The Magazine of Sigma Chi Winter 2020

ADVOCATING FOR INCLUSION

Significant Sig Andrew Peterson, CLARKSON 2013, advances a message of inclusion and respect for people of all abilities

SIGMA CHI MUST BE A VALUES-BASED ORGANIZATION WHERE THE ONLY OBSTACLES TO MEMBERSHIP ARE VALUES AND CHARACTER.

As 2020 draws to a close, this issue of The Magazine of Sigma Chi will focus on the challenges we have faced during 2020 and what Sigma Chi has done or is doing to address those challenges.

When the calendar and decade turned from 2019 to 2020, we had no way to predict or prepare for the overwhelming challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created for the International Fraternity. Universities shuttered their in-person classes and turned to a virtual delivery platform. Brothers who had just returned from spring break were all of a sudden told to pack their personal items and leave student housing. Most of our house corporations were confronted with managing the situation with their Sigma Chi tenants. Everyone was trying to find their way as safety protocols were being developed.

In response to this challenge, in June of this year, I created the COVID-19 Resource Review and Vetting Commission headed by 69th Grand Consul, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Michael Ursillo, BROWN 1978. Through the diligent work of that commission, we were able to provide valuable guidance to our members, chapters and house corporations. Our house corporations were able to plan how to safely operate at reduced occupancies. Chapters modified their normal operating protocols and began holding executive and chapter meetings virtually. Your Executive Committee imposed travel restrictions, now extended through March 31, 2021, on its volunteers. The Sigma Chi Leadership Institute and Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop (TLW) operating board,

known as Team Krach, turned on a dime and were able to create and deliver a fully virtual Krach TLW, which was a phenomenal success. We turned our attention to being able to support our chapters with virtual recruiting curriculum, which resulted in many of our chapters meeting or exceeding fall recruitment numbers from past years. Many chapters did not, and many chose to defer the recruiting cycle to the spring semester.

We were challenged by how to initiate over 900 young men from the previous spring semester who could not be initiated with the normal ceremonies of initiation due to campus, local or state restrictions. Your Executive Committee turned to the Ritual Task Force headed by Order of Constantine Sig and 20th Grand Historian Eric Hansen, CINCINNATI 1989 . He and his committee came back to the EC with a recommendation to use the Founders’ initiation, which had not been seen in over 150 years but could be done utilizing just enough brothers as to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols. Many chapters could still initiate using our normal protocols. Most could not, and this has allowed us to not only initiate most of the spring 2020 pledge classes but also the fall 2020 classes. It is our expectation the Founders’ initiation will continue to be used through the spring 2021 semester. Each of these young men initiated using the Founders’ initiation will be initiated using the full ceremonies of initiation as soon as safety protocols allow such an event.

I am most proud of the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion Commission headed by Grand Praetor Taayo Simmonds, DALHOUSIE ST. MARY’S 2009

This commission examined the Fraternity’s diversity challenges and made recommendations that were delivered to the Executive Committee on Oct. 1. This resulted in me appointing the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee headed by Grand Tribune and Order of Constantine Sig Mark Quiner, WYOMING 1978 . They are charged with improving Sigma Chi Fraternity and its diversity and inclusiveness in the coming years and decades. Sigma Chi must be a values-based organization where the only obstacles to membership are values and character. We must become an organization where ethnicity, religion, economic status and sexual orientation have no place in determining if a young man is to be pledged and join our beloved Fraternity. This is my dream, and I am committed to making it a reality.

I wish all of you a warm holiday season and a happy New Year!

Steven Schuyler

ARIZONA 1979

71st Grand Consul

WINTER 2020-2021 / VOL. 139, #4

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“ THE 2020 YEAR HAS BEEN ONE OF UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES

FOR MANY ORGANIZATIONS, AND SIGMA CHI IS

NO DIFFERENT.

The 2020 year has been one of unprecedented challenges for many organizations, and Sigma Chi is no different. Within Sigma Chi, that time also has been one in which our members have shown a willingness to face those challenges, adapt plans of action where necessary and continue their work of positioning the organization for a bright future.

In this issue of The Magazine of Sigma Chi, we bring to you stories of members who have undertaken such work during the past year. For the first time in Fraternity history, many of our undergraduate men began the fall 2020 academic term facing the challenge of how to recruit new members in a virtual setting. Adapting Sigma Chi’s recruitment training and practices, and then implementing those practices across all undergraduate chapters, required an all-hands-on-deck effort from undergraduate and alumni Sigs, and we are proud to highlight some of the men who undertook this work in this issue.

We also are proud to include the story of Significant Sig Andrew Peterson, CLARKSON 2013, who is a distance runner, Special Olympics athlete and public speaker who advocates a message of inclusion for people of all abilities. Peterson, who was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, found his voice after his father, Craig Peterson, MONTANA STATE 1983, encouraged his interest in running and helped Andrew bring that message to audiences throughout the United States.

In June 2020, 71st Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979, appointed members of Sigma Chi’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission and charged them with listening to Fraternity members, organizing their thoughts into a series of recommendations on improving diversity and inclusion in Sigma Chi and bringing those recommendations to the Executive Committee by Oct. 1. We are proud to highlight the commission’s work and the work of its chairman, Taayo Simmonds, DALHOUSE-ST. MARY’S 2009, in this issue as well.

In the latter pages of this issue you will find the 2019 to 2020 Sigma Chi Foundation annual report and Fraternity impact report. These reports include stories and statistics demonstrating the many ways in which Sigma Chi is impacting its communities and the lives of its members, no matter the circumstances.

Thank you all for your continued support of Sigma Chi.

Sincerely,

Ryan Liskey

MARQUETTE 2010 Editor

Fraternity Financial Commentary 2019-2020 Fiscal Year

The 2019 to 2020 fiscal year was one of great development, as well as significant challenge, for Sigma Chi. About seven months into our fiscal year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought many activities to a near halt. Despite this encumbrance, the Fraternity and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI)’s combined total gross revenues equaled $7.9 million. Our Foundation continued its practice of support by contributing $4 million to the Fraternity and SCLI, combined.

Pledge, initiate and membership fee revenue totaled $2.7 million, despite a measurable number of pledges from the spring class being forced to defer their initiation until the 2020 to 2021 school year.

The Risk Management Foundation continued its pledge to Fraternity and SCLI efforts by increasing its support by $104,000, representing a year-to-year 70 percent increase.

Operating expenses totaled $7.7 million for the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year. This decrease of nearly $600,000 reflected management’s difficult but responsible decision to halt all travel and in-person meetings and events from the middle of March onward.

Bolstered by the Foundation’s grants, SCLI continued to develop and expand its curriculum and educational tools, including the expansion of our Sigma Chi Online learning management system, Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop and other initiatives. COVID-19 forced several integral SCLI programs to be canceled, including our Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit sessions. Despite these and other program cancellations, incredible successes in SCLI’s educational licensing and credentialing processes highlight its enduring vision and dedication to the current and future education of our undergraduates.

Another effect of COVID-19 was that Fraternity leadership was forced to postpone the biennial Grand Council meeting and host it virtually during the 2020 to 2021 year on Oct. 10.

From an operational perspective, the Fraternity closed the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year with a net asset increase of $234,000. This purposeful net income gain was then built into our 2020 to 2021 budget, thus allowing leadership and management to fully, and without reduction in service, continue to support our undergraduate chapters at a time when they needed, and continue to need it, the most.

During the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year, Sigma Chi Corporation’s financial investments mirrored market-wide unpredictability, and its designated fund and other investments gained $161,000 — translating to a total portfolio market value of $9.9 million.

Through the efforts of International Fraternity Headquarters staff and the volunteers who serve the organization, the Fraternity is run in a fiscally conservative manner. Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fraternity’s Executive Committee and SCLI Board of Directors have approved a budget designed to keep expenses as low as possible and to estimate revenue conservatively.

The 2019 to 2020 fiscal year audited financial statements are available upon request. Please contact Headquarters or the Grand Quaestor with any questions.

Fraternally,

Grand Quaestor Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990

71st Grand Consul Steven Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979

Executive Director Michael Church, ILLINOIS 2005

Controller Peter Holzhausen, MICHIGAN 1998

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

C Honoring a Fallen Brother

An Oswego State alumnus collected $10,000 from Fraternity members and friends for the college fund of Brian Cudnik’s, OSWEGO STATE 1993, daughter

ris Bengis, OSWEGO STATE 1992 , always wondered what happened to his Fraternity brother Brian Cudnik, OSWEGO STATE 1993 , after they graduated college. As the years went by and still no word about Cudnik, who was known as “Bundy” for his resemblance to the character Al Bundy from the sitcom Married With Children, Bengis and other brothers assumed that Cudnik was busy with his job and family and had no interest keeping in touch.

Bengis decided to Google Cudnik in June to see if he could find out more information about Cudnik and possibly reconnect with him. What Bengis learned shocked him. Cudnik, 33, had been killed by a drunk driver while riding his motorcycle in Tucson, Arizona, in 2004. He left behind a wife, Jackie, and infant daughter, Samantha.

“I was really down and depressed about it for a while. We have a private Facebook page for our chapter from Oswego State, and I shared the news there,” Bengis says. “People were really upset and couldn’t believe it. That turned into people sharing funny stories about Bundy. Bundy was just a great Fraternity guy.”

Bengis did some research on Facebook into the family Cudnik left behind and saw a picture of Cudnik holding his daughter (right). That picture made him heartbroken. He learned that girl, nicknamed “Sam,” was 17 and starting her senior year of high school in New York, wants to play soccer in college and that her mother never remarried.

“I thought, ‘We’ve just got to do something for this little girl in honor of her father,’” Bengis says.

Bengis set up Venmo and PayPal accounts in July and started a fundraiser to raise money for Sam Cudnik’s college fund. He figured a few Fraternity brothers would donate and at most $1,000 would be raised. More than 100 Oswego State brothers and others who didn’t even know Cudnik ended up contributing $10,000. For his effort spearheading the fundraiser, Bengis has been named the winter quarter Mark V. Anderson Character-in-Action TM Leadership Award recipient.

a Zoom videoconference call on Sept. 1. Oswego State

A FUNNY, CARING MAN

Many Fraternity brothers were close to Cudnik, and they recall him being a funny and caring man.

“As Brian’s big brother in the Fraternity, I was supposed to help him manage his academics and pledging. He could not for the life of himself remember the Greek alphabet, remember the Founders or remember their hometowns,” Jim Flanagan, OSWEGO STATE 1991 , says with a chuckle. “So, we would sit and work through that. No matter what was going on during the day, anytime you ran into Brian or sat with Brian, you came away with a smile. He was laid back and put everyone at ease.”

Flanagan still has the paddle Cudnik made for him for being his mentor. The message on the back makes him choke up: “Thanks for taking me under your wing. You’ve helped me more than you’ll ever know. I also want you to know that I’m always there for you too. Just say the word and I’ll be right there by your side. Bundy.”

Bengis, who was roommates with Cudnik in a house they rented, recalls him having a mature aura.

“I remember how many nights I would sit out on that porch with Bundy just talking about life and getting deep,” he says.

Although the chapter charter was suspended in 2004, alumni have stayed in touch and continue to look out for each other.

‘IT’S SUCH A TRIBUTE TO HIM’

A Zoom videoconference call to the Cudniks was made on Sept. 1 and featured Bengis, several Fraternity brothers from Oswego State, and Brian Cudnik’s brother, Shawn. The men shared stories of Brian and reminisced about the time they shared together. The check presentation was planned for the end of the call.

“The whole idea was to share with Sam some really great, funny stories about her dad, and we wanted to introduce her to her dad from his college days, have some fun with it and just make her laugh,” Bengis says.

Jackie Cudnik recalls being hesitant at first when she heard that Fraternity brothers wanted to connect with her. She had never met her husband’s collegiate friends.

Samantha Cudnik holds a display check made out to her in the amount of $10,000. Oswego State Fraternity brothers raised the money for her college fund after finding out her father, Brian Cudnik, OSWEGO STATE 1993, entered the Chapter Eternal in 2004.

“It was a bizarre timing. Sam looked at Oswego [for attending college], and the [soccer] coach’s name is Brian,” she says. “Then I get an email from Shawn about a Cris from Oswego.”

At the time of the Zoom call, Jackie Cudnik had no idea how much money had been raised for her daughter’s college fund. She and Sam gasped in amazement when Bengis pulled out an oversized check in Sam Cudnik’s name for $10,000.

“My heart is so full of joy. It’s such a tribute to him and the wonderful person he was,” Jackie Cudnik says. “It’s exciting to hear [the brothers’] stories and know that [they] feel the same way about him that I do inside. I feel like we just made lifelong friends.”

Adds Sam Cudnik: “It means so much. It’s cool that after so long [they] came together, and I got to know things that I didn’t know and Mom didn’t know [about my dad].”

Bengis says the fundraiser has strengthened the Oswego State brotherhood.

“It’s really been wonderful reuniting our brotherhood in Bundy’s honor,” he says. “In all of the sadness, it kind of has a happy ending because we know we did the right thing to honor a fallen brother.”

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

SIGNIFICANT SIGS

In 2020, Sigma Chi International Fraternity presented brothers the Significant Sig Award to recognize them for their professional achievements that have brought honor and prestige to the Fraternity. Fewer than 1 percent of the Fraternity’s all-time members have received the award. The award was established in 1935 as a token of recognition and has become one of the most distinguished awards in the Greek-letter world.

Earl Anzai, EMORY 1966

• Attorney general for the state of Hawaii from 1999 to 2002.

• Director of the Hawaii Department of Budget and Finance from 1995 to 1999 and special counsel in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs from 1990 to 1994.

• Attorney who has worked in the public and private sectors.

Gregory Archambeault, SAN DIEGO STATE 1988

• Veteran federal law enforcement official.

• Head of enforcement and removal operations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Diego.

• Former head of U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service’s office of investigations in Springfield, Illinois.

Scott Askew, GEORGIA 1978

• Realtor and manager of Askew Realty Co., Engel & Völkers Intown Atlanta and Engel & Völkers Atlanta offices.

• Named one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs in 2018.

• Past president of the Atlanta Realtor Association and recipient of the association’s Sally Washburn Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.

Loid Atkinson III, MEMPHIS and MURRAY STATE 1983

• Member of the U.S. bobsled team from 1981 to 1986 and helped set a world record for speed in 1982.

• Real estate professional.

• Owner and operator of four Midas automotive service centers in North Carolina that won several franchise awards for sales and customer service.

Doug Bailey, MIT 1972

• President and CEO of the American Bailey Corporation venture capital firm.

• Former president and chairman of Fuel Tech Inc. and Atlantis Components Inc.

• Chairman of the M.I.T. chapter’s capital campaign, where he helped raise $4 million toward the $6 million renovation of the historic Sigma Chi home in Boston’s Back Bay.

Dr. Brent Bankston, LOUISIANA STATE 1982

• Member of the development board for the Baton Rouge Medical Center Surgical Specialty Center.

• Former chief of orthopedic surgery at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

• Volunteer physician for local high school football teams for over 25 years.

Larry Barden, MIAMI (OHIO) 1978

• Chairman of the Chicago-based Sidley Austin law firm’s management committee.

• Recognized from 2008 to 2020 by Chambers USA as one of the leading corporate mergers and acquisitions lawyers in the United States.

• Since 2007, he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions law.

James Batson, AUBURN 1991

• CEO of H.C. Blake, an HVAC and electrical company in Huntsville, Alabama.

• Named International Contractor of the Year by Service Nation.

• Recipient of the Ron Smith Industry Leadership Award by Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration News.

Robert Baxley, SOUTH CAROLINA 1993

• Chief operating officer of Zaxby’s, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country.

• Involved with the Boy Scouts of America, Prevent Child Abuse Athens, Make a Wish Foundation and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and other charities.

• Strategic planning advisor for multiple churches and community groups.

Scott Beckett, DENVER 1996

• Youngest person to be named partner at the Insigniam management consultant firm.

• Leader of Insigniam’s business development and member of the firm’s management committee.

• Member of the boards of the American Hiking Society and the Boy Scouts of America.

Pete Bell, SAM HOUSTON 1992

• Co-founder of the Cotton Commercial USA restoration and recovery firm.

• Helped oversee and implement strategic plans for the cleanup of the BP oil spill in 2010.

• Bell’s Cotton Foundation has helped more than 1,200 children and families in nine communities recover from tornados, floods, illnesses and other misfortunes.

Kent Bewley, TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

• Founder of the Bewley Properties real estate development and property management firm.

• Owner and operators of six car dealerships across Tennessee and North Carolina.

• Chairman of the board of Holston United Methodist Home for Children.

Brian Boatright, WESTMINSTER 1984

• Chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court.

• Served as a justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 2011 to 2020.

• Former district court judge in the First Judicial District in Golden, Colorado.

Austin Bond, OKLAHOMA 2002

• Civil trial attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who serves on the city’s board of adjustment.

• Served two tours in Afghanistan as commander of Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

• Received a presidential citation in 2017 from Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai for his dedication and sacrifice during the war on terrorism.

William Boston, TENNESSEE TECH 1972

• Former president and CEO of PJM Interconnection.

• Board member of the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies and Electric Power Research Institute, among others.

• Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2014 and was a presidential appointee in 2017 to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

Brad Bradley, MISSISSIPPI STATE 1957

• Founder and former president of United Computer Services, which later became Informatics General Corp.

• Executive director for the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

• Served as a ruling elder for one of the three largest churches in the PCA for more than 15 years.

Richard Bryant, NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1981

• Co-founder, principal and CEO of Capital Investment Companies.

• Pensions and Investments and Business North Carolina have named Capital Investment one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management for the past three years.

• Active philanthropist in the Raleigh, North Carolina, community.

Jim Callane, DEPAUW 1964

• Former president of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and member the Kokomo, Indiana, School Board of Trustees.

• Named a Distinguished Hoosier by the governor of Indiana and a Distinguished Alumni by the Rushville, Indiana, Consolidated School District.

• Member of DePauw University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Paul Calvert, NORTH GEORGIA 1987

• Assistant deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

• Decorated officer in the U.S. Army who served as a second lieutenant and commanded the 1st Calvary.

• Veteran of operations Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn and Freedom’s Sentinel.

Thomas Canfield, PURDUE 1966

• Founder of Equity Catalysts, a group that matches local investors to start-up technology firms in the Pittsburgh area.

• Founder of the Western Pennsylvania Adventure Capital Fund and the Pittsburgh Investor Network.

• Author of Nest Egg Care: Find Your Safe Spending Rate to Maximize the Joys of Retirement.

Richard Carranza, ARIZONA 1989

• Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education.

• Former superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and the San Francisco Unified School District.

• Former chairman of the board of the Council of the Great City Schools.

Rueben Carranza, ARIZONA 1989

• Chief operating officer of Kate Somerville Skincare.

• Former CEO of Wella North America, the salon professional division of Procter & Gamble.

• Recipient of the City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Award in 2013.

Thom Chesney, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1988

• President of Brookhaven College in Dallas.

• Recipient of the 2018 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, which is given to college presidents who show strong support of student success.

• Former associate provost and an associate professor at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Ben Clay, SAN DIEGO STATE 1967

• Founding partner of Carpi and Clay, a national government relations firm.

• Board member of the San Diego Symphony and the San Diego River Conservancy.

• U.S. Army veteran who served as captain in the Medical Service Corps and in the reserves.

Glenn Cockerham, MISSISSIPPI 1976

• National program director of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Ophthalmology Services.

• Chair of the Veterans Health Administration Eye Care Council and corneal specialist at the Palo Alto, California, VHA hospital.

• Co-recipient of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Olin Teague Award, which is given for contributions toward improving the lives of disabled veterans.

Order of Constantine Sig Walt Cooner, EMORY 1974

• Policy and warning chief of the Defense Department’s Combating Terrorism Center.

• Former deputy chief of the Defense Department’s Executive Support Office, Iran Analysis Division chief and U.S. Air Attaché to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Sudan.

• U.S. Air Force veteran with 27 years of service.

Steve Currall, BAYLOR 1982

• President of the University of South Florida.

• Former provost and chief academic officer at Southern Methodist University.

• Former vice chair of the board of directors and served on the executive committee for the University of California system’s Global Health Institute.

Donald DiFrancesco, PENN STATE 1966

• Served as the 51st governor of New Jersey and as the 110th president of the New Jersey Senate from 1992 to 2002.

• Primary sponsor of the New Jersey Family Leave Act.

• Member of the DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum law firm in New Jersey.

Geoffrey Donaker, STANFORD 1995

• Founder and general partner of Burst Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in software and service companies.

• Former chief operating officer of Yelp, a user reviews and recommendations website.

• Held leadership roles at eBay and Excite.

Ruel Dunn, UTAH STATE 1970

• U.S. Air Force veteran, former Top Gun fighter-jet pilot and flight instructor.

• Former chief of staff at the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces and sole representative of U.S. Air Forces Europe in Bonn, Germany.

• Former district director for Congressman James Hansen of Utah.

Dirk Elsperman, CORNELL 1987

• Executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Tarlton Corp. construction firm based in St. Louis.

• President of Associated General Contractors of America.

• Former chairman of Associated General Contractors of St. Louis and founding member of its Young Constructors Forum.

Robert Fitch, RHODE ISLAND 1970

• Chairman of the United Service Organization Foundation and of Project Healing Waters for Veterans.

• Former director of the subcommittee responsible for oversight of U.S. intelligence programs and senior vice president for government relations and strategic development at BAE Systems.

• U.S. Army veteran who has completed tours of duty in Vietnam and Germany and served at the Pentagon.

Ford Fry, ARKANSAS 1992

• Chef, restaurateur and founder of Ford Fry Restaurants, a collective of 17 restaurants in Georgia and Texas.

• Five-time semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award.

• Founder of the annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival in Atlanta, which benefits the Georgia Organics nonprofit organization that provides support to small and organic farmers in the state.

Alan Fuerstman, GETTYSBURG 1978

• Founder, chairman and CEO of the Montage International luxury hospitality group.

• Former president of the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the opening vice president of hotel operations for the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

• Founder of the Hearts of Montage foundation, which supports children’s education, senior citizen care, family socioeconomic assistance, disease prevention and environmental protection.

Jay Fulmer, BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 1994

• Colonel and deputy director of strategic requirements, architectures and analysis at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.

• Recipient of the U.S. Air Force’s Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.

• Nominee for the Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award and recipient of multiple Air Force officer of the year awards.

Pete Galbraith, OKLAHOMA 1992

• President of Coldwell Banker Select real estate brokerage in Oklahoma.

• Former president of the Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Chamber of Commerce and the Sapulpa Rotary Club.

• Former commissioner on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission.

Kevin Gelfand, SAN DIEGO STATE 2011

• Co-founder of Shake Smart, which brings freshly blended protein shakes and healthy on-the-go foods to college recreation centers.

• Named to Forbes’ 2018 “30 Under 30” list.

• Mentor for San Diego State University’s Lavin Entrepreneurship Center and guest lecturer for marketing, business and entrepreneurship classes at the university.

Jeff Gill, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978

• Chairman, president and CEO of Sypris Solutions, a provider of truck components, oil and gas pipeline components and aerospace and defense electronics.

• Former president and CEO of Sypris Solutions’ predecessor company.

• Governor of the Sigma Chi Foundation and chairman of the Foundation’s development and finance committees.

Dan Hammond, MIAMI (OHIO) 1982

• Founder and CEO of American Hometown Media and justapinch.com, which is a vertical social network centered around recipes, cooking tips and coupons.

• Founded American Hometown Publishing in 2005.

• Founder, chairman, president and CEO of Publishing Group of America.

Rogers Healy, SOUTHERN METHODIST 2003

• Founder and CEO of Rogers Healy & Associates residential real estate brokerage.

• Recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the “40 under 40” most successful Dallas residents.

• Contributing national commentator on real estate for the Fox News channel.

