Over the last semester, the chapter has been experiencing a renewed sense of enthusiasm and brotherhood due to the ability to host chapter meetings in person. We are also thrilled to initiate three new brothers and are excited for a very strong winter recruitment season.

~Luke Losie, 2023

AMERICAN Kappa Rho

Amidst a campus environment obstructive to chapter operations, the chapter is proud to have banded together and brought new light to our chapter. Under the leadership of Consul Beau Yaccino, 2023, and advisor Mark Cicero, JACKSONVILLE 2000, we initiated the newest pledge class, returned to regular practice of the Ritual and demonstrated high academic achievement upon return to campus.

~Elliot McMillan, 2022

ARIZONA Beta Phi

We raised $67,000 during our Derby Days philanthropic event week. It was an amazing week filled with fun events, but the best part about the week was giving back to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

~Shane Knight, 2022

ARKANSAS Omega Omega

The men began the year by initiating 49 new members into our chapter. We also hosted a philanthropy event called Wings and Kings, which ended up raising about $40,000. All proceeds will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

~Gage Morden, 2025

BALL STATE Epsilon Omega

This fall the chapter was able to recruit and initiate 20 new men of good character who have advanced the culture, interests and reputation of our Fraternity and chapter. Additionally, we have raised a little over $3,800 to the Huntsman Cancer Institute and have continued our devotion to charity and outreach in our community.

~Evan Tremain, 2024

BAYLOR Eta Omega

This 2021-2022 academic year, the chapter will reinforce the philanthropic and service expectations of the Fraternity while growing our steadfast brotherhood this fall recruitment. With summer moveins alone, this chapter has raised $12,000 in donations toward the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We also welcome our new advisor, Mike Lively, BAYLOR 1987, with strong arms and open hearts.

~Aidan Braat, 2024

BELOIT Alpha Zeta

With a slight return to normalcy on campus, the chapter initiated nine young men into the fall 2021 pledge class. We held two philanthropy events that raised around $2,000. We have brothers embodying TheJordanStandardevery day and becoming excellent leaders in the classroom, extracurriculars and athletics.

~Tyrel Spivey, 2024

BINGHAMTON Mu Gamma

As fall 2021 saw a return to in-person classes, our chapter saw a return to some normalcy. We welcomed six distinguished gentlemen into our brotherhood while continuing to exceed academically among fraternities on campus. Our philanthropy has been strong as we prepare for Derby Days on the backdrop of our five-year anniversary as a chapter.

~Mark Kotowicz, 2023

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN Chi Chi

This semester we initiated 12 new brothers into our chapter. We recently voted on a brand-new executive committee. We are looking forward to our social events for the upcoming spring semester. We will be having our annual Party of the Gods and American Saturday Night.

~Patrick Martinson, 2024

BOISE STATE Lambda Xi

The chapter was faced with adversity this past year. During this fall semester, we were able to have two initiations, which allowed us to give the full experience of being a Sigma Chi. In total the chapter initiated 43 new brothers from the 2020-2021 academic year.

~Matthew Katz, 2023

BOSTON Iota Upsilon

The chapter had the privilege of initiating our first pledge class this semester, and we could not have asked for a better group of men. They represent the best values of Sigma Chi and through their eagerness and leadership have shown the rest of the chapter just why we joined in the first place.

~Zach Murray, 2024

BRADLEY Delta Rho

During fall semester, the chapter was able to initiate nine new brothers, including a Bradley professor. Our new executive board is working hard to continue the many recent successes our chapter has had. As the spring semester approaches, we are looking forward to our Derby Days philanthropic event and have lots of ideas on new ways to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

~Austin Moca, 2022

BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER Delta Omicron

The brothers have successfully initiated a pledge class of 23 brothers. Our main goals moving forward are to maintain a chapter average higher than 65 percent, continue to raise funds for foundations such as Movember and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and initiate a spring pledge class of 10 new brothers.

~Karan Dasgupta, 2023

BROCK Mu Zeta

The brothers have had an adventurous year so far. Maintaining adaptability under COVID-19 while striving for the betterment of community and chapter has not been an easy challenge, but we persist. We have raised money for cancer research, hosted fun events, celebrated our third anniversary as a chapter and built an awesome new table.

~Salman Siraj, 2022

BRYANT Lambda Eta

During the fall 2020 academic term, the brothers accomplished an initiation unlike any other. There were double the number of members to be initiated than brothers running the initiation. Even with this true test of the Ritual, the chapter ran a successful initiation.

~Will McGuire, 2023

BUCKNELL Kappa

This fall our chapter welcomed 40 new members and continued to set high standards of academic achievement and personal conduct on campus. Last spring, we raised $90,000 for our Derby Days philanthropic event, placing us as the third highest-raising chapter in the country. This coming spring, we plan to build on our strong foundation of philanthropic and personal achievement.

~Rhett Robins, 2023

BUTLER Rho

This semester the chapter proudly initiated seven new men into our brotherhood. The chapter also held its first ever haunted house and raised $2,755 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation in a span of three hours. As Butler attempted a semi-normal fall regarding COVID-19, recruitment efforts included in-person events such as paintball. We eagerly anticipate a successful recruitment week come January.

~Jack Vorisek, 2024

CAL. POLY.-POMONA Theta Sigma

Fall 2021 reintroduced the in-person operations our chapter has waited for.

Over this period, we initiated our newest pledge class, held a successful pumpkin patch where we raised money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and had a memorable alumni night hosted by Brother Kyle McClanahan, 2022

With the COVID-19 restrictions lowering in our area we strive for another successful semester.

~Max Heil, 2023

CAL.

STATE-FRESNO Epsilon Eta

The fall 2021 semester has been filled with many achievements. A few of these successes include those in our philanthropic events, pledge class, initiation, alumni fundraisers, scholarships, meetings, development of our chapter appreciation award and

recent new positions held. Our successes have truly made our fall semester the comeback story we had been waiting for after enduring a pandemic.

~Austin Tuell, 2025

A COLLEGE IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Eta Beta

During the fall 2021 semester, the chapter has thrived even with the afflictions of the current climate. Thanks to our recruitment chair, Alex Bichlmeier, 2023, and our Magister, Oliver Acosta, 2021, we were able to increase our chapter size by 26 percent. Through our efforts, our philanthropy, headed by Jonathon Tran, 2022, managed to raise $2,081 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute toward cancer research.

~Alexander Hahn, 2024

CAL. STATE-SAN MARCOS Mu Beta

Coming back to campus this fall was daunting, but our chapter has done a great job at coming back strong. This fall the chapter successfully initiated 13 new brothers into our Fraternity with our second initiation of this semester. Having many of our classes currently hybrid, we are excited to be mostly in person next semester.

~Matt Rodriguez, 2022

CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY Alpha Beta

The chapter saw a successful semester bouncing back from COVID-19. The chapter welcomed 17 new members, constituting the largest pledge class since 2018. Additionally, the house saw impressive renovations to the yard and basement. Notably, the chapter participated strongly in on-campus philanthropy, winning Delta Gamma sorority’s Anchor Splash. As ever, the chapter continues to excel in both academic and extracurricular achievement.

~Alessandro Esciua, 2023

CALIFORNIA-DAVIS Theta Omicron

This fall we initiated 16 outstanding gentlemen. Because this was our first in-person recruitment since before COVID-19, our brothers were excited to see the potential future of our chapter. Nonetheless, these boys have exceeded

our expectations with their dedication and enthusiasm. We are proud of them and cannot wait for what they'll bring in the near future.

~Brandon Bui, 2023

CALIFORNIA-IRVINE Eta Sigma

I am happy to announce that we as a Fraternity were able to have a great turnout with our recruitment. Additionally, we were able to participate and win philanthropies for partner sororities as well.

~Jeremy Lopez, 2022

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES Delta Eta

Emerging strong as ever from the adversity of COVID-19, our chapter initiated 39 wonderful new brothers to our Fraternity this fall quarter and earned Ritual certification. The chapter’s continued academic, philanthropic and recruitment success led our chapter to receive a Peterson Significant Chapter Award and our own Brother Fady Wassef, 2021, to earn both the Province Balfour and Chapter Balfour awards.

~Nate Calhoon, 2024

CALIFORNIA-MERCED Lambda Delta

The chapter’s greatest achievement is recruiting a new pledge class of seven. We had the honor of participating in Delta Gamma and Kappa Kappa Gamma sororities’ philanthropy week. We also nominated six potential sweethearts for our chapter. We are excited to finalize a sweetheart and initiate our Founders' initiates and pledge class in spring.

~Dylan Godoy, 2023

A COLLEGE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Iota Chi

We'd like to welcome the newly initiated brothers of the fall 2021 pledge class, and we look forward to gaining some momentum and rebuilding the chapter.