Mark Herring, VIRGINIA 1983

• Attorney general of Virginia since 2014.

• Former member of the Loudoun County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors and town attorney for Lovettsville, Virginia.

• Former Virginia state senator representing the state’s 33rd district.

Mike Holman, BALL STATE 1978

• Head coach for the men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country teams at Marian University in Indiana.

• Has worked with USA Track & Field for more than 23 years and was a coach in the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2012 London Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

• President of the Indiana Association of Track and Cross-Country Coaches.

Paul Holmes, WESTMINSTER 1973

• U.S. district judge for the Western District of Arkansas and former chief judge of the court from 2012 to February 2019.

• Former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas from 1993 to 2001.

• Member of the Judicial Conference of the United States.

David Houston, OKLAHOMA STATE 1975

• Founder of Houston Financial, a Northwestern Mutual wealth management company.

• Former president of an Oklahoma savings bank.

• Board chairman of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City.

Robert Howell, SAN JOSE STATE 1978

• President and chief engineer at Exatron since 1974.

• Holds eight U.S. patents in technological manufacturing, which have helped numerous information technology companies scale their manufacturing.

• Served as a member of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Jamboree staff and organized the Order of the Arrow conclave in San Jose, California, among other achievements.

George Iler, WESTERN MICHIGAN 1966

• U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot.

• Participant in the Tet Offensive and flew in combat and reconnaissance in the A Shau Valley along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

• Elected clerk for Warren Township, Illinois.

Randy James, ARKANSAS 1972

• President of RAPAD Drilling Company, Pruet Production Co. and managing partner of Pruet Oil Co.

• Former chairman of the U.S. Oil and Gas Association and of the executive committee of First Commercial Bank.

• Board member of the International Association of Drilling Contractors.

Lee Johnson, ILLINOIS 1954

• Retired expert in transportation and logistics.

• Former director of development for the state of Ohio, for which he was appointed by Gov. Bob Taft.

• U.S. Army veteran and former chairman of the Airport Commission for Columbus, Ohio, the Chamber of Commerce of Columbus and the Greater Columbus Inland Port Commission.

Phil Keipper, BALL STATE 1980

• Former senior vice president of architecture and construction for Hilton Worldwide.

• Consultant to Hilton to oversee all technical and operational aspects for the redevelopment of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.

• Leader of the design team that launched the Hilton Garden Inn brand in the United States.

Kevin Klauer, EASTERN ILLINOIS 1986

• CEO of the American Osteopathic Association.

• Former chief medical officer for hospital-based services, chief risk officer and executive director of the patient safety organization at TeamHealth and physician for Emergency Medical Physicians.

• Has won more than 30 awards and published seven books and 19 journals and peer-reviewed publications.

Ron Kody, WEST VIRGINIA 1981

• Founder of the Richmond Ford dealership in Glen Allen, Virginia, and owner of Richmond Ford Commercial Trucks and Richmond Ford Collision Center.

• Philanthropist for organizations such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Alzheimer’s Association and others.

• Vice chairman for the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board.

Paul Kuhnert, PURDUE 1965

• Senior director of medical affairs at Merck & Co.

• Directed clinical research at the National Institutes of Health Perinatal Clinical Research Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

• Contributor to and researcher for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Banning Lary, TEXAS-AUSTIN 1971

• Produced video communications for corporations such as FedEx, United Airlines, Citibank and others.

• Has provided footage and production support for television shows, such as Nightline and Justice Files.

• Author of crime novels and creator of criminal justice-related educational documentaries for colleges, institutions and the government.

Stephen Lee, CINCINNATI 1977

• Senior vice president of investments for Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati.

• Former branch manager and financial consultant for Shearson Lehman Hutton in Charleston, West Virginia, and for Morgan Keegan in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Former member of UBS’ Global Asset Management board of advisors.

Jon Lewis, CAL. STATE-LONG BEACH

1992

• Youngest-ever chief of police of Newport Beach, California.

• Has reduced crime in Newport Beach to historic lows and achieved an “excellent” rating in emergency response times.

• Member of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Commodore’s Club and serves on the Newport Beach and Co. board of directors.

Order of Constantine Sig Reese Liggett, MIAMI (OHIO) 1963

• U.S. Air Force veteran who served for 26 years and reached the rank of colonel.

• Served with the U.S. State Department during the Mutual and Balanced Force Reduction negotiations in Vienna and on the joint staff at U.S. Pacific Command as the chief of nuclear and chemical warfare planning.

• Recipient of the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Legion of Merit, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, among others.

David Long, TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1978

• Founder and chairman of the Long, Ragsdale & Waters law firm.

• Author of numerous articles on real estate transactions and frequent seminar speaker on foreclosure issues and like-kind exchanges.

• Member of the Knoxville, Tennessee, Parks Advisory Committee and past chairman of the East Tennessee American Heart Association.

Chuck Maris, EASTERN ILLINOIS 1971

• Regional medical director, medical director of pathology and radiology, and medical director of surgical services at Carle Clinic Association.

• Associate clinical professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the Carle Illinois College of Medicine.

• U.S. Army veteran who served for 34 years in both the reserves and on active duty; recipient of the Legion of Merit award.

Owen Marsh, TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

• Founder of Big G Express trucking company.

• Representative to the Tennessee General Assembly, where he has represented Bedford and Lincoln counties since 2009.

• Board member of the Tennessee Trucking Association.

Lawrence Martin, VIRGINIA 1964

• Retired county and circuit court judge in southwest Florida, where he led Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit Drug Court.

• Founder and first chairperson of the Collier County Fee Arbitration Committee and Defense Lawyers Association.

• U.S. Army veteran who served as a captain in the Judge Advocate Generals Corps.

Sid Mashburn, MISSISSIPPI 1983

• CEO and designer at Mashburn LLC, a collection of clothing stores that began when he opened Sid Mashburn in Atlanta in 2007.

• Former designer at J. Crew and Polo Ralph Lauren and vice president of design for Tommy Hilfiger and Lands’ End.

• Foundation trustee member of Atlanta Youth Academy, a faith-focused school for children from low-income families.

Taylor Mason, ILLINOIS 1979

• Stand-up comedian who specializes in ventriloquism, music and audience interaction.

• Has appeared on more than 300 television programs and more than 20 cable networks over the past 25 years.

• Writer, producer and star of Taylor’s Attic, a children’s television program that won a regional Emmy.

Alan Matheson, UTAH 1953

• Retired professor and assistant dean for the Arizona State University Law School, where he worked for 53 years.

• Member of the DNA-Navajo Legal Aid Board.

• Served on the Tri-City, Arizona, Mental Health Board and the boards of the Utah and Arizona Bar Associations.

Craig Moreland, CALIFORNIA-IRVINE 1977

• President and CEO of Coast Label label-printing company.

• Member of the Printing Industries Association and former membership chairman of the Tag and Label Manufacturer’s Institute.

• Volunteer and donor for Trauma Intervention Programs, a group of trained volunteers who provide support to victims of traumatic events and their families.

Patrick Muldoon, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1990

• Actor, producer, musician and former model.

• Known for his roles as Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and appearances in independent films Wicked, Black Cat Run and multiple Lifetime channel movies.

• Former football team member at the University of Southern California.

James Mullinax, PUGET SOUND 1990

• U.S. Consul General for the U.S. Department of State of the Consulate General in Chengdu, China.

• Former economic counselor to the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia; political and economic chief in Shanghai, China; and economic officer at the American Institute in Taiwan.

• Former acting director of the State Department’s East Asia and Pacific Economic Policy Office.

Frank Murphy, KANSAS 1987

• Executive chairman of Genisys Controls, the parent company of FW Murphy and EControls.

• Former chairman of Enovation Controls.

• Supporter of Tulsa Legacy Charter School, Teach for America, ImpactTulsa, Reading Partners and many more organizations.

Jim Nelson, KANSAS 1952

• Retired surgeon, psychiatrist and veteran of the U.S. Navy and Marines.

• Has practiced medicine at Menninger Clinic in Kansas, Long Beach Naval Hospital and UC-Irvine Medical School.

• Professor emeritus at the University of California-Irvine and the University of California-Los Angeles.

Ali Partovi, HARVARD 1994

• Founder and CEO of Neo, a communal venture fund.

• Named by the San Jose Mercury News as one of “Silicon Valley’s top angel investors.”

• Co-founder of LinkExchange, iLike and code.org, which brings computer science to public schools.

Tim Patterson, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1963

• Retired lawyer, former prosecuting attorney of Jefferson County, Missouri, and circuit court judge for Missouri’s 23rd judicial circuit.

• Established a drug court in his circuit and a divorce education program to benefit children of divorces.

• Former board member for the Jefferson Regional Medical Hospital and its foundation board.

Andrew Peterson, CLARKSON 2013

• Motivational speaker, Special Olympics athlete and Boston Marathon finisher.

• Gold and silver medalist at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in the United Arab Emirates.

• Recipient of the Finish Line Youth Foundation’s Inspire Award in 2018 and to date has spoken to 100,000 students at 115 Indiana high schools, as well as several organizations and corporations.

Jack Preston, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 1996

• Chief financial officer of RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, a home-furnishings retailer.

• Former senior vice president of finance and chief strategy officer for Restoration Hardware.

• Member of the board of deacons of the Brick Presbyterian Church.

Chris Privon, TENNESSEE TECH 1979

• Retired vice president of Hewlett Packard, where he had worked since 1983.

• Former board member and vice president of finance for Special Olympics Idaho.

• Former president of the board for Ballet Idaho and board member of the Tennessee Tech University Foundation, among other roles.

Martin Reiman, SAN DIEGO STATE 2012

• Co-founder of the Shake Smart company that brings freshly blended protein shakes and healthy, to-go foods to college recreation centers.

• Named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for innovators, entrepreneurs and risk-takers in 2018.

• Mentor for San Diego State University’s Lavin Entrepreneurship Center and guest lecturer for marketing, business and entrepreneurship classes at the university.

Clarke Rheney, MIDDLE TENNESSEE 1979

• Philanthropist who supports St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

• Started St. Jude’s top fundraising event, the Warburton Charity Golf Tournament, that raised $2.2 million last year.

• Former computer design engineering professional at Nissan and sales professional at IBM.

Hap Richardson, NEW MEXICO STATE 1973

• President of Richardson & Richardson Construction Co. since 1984.

• His projects include the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center, the Sunport International Airport and the University of New Mexico Hospital.

• Past president of the New Mexico Branch of the Associated General Contractors of America.

John Robinson, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1968

• Former executive vice president of Washington Mutual Bank.

• Former deputy comptroller for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s Western District.

• Serves on the board of directors of the Silicon Valley Bank and SVB Financial Group and is a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Bruce Roehm, CENTRE 1987

• Retired U.S. Air Force colonel and director of Air Force Medical Service analytics.

• Former commander of the Air Force’s 341st Medical Group.

• Former Secretary of the board of the Great Falls Symphony and a member of the strategic and financial planning committees for the Benefits Hospital Board.

Dan Ryan, MURRAY STATE 1981

• Adviser and advocate who works with community and business organizations in career development, strategic advancement, business goal setting and transition.

• Established the Vistage, Navix and Ryan Search and Consulting companies.

• Former adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development.

Mike Scholes, NORTH GEORGIA 1988

• Chief operating officer of the Southwestern Family of Companies in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Former county manager in Wichita, Kansas, and special assistant to the director of the Army National Guard in Arlington, Virginia.

• U.S. Army veteran who retired with the rank of brigadier general and earned the Legion of Merit award.

Mark Smith, PUGET SOUND 1961

• Principal of C. Mark Smith & Associates, a consulting practice specializing in the organization and management of economic development organizations.

• Former manager of the office of economic development for the city of Richland, Washington, and director of the office of economic development for the city of Birmingham, Alabama.

• Winner of the Tacoma Historical Society’s 2015 Murray Morgan Award for preserving and communicating local history.

Rick Smith, TULANE 1973

• Founder of Maverick Healthcare Consulting.

• Previously held numerous leadership positions at Deloitte and its predecessors.

• Active member of the University Yacht Club on Lake Lanier in Georgia, where he founded its junior sailing program in 2011.

John Snodgrass, GEORGIA TECH 1979

• Partner of Jet Linx Atlanta Base and managing director of Great American Holdings company in Atlanta.

• Former president, chairman and chief operating office of HFS Incorporated holding company.

• Chairman of the board of Future Technologies and founding member of the Buckhead Heritage Society.

Finis St. John, ALABAMA 1979

• Chancellor of the University of Alabama System.

• Served on the University of Alabama System’s board of trustees for 17 years and chaired numerous committees and was elected to three successive terms as president pro tempore.

• Member of the St. John and St. John law firm in Alabama.

David Stout, EAST TENNESSEE 1972

• Consultant for Benton & Associates, where he helps oversee the implementation of the SNAP Employment and Training in Alabama.

• Retired state director of the Office of Adult Education in the South Carolina Department of Education.

• Former GED administrator for the South Carolina Department of Education.

Joe Suddith, NORTH ALABAMA 1996

• Serves as the Alabama National Guard’s inspector general.

• Promoted to rank of colonel on Oct. 4, 2018.

• Served as company commander of the 602nd Direct Support Maintenance Company in Fort Hood, Texas, and Iraq; battalion commander of the 498th Combat Service Support Battalion in Korea; and the commander of 3rd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, among other postings.

Pat Suggs, NORTH GEORGIA 1983

• U.S. Army veteran.

• Led the advance party contingent to mobilize the California National Guard after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and was the Army liaison between a Utah National Guard battalion to provide security for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

• Participated in classified programs to evaluate new technologies in support of the Air Force and Naval Research Labs.

Donovan Tildesley, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 2008

• Canadian Paralympic swimmer and five-time medalist who qualified for his fourth Paralympic Games in 2019.

• Flag-bearer for Canada at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing.

• World record holder in the men’s 800-meter freestyle and 1,500-meter and freestyle.

Tom Troy, WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1989

• President and CEO of CSAA Insurance Group.

• Former executive vice president at Allstate Insurance.

• Serves as a board member for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

Thomas Umstead, GEORGIA TECH 1956

• Founder of the Mr. Tom’s Heart nonprofit organization that delivers groceries and other essential items to organizations and persons in need.

• Retired marketing executive for Blue Cross Blue Shield.

• Spring 2017 winner of the Fraternity’s Mark V. Anderson Character-inAction™ Leadership Award.

Charlie Way, SOUTH CAROLINA 1959

• Led the Beach Company purchase of the island of Kiawah from the royal family of Kuwait.

• Chairman of the board of the Spoleto Arts Festival and board of trustees and executive committee member for the South Carolina Aquarium.

• Named Man of the Year by the South Carolina Tourism Council in 1987 and is a two-time recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, which is South Carolina’s highest award.

Randall White, OKLAHOMA STATE 1966

• President and CEO of Educational Development Corp. (EDC), which is a publisher of educational children’s books.

• EDC has twice been recognized by Forbes as one of the “200 Best Small Companies in America.”

• Member of Oklahoma State University’s board of governors and chair of the university’s college of education.

Jim Yunker, BALL STATE 1969

• Co-founder of Smith Beers Yunker and Co. management and fundraising consultancy.

• Founding member of the Association of Philanthropic Counsel.

• Member of the Giving Institute, where he is on the board of its philanthropic arm.

BY WES HOLTSCLAW, EAST TENNESSEE 2012

Expanding Osteopathic Medicine

Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Dr. Thomas Ely, SAM HOUSTON 1964, and Significant Sig Dr. Kevin Klauer, EASTERN ILLINOIS 1986, provide principled leadership to the growing American Osteopathic Association

Their Sigma Chi journeys might differ by two decades, but the shared values and leadership principles developed through the Fraternity — albeit in different parts of the United States — are impacting one of the fastestgrowing branches of medicine in the world.

As president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees and CEO of the AOA, respectively, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Dr. Thomas Ely, SAM HOUSTON 1964, and Significant Sig Dr. Kevin Klauer, EASTERN ILLINOIS 1986, are working together to navigate difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, achieve the lofty goals of the organization and advance their profession for years to come.

“We are the fastest-growing health care profession in the United States,” Ely says. “We’re going to go from 11 to 12 percent of the physician population to 20 percent by the end of this decade. When I went to medical school in 1976, there were eight colleges of osteopathic medicine. There are 38 now with 59 campuses.”

Whereas medical doctors practice allopathic medicine — which is a classic form that involves treating symptoms and diseases with drugs, radiation or surgery — doctors of osteopathic medicine, or DOs, view their patients more holistically

to reach diagnoses. They believe that all parts of the body function together and influence each other rather than focusing on individual symptoms alone.

“We have a distinct philosophy,” Klauer says. “We offer everything an MD does. Our medical school is just as long, but we also train in osteopathic medicine, and our philosophy is more of a holistic approach to the patient. Everything a physician does, we do, but we do it through a different lens.”

Thanks to the nearly 7,000 new physicians graduating from osteopathic medical schools in 2019, there are now more DOs (121,006) than at any point in the profession’s history — a number that has grown 63 percent in the past decade and nearly 300 percent over the past three decades, according to the AOA.

Through health care reform, graduate medical education funding and advocacy at the state and federal levels, the work of the AOA is increasing osteopathic medicine’s recognition throughout the world.

“It’s very mission-driven work,” Klauer says. “There’s a mission-driven component and an operations component. We’re not just a member services organization; we do serve our members, but our organization also accredits the 38 colleges of osteopathic medicine and their 59 campuses. We also provide board-certification services for osteopathic physicians in any specialty.

“To be a part of something that meant something that had substance and depth, it was really something that meant a lot. I was seeking a brotherhood, and that’s what I found. - Significant Sig Dr. Kevin Klauer, EASTERN

ILLINOIS 1986

“Where do we see ourselves a month from now, a year from now [or] 10 to 20 years from now? The profession started in 1874, but we just had our 100th annual House of Delegates meeting. Where do we go for the next century? We won’t make those decisions, but can we position the organization so those that follow us will be positioned to take this where they want to.”

THE INFLUENCE OF FRATERNITY VALUES

When Klauer arrived at Eastern Illinois University in 1983, his discovery of Sigma Chi was something that immediately shaped his future.

“When I learned what it was about, certainly this was not [just] a social experience. [Sigma Chi] was a community that had values that resonated with me,” Klauer recalls. “To be a part of something that meant something that had substance and depth, it was really something that meant a lot. I was seeking a brotherhood, and that’s what I found.

“I found the more I learned about it, the more I realized these people were serious about what the Founders developed because they [were] developing people and committing to each other and committing to ideals you would implement no matter where you are in life. No matter what walk of life you’re in or what profession you were in, you would conduct yourself with these ideals. That was pivotal for me. It wouldn’t have mattered what undergraduate campus I was on. Once I learned that, I would’ve begged for the opportunity to be a Sigma Chi.”

Since earning his degree from the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa, Klauer has been tasked with leading others through a number of positions in his career as a physician, a professor and academic chair, and an executive.

Dr. Klauer served in a variety of capacities during his 15 years with Emergency Medicine Physicians Ltd. while also attaining an executive juris doctorate with honors from Concord Law School. In 2015, he became chief medical officer for hospital-based services, chief risk officer and patient safety executive director for TeamHealth, a leading clinician services organization. In 2019, he was approached to become CEO of the AOA.

“I wasn’t looking, but I was approached to come back home to the osteopathic profession and be the first physician to hold the role of CEO since 1981,” Klauer says. “They wanted to be physician-led and directed. They made that change, and I was very honored to be selected and considered for that role.”

Dr. Ely’s pathway into osteopathic medicine is different than Klauer’s, but it also was aided by Sigma Chi values.

Ely was a founding member of the Fraternity’s Sam Houston chapter and served it as Consul, among other roles. Shortly following his initiation, he discovered notes from an interview with Order of Constantine and Significant Sig Fred Yoder, OHIO 1957, that changed his outlook on life.

Klauer translated that commitment to Sigma Chi’s ideals and the approach of the Fraternity to other initiatives in his life.

He elected to transfer schools to better pursue a career as a physician. North Central College in his hometown of Naperville, Illinois, allowed him to map out a major and curriculum in biology that incorporated medicine, body function and fitness. Upon graduation, he was drawn to medical schools that offered both MD and OD degrees, but the philosophy of osteopathic medicine proved inspirational.

“I didn’t know much about osteopathic medicine,” he says. “I applied to some MD schools, and I applied to some OM [osteopathic medical] schools. I was drawn to the OM schools. Not only did I love the philosophy — much like what happened to me with the Sigma Chi Fraternity — it completely resonated with me and felt like a really good fit. There was no looking back.”

“There was one sentence that I remember to this day,” Ely says. “‘He has good leadership potential but needs to develop a better rapport with fellow brothers.’ The first thing I did was find out what rapport meant. I thought I was doing that, but obviously I wasn’t. So, I took that one little learning point and made it part of something I’ve tried to do from then on.”

While at Sam Houston, Ely also was core commander of the Army ROTC program on campus. He became a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps and served two tours in Vietnam as a medical evacuation pilot.

From there, he attended the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine, re-entered the military and retired from the Army in 1988 with the rank of lieutenant colonel before opening a private practice in Clarksville, Tennessee.

“To this day, anybody asks me what I got out of membership in Sigma Chi, I got a direction for how to do better at things in my life. It started right there.”

- Dr. Thomas Ely, SAM HOUSTON 1964

“[Everything] keeps building and building, and everything you do you learn from,” Ely says. “To this day, anybody asks me what I got out of membership in Sigma Chi, I got a direction for how to do better at things in my life. It started right there.”

Ely later served as chief medical officer for Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville from 2002 to 2015, all while serving as past president of the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association and being elected to the AOA Board of Trustees in 2006.

On July 18, 2020, he was inaugurated as the 124th president of the AOA and, alongside Klauer, expressed a commitment to the continued growth of the profession despite the challenges of a global pandemic.

“We’re in the process of rapid growth,” Ely says. “The things we’re doing to upgrade physician education and all of those things that have to be done to keep the members of the profession up to date — we’re doing things that may have been positioned a year or two away, [but] because of the pandemic, they’ve become necessary now.”

LEADING DURING A PANDEMIC

The spread of COVID-19 immediately impacted communities everywhere and nearly all facets of life, but none more so than the medical community that includes the doctors and students within the osteopathic medicine profession.

Early on, the medical community and the general public looked to a variety of organizations for recommendations to deal with the pandemic. Klauer and the AOA took a different approach. Instead of following the lead of other organizations and delivering a similar message, the organization carefully constructed its position and considered the impact on their profession.

“When we launched our statement in April, we had already developed 12 to 15 resources and done an amazing amount of work to say: ‘Here’s what we think and believe as it relates to our profession and COVID-19. Here’s how we can support you,” Klauer says. “Of the 12 or so links, all but one of them were created by the AOA, and the other one was a link to a federal agency page of resources.

“We have challenged our team. What are we going to do to support our members and our profession? We have absolutely risen to the challenge and done an amazing job despite the fact we’re working remotely.”

Klauer and his team have delivered weekly reports to the board of trustees showing the accomplishments of their remote work. The AOA has held more than 30 town halls with members of Congress and state representatives to ensure their members have a direct line to lawmakers. Further, the AOA team created 14 webinars over a 10-week period and email campaigns to congressional members about the need for personal protective equipment, medical practice support and

other items that impact the AOA membership and osteopathic medicine profession.

“We’ve had an extremely effective voice in COVID-19,” Klauer says. “There’s nothing positive to come from COVID-19, but what we have gained is an opportunity to prove our worth, prove our value and test our mettle.”

The work of the AOA has led to board certification exams being available remotely, and Ely notes that encouraging routine care and vaccination safety are among the next goals alongside a yet-to-be-named public health initiative — not to mention continued expansion of the profession and the association itself.

A SIGMA CHI CONNECTION

The Fraternity bond shared by Klauer and Ely has not only strengthened their working relationship, but it also has presented a shared values-based approach for the AOA.

“We had a good basic training in Sigma Chi,” Ely says. “I agree with [64th Grand Consul] Keith Krach when he says Sigma Chi is the preeminent leadership organization in the world.

“I’ve worked with lots of leaders throughout the military and otherwise. [Klauer] is so dynamic. He is outgoing and optimally organized. Before I came out with my overall goals, we had a lot of one-on-one discussions and have worked together as a total team. We have an hour-long meeting each week [and] every week. We talk about what we need to do internally and externally to expand osteopathic medicine. We really do work hand in glove.”

Klauer says seeking the most out of individual experiences and embracing opportunities throughout life and using them to inform his life and career has been beneficial.

“When the fraternity that you join and the community you’re a part of says, ‘This is who you should be,’ it helps you to become exactly who you want to be,” he says. “I do think that where I am today has the DNA of the Sigma Chi Fraternity all over it.

“Making sure you capitalize on the opportunities you do have and making sure you’re serving —selfless servant leadership — I’ve applied that a lot recently and talked to people about that. It’s part of our organization and part of the mission. Everything you do is in the service of others and not because you’re trying to accomplish something for yourself. That selfless servant leadership tracks back to the roots of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, as well.”

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS

Members of the Hilton Head Alumni Association were meeting at Harbour Town Yacht Basin when Dan Austin, GEORGIA TECH 1952, of Raleigh, North Carolina, and his wife, Joanne, who was chapter sweetheart in 1952, walked by. Spotting a Georgia Tech cap, Joanne said, “Dan went to Tech,” and then noticing a Sigma Chi cap, she added, “Dan is a Sigma Chi.” The five Sigs from different chapters then enjoyed a few moments of brotherhood. Pictured are, from left, Ron Bradley, GEORGIA TECH 1960, Austin, Kimmel Arn, MIAMI (OHIO) 1979, Significant Sig Chuck Duvall, CORNELL 1958, and John Gottlieb, KENTUCKY 1966

Capt. Thomas Bolich Jr., SAN DIEGO STATE 1988, stands with his sons Declan, left, and Luke on Dec. 7, 2019, during a retirement ceremony held in his honor aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. Throughout his career, Capt. Bolich has earned the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Commendation Medal, six Navy Commendation Medals, three Navy Achievement Medals, a Combat Ribbon, the Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal and the Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal.

Sigs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, gathered on Aug. 20 to recognize Pete Galbraith, OKLAHOMA 1992, second from right, who received the Fraternity’s Significant Sig Award in 2020. From left are Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Shel Detrick, OKLAHOMA STATE 1958; Jack Allen, OKLAHOMA STATE 1993; Galbraith; and Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Bill Grimm, OKLAHOMA 1970. Galbraith is the president of Coldwell Banker Select in Oklahoma.

The Fraternity’s Fresno, California, alumni chapter is among those groups that has pivoted to hosting its meetings on the Zoom videoconferencing service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fresno Sigs are shown here during a meeting in summer 2020.

We are all Sigma Chis. We choose to be Life Loyal.

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.

As of Nov. 11 and since the new program’s introduction on July 1, 2019, 1,805 brothers have chosen to become Life Loyal Sigs. To learn more about the program and become a Life Loyal Sig today visit sigmachi.org/lifeloyal.

Baton Rouge As of this writing, the chapter’s Christmas party was scheduled for Dec. 3 at the Baton Rouge Country Club, pending COVID-19 guidelines. Summer and fall Zoom meetings led by President John Cadwallader, LOUISIANA STATE 1970, on the fourth Tuesday of the month have enabled brothers to keep in touch. Our monthly get-together will return to Drusilla Restaurant when permissible.

~Order of Constantine Sig Jim Bollinger, LOUISIANA STATE 1967

College Park We’re sorry for the golf and Homecoming cancellations. We’re hoping 2021 will bring some normalcy. Look for more information about our annual Golf Classic and reception in May. If you are looking to volunteer, there are plenty of opportunities. The Maryland undergraduate chapter needs house corporation and foundation members and alumni advisors.

~Order of Constantine Sig Scott Werber, MARYLAND 1986

Flagstaff With the Northern Arizona University football season cancelled until spring semester, we have been increasing our communications by email and website. We're very much looking forward to the four-way state of Arizona reunion on Friday evening of the 83rd Grand Chapter in late June 2021.

~Order of Constantine Sig Wayne Connelley, NORTHERN ARIZONA 1975

Fort Myers/Naples The Naples/Fort Myers alumni chapters have successfully been using the Zoom platform for conducting chapter business due to COVID-19. Although this format has enabled effective communications, the chapter looks forward to faceto-face luncheons again at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club as soon as it is safe to do so. Discussions revolve around such things as the new Sigma Chi wine club; membership growth; Semi-Century Sig pins; the undergraduate chapter at Florida Gulf Coast University; treasury report; and general comments from participants relative to their current COVID-19 safety status.

~Order of Constantine Sig Don Astley, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1976

Fort Worth The chapter has been hosting our monthly meetings via Zoom and enjoying the success of it with a wide age range of new attendees joining. Our August meeting introduced use of the virtual Ritual, which was widely appreciated, and we agreed to use it going forward. Find us at facebook.com/fortworthsigmachialumni.

~Robert Longnecker, TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 2004

Fresno Our chapter’s virtual meetings have been successful. Hosted by Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Mike Patton, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1966, fellow Cal. State-Fresno Sigs Thomas Heckel, 1986; Dustin Lacefield, 2015; Bill Robinson, 1972; and Bill Smittcamp, 1975, shared how the pandemic has impacted their businesses. California State University-Fresno house corporation President John Ballinger, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1969, and Treasurer Evan Selander, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 2015, provided updates. Selander presented on the new video surveillance system at the Cal. StateFresno chapter house.

~Brad Fischer, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1981

New York City Our chapter continues to virtually engage our brothers through social and professional events. We have focused on reaching recent and new graduates to help in job hunting and relocation. Welcoming all Sigma Chi brothers, we are working with Headquarters to find, connect and share New York City Sigma Chi life.

~Phil Oldham, SYRACUSE 1966

Los Angeles County We have been using Zoom meetings and phone calls to keep our members current with Sigma Chi business at the national and local level. We have our eighth annual Day at the Races event coming up in February 2021. We are looking forward to this signature event and seeing many brothers at the Santa Anita Park racetrack.

~Kevin Bidenkap, ARIZONA STATE 1990

Missoula Alumni The Missoula Area Alumni Association has been hard at work trying to foster brotherhood during the pandemic. Over 35 brothers enjoyed socially distant camaraderie during the annual Captain’s Cup Golf Scramble. Unfortunately, the weekly alumni luncheon has been postponed indefinitely. Please check our website, missoulasigs.com, for updates.

~Brad Cederberg, MONTANA 2006

Pikes Peak Region Alumni We continue to meet at the View House. The panorama of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains is great, and it is a large open-air venue that has established social distancing with table assignments and overall good COVID-19 protections for patrons. Our attendance numbers have been low, but we hope to improve them in the future.

~Bob Canfield, KENT STATE 1978

ALUMNI CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

FEBRUARY

2/26/1906 Charleston, West Virgina, alumni chapter, 115 years

Anniversaries are listed every five years.

The West Virginia State Capitol building located in downtown Charleston, West Virginia, is shown. The Fraternity has maintained an alumni group in the city since the chapter’s founding in 1906.

Special Olympics athlete and Significant Sig Andrew Peterson, CLARKSON 2013 breaks barriers in distance running and as a public speaker advocates for inclusion and respect

BY WES HOLTSCLAW, EAST

TENNESSEE 2012

“I DON’T EVER WANT YOUR PITY. RATHER, I NEED YOUR RESPECT. THE RESPECT

THAT ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DESERVE.”

- Significant Sig Andrew Peterson, CLARKSON 2013

everal times each year, accompanied by his father and one of his older brothers, a young man stands in front of hundreds of students around the country.

At first glance, you see an athletic man standing tall and proud at 5-foot-6. His friendly demeanor is showcased by soft eyes that sit behind glasses and a welcoming smile.

When he speaks, he does so slowly with emphasis and passion, and you come to understand the story of his life. Born with fetal alcohol syndrome, he was found alone with his siblings and nearly paralyzed at just three weeks old.

As a boy, he was bullied because of his struggles to speak due to the lasting effects of fetal alcohol syndrome, but by age 8 he was running laps around the playground and developing a knack and love for distance running.

At the age of 13, he began competing in Special Olympics events in Indiana and across the United States. He later won four gold medals and eventually represented the United States at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

As a young man, he inspired a Sigma Chi chapter to welcome him as one of our own in 2013, following in the footsteps of his father 30 years after his own initiation.

When Significant Sig Andrew Peterson, CLARKSON 2013, speaks, he inspires. His story is one of many across the world. What he has chosen to do with his life in spite of the odds and challenges of the lifelong ailment he and his three siblings were born with is nothing short of inspirational.

“I don’t ever want your pity,” Andrew tells his audience. “Rather, I need your respect. The respect that all people with disabilities deserve.”

A FATHER’S JOURNEY

Craig Peterson, MONTANA STATE 1983, was nearing the age of 40 in the 1990s when he decided to become a father. After a career in higher education and nonprofit organizations, Peterson was working and volunteering with at-risk children in Indianapolis when he was inspired to adopt.

He learned about a group of four Black siblings — three boys, Andrew, Brandon and Michael, and a girl, Ashley — all of whom were exposed to alcohol during their mother's pregnancy and living in separate foster homes.

Craig knew there would be obstacles to overcome. He was white, gay and single. His attempt to adopt Ashley was met with a public battle by her foster parents because of his sexuality. They received the support of religious groups and politicians in their public push against Craig, who positioned his focus on the three boys.

“I had always lived a life of integrity, had always followed through and did what I said I was going to do,” Craig Peterson says. “I went through the whole adoption process and was picked to be the new parent for these siblings. But then, before I even got to meet them for the first time, some people only saw me as a label of being gay, a label that made me unfit to parent in their eyes.”

Ashley’s foster parents won their public battle for her, but Craig was able to adopt Andrew and the two younger brothers in 1998 to become the first openly gay man in Indiana to adopt children through foster care.

Within a year, Ashley’s new adoptive father, who had spoken harshly and led a campaign against Craig on religious grounds, was behind bars for abusing her during her time in his foster care and following her adoption.

“While he was saying lots of judgmental things about me, he was doing horrible things behind closed doors,” Craig says.

There were challenges. Due to political pressure from groups in Indiana, the Petersons were approached often with unannounced home walkthroughs. State politicians attempted to file legislation to ban gay men and women from adopting children. Individuals made up stories about Craig and the children through letters to newspapers and statements to Indiana news outlets.

Ultimately, those attempts were for naught. In 2001, Craig was able to reunite the family, and Ashley joined her brothers.

Peterson would later adopt another pair of siblings with separate issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from childhood abuse.

There have been challenges. But there have also been many positives, and five young men and one young woman have been given a father who provides a home of respect, love, encouragement and compassion for the disabilities they face.

“I knew when I adopted there were challenges, and I could either just go with the flow and say, ‘Well, I'll do my best, but if it doesn't work out, whatever,’” Craig says. “But I knew that it was going to take a concerted effort every day to make progress. And there'd be some backsliding, but we had to keep moving forward, keep focused on those goals, learn from our mistakes so each year we can look back and say, ‘Yes, we are in a better place today than we were the previous year.’ And for that process to repeat itself into the future. That’s how I was raised. That's how I chose to parent my children, not to be consumed with excuses, but to be consumed with solutions.”

A SPECIAL YOUNG MAN

From the onset, Craig Peterson knew he faced certain challenges with his children due to the varying degrees of damage to their bodies from fetal alcohol syndrome.

“We’ve always had to find what Andrew and his siblings could do well,” he says. “I had done as much reading about fetal alcohol syndrome as I could. Then, I had to figure out how to apply what I read and help them become better individuals.”

Andrew struggled to communicate at a young age. He was unable to fully speak for many years and only communicated through a variety of sounds. When he began elementary school, Andrew started working with a speech therapist for the next six years while facing the mockery of many kids.

“Most kids couldn’t understand me when I spoke,” Andrew says. “Some laughed and called me names. Others walked by me like I didn’t exist, but for six years, my speech therapist believed in my abilities, making me practice harder. She was just one person, yet she made a huge difference in my life.”

As a runner himself, Craig Peterson encouraged his three older children to train and run cross country in middle school. It was apparent early, however, that the youngest, Andrew, had a special gift.

“In the second grade, I kind of played too rough with the other kids at recess,” Andrew says. “I had to stand at this post [for a timeout] almost every day. [My dad] asked the teacher if I could walk laps around the playground. I started running laps and other kids joined me, but nobody could keep up.”

Andrew kept running and later joined the cross-country team at his middle school and high school.

In 2013, Andrew’s story inspired the Clarkson chapter of Sigma Chi — a chapter his father, Craig, helped found while working at the school in student affairs — to bring the young man into the organization.

“The Consul of the Iota Zeta chapter, at the time, had a younger brother with special needs, and he wanted to make sure that Andrew had this opportunity — a great chance for the whole chapter to learn what brotherhood was all about.” Craig recalls.

During the chapter’s 25th anniversary event, more than 250 undergraduate and alumni men were present when Craig placed his badge upon Andrew at the conclusion of his non-student initiation.

Andrew immediately took the lessons and values of Sigma Chi to heart. He learned to deliver The Jordan Standard. He wore his badge whenever he was invited to a formal event and wore Sigma Chi letters each day during his training routine.

In 2014, Andrew competed in the Special Olympics’ national games in Princeton, New Jersey. He won four gold medals with personal best times in the 1500-, 3000- and 5000-meter races.

MICHAEL CHURCH, ILLINOIS 2005

“I gained confidence in myself, which was valuable,” Andrew says. “I even found my voice, but people still focused on what I could and could not do, so I showed them and went on to earn not one but four varsity letters.”

While Andrew was earning varsity letters in high school, he was making a name for himself across the state in the Special Olympics by winning medals at the local, regional and state levels. He trained six days a week, often running more than 50 miles.

Andrew’s story became known across Indiana. Accompanied by his father, he delivered inspirational speeches to high schools across the state. His story became so widely known that he was selected by then-First Lady Michelle Obama to represent every Special Olympics athlete in America for President Barack Obama’s final state dinner at the White House in October 2016.

“He was there because of all of the inspiration he had given to so many people for so many years,” Craig says.

In 2018, Andrew’s Special Olympics journey saw him capture silver medals in the 3,000 and 5,000 and a gold in the 1,500 — his fifth Special Olympics gold — to earn a trip to the world games in Abu Dhabi, where he won a gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay and a silver medal in the half-marathon event.

THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS RUNNING EVENT

As much success as Andrew had found running, there was one thing missing from his resume — a marathon.

In 2014, Andrew completed his first half-marathon — a 13.1-mile run. Upon further training, he participated in his first Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and completed the 26.2-mile event in 3 hours and 15 minutes, which was only 10 minutes off the qualifying standard from one of the most prestigious events in distance running: the Boston Marathon.

In 2016, with his third marathon event in Carmel, Indiana, Peterson missed the qualifying mark by 44 seconds for his age group. Upon hearing of his story, Peterson was offered a spot to participate as a non-entrant for charity during the 2018 Boston Marathon by the CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. He declined. He wanted to qualify for the race on his own.

By the time the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon rolled around in November 2017, Andrew was ready. With a time of 2:57:33, he became only the second Special Olympian to qualify for the Boston Marathon and held the fastest qualifying time ever by a Special Olympian.

“There was so much hype,” Craig recalls. “The whole city [of Indianapolis] was buzzing. Andrew was on every news station in the city. Everybody wanted to know about Andrew Peterson, who broke another glass ceiling. He was showing that people with disabilities can accomplish amazing things when others believe in them.”

On May 2, 2018, Andrew Peterson Day was recognized in Indianapolis in honor of his qualifying mark for the 2019 Boston Marathon.

The following month, ESPN visited the Petersons’ home in Indianapolis over 10 days and profiled Andrew with an article in ESPNTheMagazine and a feature on SportsCenter. His story had resonated with and inspired many across the nation, and the video itself was nominated for a short-form Sports Emmy award.

In April 2019, Andrew completed the Boston Marathon with an official time of 3:43:06.

“It was like a stampede, and that went on for eight miles. When Andrew looked to move to the side of the road and get out of a pack, he didn’t realize that for almost the entire 26-mile course there were people along the sidelines,” Craig remembers.

“People wanted to high-five,” Andrew says.

The course was challenging with many hills, but Andrew plans to do it again. It’s something he continues to work toward.

AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS

Andrew’s story resonates with other individuals who seek to learn from him through his abilities as a runner.

He trains with many runners in the Indianapolis area, and also coaches individuals from the community, including a young athlete named Marcelo Gonzalez, who has autism.

“Marcelo has trained with me for more than two years and, wow, he has improved,” Andrew says. “You know what gives me joy? Giving athletes like Marcelo the same opportunities runners gave me.”

While his story primarily impacted students across the midwest, after the ESPN piece and his participation in the Boston Marathon, the journey of Andrew, his family and that of his father has inspired countless others across the country.

Last year alone, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peterson delivered his message on behalf of the Campuspeak organization to schools and universities in Ohio, Arkansas, Washington and Florida, among others.

“All of these people want to hear about his story and the message he continues to share,” Craig Peterson says. “It’s pretty amazing for the kid who, at the age of 5, couldn’t even say any words.”

And this year, his inspiring life and successes earned him designation from the Fraternity as a Significant Sig.

The three aims of Sigma Chi are the cultivation and maintenance of friendship, justice and learning within the organization’s membership, Craig says. “Every Sigma Chi knows that. We experienced friendship every day as a part of our brotherhood. Learning is happening, too, because all of our undergraduate brothers are in college and learning. The word in the middle, justice, that’s important. That’s important for people like Andrew who want to be treated equally. We project that with respect for women, respect for others on college campuses. It reminds me of this really cool line [Andrew] says in his speech.”

I don't ever want your pity. Rather, I need your respect. The respect that all people with disabilities deserve. Andrew Peterson has earned more than respect. He’s earned admiration. And at just 27 years of age, his inspirational journey is just beginning.

BY ASHLEY SZATALA

ENHANCING OUR FRATERNITY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

A new commission formed in June was tasked with listening to the thoughts of undergraduates and alumni

The start of the new decade has certainly been a year of change across the world, and Sigma Chi is no different.

Police shootings in the United States in 2020 brought about renewed focus on racial inequality and the effort to end it. In June, 71st Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979, established a Diversity and Inclusion Commission to address such issues within Sigma Chi International Fraternity in the context of national unrest and with respect to the organization’s 165-yearold history.

“Our organization’s founding precedes the Civil War and occurred at a time when slavery was still legal in parts of the United States. Any organization that has as much history as Sigma Chi inherently has grappled with the issues of racial inequality and prejudice in its own way,” Schuyler wrote in a June 15 letter sent to every Sigma Chi undergraduate and alumnus. “In 1866, on the heels of the Civil War, delegates to that year’s Grand Chapter modified our constitution and, even under protest of some of the delegates, entered a clause that required that any prospective member be a ‘white male.’ This clause in our constitution remained contentious for nearly 100 years until it was finally legislated out.

“The effects of that clause, even after it was removed from our constitution, would linger for decades afterward. While the leaders of Sigma Chi today had nothing to do with this part of our history, we nonetheless must acknowledge it and sincerely apologize for it. Embracing the shortcomings that we have inherited is part of leadership, and so I submit to people of color everywhere, on behalf of Sigma Chi, our sincerest apologies.”

Schuyler tasked the newly formed commission with listening to members, organizing their thoughts into a series of recommendations on improving diversity and inclusion in the Fraternity, and bringing those recommendations to the Executive Committee by Oct. 1. The commission started working immediately and believes the recommendations they have given the EC will positively impact the Fraternity and brotherhood for generations to come.

GATHERING SIGS’ PERSPECTIVES

“In June we quickly assembled an all-star group of individuals from all over, including brothers of different backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and ethnicities. We’ve also been assisted by the very capable and passionate staff at Headquarters who have done a tremendous job,” says Chairman Taayo Simmonds, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 2009, pictured, who is a practicing attorney in Ottawa, Ontario, Grand Praetor of the Saint Lawrence province and a facilitator in the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit.

The commission focused its fieldwork in three areas.

The first was to speak to members and survey their thoughts on diversity and inclusion in the Fraternity. Surveys were sent to every Sig, whether they are an alumnus or a new undergraduate brother, so that their opinions could be heard on these issues. The second was to get the insights of individuals in Sigma Chi who have leadership or volunteer positions, such as those serving on the Preparation for Brotherhood or Mental Health committees.

“We wanted to make sure we’re all working together and that our recommendations are in line and make sense with what’s going on elsewhere,” Simmonds says. “We started it early on, and that’s been an ongoing consultation process.”

The third area of fieldwork was hosting virtual town halls available for every undergraduate brother and chapter sweetheart to participate.

“The survey’s good – it’s a touchpoint – but it’s not a conversation. Especially when we’re talking about these issues, picking ‘1, 2, 3, 4, 5’ or ‘Agree’ or ‘Strongly Agree’ doesn’t quite do it,” Simmonds says, adding that the commission couldn’t have these conversations without being mindful of the perspectives that our sweethearts bring. “I sat in a few conversations, and it was great in terms of the candidness, the sincerity of our brothers and, most of all, their passion. We had some really good conversations. I think [the town halls] were the single most important part of our work.”

The commission made recommendations to the EC based on feedback from brothers and chapter sweethearts. The EC then referred many of the recommendations to subcommittees like the Governing Laws Committee for further discussion and action.

FOCUSING ON THE GIFTS OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION

One such immediate action taken from the commission’s recommendations is the creation of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which aims to become a standing committee upon Grand Chapter approval in June 2021. Order of Constantine Sig and Grand Tribune Mark Quiner, WYOMING 1978, has been appointed as its interim chairman. Of the recommendations made by the Diversity and Inclusion Commission, the newly formed committee is responsible for action on six of them, and for some of the recommendations, it will work with other committees or groups to enact the changes.

One such group the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is working closely with is the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute. Simmonds began conversations with SCLI in the summer about enhancing diversity education in Sigma Chi’s curriculum and programming, and SCLI agreed that more needed to be done in its educational materials. Currently, the curriculum team is working on three new modules for 2021 that focus on the gifts of diversity and inclusion and what they bring to brotherhood.

First is a module within the Mission 365 character-based recruitment program. This elective will concentrate on how to recruit more diverse individuals to chapters and emphasizes the richness and beauty of having a chapter with men of many gifts and talents. There will be further diversity and inclusion courses within the ValuesBased Decision Making program and within its Distance Leadership Certificate.

“To be a transformational leader means you are an inclusive leader,” SCLI chairman and 68th Grand Consul Mike Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982, says. “The core competency of empathy is a need in today’s workplace, and as SCLI designs its leadership skills [education] for Sigma Chi members as an Illinois Board of Higher Education institution, the development of empathy and the importance of listening skills will be critical in certifying leaders for the future of our Fraternity and its chapters.”

Greenberg and the SCLI board of directors have formed the SCLI Diversity and Inclusion Instructional Taskforce that is working closely with the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and will provide feedback and curricular advice on the development of the future modules. SCLI also is working with a consultant who will make recommendations on how SCLI can integrate the themes of diversity and inclusion across Sigma Chi’s entire curriculum certificate process.

“The larger vision is the idea that we don’t want a bunch of separate modules about diversity and inclusion and not touch on it elsewhere,” says SCLI Associate Executive Director Bob Rabe, LOYOLA (CHICAGO) 2018. “We’d rather have it integrated throughout all of our curriculum, and these would be specialized modules that would enhance and challenge our undergraduate brothers, and perhaps external stakeholders, on the gift of diversity and what it brings to brotherhood.”