~Jarrett Thompson, 2023

CENTRAL FLORIDA Eta Pi

We have revitalized our sense of brotherhood and relations with the University of Central Florida. We have held our first successful recruitment and pledge process in over two years.

~Spencer Pollack, 2022

CENTRE Zeta Zeta

This semester was eventful for the Sigs of the chapter, especially those who went abroad and took full advantage of the opportunity. The athletes on the soccer and lacrosse team brought home championships this year. The brothers are excited for the spring, as we have many events planned for recruitment and philanthropy.

~Matthew Seran, 2024

CHARLESTON Iota Epsilon

We raised $7,073 for mental health and donated it to a local nonprofit, Mental Health Heroes. This fundraiser went through the whole month of October and led up to our speaker, Jesse Trout, AUSTIN PEAY 2006. He came and spoke about his experience with mental health. We are looking forward to next fall for our next mental health fundraiser.

~Edmund Phillipson, 2023

CINCINNATI Zeta Psi

Spirits ran high this fall semester as the chapter rooted on Coach Luke Fickell and the Bearcats all the way to the college football playoffs. As our campus returned to in-person operations, the chapter continued our academic success, deepened our sorority connections by winning two sorority philanthropy competitions and took personal fundraising methods to heart, resulting in our most successful fall Derby Days philanthropic event.

~Lou Langen, 2023

COLUMBIA Nu Nu

During the fall 2021 academic term, the chapter members successfully recruited and initiated a new pledge class. Additionally, during this term, the chapter has held multiple COVID-19-compliant events for the pledges and current brothers to develop new relationships with one another.

~Sam Antona, 2023

CONNECTICUT Gamma Omega

The chapter is pleased to announce that we initiated 16 brothers into our chapter. The chapter participated in multiple community service projects and

philanthropy events. We are the top fundraising fraternity for HuskyTHON, an 18-hour dance marathon benefitting Connecticut Children’s Hospital, and it is our goal to continue to be the top fundraising fraternity for HuskyTHON this spring.

~Peter Cullen, 2023

CUMBERLAND Nu

With only six active brothers, our chapter initiated three new brothers in the fall 2021 semester. At the same time we planned, orchestrated and executed a multi-chapter initiation in which we initiated 28 members: one from Middle Tennessee State University, 12 from Austin Peay State University and 13 from Vanderbilt University.

~Jacob Dubois, 2024

DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY'S Gamma Rho

The chapter had a highly impressive campaign in the fall of 2021 as we continue to improve in all areas. Not only did we initiate our largest class ever with 17 new brothers, but we also raised over $4,000 for Movember in addition to collecting hundreds of dollars’ worth of non-perishable food items for Feed Nova Scotia.

~Nolan White, 2022

DEPAUL Lambda Omega

This fall, the chapter achieved a huge recruitment milestone. We initiated a pledge class of 23, the largest class the chapter has ever had. Much of the chapter were seniors prior to this recruitment cycle, so we're beyond grateful to have brought in a large group of high-minded men who are prepared to lead the chapter in the future.

~Kellen Brown, 2023

DEPAUW Xi

The chapter had a great fall term. This semester we are proud to graduate three seniors and are excited for recruitment at the end of January. The freshman class is significantly larger than last year, so we expect a strong 163rd pledge class.

~Grant Theisen, 2022

DUKE Beta Lambda

The chapter is excited to welcome a new class this spring after a COVID-19delayed initiation this fall. Throughout the recruitment and pledging process we will continue to build brotherhood, engage in philanthropy and better the Duke community however we can. Our chapter remains strong and growing as we enter year two as part of the Durham Interfraternity Council.

~Jack Rubenstein, 2022

EAST TENNESSEE Zeta Omega

During the fall 2021 semester, the chapter worked extremely hard to become the overall winners of Homecoming 2021. A brother won Homecoming king because of this hard work.

~David Roberts, 2023

ELON Theta Omega

Over the course of the fall 2021 academic term, the chapter worked hard to have a successful first half of the year. Out of everything that we have done throughout that time, our biggest accomplishment was initiating our fall pledge class of four well-deserving students into the chapter.

~Nick Friedman, 2021

EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH)

Eta Iota

The chapter has raised $9,584 during the fall semester for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Furthermore, 22 new members were initiated into our chapter during the fall semester. Lastly, our chapter is preparing for it Derby Days philanthropic event and couldn’t wait to continue to raise money for great causes.

~Nicholas Divita, 2024

EMBRY-RIDDLE (PRESCOTT)

Kappa Phi

This semester we successfully initiated 16 men into our chapter. We were able to educate all of our younger brothers on how the chapter should operate without having COVID-19 restrictions in place.

~Ryan Samara, 2020

EMORY Beta Chi

This semester, two classes of brothers experienced their full initiation after being Founders' initiates since the previous year. A few of our brothers also competed in the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament, advancing to the second round. Furthermore, the chapter celebrated its 100th year on campus. More details to come regarding official celebration events.

~Shane Karnes, 2023

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON Iota Kappa

The chapter proudly recognizes the conclusion of our first full semester back on campus since the spring of 2019. We recruited six new members to the chapter, the most in a fall semester in three years. We raised over $6,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute during our Derby Days philanthropic event and planned to hold more philanthropic events in the spring.

~Erik Simonsen, 2022

FLORIDA Gamma Theta

The chapter has had an outstanding semester individually and as a whole. Some of our brothers founded a cryptocurrency club that is up for Best New Club of the Year, another won a national title with the men’s tennis team, and we initiated 35 new members. We look forward to the spring with our new executive group.

~Trevor Isakson, 2024

FLORIDA GULF COAST Lambda Zeta

The chapter raised $28,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute, initiated 20 new members and earned three awards at the Interfraternity Council banquet. The chapter took home the Most Improved Chapter and Philanthropic Impact awards, and our Consul, Ian Scott, 2023, received the Living Values Award.

~Scott

| As of July 20, 2022

Active undergraduate chapters: 231

Active alumni chapters: 113

Total living members: 269,348

Current undergraduates: 13,794

Total all-time intiates: 360,904

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL

Lambda Iota

The chapter held its Derby Days philanthropic event in fall 2021 and raised $21,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. We also earned a Ritual certification. The chapter succeeded in intramurals, winning championships in flag football, six-on-six volleyball and two-on-two volleyball.

~Andres Molina, 2023

FLORIDA SOUTHERN Epsilon Sigma

This semester, with fewer COVID-19 restrictions, we were proud to rally the biggest pledge class on campus. Due to having all of the facilities of previous years, multiple brothers said this semester was the best initiation they’d seen. There was a special appearance from alumni who got to pin their sons, making it even more special for all who attended.

~Henry Gooch, 2024

FURMAN Iota Nu

The chapter has continued to demonstrate its standard to strive for excellence by executing an excellent semester for philanthropy, surpassing previous years by a wide margin. As the recruitment process continues to progress and the semester winds down, the chapter is extremely proud of our achievements thus far and is looking forward to a promising spring semester.

~Taylor Danser, 2024

GEORGE WASHINGTON Epsilon

The chapter is honored to welcome the 29 brothers of the newest pledge class. This past semester, the brotherhood ensured a smooth and welcoming transition back to Washington, D.C., and we look forward to being back for another great semester in the spring.

~Arya Mehran, 2023

GEORGETOWN Mu Theta

The chapter has successfully transitioned to an in-person environment with great success in its recruitment process as it welcomed its largest class to date of 15 new brothers. Throughout the semester we have held numerous safe events for brothers to engage with each other in meaningful ways, including weekly study hours.

~Carlos Buendia, 2022

GEORGIA Delta

The chapter continued its strong philanthropic presence on campus by hosting the Fight Against Suicide benefiting the Sam Asbury Foundation. The chapter seeks to continue this effort into 2022 to fight the stigma around mental health as well as focusing on our academic performance and cheering on the Bulldogs.

~Cooper Heath, 2023

GEORGIA SOUTHERN Eta Zeta

This fall we were able to utilize Georgia Southern's home football games to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Each game day we hosted a silent auction with at least 10 items each week, and this was a great way for us to raise money for a good cause all while having a good time.

~Mason Boswell, 2024

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN Eta Theta

The chapter’s most significant accomplishment was that we initiated 10 new brothers. This was a great accomplishment for us because we had the lowest number of brothers in a while, but with these 10 new outstanding brothers we are back and better.

~Harrison Goodin, 2025

GETTYSBURG Theta

The chapter was excited to have initiated 16 new brothers into the Sigma Chi International Fraternity. Our brothers worked to strengthen ties with student organizations by co-sponsoring a service event with the Latin American Student Association to raise money for Casa de la Cultura. We held our annual mac and cheese cookoff and won first place in Campus Kitchen’s CANstruction food drive event.