Simmonds says that although the commission has completed its task and disbanded, that doesn’t mean the effort is over.

“We don’t want anybody to have the misunderstanding that it all ends in October,” he explains. “Really, the work starts afterward.”

The Diversity and Inclusion Commission on Oct. 1 recommended these actions to the Executive Committee:

· Creation of a diversity and inclusion officer on the Executive Committee; Order of Constantine Sig and Grand Tribune Mark Quiner, WYOMING 1978, will fulfill this role in the interim.

· Creation of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, temporarily chaired by Quiner, to become a standing committee if approved at Grand Chapter in June 2021.

· Creation of a marketing campaign explaining the Fraternity’s history and highlighting successes as they relate to diversity and inclusion.

· Creation of scholarship criteria regarding diversity and inclusion, including an essay question to evaluate a brother’s commitment to these issues.

· Removal of “bona fide” from the constitution due to its vestige of terminology from the clause requiring only white members.

· Initiation of non-student members who were impacted by discrimination.

· Updating colony language to be in line with that recommended by the National Panhellenic Council, such as “petitioning affiliate” or “associated chapter.”

· Creation of chapter and individual-level awards to celebrate those who go above and beyond to celebrate diversity and inclusion and the addition of diversity and inclusion for the Annual Report/Peterson Significant Chapter Award.

· Hiring a master’s-level senior diversity officer to train and educate staff and volunteers.

· Integration of diversity and inclusion in curriculum and programming.

· Contextualizing the life of Founder James Parks Caldwell, MIAMI (OHIO) 1857, and the Constantine chapter in documents.

· Addressing Ritual matters.

Diversity and Inclusion Commission members:

Chairman Taayo Simmonds, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 2009

Harroop Ahuja, BROCK 2021

Allan Andrews, SOUTH ALABAMA 2022

Adrian Avila, NEW MEXICO 2014

Kyle Dudzinski, GEORGETOWN 2021

Chris Geggie, WABASH 2008

Order of Constantine Sig Jon Greenawalt, PENNYSLVANIA 1961

Adam Joiner, TARLETON STATE 2014

Dr. Ric McClendon, WESTERN CAROLINA 2005

Ethan Pickering, CASE WESTERN 2015

Jiwon Simpkins, HARVARD 2023

Order of Constantine Sig Ansley Valentine, WABASH 1990

Kimberly Kuspa, Fraternity accountability coordinator

Welcome West Chester

CHAPTER NAME: Mu Eta

INSTALLATION DATE: April 27, 2019

PROVINCE: Mid Atlantic

SIGS INITIATED AT INSTALLATION: 39

The installation of the Mu Eta chapter at West Chester University in Pennsylvania made it one of 16 Greek-letter organizations at the university. The chapter members wasted little time establishing a reputation for the group, earning the school’s James Weese Award for Academic Achievement and finishing the 2018 to 2019 academic year with a top-three chapter GPA among all Greek-letter organizations. Below, Consul John Delaney, 2020, talks with The Magazine about the chapter’s installation, its focus on academics and his goals for the chapter’s future.

How did the installation process prepare your colony for chapter life?

The installation process showed us what it means to be Sigma Chi[s] and all the opportunities and responsibilities [that] come with that. We learned what an effective chapter looks like, and we were given a lot of support in order to succeed on the West Chester University campus. We were taught how to run a chapter that reflects the [Fraternity’s] values.

How has the Mu Eta chapter set itself apart from other Greek-letter organizations at West Chester?

We have been high academic achievers since our beginnings and have tried to lead with our values on campus. We are also a smaller chapter, which allows us to have a more personal approach to the way we interact with each other. As a chapter we are all friends, and we are all involved with each other’s lives. I believe the values we hold as a Fraternity, and the amazing [inter]national infrastructure we have access to, set us apart from others on campus.

Your chapter won West Chester University’s James Weese Award for Academic Achievement in the 2018-2019 academic year. What role have academics played in your chapter’s operations and recruitment?

We try to always be competitive with our academics. We preach to our newer members that without a good GPA, your experience in Sigma Chi and college is lessened. When we recruit, we look for people who are excelling in their coursework. School is the most important responsibility all students have, and we try to show that through our academics.

What has it been like for you to be a member of the executive team that led the colony through its installation and now lead the group as its Consul?

I am just trying to make this chapter the best it can be. Being in leadership roles for most of my Sigma Chi experience and seeing some of the amazing people that enter this chapter, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to this chapter, and it has been my mission to set up something special for the guys that come after me. Sigma Chi Mu Eta has given a lot to me, and it is only right to try to give something back.

What has been your chapter’s most significant accomplishment to this point, and what are its goals for the future?

Our biggest accomplishment to me was putting on our first initiation. It felt like a great milestone for our chapter, and I think showed the chapter that we had just begun our Sigma Chi journey. The goals for the future are simple: We want to make the chapter the best it can be. We want it to thrive on West Chester University’s campus and create a solid foundation for the future.

A modified Mission 365 recruitment training program and digital toolkit help chapters find new members Recruiting Virtually

Recruitment is the process by which Sigma Chi undergraduate chapters perpetuate the Fraternity’s Ritual and secure the organization’s longevity. Oftentimes, recruitment is done through in-person interaction, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought that method to a halt.

Sigma Chi International Fraternity recognized that engaging new members would look different come fall semester, so the Fraternity’s Regional Chapter Support team, Sigma Chi Leadership Institute [SCLI] and Marketing and Communications team began work during the summer to prepare for a virtual recruitment process. The result is chapters that are prepared to tackle recruitment in a different form.

“As COVID-19 has drastically changed the landscape we’re all working and living in, it was obvious that this fall term’s recruitment activity would be a critical one for many of our chapters,” Order of Constantine Sig and Senior Director of Chapter Support Dan Mathewson, PUGET SOUND 1986, says. “Our Grand Consul and Executive Committee knew that as well, so they had the Regional Chapter Support team use this summer to get the chapters in Sigma Chi all across North America trained up with our most current recruitment tools.”

SCLI Associate Executive Director Bob Rabe, LOYOLA (CHICAGO) 2018, says the SCLI team pivoted quickly in mid-March to come up with the Remote Recruitment program, which is a modified version of the Mission 365 recruitment training program. It’s 90 minutes instead of the normal three hours, gives strategies on running chapter social media pages and includes different activities on engaging with potential new members, such as through direct messaging instead of pairing up in person. Essentially, the Remote Recruitment program teaches the Mission 365 curriculum but in a way that is adapted to the needs of today’s undergraduates who are facing digital recruitment experiences or a hybrid approach with both online and in-person recruitment elements.

“There’s been extraordinary interest in deploying this program so that the undergrads have the skills and capabilities to recruit in a virtual world. That pivot to a fully remote recruitment Mission 365 curriculum was unbelievable,” Rabe says, adding that the SCLI team is working on new Mission 365 curriculum that includes pandemic-era components. “Now we’re going to be launching Selecting Men of Character, which is a [training] module on giving bids, that will come with virtual recommendations.”

Members of the Fraternity’s Regional Chapter Support team soon will be trained in facilitating the new curriculum to chapters, and that educational lesson, along with the courses in the Values-Based Decision Making program, will come with a page of information on how to adapt the curriculum and ideas to a digital world.

“We’re seeing a lot of high-level engagement with our undergrads,” Rabe says. “I believe our core [Mission 365] curriculum, with Selecting Men of Character and, in the next couple months, the Building Enduring Friendships module, all with virtual recommendations, will be instrumental in the recruitment of young men to our Fraternity.”

The Fraternity’s Marketing and Communications team also aided chapters by developing a toolkit for undergraduates to reference during formal recruitment. The toolkit includes a recruitment guide and flyer, downloadable recruitment video and images, web design guide and how to purchase wearable recruitment gear. The team’s intern, Mario Martinez, NEW MEXICO STATE 2021, has been creating custom recruitment videos for chapters that request one.

Order of Constantine Sig and Regional Chapter Support Coordinator [RCSC] Don McKinney, TULSA 1984, who works with chapters in the Southern, Oklahoma/ Arkansas, Northern Texas, Central Texas and East Texas provinces says chapters

“It is important that we as leaders adapt to these new changes and continue to find ways to grow our brotherhood.”

Consul Steven Perry, MIDDLE TENNESSEE 2020

The Mission 365 recruitment training program wasn’t the only educational program adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong Arms for COVID-19 was released for anyone, regardless of Fraternity membership, to download. Program participants can review tips for personal wellness and managing stress, practice strategies for coping with stress and building resilience, and learn how to access mental health resources and support through the free Sigma Chi Reach Out app. To take the Strong Arms for COVID-19 program, visit sigmachi.org/scli-2/strong-arms-covid/.

were searching for new ideas and guidance in preparation for fall recruitment. Fellow Regional Chapter Support Coordinator Art Berg, OHIO 1982, agrees.

“Our chapters appreciate proactive coaching with usable tools. The remote recruitment module reinforces our Mission 365 program and provides tools useful in today's ever-changing COVID-19 world,” says Berg, who works with chapters in the Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Virginia, Western Virginia, Central Pennsylvania, Mid Atlantic, Eastern and West Virginia provinces. “From what I've been told by our undergrads, the RCSC program and the recruitment coaching is light-years ahead of what's being offered to their friends in other fraternities.”

Overall, feedback on the efforts to aid virtual recruitment has been positive, and several chapters have seen a boost in pledge numbers.

“Our chapter has recognized the increased effort required to continue to recruit values-based men on campus. It is important that we as leaders adapt to these new changes and continue to find ways to grow our brotherhood,” says Consul Steven Perry, MIDDLE TENNESSEE 2020. “Thankfully, Sigma Chi has provided us with the necessary resources to do so, such as the Remote Recruitment program facilitated by our Regional Chapter Support coordinator. Chris [Hicks, GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 1996] gave our chapter an engaging presentation that provided new ideas and reviewed with our members how to recruit using our minimum requirements, The Jordan Standard.”

Recruitment Chairman Aidan Cawthra, TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 2023, agrees. His chapter offered 49 bids, and all 49 new members accepted. It was an increase from 17 new members last fall.

“The goal of the [Remote Recruitment] presentation was to train us how to actively recruit new members into Sigma Chi with an ideals-based approach during the pandemic. Virtual recruitment was a huge success. The key for us this semester was forward thinking,” he says. “With everything being virtual, we had to plan weeks, even months, in advance to make sure everything from Zoom [videoconference] meetings to one-on-one interviews ran seamlessly. We had to find ways to showcase our chapter without hosting typical recruitment week events.

“As a group, we made it a point to meet and introduce as many people to the rich history of our chapter and Sigma Chi as a whole while following all university and state guidelines amidst the pandemic. As we Sigma Chis like to say, ‘You will find it here,’ and as one of the recruitment chairs, I can honestly say that all 49 new pledges have found their forever home here.”

CAMPUS CHRONICLES UPDATE

CHAPTER STATS KEY

Our chapters, by the numbers:

All-time Order of Constantine members

All-time Significant Sig Award recipients

All-time initiates

*AsofSept.30,2020

ALABAMA Iota Iota

2 23 2,667

Although we are in the midst of difficult times, the chapter has recruited over 50 potential new members who are waiting to be pinned when the time allows. We have made adjustments to the house, including new outside seating in order to encourage members to gather safely, even during a time where we are told to stay apart.

~ Jacob Limbocker, 2023

ALBION Alpha Pi

7 11 1,944

The chapter has enjoyed reconnecting with its brothers since the beginning of semester. We are looking forward to initiating nine new pledges in a couple of weeks. The brothers are grateful to be back on campus, and we look forward to growing the brotherhood this upcoming fall semester.

~ Spencer Moeggenberg, 2022

ALMA Theta Nu

0 2 503

After a long time away, the brothers could not be more excited to be back on campus. The chapter is handling COVID-19 extremely well and getting together outside with masks and practicing social distancing to ensure the health and safety of our brothers and community. We are also looking forward to a successful recruitment season.

~ Connor Hart, 2022

AMERICAN Kappa Rho

0 0 396

The chapter has tried to maintain a strong sense of brotherhood while following the rules implemented by American University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We are also looking forward to virtual recruitment and adding more strong members while adjusting to the new

normal. The brothers have started off class strong and are cautiously optimistic about the semester.

~ Matt Liebowitz, 2021

ARIZONA Beta Phi

9 30 2,685

This fall, the chapter conducted our recruitment process over Zoom and selected 36 new members. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, we installed hand-sanitizing stations all throughout the house. Also, we have gotten rid of buffet-style meals and have implemented a Plexiglas shield that separates the kitchen from the dining room to reduce risk.

~ Jaxx Davies, 2022

ARIZONA STATE Epsilon Upsilon

1 13 1,890

In the 2019-2020 academic year, the chapter proudly initiated two remarkable pledge classes while logging more service hours than in previous years. And while the chapter increased its GPA, it was during this pandemic we proved that, despite being scattered nationwide, this chapter isn’t a legion, but an indivisible band of brothers, not withstanding geographical barriers, forever maintaining the bond of our fellowship.

~ Jack Comsa, 2023

AUBURN Gamma Sigma

5 19 2,445

The chapter has had a great recruitment despite the current circumstances. With lots of hard work from all the brothers we have had a successful online recruitment, and we are excited to continue to grow our brotherhood. Our brotherhood remains strong, and we can’t wait to have everyone back on campus.

~ Connor Rose, 2022

AUSTIN PEAY Eta Xi

2 1 798

Our chapter has continued to uphold brotherhood during this trying time. We have scheduled many brotherhood events, such as painting the rock on our campus with a sorority while wearing masks and adhering to our university’s COVID-19 regulations. We have plans to do both online and in-person recruiting and a mixture of in-person and online recruitment events.

~ Matthew Sims, 2022

BALL STATE Epsilon Omega

9 14 1,816

The chapter has taken an active role in fall recruitment. We planned to recruit via Zoom, as we see it as the safest option. With the guidance of our recruitment chairmen Tyler Winiecki, 2020, and Brice Wyderski, 2021, we feel that we will be adept to recruit the best men possible.

~ Jonathan McCoy, 2023

BAYLOR Eta Omega

1 2 1,112

The situation we are in has enabled us to get out of our comfort zone and find creative new ways to move forward in our efforts of recruitment, brotherhood and philanthropy. The chapter has worked together to raise over $11,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute by helping families move in and out of their homes over summer break.

~ Peyton Hodges, 2022

BINGHAMTON Mu Gamma

0 0 123

Our chapter plans to increase utilization of social media to navigate recruitment for the fall 2020 academic term. To maintain our deep sense of brotherhood, we plan to hold more brotherhood events since most of the brothers live in the house and get Zoom calls going for those who can’t make it.

~ Andrew Mattiello, 2022

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN Chi Chi

0 1 485

While many state schools may be panicked in their recruitment efforts, our

chapter is the perfect size to do recruitment and maintain brotherhood in safe and proactive ways. Pledge classes within the Fraternity are closer than ever; we find new ways to engage with each other on campus, all while we do our part to stay safe and protect others.

~ Cole Kirkpatrick, 2021

BOISE STATE Lambda Xi 0 0 234

The brothers are going to continue to recruit using The Jordan Standard all the while adjusting to safe social gathering limits and guidelines.

~ Danny Wing, 2021

BOWLING GREEN Delta Kappa 1 13 1,606

The chapter has planned all summer as to what route we will be taking to approach this interesting semester. We were able to initiate our spring pledges along with Youngstown last week, and we are working to recruit the best we can with the university and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention policies in place.

~ Dominic Peck, 2022

BRADLEY Delta Rho

8 14 1,557

As the chapter returns to campus this semester, our focus will be holding each brother accountable to maintain the academic success our chapter has been demonstrating. Due to the pandemic, we will be limited in our ability to hold philanthropic events. We extend a thank you to our generous alumni for providing us with necessary face coverings.

~ Austin Moca, 2022

BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON

FRASER Delta Omicron

4 8 1,184

We decided against hosting recruitment activities at the house to ensure compliance with provincial health guidelines. Instead, we will have smaller group meetups with potential new members involving activities outside of the house. To maintain a sense of brotherhood, we will do more outdoor activities and encourage everyone to wear masks while participating.

~ Vasko Bjeljac, 2021

BROCK Mu Zeta

0 0 59

Our chapter has decided to recruit new members throughout the fall term. We plan to have one big pledge class in the new year. Furthermore, brotherhood events will most likely be scheduled biweekly so brothers can stay in touch and become closer with one another.

~ Seth Adamson, 2022

BRYANT Lambda Eta

0 0 211

During the fall 2020 academic term, the brothers will maintain a sense of brotherhood by hosting online sessions as well as rotating in-person meetings. We plan to overcome hardships this semester by using our strong brotherhood to our advantage and support one another in any way we can.

~ Timothy Mullen, 2022

BUCKNELL Kappa

4 12 2,642

The chapter implemented a seamless virtual recruitment process through Zoom that was adopted by many other chapters on Bucknell’s campus. Although our sense of brotherhood will look different this semester, our brothers are committed to navigating the pandemic through safe small group gatherings and utilizing virtual means to advance our chapter forward.

~ Anthony Warnick, 2022

BUTLER Rho

6 12 2,083

The chapter is proud to be on campus at Butler and is adjusting well to the new guidelines. We recently received the Peterson Significant Chapter Award, and our amazing houseparent, Ms. Rebecca Allen, received the Edna A. Boss

Houseparent Award. We are working hard to do everything in our power to remain on campus for the remainder of fall.

~ Michael Carroll, 2023

CAL. POLY.-POMONA Theta Sigma

0 0 688

The chapter intends to keep its brothers and recruits safe by increasing our social media presence this semester, attracting recruits online and looking forward to the spring semester for a successful recruitment. With most operations halted, we intend to use this free time to foster our relationships with each other and band closer together as a chapter.

~ Brian Chonos, 2022

CAL. STATE-SAN MARCOS

Mu Beta

0 0 142

The chapter is proud to announce we were awarded our fifth Peterson Significant Chapter Award. This, combined with our finishing as runner up for the Daniel William Cooper Award, is evidence of the great year we had despite the pandemic. We are proud to continue with this vision of high ambition into this coming school year.

~ Trevor Abel, 2021

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES

Delta Eta

2 14 1,876

Throughout the fall 2020 term, we will conduct online recruitment by displaying our values on social media and reaching out to potential new members whom we have spoken to. We also will maintain connections with our brothers and continue to grow our bond any way we can by being creative and finding new ways to have brotherhood events.

~ Nick Darrow, 2023

CALIFORNIA-MERCED

Lambda Delta

0 0 202

In the face of the pandemic, the chapter will utilize online resources provided to us by Sigma Chi and strive to recruit students we see exceptional leadership in. We hope to expand substantially by the end of fall semester, considering more than half of the brothers are graduating by the end of the academic year.

~ Romson Abat, 2020

CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO Iota Chi

1 3 777

Our chapter has transitioned to fully online meetings, brotherhood events and recruitment to meet safety requirements regarding COVID-19. We have created and are committed to a chapter culture plan that outlines expected behaviors and ideals we can hold ourselves accountable to in order to ensure our future as an outstanding chapter. We are excited and optimistic about the year to come.

~ Jacob Plata, 2021

CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA

Zeta Kappa

2 8 1,189

With fall quarter approaching, we have prepared extensively for our first-ever virtual recruitment. We are confident in our ability to adapt to these new circumstances and look forward to welcoming the next group of outstanding young men into our chapter. With that, we intend to utilize technology to reinforce our brotherhood and stay connected.

~ Alan Thomas, 2022

CARNEGIE MELLON Lambda Pi

0 0 175

The chapter is excited for many of our brothers to return to campus and see each other in a safe, masked and socially distanced manner. We have spent the summer revamping our website and social media and are well prepared for virtual recruitment. We know together we will get through these unprecedented times.

~ Maxwell Plottel, 2023

CASE WESTERN Beta Eta

3 3 1,529

The chapter has been actively preparing for a remote fall 2020 semester with a special focus on online recruitment strategies, continuing a pattern of academic excellence and preserving our treasured brotherhood. In the 2019 to 2020 school year, our chapter broke what we believed to be the school philanthropy record, and chapter membership rose to our largest in recent history.

~ Prashanth Ragunanthan, 2023

CENTRE Zeta Zeta

0 3 1,497

The brothers have moved back to a significantly different environment at

Centre College. It has taken a conscious effort to ingrain the social guidelines within our daily habits to maintain brotherhood, but it has been a successful effort. We have diligently prepared a virtual spring recruitment to select new members that embody TheJordanStandard.

~ Alexander Hazel, 2023

CHARLESTON Iota Epsilon

0 0 561

As of this writing, our chapter’s plans for th fall 2020 academic term included conducting a virtual recruitment week followed by a socially distant pledgeeducation program.

~ Connor Ledwith, 2023

CINCINNATI Zeta Psi

18 25 2,581

The chapter continues to work hard to overcome obstacles and adjust to the new normal. We are excited to discover new ways to manage recruitment, maintain philanthropy and promote brotherhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with all brothers, family and friends as we steer through these unprecedented times.

~ Matt Peterson, 2022

COLUMBIA Nu Nu

5 13 1,637

In these uncertain times, continuing a sense brotherhood and actively recruiting men of good character hold a new level of importance. These goals have been impeded by Columbia University’s decision for online classes solely. However, the brothers look to achieve these goals by holding regular chapter meetings as well as virtual recruiting events.

~ Jon Rowe, 2021

CONNECTICUT Gamma Omega

6 2 1,233

The chapter is excited to embark upon a fully virtual recruitment process this upcoming fall. The chapter will incorporate live information sessions, small group video calls and personal interview sessions. Brotherhood will also be maintained through cloud-based platforms. Everything from online games, joint movie viewing services and Zoom calls will dominate every brother’s free time.

~ Garrett Noonan, 2020

CUMBERLAND Nu

0 0 123

This semester the chapter is focused on delivering the full experience of Preparation for Brotherhood and pledging Sigma Chi while practicing social distancing and keeping all our brothers and pledges safe. We want to find that equilibrium where this pandemic won’t be detrimental to a pledge’s experience but still be able to guarantee the safety of our pledges and brothers.

~ Noah Chance, 2022

DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S

Gamma Rho

2 14 1,147

Located in Nova Scotia, the chapter is lucky that our restrictions for COVID-19 are somewhat lenient. As a result, the chapter has been able to organize a recruitment period consisting of a hybrid of online and in-person events. The events will primarily take place in large, open areas where physical distancing is possible.

~ Nolan White, 2022

DENISON Mu 10 14 1,845

The chapter is working extremely hard to maintain a sense of brotherhood during the fall 2020 semester. While it is currently challenging to meet under COVID-19 policies, we are trying our best to keep the brotherhood thriving. One positive thing we have done was discussing the Black Lives Matter movement in a socially distanced setting.

~ Reed Owens, 2023

DENVER Delta Iota

3 2 1,253

The chapter hopes to make the most of the alternative options being offered this fall. We will be taking a new member class, and we look forward to the challenges that will come with that. Our spring chapter GPA was 3.72, which was above the all-undergraduate average and the all-fraternity average.

~ Steven Weese, 2022

DEPAUL Lambda Omega

0 0 158

The chapter is working closely with the university to adhere to regulations set by the city and state so our chapter can still

run a successful recruitment cycle, maintain essential chapter operations and grow closer as a brotherhood in the safest possible manner during the current pandemic.

~ Thomas Pye, 2022

DEPAUW Xi

11 25 2,050

Our main focus for the fall semester is for us to remain strong, unified and connected. About half of our brothers will be on or near campus. Through virtual chapter meetings and hangouts, we must ensure the entire active chapter remains connected and supported. Unity and brotherhood will be the focus of our recruitment pitch to potential new members this fall.

~ Townsend Driggs, 2021

DRAKE

Theta Gamma

1 3 576

The chapter at has initiated two new members, who were delayed initiation last spring due to COVID-19. With students returning to campus, our house has formed a policy to ensure the safety of its members and community. We’re putting

our full efforts into recruitment this fall. ~ Michael Leider, 2023

EAST TENNESSEE Zeta Omega

3 6 863

The chapter has been working continuously to update our social media and online presence in preparation for fall recruitment. We are expecting to have successful recruitment despite the current pandemic. Our brotherhood has stayed connected over Zoom meetings and video games with fellow brothers. We have set ourselves up to succeed despite these challenging times.

~ Culton Hensley, 2022

EASTERN KENTUCKY Eta Alpha 0 2 937

Recruitment is coming up, and the chapter is prepared if the university decides to make it completely virtual. The chapter is starting to think of creative philanthropy and brotherhood events that will follow all guidelines regarding COVID-19. This semester will bring unprecedented challenges, but the chapter is prepared for anything that will come up this semester.

~ Jacob Griffin, 2022

ELON Theta Omega

0 0 638

During the fall academic term, we have been carefully recruiting while still following the social distancing guidelines. We have split up our newest spring class into small groups and have paired them with other small groups of recruits to remain under 25 people while outside and under 10 while inside.

~ Cam MacMaster, 2022

EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA

BEACH) Eta Iota

0 4 929

Recruitment this semester is going to be a virtual recruitment. Our recruitment chair has done a great job integrating a plan to deal with the unforeseen times. We have decided to use Zoom and have break-out rooms with a diverse group of brothers in order to pair possible recruits with someone that can speak directly to them.

~ Gary Wegener, 2020

EMBRY-RIDDLE (PRESCOTT)

Kappa Phi

0 1 235

The chapter is starting the fall 2020 semester strong with plans to initiate our pledges from spring 2020. We are looking forward to fully bringing this group of exceptional men into our brotherhood. Our chapter is also excited for the group of men that our hybrid in-person and virtual recruitment will introduce to Sigma Chi.

~ Logan Hill, 2022

EMORY Beta Chi

8 51 2,294

This semester we are completely virtual for classes and for the Fraternity. All chapter meetings will take place over Zoom, and we also are participating in virtual recruitment. To maintain a sense of brotherhood we are scheduling weekly Zoom meetings where we will play games and maintain our brotherhood.

~ Michael Innes, 2022

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON Iota Kappa

0 0 384

Our chapter is facing the challenges that COVID-19 has given us. For the fall recruitment process, we are sparing no effort in portraying who we are without being in person. Since Farleigh Dickinson University has switched to fully online learning, we have made the decision to move our Derby Days philanthropic event

to the spring to maximize donations.

~ Erik Simonsen, 2022

FLORIDA Gamma Theta

4 27 3,429

For this upcoming fall the chapter has adjusted to the difficulties of COVID-19 with new in-house protocols for conduct and physical changes as well as dividers for meals and chapter ceremonies. We plan to recruit virtually or in person while still following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

~ Jack Ward, 2021

FLORIDA ATLANTIC Lambda Tau

0 0 238

On Aug. 8, we paid tribute with a White Rose Ceremony to Tom O’Connor, 2017, who passed away earlier in the year, with over 50 chapter Sigs in attendance. After 30 weeks and 210 days, we finally initiated the 15 members of the spring 2020 pledge class whose initiation was postponed because of COVID-19.

~ Jordan Acevedo, 2021

FLORIDA GULF COAST

Lambda Zeta

0 0 306

The brothers are eagerly looking forward to the semester to come. We understand the obstacles at this trying time. Thankfully, because of all the hard work and brainstorming from our members, we feel we are in a strong position going into recruitment week. We are excited to welcome our new brothers.

~ Alec Adamy, 2023

FLORIDA SOUTHERN

Epsilon Sigma

2 9 800

Recruitment and brotherhood will be difficult for our chapter due to most of our campus being remote. Freshmen will still be able to live on campus, so there is potential for a recruitment; however, many brothers are not on campus or even in the state. Our chapter is discussing a brotherhood trip where all brothers can meet up again soon.

~ Maxwell Giard, 2021

FURMAN Iota Nu

1 1 700

The chapter has made significant impacts in the local community and in philanthropy. This spring, we initiated 13 new brothers. Additionally, we have maintained the Peterson Significant

Chapter Award for the sixth consecutive year. Our brothers are committed to friendship, justice and learning and are looking to continue our accomplishments this upcoming semester.

~ Justin Perez, 2023

GEORGE MASON Iota Xi 0 0 485

The chapter is planning for an ambitious year despite the pandemic. To start, our chapter has just elected our new sweetheart, Brittany Paige. In addition, we are working hard to assure a safe recruitment process and already have a lot of interest from students. Finally, we are focused on achieving outstanding academics this semester.

~ Warren Penn, 2021

GEORGE WASHINGTON Epsilon 10 13 1,899

Through these turbulent times, the men have continued to uphold the highest held values of Sigma Chi. Communication among the chapter is strong despite our distances. Brothers are maintaining connections with each other by any virtual means. We enter recruitment with an open mind and hope to virtually find men of good character.

~ Jorgealberto Partida, 2022

GEORGETOWN Mu Theta 0 0 39

Though the fall semester will be online, the chapter is committed to maintaining our brotherhood and creating a virtual recruitment process. We will be having chapter meetings and brotherhood events over Zoom. There will also be

information sessions and virtual tabling at club fairs throughout the semester in order to help find our newest brothers.

~ John O’Connor, 2023

GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN Eta Theta

1 0 720

This fall will be a very challenging semester for us, but we are up for the challenge. We initiated three brothers from the spring class that was held over due to COVID-19. Our fall recruitment is informal this year, so we’ll be looking at different strategies for recruitment this fall.

~ Lane Odom, 2021

GEORGIA TECH Beta Psi

0 25 2,291

We are placed in a uniquely challenging scenario this fall. I am very proud of our recruitment chairs who were able to recruit a good pledge class this fall through utilizing their Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop training and other skills. We will all have to band together and create a shared vision to maintain the brotherhood we all love.

~ Davis Palmie, 2021

GETTYSBURG Theta

3 4 1,697

After meticulous planning and careful execution, the chapter was successful in bidding a full class of potential new members. Using a mix of new, socially distanced experiences and adapted traditions, the chapter held an entire week of recruitment events.

~ Giacomo Coppola, 2022

Active undergraduate chapters: 235

Active alumni chapters: 116

Total living members: 262,692

Current undergraduates: 13,799

Total all-time intiates: 351,385

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY Sigma Sigma

1 3 997

We are hosting virtual recruitment events while also having small group meetings. We are maintaining a sense of brotherhood by holding one another accountable and using each other as a shoulder to lean on during these tough times.

~ Carson Box, 2021

HANOVER Chi

4 10 1,454

The bonds of brotherhood at the chapter will remain strong regardless of our circumstances. Brothers learn to bump elbows rather than shake hands, and we will also learn new ways of reaching out to potential Sigs on campus. Our recruitment, while challenged, looks promising, as the character of a Sigma Chi is able to shine through this adversity.

~ Louis Holbrook, 2022

HILLSDALE Alpha Kappa

1 1 665

So far, the chapter has conducted recruitment as close to normal as possible. We have hosted outdoor events with masks, and they have been successful. We have had about 30 men express interest in pledging, and we have coordinated contact between them and brothers that keeps them at a safe distance while maintaining genuine connection.

~ Clayton DeJong, 2020

IDAHO Gamma Eta

8 17 1,653

The chapter’s sense of brotherhood is stronger than ever after recruiting 16 promising new pledges to the chapter this fall. The chapter recently received a Peterson Significant Chapter Award, which makes this the 10th consecutive year receiving it. Our focus this semester is to maintain a clean, safe environment for all members to continue their scholarly pursuits.

~ Kyler Skinner, 2023

ILLINOIS Kappa Kappa 24 40 2,871

At the University of Illinois, the chapter is actively trying to go about our collegiate lifestyles while dealing with complications related to COVID-19. The brothers have been working diligently to ensure that we can continue to hold brotherhood and recruitment events this semester while adhering to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for social distancing.

~ Alex Kapusta, 2022

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN Alpha Iota 14 20 2,285

We will have to put forth more effort than ever before. We will have to go out of our way to find possible candidates. We must also be smarter than other fraternities in this challenging time all while improving ourselves and, of course, the chapter.

~ Chase Viehman, 2022

INDIANA Lambda

17 28 3,503

The chapter has completely revamped its recruitment process for the foreseeable future. The biggest change made: The chapter will hold summer recruitment events again. Twenty-five well-rounded individuals were bid. For fall recruitment, the chapter is conducting recruitment via Zoom and plans on combining the summer and fall bids into one pledge class.

~ Nick Foos, 2022

INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA)

Eta Omicron

1 1 709

At the chapter, we plan on navigating recruitment this year through a strong virtual presence via the Zoom platform. Using Zoom, we hope to connect with a lot of potential new members and show them what makes Sigma Chi the best fraternity there is.

~ Aidan Sadoski, 2022

IOWA Alpha Eta

5 10 2,129

Our brothers are excited to be back learning and connecting. The chapter was excited to bring in a class of 32 members this fall who are eager to serve the Fraternity. We are engaging each other in academics and furthering our involvement in the community.

~ John Hoffman, 2022

JOHNS HOPKINS Kappa Upsilon

0 0 206

The chapter has worked hard to find creative solutions to the problems COVID-19 creates for our Fraternity. We have worked closely with the university to create virtual recruitment events for freshmen interested in Greek-letter life. We have also been able to maintain a sense of brotherhood through weekly Zoom calls and virtual brotherhood events.

~ Benjamin Coughlin, 2021

KANSAS Alpha Xi

10 38 2,993

The chapter plans to move recruitment to a more online platform by utilizing the tools from Mission 365 to create a safer environment for both us and the potential new members. We will maintain a sense of brotherhood with continued events around the themes of friendship, justice and learning this fall semester.

~ Eddie Cubit, 2022

KANSAS STATE Delta Upsilon

2 6 1,496

The chapter proudly reopened our chapter house for the fall semester by complying with social-distancing guidelines. Going forward, the chapter will employ virtual recruiting methods while hoping to get creative with exciting, socially distant recruiting events for the spring semester. Masks are a new addition to our house, but, along with distancing guidelines and technology, we are keeping our brotherhood strong.

~ Matthew Kuckelman, 2022

KENT STATE Zeta Lambda 2 9 945

As the fall semester commences, many of our brothers returned this year to an entirely different campus. For most people, classes are to be attended remotely as well as events with large groups of people. Fortunately, everyone is staying healthy and informed as we look forward to recruiting new members.

~ Matthew Georgevich, 2022

KENTUCKY Lambda Lambda 6 20 2,678

Due to the pandemic that the world is experiencing, our chapter also had to resort to online recruitment during the fall 2020 academic term.

~ Bharath Pugalenthi, 2022

KETTERING Zeta Theta A 0 0 135

As we navigate this abnormal recruitment season, we have had two great men accept their bids to the brotherhood thus far. Halfway through the summer 2020 term, we raised over $4,000 dollars through livestreaming video games and brotherhood auctions due to not being able to hold in-person events.

~ Nathan Miller, 2024

KETTERING Zeta Theta B 0 0 168

We are preparing for recruitment by maintaining a strong relationship with Kettering’s Greek Life coordinator to make sure we abide by all rules while also safely maximizing our recruitment potential. Additionally, we expect to see an increase in brotherhood spirit and engagement, as our brothers will spend the majority of their time at our chapter house working with one another.

~ Nicholas Wever, 2023

MAINE Rho Rho

4 3 1,740

This fall, our school will not be having official in-person recruitment. This will prove challenging to us as a smaller chapter, but with the ideas and advice we received during the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop and advisor meetings, we will be able to prevail on our goals for increased membership.

~ Roger Holt, 2021

MARQUETTE Iota Pi

0 0 630

The chapter is committed to keeping our brotherhood alive throughout the fall of 2020. We were recently recognized for winning a Peterson Significant Chapter Award. Our decision to not take a pledge class in the fall will not stop us from maintaining our strong brotherhood. This fall, we will meet with our brothers in socially distant and virtual settings.

~ Brendan Vazquez, 2022

MARYLAND Gamma Chi

5 16 2,190

The chapter hopes to maintain the highest sense of normalcy for the 2020 fall semester. In doing so, we have prioritized brotherhood Zoom meetings in replacement of our normal chapter times, as well as an additional optional weekly Zoom meeting with executive committee members to address any concerns they are having in their personal and academic lives.

~ Patrick Murphy, 2022

MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST

Mu Epsilon

0 0 99

The chapter has come off an impressive summer after winning the honorable Daniel William Cooper Award for having the Fraternity’s most outstanding scholastic achievement program. In addition, the chapter earned a Peterson Significant Chapter Award, and the officers are coming off a successful virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop. Our chapter is looking forward to another record year.

~ Alex Skourtis, 2022

MCGILL Gamma Lambda

3 5 1,123

Although our meetings will be held through virtual platforms, our chapter

will maintain its sense of brotherhood this semester by continuing to meet on our regular schedule. Navigating recruitment under these circumstances has proven to be a challenge, but our executive board is refining plans to conduct recruitment over a virtual format.

~ Nathaniel Waddell, 2023

MEMPHIS Epsilon Kappa

0 6 1,146

Coming off its second Peterson

Significant Chapter Award in a row, the chapter looks forward to continuing to build leaders of men despite COVID-19 regulations. Through the use of creative virtual outlets to execute day-to-day operations, recruitment, brotherhood and philanthropic efforts, the chapter is confident that it will continue to excel through oncoming obstacles.

~ Keyarash Hatamzadeh, 2022

MIAMI (OHIO) Alpha

10 33 2,794

The chapter is looking to get creative in maintaining steady operations and making the most of the semester. With online recruitment preparing us for spring recruitment, there will be schoolsponsored events that give us the opportunity to meet potential new members. In terms of brotherhood, we are readjusting our focus to enjoy intimate interactions on a smaller scale. We will weather this storm together.

~ Patrick Nolan, 2021

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Eta Gamma

0 1 989

The chapter has worked hard to keep morale high and the brotherhood strong during this crisis. We are adapting to the times in order to keep the chapter running and have found innovative ways to continue to grow our membership. Our members continue to meet and operate in any capacity we can in accordance with all health guidelines.

~ Steven Perry, 2020

MISSISSIPPI Eta

7 24 3,852

The chapter strives to ensure a 2020 pledge class of ambitious caliber. Although COVID-19 has restricted our usual recruitment activities, the utmost dedication to acquiring men worthy of TheJordanStandardis still present and guiding us through everyday obstacles.

We hope to finish formal recruitment with a retention ratio of at least 90 percent.

~ Benjamin Cosby, 2021

MISSOURI S & T Theta Eta 0 0 479

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people struggle to connect with others, but we have worked hard to make this semester’s recruitment safe and prosperous. Meeting new people in a pandemic is dangerous, but we have taken many steps to stay safe. All of our events are socially distanced with sanitation stations.

~ Michael Maue, 2022

MISSOURI STATE Eta Kappa

0 0 971

As of this writing, we were wrapping up recruitment, and it had gone much better than we had anticipated with the pandemic. We are fortunate to have been able to have in-person recruitment while wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. We are very excited for our pledges to go through their pledgeship.

~ Brayden Venatta, 2022

MONTANA STATE Beta Rho

5 10 2,359

This fall, our chapter accepted 21 men to join our brotherhood, whom we look forward to teaching the core values of Sigma Chi. These potential brothers will see our Fraternity from an unprecedented lens. However, the continued camaraderie of our brotherhood, effort toward improving our community and commitment to the Huntsman Cancer Institute will provide an authentic look into our pre-pandemic experience.

~ Brandon Baier, 2021

MURRAY STATE Epsilon Tau

0 8 1,643

We will be doing online meetings, in-person meetings when applicable and practicing other forms of virtual brotherhood when possible throughout the next semesters.

~ Collin Karcher, 2021

NEBRASKA Alpha Epsilon

8 14 2,266

Looking toward the fall, we have a pledge class of 33 brothers from across the U.S. We have several legacies who are continuing the sacred bonds of Sigma Chi within their own family. The

sense of brotherhood is still strong and alive while navigating through these times of COVID-19.

~ Colin Crayne, 2020

NEW HAVEN Lambda Epsilon

0 0 290

Our chapter will navigate recruitment by having a fun but safe week while following state and university guidelines. The chapter will maintain our sense of brotherhood by holding virtual events, such as video game tournaments.

~ Cam Hailey, 2021

NEW MEXICO Beta Xi

5 19 2,109

The chapter is well prepared for fall 2020. We were able to socially distance our recruitment process and are taking every precaution this fall to ensure the safety of our brothers, alumni and campus. Our brotherhood remains as strong as ever heading into this academic year despite these unprecedented times.

~ Aidan Griffin, 2020

NORTH CAROLINA STATE Delta Epsilon

1 10 1,821

At North Carolina State University, our recruitment will be done 100 percent online. Because of this, we’re engaging more with incoming students on social media, thus increasing our social media involvement. We’re also making videos to present to potential new members during formal recruitment, and we’re practicing our skills with Zoom so we can be more efficient in recruitment.

~ Owen Salmon, 2022

NORTH FLORIDA Kappa Beta

0 0 605

The chapter will continue to express our brotherhood through Zoom calls and social distancing protocols during these times of adversity. Our bonding and unity have been exceptional despite the situation we’re in, and recruitment has been postponed to later this semester until everyone has adapted to the new guidelines.

~ Kevin Booker, 2023

NORTH GEORGIA Theta Epsilon

0 5 856

The chapter is focusing this fall semester on the new normal, which has included a

Newly initiated members of the Arizona chapter’s spring 2020 pledge class are pictured. From left are Magister Chaz Rometty, 2022; John Rossler, 2023; Cooper Simpson, 2023; Tanner McGhee, 2023; Jack Fitzpatrick, 2023; Austin Victors, 2022; Cameron Beall, 2022; Jack Dengler, 2023; Mateo Althaus, 2022; and Jake Bellamak, 2023

fully virtual recruitment. We are constantly innovating and thinking of creative ways to engage potential new members through a virtual setting each day. Through that process, our brothers are working together and enhancing our brotherhood and leadership skills.

~ Nicholas Langford, 2021

NORTHWESTERN Omega

11 36 2,451

The chapter proudly received a Peterson Significant Chapter Award this summer, as well as the Legion of Honor Award for scholarship, and was named first runner up for the Daniel William Cooper Award. We are ready for fall quarter at Northwestern despite the unique challenges of a socially distanced campus and can’t wait to be together after such a long break.

~ Conor Hunt, 2022

OKLAHOMA STATE Gamma Delta

11 36 2,663

The chapter signed a pledge class of 35 men this summer. The recruitment team did an excellent job of navigating the recruitment process despite the COVID-19 pandemic. We are excited to help our new pledge class through the Preparation for Brotherhood program and initiate them into our chapter. The chapter is ready to make the most of this unordinary semester.

~ Jared Kuykendall, 2021

OREGON STATE Beta Pi

1 2 1,917

Our chapter has complete faith in our elected recruitment chairs to effectively

and safely recruit a strong group of new leaders this fall term through protected in-person meetings or online, if need be. We plan on preserving our strong brotherhood through similar strategies for chapter meetings.

~ Cam O’Brien, 2022

OTTAWA Lambda Theta

0 0 208

The executive team participated in the virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop this summer and learned how to approach their positions while adhering to the new social measures due to the pandemic. They also held a very productive meeting at the executive retreat in Quebec and carried out strategic planning for the upcoming school year.

~ Mahmoud Adi, 2022

PENN STATE Alpha Chi

5 12 1,972

Our brothers are working hard with our alumni, our university and each other to make sure we still have a successful fall recruitment to continue to build a strong brotherhood. We are currently faced with an online recruitment process, but we are still committed to finding our chapter’s future leaders.

~ Jonathan Shuster, 2022

PENNSYLVANIA Phi Phi

8 30 2,020

The chapter is pleased to report that we have had a successful year. While the large celebration we had initially planned is no longer possible, we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of living in our

chapter house this year on Nov. 13. We hope to have a larger celebration with alumni when it is safe to do so.

~ Eric Zimmermann, 2022

PITTSBURG STATE Zeta Iota

4 7 1,095

The chapter has put priority on maintaining and growing new and old friendships. The current circumstances make it difficult for the whole chapter to be together, so we are doing many smaller group activities as opposed to the larger whole-chapter gatherings. This summer we spent an ample amount of time finding new members who meet the standards.

~ Andrew Heathman, 2021

PRINCETON Sigma

0 0 210

The chapter has developed a fully virtual schedule for fall 2020 following Princeton’s decision to be fully remote. Nevertheless, recruitment and brotherhood events are moving forward exceedingly well. Although we will not have the luxury of conducting the same events as in the past, we plan to leverage current technology to create an entertaining and meaningful experience for all.

~ Jorge Zreik, 2022

PUGET SOUND Delta Phi

4 4 1,372

For the first time in the history of the chapter, our house will be closed this semester. With our brothers far and wide, now more than ever we are grateful for our strong brotherhood and shared values. We will utilize technology to grow in new ways this semester and hopefully return in the spring stronger than ever.

~ Benjamin Whitley, 2021

PURDUE Delta Delta

9 56 2,616

Our chapter has utilized Zoom calls, Google forms and fliers as its main methods of reaching out to potential new members in order to follow the policies set forth by Purdue’s Interfraternity Council and the Protect Purdue Pledge. We have held groups events such as watching the Indy 500, river tubing and utilizing our recruitment meeting as

efforts to maintain our sense of brotherhood during these tough times.

~ David Kratzman, 2021

R.I.T. Lambda Kappa

0 0 165

The chapter has embraced the new normal. Between seeing every brother’s face in Zoom calls and working as a team in video games, our brotherhood has remained strong. Similar tactics were used for recruitment, where we held several Zoom information sessions and played games [video games and board games] online with the potential new members, which led to a successful recruitment.

~ Ryan Kent, 2021

RIPON Epsilon Lambda 3 3 755

In these times of uncertainty, the chapter has come together to overcome the adversity this semester. We are holding most of our recruitment events virtually to ensure the safety of everyone. We held a philanthropy event at a tubing business. Afterward, the brothers went tubing themselves and had a great time on the river.

~ Jamie DeRose, 2020

SAINT LOUIS Theta Iota 1 1 662

As we progress through the semester, our chapter is prepared to navigate the challenges associated with the virtual realm of Fraternity life. Chapter operations moved online for the fall semester, but we are still able to maintain a strong brotherhood. Recruitment and chapter meetings are taking place virtually, and we are anticipating another successful fall pledge class.

~ Ryan Wilks, 2021

SAN JOSE STATE Epsilon Theta 7 5 1,346

Our chapter is working hard to adapt as we return to an online class experience. The virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop offered us an opportunity to meet virtually with our brothers across the United States and Canada and work together to come up with solutions for the challenges we face in the upcoming semester. We eagerly await the opportunity to fully return to campus.

~ Levi Coveau, 2021

SANTA CLARA Lambda Gamma

0 0 329

As of this wriring, our chapter did not plan to take a pledge class during the fall 2020 academic term, but our brothers hoped to actively meet and recruit new members via virtual formats.

~ Grady Olson, 2021

SOUTH ALABAMA Eta Epsilon

2 1 926

The chapter has, figuratively, come together as a brotherhood more than ever before, and we plan to continue to work together to make our chapter the best it can be despite the current pandemic. We promise to stay updated on new guidelines and data along with the rest of the world.

~ Benjamin Ratley, 2022

SOUTH FLORIDA Theta Beta

1 3 832

The chapter received its third Peterson Significant Chapter Award in a row. This is not something new to the chapter the last few years, as we are one of the few chapters to have accomplished this recently. Along with this, the chapter had 30 members move into the house this fall. We have set our sights on a spectacular online recruitment this fall.