~Samuel DeBrandt, 2024

HANOVER Chi

The chapter celebrated the 150th anniversary of our founding during Homecoming weekend. We were honored by the presence of many distinguished alumni and thoroughly enjoyed our time reminiscing over the chapter's long and colorful history. We were gifted with a recreation of our original chapter house's stained-glass windows as well as a restored photo of the building.

~Ryan Ruder, 2022

HILLSDALE Alpha Kappa

Going into this fall semester with less than 20 members in the active chapter, we put a ton of emphasis and vigor into recruitment. This semester we were able to initiate eight members into our Fraternity despite our lower numbers.

We have revitalized our recruitment process and are already working on spring recruitment and have gotten lots of interest.

~Daniel Frandle, 2022

HOUSTON Epsilon Xi

It is with great pleasure that I announce that the chapter has officially been installed back at the University of Houston. All of us newly initiated brothers are excited to be back and are ready to make a positive impact on this Fraternity, our campus and our community.

~Blaise Dupre, 2025

IDAHO Gamma Eta

We are proud to announce that all 16 of our new pledges got initiated as official brothers of Sigma Chi. Our Derby Days philanthropic event went well for us this year, as we raised $23,500 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. As a chapter we continue to strive for academic excellence.

~Cody Stattner, 2023

INDIANA Lambda

The chapter had a productive finish to the semester. Most importantly, we were able to initiate 15 new members. The brothers also raised money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute by competing in the Indiana University basketball and soccer tournaments. In spring 2022, the brothers are looking forward to competing for a Peterson Significant Chapter Award.

~Matthew Millikin, 2023

INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA)

Eta Omicron

The chapter’s most significant accomplishment this fall was achieving the awards Excellence in Chapter Management and Excellence in Member Development from the 2020-2021 Greek Awards held in October. Our chapter takes pride in maintaining all standards of how a Sigma Chi should be along with attempting to develop personal character. We strive to grow daily and build leaders.

~Jay Thomas, 2023

JACKSONVILLE Iota Gamma

The chapter had a very exciting and successful fall semester. We were able to initiate 15 new brothers into our chapter. We hosted a philanthropy event during the semester and raised over $900 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We also had a blast hosting another Florida vs. Georgia tailgate this past October.

~Christopher Irvin, 2022

JOHNS HOPKINS Kappa Upsilon

The chapter's most significant accomplishment during the fall 2021 semester was maintaining our campus presence as we returned to classes in person. We were able to put together a yoga wellness event for Men's Health Awareness Month, bring therapy dogs to campus to help students de-stress during finals and raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

~Jeremy Hoffner, 2022

KANSAS Alpha Xi

In the fall of 2021, the chapter had several achievements within the chapter, classroom and university. At the beginning of the semester, we had the honor of initiating 21 new brothers. Our scholarship chairmen adopted a new study buddy system for brothers struggling academically. Lastly, we had two brothers elected to serve on the university Interfraternity Council committee.

~Will Stapp, 2023

KENT STATE Zeta Lambda

With the fall semester ending the chapter continued to grow by initiating 11 new members to the lifelong brotherhood. Our chapter looks to continue the next semester strongly in academics, recruit future brothers and have a successful Derby Days philanthropic event. The chapter has put in countless hours in preparing to have a successful Derby Days this spring.

~Connor Blum, 2025

KETTERING Zeta Theta A

Due to Kettering’s unique schedule, the chapter is on its co-op rotation and working for the fall semester; however,

we are inching closer to the $20,000 Club for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. This will be accomplished through various community philanthropic events during our upcoming school semester. The brothers look forward to returning to campus this upcoming winter.

~Paul Consiglio, 2022

KETTERING Zeta Theta B

Having led yet another successful recruitment, the chapter has thrived this fall semester. Between setting house records for philanthropy dollars raised and campus involvement, our chapter is a model to aspire to. We look forward to our coming co-op term and eagerly await pledging this spring.

~Morgan Mitchell, 2023

LOUISIANA STATE Gamma Iota

On Oct. 9, the entire chapter underwent full initiation and earned back its charter, which had been taken away in 2015. Although many members took part in the Founders’ Initiation in the spring, October's initiation was the first time the chapter experienced the Ritual. It was an emotional and impactful day for all, including for many chapter alumni.

~Miles McLendon, 2023

LOUISVILLE Iota Lambda

The chapter brought in a great pledge class of 19 new brothers. We also raised a total of $7,828 during our Derby Days philanthropic event, which puts us in line for reaching our goal of $10,000 raised for the Huntsman Cancer Institute this academic year.

~Jacob Grass, 2022

LOYOLA (CHICAGO) Lambda Nu

Our significant accomplishment was when we raised over $12,000 during our Derby Days philanthropic event. We had our event interrupted by another group on campus. This caused us to have to completely reschedule and plan something else over the course of one week. We rallied and got it done.

~William Hicks, 2023

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Iota Omega

This fall semester the Loyola Marymount University Dance Marathon, an organization that raises money for childhood cancer, hosted a fundraising event with all of Greek-letter life. Out of the $11,621.75 grand total, the chapter raised $1,360, which was more than any sorority or fraternity on campus.

~Christopher Campion, 2022

MAINE Rho Rho

Our fall 2021 best accomplishment would have to be a breath of new life into the brotherhood with recruitment. The last three semesters were tough, but this fall semester excelled thanks to the hard work of this small chapter.

~Roger Holt, 2021

MARYLAND Gamma Chi

The chapter concluded this year’s Derby Days fundraising with a final amount of over $57,000 raised. We thank all for their incredible help and spirit. Also, the chapter will be celebrating its 80th anniversary on Sept. 23 and 24 with a golf tournament on the 23rd and a barbecue at the chapter house on the 24th.

~Elliot Skopp, 2024

MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST

Mu Epsilon

Following COVID-19, the chapter has made immense progress. The chapter had an extremely successful recruitment period with 17 newly initiated members. The chapter has been a leader in the local community by volunteering weekly at the town's food shelter and accumulating over 100 hours of community service. Raising $1,000 already, the chapter aims to raise another $4,000.

~Vir Manepally, 2024

MEMPHIS Epsilon Kappa

Our chapter's most significant accomplishment for the fall 2021 semester would be that we brought in seven new members. Of those seven, three of them have already taken positions within our chapter. I believe this shows the skill of our chapter's Magister, Braden Grove, 2023, who

prepared these members and taught them what it truly means to be a Sigma Chi.

~Noah Valle, 2022

MIAMI (OHIO) Alpha

The chapter just wrapped up a very strong fall semester. With recruitment in the spring, we hope that our intensive planning this fall will result in another great group of men for our next pledge class. We are also looking forward to a powerful push toward our lofty philanthropic goal with a big Derby Days philanthropic event week this spring.

~Henry Walton, 2022

A COLLEGE IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

Theta Theta

Our chapter was able to bring in a new pledge class and welcome them to the with open arms. Through the pandemic and all of the negative things that have been brought from it, we were finally able to get our recruitment back on track.

~Evan Ferry, 2023

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Eta Gamma

The brothers have accomplished a lot during the fall 2021 academic semester, including the installation of a diversity, equity and inclusion chair, Brother Darius Robinson, 2024, who pushed for and took on the role. We have also taken the initiative to educate our brothers on DEI with participation in campus seminars aimed at increasing awareness of current social issues.

~Chase Carrodus, 2024

MINNESOTA Alpha Sigma

This fall we revamped our philanthropic and social efforts in addition to initiating 34 high-quality men. Our Derby Days philanthropic event week engaged 12 sororities and received a tremendous turnout from our brothers. We partnered with the Interfraternity Council to bring parents from the Anti-Hazing Coalition to deliver a powerful seminar on eradicating hazing, which was attended by every IFC chapter on campus.

~Drew Pellin, 2023

MINNESOTA STATE-MANKATO Kappa Tau

The chapter has had a successful semester. We initiated six new brothers and became one of the youngest chapters on campus. The chapter contributed to our most successful Derby Days philanthropic event in recent memory, raising over $2,500 dollars for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. We are excited and looking forward to the spring semester.

~Ryan Guse, 2024

MISSISSIPPI Eta

This fall, the chapter was the leading donor for the university’s Interfraternity Council Egg Bowl philanthropy competition benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi. The competition was held between the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State during the week leading up to the Egg Bowl, which is the football game between the two schools.

~Marshall St. Amant, 2023

MISSISSIPPI STATE Gamma Upsilon

We initiated 58 new members thanks to our great recruitment team. After battling through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi State allowed us to open fully by letting us have philanthropy events, date parties and football parties at the house and off campus. We are excited to have our first in-person Derby Days philanthropic event in two years.