~ Alex Armeli, 2022

SOUTHERN ILLINOISCARBONDALE Lambda Omicron

0 0 136

The chapter is using a hybrid recruitment this semester. Whenever we’re in person, we adhere to all state and campus guidelines. Despite the pandemic, we have seen a lot of interest in our chapter and are looking forward to a successful recruitment.

~ Ricky Waldron, 2020

SPRING HILL Theta Mu

0 0 418

The brothers have worked tremendously hard the past several months in order to keep our chapter intact amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with all the struggles, we still have found ways to vote on new positions, collect our dues payments and plan for future events that will make this year feel normal.

~ Hayden Constantine, 2020

ST. THOMAS Iota Tau

0 0 336

We have adapted to the challenges of COVID-19 and have decided to run our semester 100 percent virtually so that future brothers will not be worried about their health during this time.

~ Matthew Karel, 2022

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN Eta Tau

1 3 1,016

Our chapter has had a great year. We have improved our GPA immensely. Our pledge class was able to be initiated safely after following all guidelines provided from Headquarters and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite the difficulties present in the world today, we are looking forward to a great fall semester without worry that Eta Tau will stand strong as ever.

~ Winston Purifoy, 2023

TENNESSEE TECH Eta Delta

0 5 837

Alongside the rest of our brothers battling COVID-19 setbacks, the chapter is still prepared to recruit and initiate as many men that we see fitting of The JordanStandardthis semester. Our brothers are eager to meet men of good character who exhibit qualities that fit the seven virtues that the Sigma Chi brotherhood is founded on.

~ Andrew Crouch, 2022

TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA

Delta Theta

4 7 1,382

We are doing recruitment 365 days a year more than ever. We have been reaching out to a lot of freshmen on campus and trying to meet with them and get to know them. Our recruitment chairmen have been working diligently to make this go as smooth and as normal as possible.

~ Joseph Bagwell, 2022

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION

Eta Upsilon

2 4 1,588

Recruitment was very different this year, but we were able to adapt and produce a great class with 49 members. With such a large chapter, it will be difficult to function normally and reach our typical goals. But our executive team has been working hard on creative

solutions to maintain brotherhood in appropriate activities, such as our upcoming golf tournament.

~ Michael Johnson, 2021

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE Zeta Eta

3 9 1,225

This fall semester will prove to be a challenging one, but we plan to hold all recruitment events virtually until further notice from our school and the state. We have been maintaining our brotherhood by brothers meeting up safely in small groups and by mass Zoom calls simply for fun.

~ Parker Aguilar, 2019

TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE Zeta Pi

3 0 819

In our chapter, brothers have worked hard to adapt and overcome the adversity we all face. In response to the ongoing pandemic, our chapter has begun to execute a set of operations that will keep our brotherhood strong during this time. Our chapter will continue to monitor the ongoing pandemic.

~ J.C. Mendoza, 2023

TEXAS STATE Theta Tau

1 0 660

This semester we were able to initiate our pledge class with help from our Sam Houston chapter brothers and are excited for recruitment again this semester. We are also looking forward to making improvements to our chapter house and property and creating more ways to have more alumni involvement.

~ Kyle Campbell, 2020

TEXAS TECH Epsilon Nu

3 3 1,941

The chapter has taken extra steps to try and do most of our recruitment via Zoom and embrace the Mission 365 recruitment training program during the fall semester. The chapter will use outlets such as Zoom calls along with putting together a plan for socially distant chapter meetings.

~ Jacob Yandell, 2020

TEXAS-AUSTIN Alpha Nu

7 22 2,894

This fall, the chapter is looking forward to continuing our philanthropy with the B Positive Foundation and strengthening our brotherhood despite the challenges the pandemic brings. We welcomed a

new pledge class this semester and are excited about integrating them into our chapter through virtual communications.

~ Michael Bain, 2022

TORONTO-RYERSON Beta Omega 10 19 1,243

As the new school year commences, the chapter is ready to have a stellar recruitment in compliance with COVID-19 government regulations. The upcoming semester will be a bit different. Nonetheless, we’re excited to get started and have a formidable team of executives who will carry on our strong momentum following last year, where we won a Peterson Significant Chapter Award.

~ Zakyr Rhemtulla, 2023

TROY Eta Phi

1 2 1,345

Our chapter had a challenging 20192020 academic year. We learned from those challenges and are positively motivated going forward. We are looking to return stronger than ever. Recruitment was a different experience. We expect 35 pledges in our fall class. We’re excited about our new officers and their ability to build off and continue to carry our legacy at Troy University.

~ Sawyer Nash, 2023

TULSA Delta Omega

4 11 1,291

Our chapter has not let COVID-19 hinder our efforts at making this a fantastic semester. Through Zoom, we have met and are recruiting a new pledge class of some of the best men at Tulsa University. We have also been able to transition to a hybrid of in-person and virtual chapter meetings in order to follow health safety guidelines.

~ Max Johnson, 2023

UNION Gamma Zeta

6 2 1,518

The chapter plans on using virtual recruitment events, such as Meet the Brothers and Poker Night, in order to maintain a sense of brotherhood during the fall of 2020. By actively participating over Zoom and breaking out into groups, our recruitment process will allow pledges to get a sense of our brotherhood.

~ Jamie Rice, 2022

VALDOSTA STATE Lambda Mu

0 0 147

Over the upcoming semester, our chapter plans to maintain our academic excellence on campus by making the best of our current situation. Our recruitment for this semester has gone to an online format, but we are confident that we will be able to find a good selection of leaders of men.

~ Sawyer Lynch, 2022

VALPARAISO Iota Sigma

1 1 588

Our chapter plans to navigate recruitment by using campus resources and reaching out to potential new members through every outlet possible. There are still many ways to recruit and meet new people while following COVID-19 guidelines. We also plan to utilize resources from Headquarters to help maintain brotherhood and focus on mental health during this unprecedented time.

~ Jacob Newkirk, 2020

VIRGINIA Psi

4 10 2,110

We plan to navigate recruitment and maintain a sense of brotherhood during the fall 2020 academic term by utilizing our brand-new renovation and addition to our house. We will make a video to showcase our house to first-year students and continue to take classes while social distancing in the new bedrooms and dining area.

~ Ryan Franks, 2020

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH

Mu Delta

0 0 73

Our brothers have been working hard this semester to move recruitment to a virtual platform. We are learning a lot about virtual recruitment, including things such as outreach, managing key performance indicators and, most importantly, teamwork.

~ Chris Estes, 2021

WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS)

Tau Tau

8 14 2,069

Our new executive board has created a plan to help the men be leaders on our campus in the fight against COVID-19. They have also constructed plans to create both a safer and more inclusive environment in

our chapter. A main goal of the semester is to expand our scholarship fund to support socioeconomic diversity in Greek-letter life.

~ Richard Sims, 2023

WASHINGTON STATE Beta Upsilon

2 5 1,450

The chapter has strongly navigated the many challenges that COVID-19 has presented. We have successfully and safely opened our brand-new chapter house and have used online methods to recruit a group of genuine young men for our fall 2020 pledge class. We’ve maintained our sense of brotherhood by keeping each other accountable academically and setting a record-high spring GPA.

~ Devlin DelGiudice, 2023

WEST CHESTER Mu Eta

0 0 39

This year, the chapter takes on the challenge of COVID-19 as well as continuing after our original founders have graduated. We find ourselves up to the challenge, as we have an ambitious new pledge class. Our alumni network is quickly growing, so we plan on having more alumni events and continuing to grow our chapter’s community.

~ Sean Molloy, 2023

WEST GEORGIA Lambda Phi

0 0 130

Our recruitment committee has been working double time to send out information about us via email and social media to catch potential new members’ attention. We are fortunate to be able to still have recruitment events in person while following the college’s guidelines.

~ Brenndon Holcombe, 2020

WESTERN CONNECTICUT Iota Eta

0 0 385

On behalf of the entire chapter, we would like to report that we received a Peterson Significant Chapter Award for the second consecutive year. We are all incredibly proud of this achievement and are looking forward to doing more for the chapter and our community in the future. We also were able to ensure our entire executive committee completed their virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop training.

~ Collin Ouellet, 2022

WESTERN ILLINOIS Iota Omicron

3 0 531

Brothers view this tough time as a blessing in disguise. Rather than spending so much time worrying about the public and social aspects of Greek-letter life, we are rediscovering what is truly valuable within our brotherhood and all of the things that make Sigma Chi special.

~ Christian Aviles, 2020

WESTERN MICHIGAN Zeta Nu

1 2 1,352

We have done various things to change our ways to adapt to COVID-19. First, our meetings are available on Zoom so that out-of-house members can still join the meeting without being here so they stay safe. Also, we are in the process of scheduling outdoor brotherhood events.

~ Joshua Wasil, 2022

WILFRID LAURIER Iota Mu

0 0 514

During the 2020 winter semester, we had to say goodbye to many older brothers. This made our chapter realize that we had to make an effort to add new brothers to our chapter. During the summer we started an intense social media campaign to find new like-minded gentlemen to join our chapter.

~ Benjamin Richardson, 2021

WILLAMETTE Delta Zeta

2 7 1,367

As a chapter we have already determined that maintaining brotherhood is going to be our top priority going into the fall term. Already we have been adaptive and resourceful in these unusual times, such as holding our first chapter meeting outdoors. Our recruitment chair is developing strategies to utilize media and Zoom to reach potential new members.

~ Henry Veitenhans, 2022

WILLIAM & MARY Zeta Upsilon

1 6 1,121

The chapter has taken several measures to ensure we stay safe and adhere to our school’s guidelines during these times. We have been very active over Zoom to maintain our brotherhood, especially with brothers who aren’t on campus. The chapter has adapted well to minimal in-person recruitment.

~ Ben Sharrer, 2022

WINDSOR Kappa Mu

1 0 316

In preparation for at least one semester fully online, the chapter has been developing online resources for both recruitment and internal operations, including a forthcoming chapter website. Alumni and active brother relations are of paramount importance as we maintain the strong bonds of brotherhood without Ritualistic meetings.

~ Victor Marton, 2021

WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

Lambda Chi

0 0 162

While we are excited to get back to campus, the chapter is taking precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy. We are happy to initiate more brothers this fall who have been patiently waiting. Our recruitment chairman, David Jakubek, 2023, created a successful recruitment schedule during these difficult times for anyone who is interested in Greek-letter life.

~ Jake Mathiasen, 2023

WYOMING Gamma Xi

6 10 1,747

The brothers are currently working on transitioning from traditional in-person recruitment to a fully online recruitment program. We have plans to perform online recruitment through different avenues like Zoom and Instagram. In order to maintain a sense of brotherhood, we are continuing to have chapter meetings weekly and will be doing online brotherhood events.

~ Brenden Runion, 2020

YALE Theta Upsilon

0 4 514

In this difficult time, many of our brothers are not returning to campus; although this will change how our chapter will feel and function, we plan on regularly communicating with one another while abiding by social distancing rules. We will implement small-group meetings and Zoom meetings to engage every brother with each other.

~ Dean Putong, 2021

COLONY UPDATES

BOSTON Sigma Chi Upsilon

The keyword for this semester: adaptation. Campus is open in the face of the imminent COVID-19 threat. Our priority is to ensure that everyone stays safe and healthy. Plans for recruitment, pledging and brotherhood events have been transformed to follow public health guidelines. The colony looks forward to a strong start that we can maintain in the future.

~ Jason Gao, 2022

COLORADO-BOULDER

Sigma Chi Omega

After winning the Julio A. Varela Outstanding Colony Award, the colony is continuing to positively impact our community by cleaning trash off The Hill during move-in at the University of Colorado Boulder and helping incoming freshmen settle into dorms. The colony is planning its installment for November and is preparing a hybrid online and in-person recruitment while following COVID-19 guidelines.

~ William Richards, 2023

LOUISIANA STATE Sigma Chi Zeta

During the fall academic term, the colony emphasized the importance of fully embracing virtual recruitment. We recruited a class of 28 exceptional men. Due to COVID-19, brotherhood is even more essential to making sure our members remain active within Sigma Chi. A strong brotherhood will help to provide a good experience for existing and new members.

~ Oscar Scruggins, 2022

MOUNT ROYAL Sigma Chi Mu

Last summer, we completed the Mission 365 recruitment training program virtually in addition to participating in the virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop. In September, we hosted our second annual kickball tournament to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute in addition to hosting recruitment. We look forward to welcoming new brothers with a mix of virtual and physical recruitment events.

~ Cody Rudiger, 2020

NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON

Sigma Chi Epsilon

The colony is planning on doing multiple

in-person events at the same time to maintain social distancing and COVID-19 guidelines. Potential new members will be able to walk from house to house to meet all the brothers and learn different aspects about Sigma Chi.

~ Justin Golle, 2022

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE

Sigma Chi Sigma

We have progressed as a colony with a successful recruitment class encompassing 65 new members. After the second day of recruitment, 428 out of 650 potential new members had us as their No. 1 choice. We look forward to the addition of our new pledge class, as their Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program started on Aug. 31.

~ Trey Ridenour, 2023

TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO

Sigma Chi Alpha

The colony will be hosting a mix of both virtual and socially distanced recruitment events for recruitment week as well as our pledge education programs for the fall 2020 semester. Our colony installation, originally scheduled for October, has been

postponed due to COVID-19 concerns and will hopefully be rescheduled in the spring when appropriate.

~ Alexander Pedraza, 2023

WESTMINSTER Sigma Chi Tau

We would like to thank our alumni for our beautifully restored house and new furniture. We had to deal with a virtual recruitment this summer. Considering that, we got the top recruits we wanted. We will press on with a 365-day recruitment. We still have 65 eligible freshmen to recruit this fall. We will recruit like crazy!

~ Richard McQuay, 2022

YORK Sigma Chi Pi

Our colony has been working diligently in our mission to become an official chapter of Sigma Chi at York University. Despite the challenges COVID-19 has caused, we managed to hold our first retreat as brothers, and we have planned for fall recruitment. Thanks to all the work our brothers have been putting in, we are moving in a positive direction.

~ Davae Adams, 2022

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

JANUARY

1/16/1966 Zeta Nu, Western Michigan, 55 years 1/22/2011 Lambda Iota, Florida International, 10 years

FEBRUARY

2/02/1951 Delta Omega, Tulsa, 70 years

2/11/1961 Epsilon Psi, Sam Houston, 60 years

2/21/1976 Eta Upsilon, Texas A&M-College Station, 45 years

MARCH

3/06/1971 Eta Iota, Embry Riddle, 50 years

3/08/1986 Theta Tau, Texas State-San Marcos, 35 years

Anniversaries are listed every five 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,whoseimmaculatewhitenesssymbolizedtousthepurityofhismotives, 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 JAMES FOULKE, INDIANA 1954 , entered the Chapter Eternal on July 14, 2020. He was 87. Foulke was born on July 22, 1932, in Indianapolis. Following college, he served in the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant, and afterward he worked for 32 years in sales for Cosco Inc. and Arvin Industries before retiring in 1988. Foulke served on various boards in the community and in business and was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was inducted into the Order of Constantine in 1985.

ORDER OF CONSTANTINE SIG TOM MCADAMS, VANDERBILT 1960 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 4, 2020. He was 83. McAdams was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a Realtor with Zeitlin & Co. Realtors in Franklin, Tennessee, until his retirement in 2013. McAdams served Sigma Chi as Grand Praetor of the West Tennessee province and received the Edwin C. Fisher Outstanding Grand Praetor Award. He was a member of the Nashville Alumni Chapter and served as treasurer of the Vanderbilt undergraduate chapter house corporation. McAdams helped with the installation and reinstallation of the Tennessee-Martin and Vanderbilt undergraduate chapters, respectively.

ORDER OF CONSTANTINE SIG P.J. STEPHENS, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1971 , entered the Chapter Eternal on July 29, 2020. He was 73. Stephens was born Aug. 8, 1947. After college, he began a 20-year career in the hotel industry with Hilton International and Swissotel. Stephens then became a consultant to luxury hotels like The Ritz-Carlton in identifying senior and executive-level management talent. In 2012 he founded Arkadia Strategic, which advises governments on tourism development issues. Stephens held various positions within the Orlando, Florida, Alumni Chapter. He served most recently as Grand Praetor of the Central Florida province and as a Grand Praetor to the Executive Committee.

ORDER OF CONSTANTINE SIG DICK VANCE, SAN DIEGO STATE 1959 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 26, 2020. He was 83. Vance was born Jan. 31, 1937, in Sacramento. After a 40-year career at several leading brokerage firms, Vance retired as senior vice president of Smith Barney. His Sigma Chi involvement included being treasurer of the San Diego Alumni Chapter for several years and reincorporating the San Diego State undergraduate chapter house corporation in 1979. Vance also handled the negotiations and financing for the chapter house at San Diego State. He received his local alumni chapter’s Outstanding Alumnus Award in 1981.

SIGNIFICANT SIG LARRY BECK, ALMA 1950 , entered the Chapter Eternal on June 28, 2018. He was 90. Beck was born Feb. 23, 1928, in Chicago. Beck founded Atlas Disposal in 1953 and co-founded Waste Management in 1971. He was instrumental in the development of Birchwood Construction, Blockbuster Video, Boston Market, Burnham Broadcasting, Einstein Bagels and L & N Properties. Beck held several leadership positions in the communities where he lived and received many recognitions, including being inducted into the Waste Industry Hall of Fame and being named Outstanding Citizen of the Year in Harbor Springs, Michigan.

SIGNIFICANT SIG ROGER BLESSING JR., OKLAHOMA STATE 1951 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 6, 2020. He was 91. Blessing was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was co-founder of Horner and Blessing Architects in Kansas City, Missouri, and for 25 years completed hundreds of commercial projects prior to the firm's acquisition by Black and Veatch Engineers. Blessing was a volunteer and leader in many civic organizations, including the Lake Quivira Country Club, the Symphony in the Flint Hills, the Lakeview Residents' Council, Boy Scouts of America, the Architects Institute of America and local school boards.

SIGNIFICANT SIG RAY FARLEY, NORTHWESTERN

1951 , entered the Chapter Eternal on May 2, 2020. He was 95. Farley was born Nov. 27, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey. He joined the U.S. Army and was awarded a Bronze Star during World War II. Farley joined SC Johnson after college. He held many positions during his 39 years with the company, including being the second non-Johnson family member to serve as CEO. Farley was a consultant to SC Johnson after retiring in 1990. He was active on many organizations’ boards and was elected a director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1984.

SIGNIFICANT SIG GERALD HINES, PURDUE 1946 , entered the Chapter Eternal on Aug. 3, 2020. He was 95. Hines was born Aug. 15, 1925, in Gary, Indiana. He founded the international real estate firm Hines in 1957. Some of his notable developments include Pennzoil Place in Houston; the “Lipstick Building” in New York; Salesforce Tower in San Francisco; Tour EDF in Paris; and Diagonal Mar in Barcelona. Throughout his career, Hines teamed with many famed architects, such as Frank Gehry and I.M. Pei. He was recognized with several industry awards, and the University of Houston named its College of Architecture and Design after Hines.

SIGNIFICANT SIG RON SCHWARY, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1966 , entered the Chapter Eternal on July 2, 2020. He was 76. He was born on May 23, 1944, in The Dalles, Oregon. Schwary was a notable producer in Hollywood. He was the Oscar-winning producer behind Robert Redford’s film Ordinary People and the Oscar-nominated movies Tootsie and Scent of a Woman. Schwary was known for making cameos in his films and has acting credits for Sabrina, CopsandRobbersons, Batteries Not Included and Tootsie

Sigma Chi Fraternity CHAPTER ETERNAL

Alabama

1968 Gary Boren of Birmingham, AL; 9/20

Arizona

1951 Arthur Pacheco Jr. of Tucson, AZ; 8/20

1957 Jon Engstrom of Northridge, CA; 8/20

1984 James Wright of Phoenix; 8/20

Arizona State

1970 Larry Dipaglia of Des Moines, IA; 8/20

1975 James Emery of Phoenix; 8/20

1976 James Hensley of Phoenix; 8/20

Auburn

1955 Henry Callaway Jr. of Birmingham, AL; 8/20

Austin Peay

1978 Roger Smith of White House, TN; 9/20

2016 Dalton Oliver of Clarksville, TN; 9/20

Beloit

1949 John Faville III of Schofield, WI; 8/20

1950 Don Jenkins of Albuquerque, NM; 8/20

Bowling Green

1955 Wayne West of Blanchester, OH; 8/20

1964 Harley Falk of Strongsville, OH; 9/20

1969 Thomas Maier of Troy, MI; 9/20

1973 Mark Spitzer of Avon Lake, OH; 8/20

1984 Ted Rendinell of Atlanta; 8/20

1992 Paul Whybrew of Westerville, OH; 6/20

Bradley

1953 Dick Rook of Alton, IL; 7/20

1958 Charlie Wickhorst of Rockford, IL; 7/20

Bridgewater State

1989 William Lawrence Jr. of Mansfield, MA; 7/20

Butler

1944 John McNutt Jr. of Evansville, IN; 6/20

1948 B.T. Maxam, MD, of Indianapolis; 6/20

1954 Robert McCallum of Indianapolis; 6/20

1955 Raymond Brocker of Indianapolis; 6/20

California-Berkeley

1954 Lui Venator of Hollister, CA; 9/20 California-Los Angeles

1957 Melvin Runsvold of Lancaster, CA; 9/20

1976 Wayne Ordos of Rescue, CA; 7/20

Case Western

1960 William Dent of Huron, OH; 6/20 Central Florida

1985 Monty Knox III of Ocoee, FL; 7/20

2000 Craig Kovaleski of Orlando, FL; 6/20 Centre

1954 James Nichols of Louisville, KY; 6/20 Cincinnati

1958 Dave Rodger of Raleigh, NC; 9/20

1992 Greg Wolf of Dallas; 8/20

Colorado

1954 Erik Dithmer of New York; 8/20

2000 Peter Coroneos of San Francisco; 8/20

Colorado College

1960 Thomas Price of Roca, NE; 8/20 Colorado State

1953 William Lauer of Fort Collins, CO; 7/20

Columbia

1959 William Henry, MD, of Glastonbury, CT; 8/20 Connecticut

1950 Thomas Dattilo of Hamden, CT; 8/20

1997 Mike Whyte of Bridgeport, CT; 7/20

Cornell

1949 Neil James of Mechanicsburg, PA; 7/19

1966 David Wallis of Marco Island, FL; 9/20

Dalhousie - St. Mary's

1970 Barry Fenerty of Halifax County, NS; 8/20

Dartmouth

1942 Bob Keeler, MD, of Afton, VA; 8/20

Davidson

1968 John Allen, MD, of Lexington, KY; 8/20

Denison

1950 Richard Cameron of Washington, PA; 8/20

1965 Robert Maxwell of Boyne City, MI; 8/20

DePauw

1980 David Kluever of Lake Forest, IL; 6/20

Dickinson

1959 John Lord III of Norristown, PA; 8/20

1969 Gregory Abeln, Esq., of Carlisle, PA; 7/20

Eastern Illinois

1979 Robert Janota of Manteno, IL; 7/20

1984 Ronald Cielak of Chicago; 7/20

Eastern Kentucky

1990 John Melton of Louisville, KY; 6/20

1991 Avery Stanley of Crestview Hills, KY; 7/20

2005 Wes Ramey of Richmond, KY; 6/20

Emory

1949 Marion Sams of Atlanta; 7/20

1950 Ralph Payne of Atlanta; 7/20

Florida

1936 Henry Hill of Sapphire, NC; 8/20

1956 Ronald Neder of Gainesville, FL; 8/20

1966 James Weber of Pensacola, FL; 8/20

Florida Southern

1960 Charles Black of Lakeland, FL; 8/20

Georgia

1956 Billy Shivers of Cumming, GA; 6/20

1957 James Lester of Augusta, GA; 6/20

1964 Robert Channell of Greensboro, GA; 8/20

Georgia Southern

1970 Jim Aldred of Brooklet, GA; 6/20

Georgia Tech

1951 Willard McBurney Jr. of Brookhaven, GA; 8/20

1958 Fred Smith Jr. of Midlothian, VA; 7/20

1962 Lee Akridge of Canton, GA; 8/20

1964 John Wright Jr. of Atlanta; 8/20

1965 William Gresham Jr. of Washington, GA; 8/20

1972 Samuel Tyson Jr. of Augusta, GA; 9/20

Gettysburg

1948 Dick Hangen of Leesport, PA; 8/20

1952 Gerald Royals of Gettysburg, PA; 8/20

Hanover

1957 Carl Sandberg of Sanford, NC; 9/20

1959 Ronald Waddell, MD, of Grand Rivers, KY; 8/20

1962 Chuck Eddy of Anchorage, AK; 8/20

Hobart

1944 Charles Karpas, MD, of Naples, FL; 9/20

Houston

2010 Thomas Monroe of Houston; 8/20

Idaho

1940 Pat Sheehan of Albuquerque, NM; 6/20

1944 Eugene Myers of Shawnee, KS; 6/20

1947 Kay Belnap of Boise, ID; 6/20

1947 John Hunter of Boise, ID; 7/20

1949 Charles Ohms of Ellicott City, MD; 6/20

1950 Samuel Kersey, DDS, of Spokane, WA; 6/20

1958 Gilbert Dunn of Meadview, AZ; 6/20

1960 Joseph Ketchum of Harrisburg, PA; 6/20

1977 Gary Barrett of Spokane, WA; 6/20

Illinois

1954 Max Hooper of Birmingham, AL; 6/20

Illinois Wesleyan

1949 Louis Ulbrich, Esq., of Bloomington, IL; 9/20

1971 Dan Zora of Cypress, TX; 8/20

Indiana

1967 Bob Flick of Lutherville, MD; 8/20

1975 Fred Harms of Columbus, IN; 2/20

Iowa

1949 Donald Houts of Kennebunk, ME; 8/20

1955 Jack Lowry of Prairie Village, KS; 8/20

1958 Stephen Shadle of Yuma, AZ; 8/20

1975 John Pusey of Lincoln, NE; 9/20

Kansas

1968 Thomas Brunner Jr. of Plano, TX; 6/20

Kansas State

1951 Gordon Tempero of Topeka, KS; 9/20

1966 Bob Larson of Westwood Hills, KS; 8/20

Kent State

1970 Ed Radel Jr. of Massillon, OH; 8/20

Kettering

1980 Robert Mendez of Buffalo, NY; 9/20

Louisiana State

1956 Hal MacMurdo of Baton Rouge, LA; 8/20

1966 Henry Hill of Houston; 8/20

Maine

1950 Deane Hutchins, MD, of Camden, ME; 8/20

Maryland

1962 Steven Johnson of Glendale, AZ; 9/20

Miami (Florida)

1958 Anthony Vamvaks of Saint Simons Island, GA; 6/20

Miami (Ohio)

1960 Richard Kyndberg of San Francisco; 8/20

1963 Richard Leonard of Chapel Hill, NC; 8/20

1963 Michael Hillier of New Franklin, OH; 6/20

Michigan

1959 Glen Young of Ada, MI; 8/20

1964 Thomas Mott of Rockford, IL; 8/20

Michigan State

1959 James Prince of Reston, VA; 6/20

Minnesota

1959 Ken Chesney of Wimberley, TX; 6/20

Mississippi

1953 Dave Graves Jr. of Nashville, TN; 8/20

1953 Robert Hodges of Baton Rouge, LA; 9/20

1961 Jim Yelverton of Ocean Springs, MS; 7/19

Missouri S & T

1989 Pete Corpeny of Lee’s Summit, MO; 6/20

Missouri State

1994 Kevin Nentwig of Webster Groves, MO; 6/20

Missouri-Columbia

1952 Paul Niewald of Mission Hills, KS; 8/20

Montana

1950 Fred Balsam of Billings, MT; 8/20

1976 Leonard Lowthian of Denton, MT; 9/20

1979 Michael Balsam of Tacoma, WA; 9/20

Montana State

1960 Corwin Albrecht of Billings, MT; 7/20

1962 Jon Carlson of Big Sky, MT; 6/20

1963 Robert Hardgrove of Billings, MT; 8/20

1974 Scott Karaffa of Great Falls, MT; 7/20

Nebraska

1953 Bill Hofgard of Boulder, CO; 8/20

New Mexico

1956 Frederick Sallade of Wilbraham, MA; 8/20

1960 Byrl Blount Jr. of Albuquerque, NM; 8/20

North Carolina State

1949 Arnold Stulce of Soddy Daisy, TN; 8/20

North Carolina-Chapel Hill

1963 Jon Brady of Charlotte, NC; 7/20

North Dakota

1957 Gerald Becker of Aitkin, MN; 8/20

North Dakota State

1969 Douglas Bowers of West Fargo, ND; 9/20

North Florida

1998 James Sorce of Jacksonville, FL; 7/20

Northern Arizona

1969 Harlan Goodson, Esq., of Sacramento, CA; 8/20

1981 Tom Thatcher of Bluff City, TN; 7/20

Northwestern

1980 Lee Wilson of Austin, TX; 8/20

Ohio

1970 Bob Sabelhaus of Naples, FL; 9/20

Ohio State

1968 Tad Davis, of Santa Cruz, CA; 8/20

1956 Robert Herman, DDS, of Springboro, OH; 7/20

1961 George Tolford III of Westerville, OH; 9/20

Ohio Wesleyan

1959 Dave Pierson of Mesquite, NV; 7/20

Oklahoma

1971 Tom Kolb of Hixson, TN; 9/20

Oregon

1972 Gregory Johnson of Boise, ID; 9/20

1974 Kevin Watts of Eugene, OR; 8/20

Oregon State

1967 Lee Coulthard of Vancouver, WA; 8/20

Penn State

1969 William Bolla of Doylestown, PA; 8/20

Pennsylvania

1973 Thomas Gambino of Broomall, PA; 7/20

Pittsburg State

1966 Robert Vaughn of Plano, TX; 9/20

1970 John Borel of Overland Park, KS; 8/20

1974 Larry Hoover of Independence, KS; 9/20

1976 Richard Brewington of Olathe, KS; 6/20

1993 Craig Valentine of Raytown, MO; 7/20

2012 Vaughn Weaver of Overland Park, KS; 7/20

Pittsburgh

1956 Gerald Peairs of Saint Petersburg, PA; 7/20

1976 Dave Bober of Canonsburg, PA; 8/20

Puget Sound

1951 Sterling MacDonald of Tacoma, WA; 8/20

Purdue

1968 Donn Griffith, DVM, of Dublin, OH; 8/20

Rensselaer

1954 Robert Klemtner of Walkertown, NC; 9/20

1966 Rich Jensen of Manchester, CT; 9/20

1969 Robert Manning of Baldwinsville, NY; 8/20

Rhode Island

1988 Robert Jacobson of Foxboro, MA; 8/20

Ripon

1970 Paul Bienfang of Honolulu; 7/20

Roanoke

1978 Tommy Gordon of Millburn, NJ; 7/20

Rochester

1954 Chuck Rowland Jr. of Merritt Island, FL; 8/20

Sam Houston

1962 John Eriksson of Houston; 8/20

San Jose State

1974 Donald Giovannini of Redwood City, CA; 6/20

South Carolina

1945 Jack Stahl of North Charleston, SC; 6/20

1959 Stan Spears of Columbia, SC; 8/20

Southern California

1952 Richard Johnson of Corona del Mar, CA; 9/20

1953 Robert Ellis of Paso Robles, CA; 8/20

1971 Jeffrey Wilson of Encinitas, CA; 7/20

Southern Methodist

1967 Mark Mueller of Dallas; 9/20

Stanford

1962 Skip Lawrence of Carmichael, CA; 7/20

Syracuse

1986 Patrick Scully of Lee, MA; 9/20

Tennessee-Knoxville

1958 Bill Johnson of Sparta, TN; 9/20

1964 Robert Ballance of Vero Beach, FL; 7/20

1984 David Banks of Knoxville, TN; 9/20

Texas Tech

1971 Larry Thomas of La Porte, TX; 7/20

Texas-Austin

1947 John Locy of Austin, TX; 7/20

1955 Harry Field of Potomac, MD; 8/20

Tulane

1955 Thomas Pemberton of Stone Mountain, GA; 9/20

Tulsa

1954 Richard Beshears of Riverside, CA; 9/20

1955 Jerry Sisler, MD, of Tulsa, OK; 8/20

Union

1955 Herb Williams III of Deerfield, WI; 7/20

1981 Francis Murphy of Latham, NY; 8/20

Utah

1948 Ned Christensen of Salt Lake City; 9/20

1949 Thomas Felt of North Las Vegas, NV; 8/20

1952 Spencer Adams Jr. of Kaysville, UT; 7/20

1973 Thomas Jensen of Salt Lake City; 8/20

1974 Scott Thornton of Park City, UT; 8/20

Utah State

1941 Dasil Mathews of Las Vegas; 7/20

1964 Ralph Crockett of Salt Lake City; 7/20

Vanderbilt

1952 William Alford Jr. of Nashville, TN; 8/20

1954 Richard Bird of Nashville, TN; 7/20

1956 Richard Morrison of Troy, MI; 8/20

1957 George Kirkpatrick of Atlanta; 6/20

Virginia Tech

1981 William Newman of Hilton Head Island, SC; 8/20

Wake Forest

1950 Alfred Wilson Jr. of Durham, NC; 7/20

Washington & Lee

1977 Richard Rathbone, MD, of Clinton, LA; 9/20

1980 Richard Essex of New York; 8/20

Washington (Seattle)

1960 Miles Rene of Silverdale, WA; 8/20

Washington (St. Louis)

1946 Jim Couper of Fayetteville, AR; 8/20

1946 John Mozley of Kirkwood, MO; 8/20

Washington State

1952 David Allen of Cambridge, MA; 9/20

1958 Ron Wildey of Spokane, WA; 8/20

West Virginia

1948 Ward Fletcher Jr. of Parkersburg, WV; 7/20

1949 Clarence Wash of Orlando, FL; 9/20

1972 Gerald Hughes Jr. of Morgantown, WV; 8/20

Whitman

1949 Vincent Devore of Mount Vernon, WA; 9/20

Willamette

1951 Franklyn Ambrose of Eugene, OR; 6/20

1965 Grant Denney of Oceanside, CA; 8/20

Wisconsin-Madison

1957 Walter Drew of Fernandina Beach, FL; 6/20

1958 Tracy Allen of Winter Park, FL; 9/20

Annual Events Transition to Virtual Format

For the first time in Fraternity history, the Grand Council meeting and Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop are held virtually

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of public safety, the Executive Committee and organizers for the Sigma Chi International Fraternity’s signature summer events elected to hold virtual versions of the 2020 Grand Council meeting and the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop.

The Executive Committee (EC) voted to hold the 2020 Grand Council meeting virtually prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and cancel or alter other Fraternity events, but health and safety concerns brought on by the pandemic prompted the EC to make further alterations to that plan. Instead of conducting all of the business of the Grand Council in one day on June 27 as planned, with EC members traveling to International Fraternity Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, and broadcasting the meeting to other participants, organizers elected to split it into two sessions: a special session held June 27 and a primary business session held Oct. 10.

The special session held in June included as its main order of business the election of undergraduate representatives to the EC for the 2020 to 2021 year. Undergraduate Grand Council delegates elected Adam Carillo, SAN DIEGO STATE 2021, and Carter Ray, TROY 2021, to serve as their voice on the EC for the next year.

Carrillo was initiated into the San Diego State chapter on March 14 after helping lead the group’s reinstallation efforts as Quaestor, Pro Consul and the founding Consul. Ray, who was re-elected to his second term as an undergraduate delegate on the Executive Committee, was initiated in November 2016 and has served as president of the Troy University Interfraternity Council.

The primary Grand Council business session in October was conducted using the GoToWebinar meeting platform and had more than 193 participants. Those who joined the meeting began by participating in a memorial service for Sigs who passed since the 82nd Grand Chapter in Salt Lake City. During the service, attendees remembered such members as Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Bob Hayden, MIAMI (OHIO) 1960, who served on the Foundation Board of Governors, and Order of Constantine Sig P.J. Stephens, WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1971, who was Grand Praetor representative to the EC, Grand Praetor of the Central Florida province and served on numerous International Fraternity committees, among other roles.

Participants then listened to a state of the Fraternity address from 71st Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979, who spoke about the many ways in which the Fraternity has adapted its operations and supported its members in response to COVID-19 pandemic, the work of its Diversity and Inclusion Commission members, and efforts by the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) to offer trainings to

chapters remotely. “The work of Sigma Chi over these last seven months has been truly extraordinary. An enormous effort of talent, energy, commitment and persistence from hundreds and hundreds of people has collectively demonstrated what leadership-in-action looks like,” he said.

Next, attendees heard from Sigma Chi Foundation President and CEO Ashley Woods, EAST TENNESSEE 2000, who gave an update on the state of the Foundation and outlined its 10-year strategic goals and targets for 2028. Among those are: supporting the work of SCLI to create and implement a leadership learning continuum with certified academic components; expanding undergraduate programs and support to every student, every year; providing $3 million annually in academic scholarships; and building a $100 million reserve to perpetuate Sigma Chi’s efforts.

Following, Diversity and Inclusion Commission Chairman Taayo Simmonds, DALHOUSIE-ST. MARY’S 2009, reviewed the commission’s work since June and explained a series of recommendations for improving diversity and inclusion efforts in Sigma Chi. Those recommendations include creating an ex-oficio diversity and inclusion officer on the Executive Committee, creating a standing committee on diversity and inclusion, and creating scholarship criteria related to diversity and inclusion, among others. The commission’s full list of recommendations can be found in the story called, “Enhancing Our Fraternity’s Diversity and Inclusion," on page 34 in this Magazine issue.

Sixty-ninth Grand Consul Mike Ursillo, BROWN 1978, and chairman of the COVID-19 Resource Review and Vetting Commission then reviewed the commission’s work as of Oct. 10 and outlined the state of operations for undergraduate Fraternity chapters: 62 chapters are operating remotely, 162 chapters are operating in a hybrid setting, 17 chapters are operating in person, seven chapters operating in a limited in-person setting. He also stated that as of Oct. 10, 670 pledges from 73 pledge classes remain on hold from the spring 2020 academic term. Ursillo also detailed the resources available to undergraduates at sigmachi.or/covid-19.

Next, Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Executive Director Jim Cogdal, BRADLEY 2003, reviewed the institute’s work in 2020 to adapt the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, Mission 365 recruitment training program, Strong Arms mental wellness program, Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program, Ritual for Life post-initiation training program and Values-Based Decision Making program courses such as Drinking Smart, Healthy Relationships and True Brotherhood so that they can be deployed remotely. Cogdal also highlighted SCLI achieving approval within the Illinois Board of Higher Education as a state-licensed private

business/vocational school on May 26 and further outlined the institute’s plan to position its infrastructure as a higher-education institution.

Governing Laws Committee Chairman Ben Trachtenberg, YALE 2001, then presented legislative proposals that would amend the governing laws for the purposes of eliminating the Education and Leadership Board due to the formation of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute and refer approval of programming to the Executive Committee, and change all references to the Leadership Training Workshop (LTW) to Transformational Leaders Workshop (TLW). Both proposals passed. Trachtenberg further outlined proposals that would change language to reflect the current terms of the Life Loyal Sig program and clarify the definition of an active chapter. Both of these proposals passed as well.

International Fraternity Executive Director Michael Church, ILLINOIS 2005, provided participants with updates on the status of the Abolish Greek Life movement present on campuses; legal matters in which the Fraternity has interest; the interfraternal industry’s legislative agenda that includes the REACH Act, End All Hazing Act, Collegiate Freedom of Association Act, Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act; and inclusion of 501(c)7 organizations in future iterations of the Paycheck Protection Program. He also discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the Fraternity’s new-member intake numbers during fall 2020.

Following, Schuyler announced Samuel Romes, LOUISVILLE 2020, as the 2020 International Balfour Award winner. Romes graduated from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, with a degree in chemical engineering and served his chapter as Consul.

“I feel extremely blessed to be in the company of my fellow recipients and all the former International Balfour Award winners. I’m very excited to serve and give back to Sigma Chi. I can’t wait to support our undergraduate brothers and support their endeavors over the next two years,” Romes said during his acceptance speech.

Finalists for the IBA were Romes, Wesley Middleton, PURDUE 2020, and Joseph Shaver, GEORGIA TECH 2020

The meeting concluded with a Q&A session involving each of the featured presenters. Members of the 2020 Order of Constantine induction class and recipients of the 2020 Significant Sig Award will be recognized during the 83rd Grand Chapter in Scottsdale, Arizona, from June 24 to 27, 2021. More information is available at sigmachi.org/grandchapter.

WORKSHOP AT HOME

During a town hall webinar meeting on May 7, members of the EC, as well as board members for the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute, Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit and Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, announced that the 2020 Krach TLW would be held virtually.

Instead of traveling to the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, for the first time in the event’s history, the 1,825 Sigma Chis who participated in the 2020 Krach TLW logged onto their computers from July 25 to Aug. 8 for learning sessions focused exclusively on officer training.

In the weeks leading up to the event and throughout the workshop, undergraduate officers in divisions for Consul, Pro Consul, Quaestor, Magister, risk management, recruitment, Ritual and expansion completed a series of self-driven, online learning

Individuals Honored for Their Service

The Sigma Chi International Fraternity recognizes the following 2020 award winners for their contributions to advance the organization:

PARENTS CLUB AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

• Texas Christian University

EDNA A. BOSS HOUSEPARENT AWARD

• Rebecca Allen, Butler

WILLIAM T. BRINGHAM BEST HOUSE CORPORATION

OFFICER AWARD

• David Gantt, WESTMINSTER 1988, Westminster chapter house corporation president

ERWIN L. LECLERG OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARD

• Order of Constantine Sig Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993, advisor to the San Diego State chapter

JAY E. MINTON BEST ALUMNI CHAPTER OFFICER AWARD

• Brad Fischer, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1981; Fresno, California, alumni chapter

SEVEN LIGHTS ALUMNI AWARD

Frank Araby, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984

David Ashinoff, WILLIAM & MARY 2003

Daniel Benoit, DRAKE 1986

Steve Fryer, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1960

Brandon Gross, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 2009

Bill Moesta, VIRGINIA TECH 1982

Dan Nelson, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1996

Jamie Russell, MEMPHIS 2002

Glen Sirles, TEXAS TECH 1972

David Sorensen, UTAH STATE 1969

Andrew Teeter, ROANOKE 1971

Jesse Trout, AUSTIN PEAY 2006

Jerry Waters, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1964

Ryan Wakefield, EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH) and MONTANA 2000

Nate Wills, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 2001

Undergraduate Chapters Recognized for Excellence

The Sigma Chi International Fraternity recognized its outstanding colonies and undergraduate chapters with exemplary scholarship programs on Aug. 8 during the Sigma Chi Awards, which was broadcasted on the Fraternity’s official Facebook page to conclude the virtual 2020 Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop. The winning chapters are:

JULIO A. VARELA OUTSTANDING COLONY AWARD

• North Carolina-Wilmington

• Texas-San Antonio

• Tennessee-Knoxville

• Colorado-Boulder

• Georgetown

• San Diego State

LEGION OF HONOR AWARD — GIVEN TO CHAPTERS WITH EXEMPLARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

• Northwestern, Daniel William Cooper Award first runner-up

• Cal. State-San Marcos, Daniel William Cooper Award second runner-up

• Princeton

• Yale

• Tennessee Tech

• California-Davis

• San Jose State

• Brock

DANIEL WILLIAM COOPER AWARD — GIVEN TO THE CHAPTER WITH THE BEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• Massachusetts-Amherst

*Eighty-five chapters received the Peterson Significant Chapter Award in 2020. The full list of winners is available at sigmachi.org. A recording of the Sigma Chi Awards is available at bit.ly/32HLCE7.

sessions using the Canvas learning management system. They also participated in virtual small-group discussions led by trained and specialized alumni facilitators using the Zoom videoconferencing platform. “In all of the feedback we’ve heard each and every year, the connections and the time that is spent in small-group discussions are mission critical. We wanted to make sure that we use all of the technologies at our disposal to be able to give [participants] that same opportunity,” Team Krach Chairman and Order of Constantine Sig Jeff Twibell, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1999, says.

Since 2015, Sigs have begun their workshop experience sitting in the Stroh Center arena at Bowling Green State University and listening to the Grand Consul’s state of the Fraternity address. The 2020 virtual workshop included a different format, wherein Twibell and Team Krach Vice Chairman Ryan Wakefield, EMBRYRIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH) and MONTANA 2000, facilitated a discussion with

Order of Constantine Sig and chairman of the International Fraternity’s philanthropy committee, Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993, is shown in a video message that was viewed by attendees of the 2020 virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop.

Grand Consul Schuyler centered on the many topics facing the Fraternity and its undergraduate members.

They discussed leadership certificate opportunities available through the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute, recruiting new members virtually, the Fraternity’s fundraising efforts for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and operating chapters safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The state of the Fraternity has never been stronger. We’ve continued to grow, our outreach continues to grow, and our messaging continues to grow; however, we’re expecting some real challenges in this coming term. … We as Sigma Chis need to transform and face the challenges of this pandemic head-on. But together as Sigma Chis we’ll be able to do it,” Schuyler said during the workshop.

Undergraduates additionally watched video messages from Woods, Alumnus Member at-Large to the EC Bob Wilson, FORT HAYS 1981; Grand Quaestor Ryan Temby, RUTGERS 1990; Grand Pro Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN ONTARIO 1985; Philanthropy Committee Chairman Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993; and Cogdal.

The 2020 Krach TLW concluded on the evening of Aug. 8 with a virtual broadcast of the Sigma Chi Awards on the Fraternity’s Facebook page, emceed by Church. Undergraduates, alumni and parents from around the world watched as Church announced the names of the six colonies that earned the Julio A. Varela Outstanding Colony Award, as well as the eight chapters that won a Legion of Honor Award for having outstanding academic programs. The MassachusettsAmherst chapter earned the Daniel William Cooper Award for having the most exemplary scholastic program of all Fraternity chapters, as well as $5,000 from the Sigma Chi Foundation to purchase computer equipment, create a scholarship or support the chapter’s participation in leadership programs. Last, viewers learned the names of the 85 chapters that earned a Peterson Significant Chapter Award during the 2019 to 2020 year. A full list of 2020 Peterson Significant Chapter Award-winning chapters is available at sigmachi.org, and a recording of the presentation can be seen at bit.ly/32HLCE7.

The Sig List

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Significant Sig Jeff Russell, DRAKE 1994, is the CEO of Delta Dental of Iowa and president of the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Under his leadership, Delta Dental provided $10 million in financial assistance to Iowa dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic and $500,000 in grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations focused on providing health and wellness services or addressing food insecurity needs throughout the crisis.

In 1919, the Fraternity held its 34th Grand Chapter in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the only time the Fraternity has held the biennial event in the state.

The Sigma Chi Foundation awarded $515,000 in scholarships to deserving undergraduate and graduate student members during the 2019 to 2020 academic year and has a goal of providing $1.5 million annually by 2030. Scholarship applications for the 2021 to 2022 year are available at sigmachi.org/foundation beginning in spring 2021.

The International Fraternity presents the Daniel William Cooper Award annually to the undergraduate chapter with the most outstanding academic program. The Centre chapter has won the award five times, which is the most of any Fraternity chapter.