~Reece Davis, 2023

MISSOURI S & T Theta Eta

Our chapter's most significant accomplishment this semester would be that despite all the issues COVID-19 has caused, we were able to bounce back with a successful pledge semester along with another already in the works.

~Alec Piskulic, 2023

MONTANA STATE Beta Rho

The chapter is most proud to report on our recruitment and philanthropy numbers this fall semester. In October we initiated a class of 18 new members who we are confident will continue to

improve our chapter. This semester we hosted several successful philanthropy events totaling over $20,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We’re looking forward to 2022.

~Grant Davidson, 2023

MURRAY STATE Epsilon Tau

The chapter is proud to say that since the start of this semester we have had three brothers initiated into the Order of Omega honor society. We are now well represented on Murray State's Interfraternity Council and hold the seats of judicial board chairman and publicity chairman. In October, we hosted a haunted house to raise money for philanthropy.

~Matt Lynn, 2023

NEW HAVEN Lambda Epsilon

This semester our most significant achievement was the ability to remain strong during these chaotic times. While fundraising has been hampered by on-campus COVID-19 restrictions, we have formed close bonds with many of the other organizations on campus.

~Brandon Bora, 2024

NEW MEXICO Beta Xi

The chapter has made some amazing strides and accomplishments this semester, and we hope to carry this momentum into the spring. We raised approximately $7,000 in philanthropy for the Huntsman Cancer Institute this year. We could not be prouder of our brothers and look forward to a great spring semester.

~Edgar Enriquez, 2023

NEW MEXICO STATE Zeta Phi

The chapter was able to successfully raise more than $5,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute off three philanthropy events. $5,000 is usually how much we raise in a year. $10,000 Club here we come.

~Daniel Lira, 2022

NORTH ALABAMA Eta Rho

During the fall 2021 academic term the brothers were yet again an

influence on campus by becoming more affiliated with the Interfraternity Council, maintaining a good overall GPA and continuing to work toward our philanthropies.

~Kyle Miller, 2022

NORTH CAROLINA STATE Delta Epsilon

The chapter is excited to channel the success of the fall 2021 semester into the spring. We initiated 15 new brothers in the fall. We are excited to host our second annual Sigma Chi Open alumni golf tournament in the spring as well as our Derby Days philanthropic event, which we unfortunately were unable to do last year.

~Patrick Travatello, 2023

NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL

Alpha Tau

This fall the chapter was thrilled to go through an in-person initiation with 46 members, including pledge classes from fall 2020 and fall 2021. Alongside this, we also got the chance to resume our Derby Days philanthropic event after a one-year hiatus, where we raised more than $13,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Note in the Pocket.

~Daniel Tafel, 2023

NORTH CAROLINA-CHARLOTTE Mu Alpha

The chapter initiated 22 new brothers this fall and was the largest pledge class to be initiated on campus for the fall 2021 academic term.

~Evan Farris, 2022

NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON Mu Kappa

This quarter’s been a special one for the 84 brothers of the newly installed chapter. Since our colony’s installation in October, we have seen the bonds of our brotherhood grow stronger while familiarizing ourselves with the rituals that unite all brothers as one. Our fundraising efforts also continued with $1,200 being raised for the Huntsman Cancer Institute through social media fundraisers.

~Noah Clark, 2024

NORTH DAKOTA STATE Gamma Tau

The chapter initiated four new members this semester of the highest quality who have already made an impact on our

chapter. Also, our chapter has put more of a focus on our recruitment and house improvements for our eventual growth. Finally, we have been improving our GPA every semester and hope for our highest GPA yet.

~Justin Shamberg, 2023

NORTHERN ARIZONA Zeta Omicron

The chapter had one of its most successful recruitment periods this fall. This recruitment effort led to the initiation of 26 new brothers into our Fraternity. We hope to have similar success in the spring.

~Tyler Shepherd, 2023

OHIO STATE Alpha Gamma

As we wrap up the 2021 fall semester, the chapter has welcomed eight new brothers who exemplify the true values of this Fraternity: integrity, high ambition and fidelity. Furthermore, this chapter has increased the fundraising for Ohio State’s Dance Marathon by 50 percent from 2019.

~Anthony Pardi, 2023

OKLAHOMA Beta Kappa

The chapter's most significant accomplishment during the fall 2021 term was our annual Christmas philanthropy event. This year the chapter provided toys, food and a traditional Christmas experience to families in our

local area. The chapter raised in total $2,200 for the food and toy drive.

~Anthony Suddreth, 2023

OKLAHOMA STATE Gamma Delta

Along with placing third overall in Homecoming for the first time in recent memory, another great accomplishment was having two brothers elected to the Interfraternity Council for the upcoming calendar year. We also had the privilege of being a pilot chapter for the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute’s Foundational Leadership certificate program where we initiated 32 new brothers.

~Braden White, 2023

OREGON Beta Iota

The chapter's most significant accomplishment during the fall 2021 academic term was initiating 35 new brothers into our Fraternity.

~John Petrie, 2023

OREGON STATE BETA PI

Our chapter began the fall season by initiating a class of 38 pledges into our brotherhood. We supported the Floyd family fundraiser for cancer treatment as well as placed third in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority’s philanthropy event and first in Alpha Chi Omega’s. We had a brother named Mr. Alpha Chi Omega for our involvement. Additionally, we held elections and are excited about our new executive team.

~Sebastien Alexander, 2024

OTTAWA Lambda Theta

The fall semester has been successful overall for our chapter. From our annual semi-formal showing the benefits of Sigma Chi to initiating eight incredible brothers who are already taking initiative within the chapter, our expectations are high for the winter semester.

~James Brennan, 2024

PACIFIC Kappa Sigma

This fall, the chapter is proud to introduce 19 new members in the newest pledge class to our Fraternity. Fall 2021 recruitment and pledging went

great. We held our annual philanthropy event called Sigmaghetti in the house, where we served spaghetti and conversed with Greek-letter life and unaffiliated students.

~Anish Patel, 2023

PENN STATE Alpha Chi

Our brothers have had a very successful fall semester. All our brothers are continuing to build the brotherhood we have here and making it as strong as ever. Brothers are also keeping up with their schoolwork and earning grades that represent the chapter well.

~Michael Kaiser, 2023

PENNSYLVANIA Phi Phi

This fall has been a very successful semester for our chapter. We became a “gold standard” chapter with our university for the first time in years and got a big trophy to prove it. We are looking to continue this positive momentum, as all of our newly initiated brothers have been elected for officer roles for the upcoming calendar year.

~Gabriel Wineman, 2022

PEPPERDINE Kappa Omicron

With the return to Pepperdine’s campus, the chapter has re-established our presence on campus. During our Derby Days philanthropic event we raised $31,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and placed fourth in the nation. In addition, for Thanksgiving break we co-hosted a charity softball game, which raised over $1,700 and provided over 7,000 Thanksgiving meals for unhoused individuals.

~Caden Naran, 2023

PITTSBURG STATE Zeta Iota

The chapter has seen a lot of success in our fall semester. We have encompassed yearlong goals in only a semester, and we look to the next with even higher ambition. We initiated 12 brothers who've been and will continue to be vital as we engage our community inside and outside of everyone in the Pittsburg, Kansas, community.

~Matthew Arnold, 2022

PURDUE Delta Delta

Last fall the chapter welcomed 32 new members while having an exciting semester focused on philanthropy and honoring past Sigs. Despite limitations due to COVID-19, the chapter logged over 700 hours of service in the local community. The chapter was also proud to honor five Significant Sigs and one Order of Constantine recipient.

~John Henry Henson, 2023

R.I.T. Lambda Kappa

We have had a fantastic semester. Over the summer we received the Peterson Significant Chapter Blue Award. This fall we held our inaugural golf tournament for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The tournament was a resounding success. We initiated 14 new brothers, and two of our brothers were elected to the Interfraternity Council executive board.

~Ben Abbas, 2025

RENSSELAER Delta Psi

The biggest accomplishments this past semester for the chapter were the return of regular on-campus activities and recruitment. The chapter pledged and initiated eight new members into the house and saw the return of its community service and philanthropy in the annual leaf rake and haunted house.

~Connor O'Brien, 2022

RHODE ISLAND Delta Sigma

As another semester comes to an end, we reflect on what it means to be a Sigma Chi. We overcame the challenge of initiating 55 members after having a flu outbreak and having to move back the date of initiation. Also, we raised nearly $10,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation during our Derby Days philanthropic event.

~Owen O'Shea, 2023

RIPON Epsilon Lambda

By the end of the 2021-22 academic year we plan to double our philanthropy donations from last year and maintain our top standing in GPA among campus fraternities. We strive to compete academically with the sororities on

campus, given their high accountability on academics.

~Eugene Pliska, 2022

ROANOKE Tau

The chapter just finished up a successful fall semester and initiated 13 new members to our chapter. We are excited to have them and continue to prepare for our 150th anniversary.

~Elliot Adams, 2022

SAINT LOUIS Theta Iota

The chapter fully initiated our Founders’ initiates as well as initiated a 13-man fall pledge class. With the culmination of collecting over 200 canned goods for our winter food drive, we were excited to have a successful Derby Days philanthropic event in the spring.

~Mike Nickerson, 2022

SAMFORD Pi

This fall our chapter flourished as we continued to uphold our high standards of excellence. We are proud of the record high involvement across campus, such as Samford Recruitment Team, Connections Leaders, Orientation Leaders as well as many other areas. This past semester we were ecstatic to celebrate our alumnus, Judge Stephen Dillard, 1992, as he was awarded Significant Sig.

~Henry Bishop, 2024

SAN DIEGO STATE Delta Xi

The chapter was proud to initiate 33 new brothers into the fall 2021 class. We also held our long-awaited installation banquet to celebrate our return as a chapter. Additionally, the chapter was preparing for its first Derby Days philanthropic event in March to reach our goal of $35,000 toward the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

~Ben Wells, 2025

SAN JOSE STATE Epsilon Theta

In 2021 the chapter recruited its largest pledge class in the last decade. We were so proud to come together after being away from “normal life” due to the pandemic and have a successful pledge process as well as a great initiation.

~James Herrera, 2022

SANTA CLARA Lambda Gamma

The first quarter of in-person classwork created a lot of struggles for much of the Santa Clara, California, community. However, the chapter grew even closer through the Ritual and brotherhoodoriented events.

~Lucas Ragen, 2022

SOUTH FLORIDA Theta Beta

With the semester wrapping up the chapter had an insane fall semester. The chapter initiated a wonderful fall class of only high-minded men. Brothers have continued to be involved on campus as well as the Interfraternity Council. The chapter also raised money for the Wounded Warriors Project for Veterans Day.

~Elan Shawzin, 2024

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI Epsilon Phi

This fall we successfully initiated 25 new members who exemplify the values of a true Sigma Chi. Our recruitment is currently open as we look to build off a strong fall class. We have dedicated this semester to continue to build upon our strong brotherhood and are working to advance our own chapter for the betterment of the International Fraternity.

~Jack Norrenberns, 2023

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Alpha Upsilon

The chapter’s biggest accomplishment this fall term was initiating our biggest class ever with 66 brothers. This was due to Founders’ initiatives having to go through Ritual as well as our new members. This took a great deal of planning, and we had incredible support from alumni to make sure it was done properly.

~Andrew Blokdyk, 2022

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS-CARBONDALE

Lambda Omicron

The chapter has successfully initiated 13 quality men. We co-created a fundraising event with another organization that was a success. We look to expand on this and have a successful Derby Days philanthropic event this upcoming semester. Many new members were

elected to positions and are excited about bringing some of their own passion into this chapter.

~Brody Stamison, 2025

SOUTHERN METHODIST Delta Mu

The brothers had a wonderfully productive semester. We initiated a group of 12 outstanding young men this fall and are preparing for a massive class in the spring. The chapter has raised nearly $50,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute, with the brothers working very hard with the goal of a second straight Petersen Significant Chapter Award.

~Jonathan Dow, 2022

SOUTHERN UTAH Kappa Iota

We initiated 19 brothers, which is the largest pledge class in four years.

~Michael Stevens, 2022

SPRING HILL Theta Mu

We had a great time hosting our Derby Days philanthropic event week and raising over $11,000 for charitable causes. The chapter also hosted alumni for Homecoming weekend; it was fun hearing their experience through Sigma Chi. We are also ready for a great spring recruitment with some amazing new recruits.

~Jace Weileman, 2024

ST. THOMAS Iota Tau

Our most significant accomplishment during fall 2021 was our return to in-person operations, which included a successful initiation of five brothers. One of those five brothers was a founder of our chapter over 30 years ago and was finally able to be initiated this fall.

~Maxwell Karas, 2024

TARLETON STATE Kappa Xi

With the help of the Stephenville, Texas, Alumni Association, the chapter brought back fight night and raised $17,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. On top of this we initiated 11 new members into our brotherhood.

~Nicholas Ratcliff, 2022

TENNESSEE TECH Eta Delta

During the fall 2021 semester, the chapter initiated 12 new men into our chapter. We also teamed up with Phi Mu sorority for Homecoming and helped raise approximately $15,000 for charity; we went on to be the overall winners of Homecoming week.

~Noah Griffin, 2024

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE

Beta Sigma

The brothers have had an eventful year. In the fall 2021 academic semester, the chapter had a successful fall recruitment, initiating 52 new members and officially became a fully functioning chapter. We look forward to the semester ahead.

~Jax Lambert, 2024

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE Zeta Eta

This fall the chapter introduced our first 5K Color Run to support the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Brothers organized the route, coordinated with local officials and advertised to communities in all directions to increase participation. The Colors Against Cancer 5K was a great start toward our goal of $20,000 in total yearly Huntsman donations.

~Noah McDaniel, 2025

TEXAS CHRISTIAN Epsilon Mu

This October our chapter fully initiated a total of 68 new members. This initiation included the 2021 pledge class, the 2020 pledge class and two spring pledge classes. Our initiation was executed almost perfectly despite the large number of initiates. We look forward to having these young men be part of our Fraternity.

~Christian Weber, 2023

TEXAS TECH Epsilon Nu

In fall 2021 the chapter roughly doubled our chapter size with one pledge class, giving us a chapter size of 90-plus members. This class is already showing leadership by eagerly running for positions within our chapter. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for our chapter as well as our Fraternity.

~Brady Poche, 2025

TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO Mu Iota

The chapter’s focus this semester was to have a successful installation and become an official chapter of the Sigma Chi International Fraternity. We succeeded in our goal and initiated over 30 active brothers and alumni. We are proud to be official members of the Fraternity. Next semester our goal is to host our first official Derby Days philanthropic event.

~Nolan Avery, 2025

TORONTO-RYERSON Beta Omega

Our chapter initiated 14 new brothers and raised over $5,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. With vaccinations and loosening restrictions, we are engaging more actively with our campus and community, making it feel like a pre-COVID-19 semester. Many of the active brothers are engaged in various house repairs and improvements to get it in shape for the 100th anniversary.

~Dominik Wrona, 2022

TOWSON Kappa Pi

It was a long road but after three years of hard work the chapter has been officially reinstated at Towson University. It was an amazing experience for all of us and something we will never forget. We would like to thank the entire Eastern province of Sigma Chi for making this all possible.

~Bennett Kramer, 2023

TROY Eta Phi

The chapter accomplished many of its goals during the fall 2021 academic term. Those goals consisted of winning Troy University’s Homecoming, dominating recruitment and raising the most money in the chapter’s history for philanthropy. We plan to use this success as momentum as we head into the new academic year.

~Zack Gilbert, 2024

TULSA Delta Omega

Collectively as a chapter we raised over $9,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation during Shave for the Cure. We are doing leadership development with

university administration as we continue to uphold and perpetuate a cycle of leadership throughout the campus. We are actively involved with our campus community and working to hold various leadership positions across campus.

~Andrew Wells, 2024

A COLLEGE IN LOGAN, UTAH

Gamma Kappa

During the fall 2021 semester, the chapter was able to initiate 16 new members, which brings our active chapter to 43 brothers. With our new members, reaching our philanthropy goal of $50,000 toward the Huntsman Cancer Institute will hopefully become a reality. Our chapter has held monthly philanthropy events to help us reach our goal as well.

~Harry Gustafson, 2023

VALPARAISO Iota Sigma

The chapter has seen an increase in our recruitment initiative to find and meet men who uphold TheJordanStandard The return of normalcy following the pandemic has created exciting opportunities to connect and build relationships with younger students. As recruitment ends, we are eagerly awaiting the results of our New Year’s recruitment initiatives.

~Danny Ritz, 2023

VILLANOVA Kappa Chi

Currently we have donated $7,133 to the yearlong NOVAdance fundraiser put on by Villanova. We are delighted to announce that this places us fourth among all NOVAdance teams on campus and first among fraternities.

~Matthew Sinnott, 2023

WASHINGTON (SEATTLE)

Upsilon Upsilon

During our fall quarter we were able to initiate 28 new brothers into our chapter. In addition, we raised nearly $25,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

~Cameron Barnett, 2023

WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) Tau Tau

Brother Matthew Rush, 2023, was honored by being selected to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin All-Conference Second Team Offense as the starting quarterback for the varsity football team. In addition, there are six Sigs on the varsity soccer team that won the University Athletic Association conference title for the first time since 1999. It has been a great semester for our chapter’s student athletes.

~Nick Greco, 2023

WASHINGTON STATE Beta Upsilon

Our chapter’s most significant accomplishment this semester was our ability to improve our philanthropy. We were able to raise more money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute this semester through more popular philanthropies, which our entire Greek-letter community loved and supported.

~Dominic Sicilia, 2024

WEST GEORGIA Lambda Phi

During the 2021 fall semester the chapter initiated six new brothers. During our Derby Days philanthropic event week, we managed to raise over $7,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. We are hoping to reach $10,000 by the end of spring.

~Patrick Conn, 2024

A COLLEGE IN MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA Mu Mu

The chapter is excited to further the successes found in the fall semester. With 22 new members initiated in the fall 2021 pledge class, the active chapter now consists of 68 active brothers going into the upcoming semester. Notable spring plans include the hosting of Derby Days philanthropic event, parents weekend and a spring formal in Nashville, Tennessee.

~Theodore Whetstone, 2022

WESTERN CAROLINA Kappa Gamma

This fall the chapter initiated eight new brothers. We held a 30th anniversary celebration of our chapter; even our

Grand Praetor, Steve Alfaro, CLEMSON

1993, made an appearance. Our alumni association and brothers have been forming a strong relationship, which has now led to our alumni association being the strongest, most involved it has ever been in our chapter’s history.

~Andrew Setzer, 2023

WESTERN CONNECTICUT Iota Eta

Our chapter was able to be way more active on campus and be able to hold events once more and hold in-person chapter meetings. Our chapter was able to have initiation and welcome two new brothers into our chapter. Many of our brothers also went to go help the brothers over at Yale University in initiating their new brothers.

~Andrew Lewis, 2024

WESTERN KENTUCKY Zeta Mu

The initiation of 23 new brothers into the chapter has brought us back into the forefront of Greek-letter life here at Western Kentucky. We surpassed our goal of improving our campus involvement in every way this semester. We showed out in philanthropic events, organized multi-chapter events both philanthropically and socially, and had a brother elected to the Interfraternity Council.

~Harrison Snyder, 2023

WESTERN MICHIGAN Zeta Nu

The chapter faced a lot of adversity this semester. However, we were able to push through that adversity, grow closer as brothers and work incredibly hard on our academics.

~Jackson Poirier, 2023

WILFRID LAURIER Iota Mu

The month has been excellent for philanthropy for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Our Movember campaign has been highly successful, with updates and pictures up on our social media. New brothers have been initiated and involved with many social, philanthropic and Ritualistic activities. The month will wrap up with a livestream of brothers shaving their mustaches and talking about mental health.

~Kush Shah, 2024

WILLAMETTE Delta Zeta

We welcomed our largest fall pledge class in recent years. This accomplishment was also the largest fall pledge class amongst all fraternities on campus. We were also able to conduct a successful series

of philanthropy events during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise money for our local domestic violence and crisis center.

~Josh Perez, 2023

WINDSOR Kappa Mu

Our biggest accomplishment was being able to get back out into the community for philanthropic events. With COVID-19 restrictions easing, we were able to do events like canned food drives that really help our community out. We value philanthropy a lot, and it was something we were all proud that we could do again.

~Jordan Palmer, 2022

WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Lambda Chi

After initiating 19 new brothers this fall, the chapter has remained engaged. We hosted numerous philanthropy events and have already raised $6,000. Our brothers also have been out volunteering, including at our biannual highway clean up. Development of our spring recruitment is already underway and being led by our new recruitment chair, Brother Ryan Wiedower, 2024. We anticipate another great semester this spring.

~Brady Steinbrecher, 2024

WYOMING Gamma Xi

This semester has been very successful for the chapter. We hosted philanthropic events such as Souper Cheesy to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute as well as other events locally. We also were privileged to be the installing chapter for the initiation of the Colorado-Boulder colony where our Consul received a Grand Consul Citation.

~Jordan Carlson, 2023

YALE Theta Upsilon

The chapter returned to somewhat normal operations after most brothers were able to return to campus and meet in person. We initiated a new pledge class and completed initiation for our Founders' initiates. We aim to increase recruitment this upcoming semester and maintain strong connections between brothers.

~Alan Gao, 2023

COLONY UPDATES

DELAWARE Sigma Chi Lambda

Our colony had an amazing semester and looks to continue that success into spring of 2022. We welcomed 16 members from the fall pledge class into our brotherhood. We are proud to continue our relationship with local

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philanthropy organization SL24 UnLocke the Light. We look forward to our inaugural Derby Days philanthropic event this spring and are excited to continue Sigma Chi traditions at the University of Delaware.

~Kenny Blick, 2022

FLORIDA STATE Sigma Chi Zeta

The colony returned to campus this past fall semester. We conducted an extremely successful fall recruitment, leading to a class of 57 new members. In addition, we participated in sorority events like Zeta Tau Alpha’s Race to Live, Pi Beta Phi's All-Fraternity Revue and Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash, raising over $40,000 for charity.

~Hunter Hanstein, 2022

MOUNT ROYAL Sigma Chi Mu

During the fall 2021 academic term, our colony brothers dedicated their time and talents to help their communities recover from the pandemic. Several of our brothers got appointed to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Group as well as the Dating, Domestic and

Sexual Violence Prevention Committee.

~Matthew Mickelson, 2022

SOUTH CAROLINA

Sigma Chi Gamma

Recruiting the members of our fall 2021 pledge class was our most significant accomplishment last semester. We got 17 outstanding new members who won the annual dance competition Spurs and Struts and placed second in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority philanthropy paint war competition.

~Lake Williams, 2024

WESTMINSTER Sigma Chi Tau

This fall we have had all nine new members complete the Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program. We held our first philanthropic event, “Pie a Sig,” and raised more than $500 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. An accomplishment we are extremely proud of this semester is that we have submitted our Phase One paperwork. With finals over with, we are excited for the spring.

~Colton Glover, 2023

Western undergraduate Sigs are pictured participating in the chapter’s Sig Dig invitational volleyball tournament in the 1990s. The tournament raised $2,000 for the Children’s Wish Foundation.

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

APRIL

4/1/1922 Beta Psi, Georgia Tech, 100 years

4/1/2017 Mu Gamma, Binghamton, 5 years

4/4/1947 Delta Zeta, Willamette, 75 years

4/11/1987 Theta Omega, Elon, 35 years

4/14/2007 Kappa Omega, Tampa, 15 years

4/16/1977 Eta Chi, Youngstown, 45 years

4/19/1902 Rho Rho, Maine, 120 years

4/21/1882 Alpha Gamma, Ohio State, 140 years

4/22/1922 Beta Omega, Toronto-Ryerson, 100 years

4/26/1912 Beta Lambda, Duke, 100 years

4/26/1947 Delta Eta, California-Los Angeles, 75 years

Anniversaries are listed every five years.

MAY

5/2/1992 Kappa Eta, Harvard, 30 years

5/12/2007 Lambda Alpha, Knox College, 15 years

5/16/1942 Gamma Chi, Maryland, 80 years

5/17/1947 Delta Theta, Tennessee-Chattanooga, 75 years

5/22/1967 Zeta Rho, Central Michigan, 55 years

5/22/1982 Theta Epsilon, North Georgia, 40 years

5/25/1947 Delta Iota, Denver, 75 years

JUNE

6/13/1947 Delta Kappa, Bowling Green, 75 years

6/15/1857 Eta, Mississippi, 165 years

6/17/1962 Epsilon Omega, Ball State, 60 years

6/27/1957 Epsilon Omicron, Western, 65 years

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,whoseimmaculatewhitenesssymbolizedtousthepurity of his motives, therefore, it is most appropriate that he now bear above his heart our emblem; and that we lay white roses upon his casket in token of the sweet memories we will always 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 Jim Huber, WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Oct. 27, 2021. He was 83. Huber was born Feb. 19, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin. He served for two years in Germany with the U.S. Army then joined the Foley and Lardner law firm. He made partner in 1970 and retired in 2003. Huber was an International Balfour Award winner and member of the Executive Committee, Grand Praetor, Grand Trustee and served on several Fraternity committees. In the 1960s he led efforts to bring diversity to Fraternity membership. Locally, he served on and led the Wisconsin-Madison house corporation.

Order of Constantine Sig Ike Misali, CINCINNATI 1955 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Sept. 25, 2021. He was 89. Misali was born July 17, 1932. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps after college and made it to the rank of captain. Professionally Misali was a salesman with Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. He served on the Fraternity’s Alumni Participation Committee and was committee chairman for the 2005 Grand Chapter in Cincinnati. He helped secure more than $1 million in donations for Cincinnati chapter house projects and served on numerous committee assignments for the house corporation. Misali also was president of the Cincinnati Alumni Chapter.

Significant Sig Dr. Robert Anderson, DUKE 1959, entered the Chapter Eternal on Oct. 19, 2021. He was 84. Anderson was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Chicago. After graduating he briefly worked in the oil industry in Nigeria. He later received his medical degree and MBA from Northwestern University and completed his general and cardiothoracic surgery residency at Duke. He was a professor and held other leadership positions at Duke, Northwestern and the University of Minnesota. Anderson also served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. and was director of the Walter Reed Surgical Shock and Trauma Research Unit in Washington, D.C., and Vietnam.

Significant Sig Bob Darnall, DEPAUW 1960 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Oct. 19, 2021. He was 83. Darnall was born March 30, 1938, in Normal, Illinois. He started his career with Inland Steel, at which he retired as chairman and CEO in 1998. Afterward he joined steel manufacturer Arcelor Mittal then left in 2000 to head metals procurement company Prime Advantage until 2002. He was a member of several community boards of directors and trustees, including serving as past chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Honors include “Steelmaker of the Year” and the Gary Medal from the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Significant Sig Dr. Jim Nelson, KANSAS 1952 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Nov. 18, 2021. He was 91. Nelson was born Nov. 3, 1930. He was a surgeon, psychiatrist and veteran of the U.S. Navy and Marines. Between various postings with the Navy and Marines in Korea and Vietnam, Nelson trained and practiced in the field of neurology. In addition, Nelson practiced medicine at Menninger Clinic in Kansas, Long Beach Naval Hospital and the University of California, Irvine medical school. He was a professor emeritus at both UC-Irvine and the University of California, Los Angeles.

Significant Sig Dick Robb, OHIO STATE 1958 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Nov. 9, 2021. He was 85. Robb was born March 11, 1936, in Cleveland. After serving in the U.S. Army after college, Robb joined his father at his cookie distribution company. He expanded Buckeye Biscuit from a local to statewide operation and became company president. At 29 he was named chairman of the National Biscuit and Cracker Association. Robb later became an equities, options and commodities investor and was global head of mergers and acquisitions for Bank of America. Many environmental, educational and animal programs were the recipients of his planning and generosity.

Sigma Chi Fraternity CHAPTER ETERNAL

Arizona

1955 Jerry Tolle of Tucson, AZ; 10/21

Auburn

1953 George Graham Jr. of Flower Mound, TX; 11/21

1957 Jerry Oakes of Brandon, MS; 7/20

Austin Peay

2011 Caleb Jackson of Clarksville, TN; 11/21

Ball State

1971 Danny Waltz of Houston; 10/21

1974 Michael Gentry of Anderson, IN; 12/21

Beloit

1962 John Jacobson of Milwaukee; 9/21

Bowling Green

1956 George Spees of Grand Rapids, MI; 11/21

1964 Ted Norris of Naples, FL; 9/21

1965 Thomas Reicosky of Bowling Green, OH; 10/21

1991 Greg Eyerly of Tualatin, OR; 10/21

Bradley

1957 Pete Nelson of Lutz, FL; 12/21

1967 Paul Macaluso of Dallas; 11/21

Brown

1948 Edward Tuttle Jr. of Birmingham, MI; 11/21

1982 Paul Yelavich of New York; 10/21 V

Bucknell

1950 Charlie Concklin of Lancaster, PA; 7/21

1958 Robert Drescher of Astoria, NY; 2/20

1968 John Stevens III of Oley, PA; 11/21

Butler

1964 Steve Zimmerman of Indianapolis; 10/21

Cal. State-Long Beach

1985 Vincent Castell of Thousand Oaks, CA; 10/21

Cal. State-Northridge

1967 Steve Lair of Simi Valley, CA; 9/21

1967 Brete Harrison of Salem, OR; 8/21

Case Western

1985 Joseph Russo of Cleveland; 10/21

Central Michigan

1974 Scott Gelbaugh of Kalamazoo, MI; 9/21

Centre

1979 Clifford Pafford of Holyoke, MA; 11/21

Cincinnati

1957 Ron Ott of Bonita Springs, FL; 9/21

1962 Gary Fearn of Cincinnati; 9/21

1973 William Zinn of Cincinnati; 9/21

Columbia

1960 Douglas McKnight of Winter Park, FL; 11/21

Dalhousie-St. Mary's

1963 Peter McDonough of Halifax, NS; 11/21

1967 Eric Durnford of Halifax, NS; 9/21

1977 Michael Crosby of Halifax, NS; 10/21

Dartmouth

1955 Eugene Elsbree Jr. of Atherton, CA; 10/21

1955 Richard Johnson of Dallas; 11/21

Davidson

1952 Charles Roper of Atlanta; 11/21

1957 Roger Williams of Bradenton, FL; 9/21

Duke

1956 John Tindall, MD, of Kinston, NC; 9/21

1958 Bob Kay of Northfield, IL; 10/21

1972 David Lawer of Anchorage, AK; 8/21

Eastern Tennessee

1980 Jack Gresham of Williston, TN; 10/21

Emory

1950 Clifford Bell of Sandersville, GA; 7/20

1960 Judson Bentley of Augusta, GA; 11/21

1960 Jim Leathers Jr. of Mansfield, GA; 10/21

Florida

1964 George Sprinkel IV of Winter Park, FL; 12/21

Florida State

1968 Russell Langstroth of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 11/21

Georgia

1953 Homer Lowe of Atlanta; 11/21

1964 Thomas Earles of Atlanta; 11/21

1965 Alan McElveen of Gainesville, GA; 10/21

1971 Woodard Padgett Jr. of Grayson, GA; 8/21

1982 James Franklin of Metter, GA; 12/21

Georgia Tech

1956 Robert Patterson of San Antonio; 9/21

1958 Irvine Fox Jr. of Danville, KY; 9/21

Hampden-Sydney

1994 Henry Dickens of Raleigh, NC; 12/21

Hobart

1951 Harry Schofield of Kennett Square, PA; 10/21

1960 Dick Haskins of Fayetteville, NY; 10/21

1969 Eugene Maxon of Palm Harbor, FL; 10/21

Idaho

1968 Robert Shosted of Eagle, ID; 11/21

Illinois

1943 Milton Hoefle Jr. of Prescott, AZ; 11/20

1954 Stephen Smith of Clinton, IL; 7/21

1968 William Kastien of Springfield, IL; 5/21

1968 Gregg Gregory of Freeburg, IL; 9/21

Illinois Wesleyan

1970 William Duncan of Denver; 8/21

1970 Bud Sites Jr. of Indianapolis; 9/21

Indiana

1946 James MacDonald of Indianapolis; 9/21

1954 Patrick Feore Jr. of Salinas, CA; 11/21

1955 Hosie Hoster Jr. of Carmel, IN; 11/21

1971 Richard Reahard of Indianapolis; 10/21

Indiana (Pennsylvania)

1971 Ralph Feather Jr. of Export, PA; 11/21

Iowa

1962 Charles Nichols, MD, of Homosassa Springs, FL; 10/21

1965 Thomas Stone of Des Moines, IA; 12/21

Iowa State

1950 Ken Gavin of Weeki Wachee, FL; 7/21

Kansas

1956 Dick Raynolds of Lenexa, KS; 11/21

1968 Bill McElfresh Jr. of San Francisco; 9/21

Lafayette

1956 Thomas McEvoy of North Myrtle Beach, SC; 12/20

Lamar

1964 Bob Chase Jr. of Glen Allen, VA; 11/21

Louisiana State

1962 Bobby Stanley of Port Allen, LA; 7/20

1989 Barham Moss of Chesterfield, MO; 10/21

2014 Matt Palmer of Houston; 11/21

Maine

1969 Mel Turmelle of Charlton, MA; 8/21

Maryland

1954 Allen Jackson of Annapolis, MD; 10/21

Memphis

1968 Michael Richmond of Memphis, TN; 10/21

Miami (Florida)

1964 Henry McIntosh VIII of Fayetteville, NY; 9/21

1974 Mickey Gorman of Manassas, VA; 9/21

Miami (Ohio)

1953 Bernard Griesinger of Hamilton, OH; 5/21

1953 John Dayton, MD, of Vero Beach, FL; 7/20

1953 James McSurely Jr. of Crossville, TN; 6/21

Michigan

1950 Bill Clark of Dayton, OH; 10/21

1968 Bruce Getzan of Bethany Beach, DE; 7/20

Michigan State

1966 Chris Howard of Twin Falls, ID; 9/21

Mississippi State

1959 Louis Sadler of Las Cruces, NM; 10/21

1963 Dick Barrett of Indianola, MS; 9/21

1973 Ralph Arnold of Madison, MS; 11/21

1979 Michael Wilson of Jacksonville, FL; 10/21

1984 Cal Howard of Caledonia, MS; 11/21

Missouri-Columbia

1952 Robert Graham Jr. of Saint Louis; 11/21

1963 Gary Missildine of Kansas City, MO; 11/21

M.I.T.

1944 Robert Breck Jr. of Savannah, GA; 12/21

1952 Chuck Doverspike of Round Rock, TX; 8/21

1954 Albert Ward Jr. of Hillsborough, CA; 10/20

Montana

1956 John Tidyman of Danville, CA; 11/21

1989 Torrey Cenis of Bigfork, MT; 10/21

Montana State

1967 Patrick Comstock of Billings, MT; 11/21

Nebraska

1950 Warren Thomas of Scottsbluff, NE; 6/21

1950 Vayden Anderson of Stromsburg, NE; 11/21

1952 Marvin Bridges Jr. of Barrington, IL; 9/21

New Mexico

1951 Allan O'Connor Jr. of Chicago Ridge, IL; 10/21

North Carolina State

1960 Joel Locke, DDS, of Emerald Isle, NC; 9/21

North Dakota

1965 Fred Gray of Marseilles, IL; 12/21

1965 Paul Hyndman of Kenmare, ND; 10/21

1965 Ronald Reichert of Dickinson, ND; 10/21

North Dakota State

1968 Tom Pederson of Bismarck, ND; 12/21

Ohio

1950 William Hibbard Jr. of Williamsport, MD; 12/21

1955 Charles Carpenter of Lakewood, OH; 10/21

1963 Phil Myers of Cincinnati; 10/21

Ohio State

1954 Darrell Apt, DVM, of Dayton, OH; 3/20

Ohio Wesleyan

1996 Tim Hohl of Toledo, OH; 9/21

Oklahoma

2018 Austin Whittaker of Owasso, OK; 10/21

Oklahoma State

1956 Dennis Rosser of Broken Arrow, OK; 9/21

Penn State

1961 Albert Johnson of Herndon, VA; 12/21

Pepperdine

2021 Dev Singh of Malibu, CA; 11/21

Pittsburg State

1965 Russell Fill of Naples, FL; 10/21

1965 David Torbett of Independence, KS; 9/21

Pittsburgh

1953 David Davis of Tulsa, OK; 7/21

1955 Ronald Brandt of Pittsburgh; 10/21

1962 Dale Dendtler of Ellisville, MO; 8/21

2000 James Bowman of York, PA; 10/21

Puget Sound

1956 Roger Scott of Gig Harbor, WA; 11/21

Purdue

1957 Charlie Most of Indianapolis; 4/21

1959 Gary Guertin of Highland Beach, FL; 9/21

Rhode Island

1966 Jim Browne of Highlands, NC; 11/21

Rochester

11948 James Stafford Jr. of Rexford, NY; 10/21

Rutgers

1991 Patrick Fleming Jr. of Bloomingdale, NJ; 12/21

Sam Houston

1960 Earnest Dellinger of Conroe, TX; 12/21

San Diego State

1955 Bert Grigsby of Highland, CA; 8/21

1968 John Cafaro of Modesto, CA; 10/21

San Jose State

1953 Charles Curtis Jr. of Los Gatos, CA; 10/21

1953 Fredric Allred of Bentonville, AR; 8/21

1956 James Faletti of Mill Creek, WA; 2/20

South Carolina

1963 Jim Holler of Columbia, SC; 11/21

1969 Eddy Bradford Jr. of Hilton Head Island, SC; 12/21

Southern California

1985 Jeffrey Schmid of Houston; 10/21

Southern Methodist

1951 Ray Marr of Dallas; 9/21

1954 James Tenney, MD, of Reno, NV; 12/20

Syracuse

1951 Robert Conine of Syracuse, NY; 12/20

1954 Robert Keenan of Saint James, NY; 6/21

Stephen F. Austin

1994 John Green of Fort Worth, TX; 3/21

Tennessee-Chattanooga

1968 Joe Lee Dunn of Abilene, TX; 10/21

Texas Christian

1964 Bryan Gregory of Houston; 2/21

Texas A&M-College Station

1993 Jay Reavis Jr. of Brentwood, TN; 11/21

Texas A&M-Kingsville

1984 Sherman Benys Jr. of Kingsville, TX; 11/21

Texas Christian

1959 Albert Reese III of Cypress, TX; 9/21

1962 Dave Farmer of Fort Worth, TX; 11/21

Texas-Austin

1966 Ephraim Arredondo Jr. of Richmond, TX; 8/21

1969 Mike Douglass of Spring, TX; 11/21

Tulane

1958 Leonard Sullivan of Houston; 9/21

Tulsa

1963 Bradford Huntley of Marysville, CA; 10/21

Union

1949 Jack Hillsbeck of Hyde Park, NY; 10/21

1954 Rodger Moxham of Las Cruces, NM; 12/20

1967 Bernard Mulligan of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY; 10/21

Utah

1945 Grant Cutler of Salt Lake City; 11/21

1952 Robert Condie of Salt Lake City; 11/21

1962 Andrew Gallegos of Salt Lake City; 11/21

Utah State

1969 William Johnson of Washington, UT; 10/21

Valdosta State

2013 Jake McHargue of Brunswick, GA; 10/21

Vanderbilt

1947 George Williams Jr. of Jackson, MI; 12/20

Virginia

1964 Gene Ellison of Lexington, SC; 12/21

Wabash

1956 William Baran of Bullhead City, AZ; 10/21

Washington (Seattle)

1955 Shannon Pratt of Portland, OR; 11/21

Washington (St. Louis)

1955 Bob Cockrum of Houston; 3/21

Washington State

1964 Dave Angstrom of Spokane, WA; 10/21

Wesleyan

1955 John Sheaff of Cambridge, NY; 11/19

West Virginia

1950 Len McCutcheon of Lincolnton, NC; 4/20

Western

1957 Frederick Reaume of Burlington, ON; 10/21

1960 Samuel Craig of Newmarket, ON; 10/21

Whitman

1945 Warner Williams of Portland, OR; 10/21

Wisconsin-Madison

1953 Raymond Miller Jr. of Naples, FL; 9/21

Wyoming

1953 Bob Garfoot of Omaha, NE; 8/20

The Sig List

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Former Canadian ambassador in Iran and Significant Sig Kenneth Taylor, TORONTO-RYERSON 1957, helped six Americans escape Iran during the Iran hostage crisis in November 1979. He housed some of the Americans and began sending staff on unnecessary flights out of the country so that the Iranian guards would be used to seeing Canadians leaving the country. Taylor was able to secure Canadian passports for the six Americans and flew them out of Iran in January 1980.

Significant Sig William Stanish, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 1970, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon in Halifax. He has worked with many of Canada's elite athletes beginning with the 1976 Olympics. Stanish was team physician for the Canadian national sports teams in the 1984 and 1988 summer Olympics. He also is a surgery professor at Dalhousie University. In 2007, Stanish was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame for his contribution to sport medicine.

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Significant Sig Richard Hatfield, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 1956, was the longest-serving premier in the history of the province of New Brunswick. During Hatfield’s tenure from 1970 to 1987, he became prominent on the national stage, allying with federal Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau during the constitutional negotiations that led to the 1982 patriation of the Canadian constitution and the creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He also took leadership in helping create equality between the province’s Acadian minority and English Canadian majority.

Significant Sig Keith MacLellan, MCGILL 1944, was a Canadian diplomat who helped shape the country's foreign policy and championed the cause of a federal, united Canada. In the 1970s and ’80s he was Canadian ambassador to Pakistan and Afghanistan, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria, Jordan, and Syria. MacLellan first joined External Affairs in 1950 and resigned in 1979 to return to his native Montreal to stand as Conservative Party candidate in the riding of Lasalle, a Liberal Party stronghold, and also to help mobilize the Federalist “no” vote in Quebec. He was defeated in the election, but the referendum on whether Quebec should pursue a path toward sovereignty and eventual secession from Canada was also defeated.

Things to know, notice and tell a brother

BY THE NUMBERS

A look at the Sigma Chi’s Canadian chapters and brothers /////////////////////////////////////////////

8,249

All-time Canadian initiates

932

All-time Canadian Life Loyal Sigs

108

All-time Canadian Peterson Significant Chapter Awards

208

All-time Canadian Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit attendees

sixty-four

All-time Canadian Significant Sigs

33

All-time Canadian Order of Constantine Sigs

52

All-time Canadian military recognition pin recipients