During the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year, the Sigma Chi Foundation provided more than $6 million in support of leadership training, academic scholarships and chapter-specific projects across the Fraternity’s many chapters.

Despite operational disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2019 to 2020 year, Fraternity chapters contributed $1.4 million to the Huntsman Cancer Institute during that time.

BY THE NUMBERS

Undergraduate Fraternity Chapter Contributions and Leadership During the 2019 to 2020 Academic Year

$3.8 million $267

Dollars contributed by undergraduate chapters to charities

178

Chapters recognized for excellence on their campus

$1.37 million

Dollar amount contributed by undergraduate chapters to the Huntsman Cancer Institute

Average dollar amount per member contributed to charity

two

289

Number of new chapters opened

Sigs served as a student body officer on their campus

502

Sigs served as Interfraternity Council officers on their campus

Fraternity and Foundation

2020. Brothers, friends and supporters of Sigma Chi,

There has never been a more confusing, complicated and unprecedented time in the long history of the higher education industry or within the fraternal community as a narrower subset. Global pandemic, economic recession, civil and social unrest, anti-fraternity sentiment and the other tentacles of issues brought on by 2020 have all been battled before as either independent issues or sometimes coupled together in a pair. For the first time in history, we are dealing with all of these issues at the exact same time, the result of which is a pathway littered with challenges and traps. We are battling through a difficult time. However, most importantly, you need to know that Sigma Chi is navigating these treacherous waters calmly, thoughtfully and with zealous care and focus on creating a future that will be stronger than our past. Sigma Chi is an unstoppable force, and not even the most extreme set of circumstances will stop us.

ENROLLMENT AND RECRUITMENT

There is no single data point that serves as a reliable predictor for how Sigma Chi International Fraternity will perform in new-member intake every year. However, the closest one can get is to follow U.S. student enrollment trends [note: Sigma Chi has 10 chapters and two colonies in Canada but, because of the arms-length relationship with Canadian institutions, enrollment trends have less of a connection to chapter sizes]. Generally speaking, as enrollment on college campuses goes up, so do Sigma Chi recruitment classes and chapter sizes on aggregate. Again, this is not universally true, and it is a generalization of a complex data set, but it is about as close to a leading indicator as one can find.

To this end, freshman enrollment across higher education has dropped in 2020 by a reported 16 percent according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, including a 12-percent decrease at four-year private, nonprofit institutions and a 14 percent decrease at four-year public, nonprofit institutions. Adding to this mix, total enrollment has dropped by 4 percent, with males making up almost 75 percent of that reduction. From an ethnicity standpoint, enrollment of white

men and Black men saw the sharpest declines with enrollment reductions of 7.7 percent and 6.1 percent, respectively, year over year. Conversely, enrollment at purely online institutions increased year over year, seeing nearly a 7-percent increase. The story this data is telling as it extrapolates to a men’s fraternal organization is important: The pool from which Sigma Chi selects its members is markedly smaller than it was just 12 short months ago. Thoughts are mixed as to whether these trends will continue in a post-pandemic world.

Unfortunately, as you might have guessed, fall recruitment for Sigma Chi took a serious downturn in year-over-year comparisons to prior years. While numbers are still coming in as of this writing, we can project new member intake in fall 2020 to be more than a 20 percent reduction over fall 2019. There are some important caveats to understand with this information. First, Sigma Chi has chapters and colonies on nearly 250 campuses across 44 states and five Canadian provinces – one of the largest footprints in the fraternal industry – and about 150 of those chapters and colonies reside on the campuses where new student enrollment experienced the brunt of the downturn. Second, some chapters performed remarkably well while others could not recruit at all because of local circumstances. Finally, as an extension of public health concerns, the recruitment process for almost every chapter looks fundamentally different this year than it did last year, as most of our chapters had to learn how to recruit using purely digital means, such as social media and the Zoom videoconference app.

The fall issue of The Magazine included a recap of all of the effort Sigma Chi went through to prepare for this new reality and, if you haven’t given that a read just yet, I recommend you refer back to it now. We are confident that, although fall 2020 numbers are disappointing, the efforts we undertook have laid a solid foundation for the future as our chapters have learned, become more experienced and become more sophisticated with their ability to recruit in this new reality. Time will tell, but we are imbued with that special Sigma Chi confidence that gives us a bold hope for the future.

CIVIL AND SOCIAL UNREST

The worldwide conversation around civil and social issues has impacted the Greek-letter community and Sigma Chi. This subject is a difficult one to recap because of the myriad of lenses through which it can be observed. The lens of this report will attempt to keep the focus on this subject to the impact on Sigma Chi at a macro level.

As college students returned “to campus” this fall, they were met with all kinds of changes to the way they had previously been acclimated to college life. Social distancing requirements, gathering restrictions and instructional changes served as a jarring force to whatever normalcy to which they had grown accustomed. In the middle of all of this, as one might expect, college campuses have served as a center point for conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion, adding yet another layer of complexity to the lives of our undergraduate brothers.

Throughout the summer, anti-fraternity sentiment developed in the form of anonymous social media accounts that popped up on various campuses under some version of a moniker labeled “Abolish Greek Life” [AGL]. The entire notion of the AGL movement is that fraternities (and sororities) are exclusive, antiquated bastions where elitist and privileged individuals can come together to behave boorishly. Everyone connected with Sigma Chi will know this to be as far from the truth as could possibly exist. At last tally, 37 campuses were affected – some more than others – of which Sigma Chi has chapters or colonies on the majority of those. The work on advocacy and pushing back against this narrative has been largely successful. It was coordinated by the North American Interfraternity Conference, and we are grateful to them for their leadership. Most of these AGL cases have quieted down or become dormant,

but there are a handful that remain exceptionally difficult, and our men find themselves in the throes of a continued difficult dialogue.

To be sure, there is a remarkable story to be told about how the men in our chapters have embraced the dialogue about diversity and inclusion on their campuses by becoming part of the positive force driving thoughtful progress in this area. We will endeavor to tell this story in future publications.

Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979, appointed a Diversity and Inclusion Commission for the purpose of delivering a series of recommended items for the Fraternity to consider. That report was delivered on Oct. 1 and includes 15 specific action items. The Executive Committee has received this report and has acted where it can and where it is appropriate, while referring many of the actions for review by the appropriate Fraternity committee or entity. Much more space will be dedicated to this important subject matter as the Fraternity continues to progress through it. On this subject, Sigma Chi will do what it has always done: stay true to our values, be thoughtful about our actions and take those steps that are necessary for the growth of the Fraternity because they are the right steps for our Fraternity. The Diversity and Inclusion Commission’s work has transitioned to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, which is currently being populated as of this writing. Much more work lies ahead, and we will keep you informed as we tackle it.

FORWARD PROGRESS

SCLI - Even amidst the incredible difficulty that 2020 has presented to Sigma Chi, we have continually pushed the ball forward to make our future brighter. You will read in this issue about the incredible work being done by the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute [SCLI] as it continues on the path to enabling Sigma 2019-2020 INTERFRATERNAL

STATISTICS

“We are a Fraternity that has survived every existential threat that has ever surfaced, and we will survive this moment in time. We will be better.”

Chi to become the first Greek-letter organization to have an officially accredited institute of higher learning as the provider of leadership and character education to our members. This is a huge differentiator for Sigma Chi, and we have not stopped this progress even in spite of the pandemic. The reports from SCLI are incorporated herein, and you will be proud of the work it is doing – as am I.

HARVARD - In the category of “more good news,” Sigma Chi scored another huge victory in defense of the fraternity experience in the fall of 2020. In any other year, this would be an above-the-fold highlight, and perhaps we will be able to cover this in its full detail at a later juncture. Dating back to the winter of 2018, Sigma Chi joined federal litigation to challenge Harvard University’s policy that sanctioned students for being members of unrecognized, single-sex organizations. Sigma Chi’s Kappa Eta chapter was chartered in 1992 and, just before its 25th anniversary, the chapter members found themselves battling their institution, which sought to ostracize them on their campus. As a leader in an interfraternal coalition, Sigma Chi International Fraternity stood up and challenged that notion. In September 2020, Sigma Chi (and our interfraternal coalition) reached a settlement agreement with Harvard that served to be sure that the egregious sanctions policy would never materialize again. As part of that victory, Sigma Chi sent a loud message to any other institution that might attempt something similar that we are not to be trifled with in this important philosophical area, proving that we can simultaneously be a good partner to our host institutions and a vigilant protector of the rights of our members.

ADVOCACY - Sigma Chi is also a leader in the interfraternal community in driving important action through federal and state legislation. Our platform is centered around advocating for appropriate protections for our members to be able to preserve their freedom of association rights; strengthening antihazing laws at the federal and state level; advocating for parity in tax codes, which would enable members to provide additional support to the more than 100 Sigma Chi-owned houses; and defending, at all costs, the right for our organization and our chapters to remain as a single-sex organization. We have made some progress in each of these areas and are optimistic that, as soon as the U.S. Congress clears its agenda from all of the COVID-related issues it is battling, we may see some forward progress here.

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Sigma Chi was founded as a men’s fraternal organization by seven young men in a small room in Oxford, Ohio, more than 165 years ago. So much has transpired in our history over the ensuing years since our Founders gathered on High Street for the first time that it would be impossible to understate the incredible success story that is Sigma Chi. After 165 years, we are now the largest and most widely respected fraternal organization in the world. This is not an expression of hubris – it is a statement that is backed by measurement and reflection. We are a Fraternity that has survived every existential threat that has ever surfaced, and we will survive this moment in time. We will be better. Undoubtedly, some things in our Fraternity will change indefinitely – we will surely lament some of those changes while we will embrace others. But, in the end, adaptation is key to survival. Sigma Chi is determined to carve our own path instead of having it dictated for us, and my hope for a better future has never been stronger.

The thing that gives me hope for the future is my interactions with the young men who populate our active chapters. Despite all of the challenges they have faced, I have witnessed firsthand some of the strongest leadership I have ever seen. Our young men have an incredible capacity for leadership, resiliency and optimism. If you don’t believe me, go see it yourself. And, when you find it there, think about what Sigma Chi did for you to turn you into the man you are today. Our mission is to develop values-based leaders committed to the betterment of character, campus and community. 2020 or not, that mission is more relevant that it ever has been – and that gives me enormous hope for the future.

Sincerely,

Michael Church ILLINOIS 2005 Executive Director

Total number of members (living and deceased) 350,062

Total number of active chapters 236

Number of total IFC officers 502 Total undergraduates involved on campus 12,844

Total number of alumni chapters, associations and clubs 125 Chapters recognized for excellence on campus 178

Total volunteer hours by chapters

189,304

Total philanthropy donations by chapters

$3.8 Million

Number of living Life Loyal Sigs

39,060

Number of chapters with student body officers

146

Percentage of chapters above all-men’s average 56.4%

Number of alumni volunteers

2,737

Metrics by Chapter

worthy Brothers,

As chairman of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) Board of Directors, I have the honor of leading the best Greek-letter board and staff in the entire industry. I also serve as chairman of the North American Interfraternity Conference and have an up-close view of the work being done across all fraternities in North America. I can say with sincerity and integrity that the work Sigma Chi is developing is pioneering and unforeseen as we embark on a journey of transforming what it means to be a fraternity man. The pandemic forced much of our education and learning into an online setting over the course of the last year, with a virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, a Mission 365 remote recruitment program and a virtual Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program capturing our attention and resources for development.

However, the resilience our team within Sigma Chi showed in pivoting to face the unexpected, while also keeping an eye on a bright future, was truly transformative. It is my honor and privilege to report that, not only did we constantly meet the needs of an online learning landscape, but we actually expedited our progress toward SCLI’s vision of becoming an accredited leadership institution, someday recognized by the Department of Education.

Our first step in the process was achieving state authorization as a licensed leadership school. On May 26, 2020, SCLI received approval for entrance into the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s Private Business/Vocational School sector – we did so five months ahead of schedule, too. This feat made SCLI the first Greek-letter-affiliated organization to receive third-party, higher-ed validation of its curriculum, which SCLI is working to translate into transferrable credits and quantifiable leadership skills for its undergraduate members across North America.

Our road to accreditation continues today. As we speak, we are working with Cyanna Education Consultants to develop our pathway to regional accreditation through the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). This accreditation candidacy will be Sigma Chi’s gateway to proving to the world that its transformational leadership program readies Sigma Chi members for the future workplace and provides them the leadership competencies they need to succeed throughout life.

Sigma Chi’s Transformational Leader program will offer an on-demand learning environment that will be certified by the highest body in higher

education. SCLI is working on developing nine leadership certificates and many more individual courses that Sigma Chi members and chapters can engage with to build their leadership portfolio and prove their Sigma Chi experience in their future interviews and on their LinkedIn profiles and resumes.

In building such an ambitious plan, SCLI is leveraging the best alumni volunteer network of any Greek-letter organization to build a base for success. We will be organizing the Facilitator Academy, comprised of Sigma Chi’s most talented and experienced alumni to certify SCLI faculty members to teach our undergraduate and young alumni students who enroll in our courses.

We will continue to follow the ambitious leadership of 71st Grand Consul Steve Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979, and Grand Pro Consul Tim Sanderson, WESTERN ONTARIO 1985, and the Fraternity operating boards and Grand Officers to lead this mission as boots on the ground and provide this initiative’s marketing and communications to all our undergraduate and alumni chapters. We will continue to partner closely with the Sigma Chi Foundation to be good stewards of our resources and to always be measuring and assessing our impact on our future students. We will continue to work with the Risk Management Foundation to also be promoting the health and safety of our members because that is paramount to being a transformational leader.

This vision, and SCLI’s mission toward accreditation, will take an entire Fraternity to succeed. We are blessed with such strong partners and teammates in this endeavor. We are excited to continue this march to making our Fraternity the preeminent leadership organization and making each member forever proud to be a Sigma Chi.

Michael Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982

Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Chairman 68th Grand Consul Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig

Brothers and teammates,

The past eight months of the pandemic challenged every aspect of the life we used to know in our households, workplaces and in our great Fraternity. Similar to other organizations, businesses and families, Chairman Mike Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982, and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) had a vision for 2020 that changed significantly with the evolving digital landscape as the pandemic hit higher education. However, since being a Sigma Chi is truly synonymous with being a transformational leader, adapting to change and showing agility and resilience in difficult times should be staples of our actions every single day.

Almost immediately, SCLI and its partner organizations in Sigma Chi pivoted to strategize a virtual Preparation for Brotherhood pledge education program in March to usher our new members through the preparatory process and to initiation’s doorstep. In tandem with the Member Development Committee, SCLI produced Strong Arms for COVID-19, a public-facing virtual walkthrough of ways to reduce stress and tension for all members feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic.

While unfortunate, the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, an in-person cornerstone of Sigma Chi since 1947, was moved to a virtual setting on the Canvas learning management system and Zoom meeting platform. The work of Team Krach and SCLI’s staff and board was innovative and deft. The response from the Fraternity was overwhelming – 1,600 undergraduate officer registrants and more than 100 faculty members leading small-group video calls with their officer cohorts. The feedback and data we’ve received from our participants has been remarkably positive, sparking the further deployment of a virtual Officers Academy in January 2021 for transitioning officers within our chapters.

The virtual recruitment effort sprung into focus throughout the summer as the SCLI team and the Mission 365 committee adapted the Mission 365 curriculum into a 90-minute module dedicated to Remote Recruitment so chapters could focus on strategies to bolster their chapter enrollment, even if the pandemic had forced their campuses to a remote or hybrid setting that limited the in-person relationshipbuilding we utilize in recruitment efforts. The Fraternity delivered more than 180 presentations of Mission 365: Remote Recruitment to chapters to keep new members embarking on their Sigma Chi journeys even in times of great difficulty.

Amidst all the chaos and turmoil of the pandemic, the SCLI board and staff managed to continue to drive forward its vision to become an accredited leadership institution, benefitting all Sigma Chi members and their communities.

On May 26, 2020, SCLI received state authorization as a licensed member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s Private Business/Vocational School sector.

In doing so, SCLI became the first Greek-letter-affiliated organization to earn third-party, higher-ed certification for its leadership curriculum. Truly, this is a game changer for what it means to be a Sigma Chi in today’s culture when personal development is held at a premium value.

All of these accomplishments couldn’t be reached without an SCLI board and staff who dare greatly each and every day. It is inspiring to be around my teammates, and their courage and high ambition were ever-present and driving progress, even in a time when we were all separated and working remotely. Their contributions to our mission will never go unnoticed and are sincerely appreciated. We also thank our Sigma Chi teammates – the Fraternity, the Sigma Chi Foundation and the Risk Management Foundation – because it is their teamwork, mission, resources and collaboration that allow us to be successful. We wouldn’t be where we are without them.

It is with faith and hope that next year we return to rooms where our leadership education will be on center stage, albeit with some new safety measures in place. However, what will remain as vibrant as ever is the impact Sigma Chi leadership has on the lives of our men and the communities upon which they serve, and not even a pandemic can slow that progress.

In Hoc Signo Vinces, Jim Cogdal, BRADLEY 2003 Executive Director Sigma Chi Leadership Institute

Virtual Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop

TIMELINE & CONTEXT

Early March 2020: Formal discussions about the uncertainty of an in-person Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop (TLW) started in the first couple days of March. Prior to any decision about workshop being made by the Fraternity’s Executive Committee (EC) or the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Board of Directors, contingency plans were being developed by the members of Team Krach and the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute board and staff.

EC Meeting on April 30, 2020: In early March this date was set by the Fraternity’s Executive Committee as a critical Go/No-Go date to determine in what form, if at all, Krach TLW would proceed. During this meeting, the EC reviewed the SCLI Board’s proposal (developed in conjunction with members of Team Krach) on how we might proceed with a virtual version of Krach TLW. This proposal outlined an “officer training” focus to the workshop. The proposal was accepted unanimously by the EC, and development of virtual Krach TLW began shortly after.

May, June, & July: Over the next few months, Team Krach and SCLI staff worked quickly to develop and adapt content and implement a novel learning management system (LMS) to deliver that content in a virtual workshop setting.

STRUCTURE & OUTLINE

Hybrid-Learning Approach: The virtual Krach TLW proposal contained several potential paths forward ranging from completely synchronous options (learning done in a group at the same time, either in-person or via virtual meeting technology) to completely asynchronous ones (learning that is done individually and at one’s own pace). After much deliberation as to the best possible path forward, it was determined that a hybrid learning approach was most appropriate. This hybrid approach, similar to the one used in our Preparation for Brotherhood (P4B) program, included asynchronous online learning that each undergraduate would complete on their own time and a handful of synchronous learning opportunities that would be accomplished via virtual meetings.

Officer Training Focus: One of the key differences with this past summer’s workshop, outside of a virtual delivery, was the focus on officer training. Over the past few years Sigma Chi’s annual leadership workshop, formally referred

to as Balfour Leadership Training Workshop (LTW), has evolved to include an increasing focus on leadership-specific education (i.e. the launch of the ValuesBased Decision Making curriculum at Krach TLW 2019) in addition to still important officer training (officer-specific tasks such as navigating the P4B program as a Magister). Workshop was set to continue its transformative trajectory for Krach TLW 2020 with an even greater focus on leadership-specific education. However, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent limitations of a virtual setting, the decision was made to focus on the critical officer training needs of our undergraduate officers.

Workshop Duration and Content Chunking: Another heavily deliberated aspect of virtual workshop was the length of virtual sessions and overall duration of the workshop. It was decided that smaller, more bite-sized pieces of content (an educational method referred to as “chunking”), spread out over a longer period, would ensure a more effective learning environment for our undergraduate officers. Team Krach and the SCLI Board leaned heavily on input from our undergraduate committee members as well as from members who are currently or have recently worked in higher education. This included input from SCLI’s staff of professional instructional designers.

Development of Officer Training Content: Much of the officer training content delivered at virtual Krach TLW was adapted from existing curriculum so it could be delivered in a virtual setting. However, the process of adapting this content was no simple task. The volunteers of Team Krach, comprised of Team Leads and Assistant Team Leads from each of the officer disciplines (i.e. Consul, Pro Consul, Quaestor, Magister, recruitment chairman, risk manager and Kustos/ Ritual chairman), with the guidance of our professional Instructional Design Team, did yeoman’s work in manifesting this curriculum adaptation. Taking content that was originally purposed for a conference-style delivery, either in large or small inperson groups, was reimagined into segments of pre-recorded video assets to be delivered online. The task alone was monumental not to mention the timeframe by which it needed to be accomplished. The data speaks volumes, but it is clear that our alumni volunteers deserve our sincere gratitude for their efforts and sacrifices.

Many thanks are due to following team leads: Order of Constantine Sig Tom Wimberly, GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1978, and Brett Collins, MEMPHIS 2004, Consuls; Ryan Wakefield, EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH) and MONTANA 2000, and Ryan Donahue, MONTANA STATE 2006, Pro Consuls; Johnny Santora, KENT STATE 2002, and Peter Elizondo, SAM HOUSTON 1994, Quaestors; Order of Constantine Sig Jim Holcomb, CAL. STATE-SACRAMENTO 1994, and Jesse Trout, AUSTIN PEAY 2006, Magisters; Chris Geggie, WABASH 2008, and Order of Constantine Sig Chris Nyers, WESTERN MICHIGAN 1989, Risk Management; Dale Thomas, AUSTIN PEAY 1999, and Order of Constantine Sig Jose Tovar, SAM HOUSTON 1986, Recruitment; Order of Constantine Sig Dr. Mike Codina, CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993, and Craig Joyner, OKLAHOMA STATE 1973, Ritual.

Each officer team and its lead were supported by officer-specific executive boards that developed asynchronous content for the virtual experience.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020 SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY & SCLI METRICS REPORT

Overview

Using all available data collected from Sigma Chi Fraternity and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute programming combined with data collected from each chapter’s annual report as well as Chapter and Member Accountability Committee (CAMAC) data, we have analyzed the impact of all Fraternity and SCLI programming on both negative and positive behaviors. The available data gives us the ability to analyze 72 distinct metrics for each chapter and our programs, as well as the ability to examine trends year-over-year. It is important to view the results of this analysis as correlations and not necessarily causations, and this applies to both positive and negative findings. There are innumerous other factors that either can’t be measured or for which we have no accurate source of data that could affect all metrics and KPIs examined.

CAMAC violations 2019-20 Level of Concern Count

1 - Not Sustained - Unfounded 10

3 - Not Sustained - With Concerns 12

4 - Sustained - Low-Level Action 45

5 - Sustained - High-Level Action 16

6 - Sustained - Charter Suspension 4 To Be Determined 2

Grand Total 89

For the purposes of this analysis, CAMAC allegations that were determined to be unfounded have been excluded.

PROGRAMS

Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop

2019 undergraduate attendees: 1,398

2018 undergraduate attendees: 1,336

2017 undergraduate attendees: 1,297

NOTES:

1) Chapters that sent their full complement of officers were 2.5 times more likely to have a student body president than those who did not.

2) Chapters whose Magister attended workshop were 42% less likely to have had a hazing allegation in 2019-2020 than those chapters whose Magister did not attend.

3) Chapters who sent their full complement of officers raised on average 26.4% more for Huntsman Cancer Institute than chapters that did not send their full complement of officers

Mission 365

Programs delivered 2019-20: 74

Programs delivered 2018-19: 48

NOTES:

1) Chapters with a Mission 365 program in 2018-19 were 78% less likely to have an alcohol and drug CAMAC violation in 2019-20 than those chapters that did not have the program

2) Chapters with a Mission 365 program in 2018-19 were 85% less likely to have a hazing violation in 2019-20 than those chapters that did not have the program

3) Chapters with a Mission 365 program in 2018-19 had a higher pledge class retention rate than those who did not, indicating Mission 365 is helping to recruit the “right” men to our chapters.

Preparation for Brotherhood

Number of chapters violating P4B protocol in 2019-20: 30

The P4B program was analyzed by looking at chapters who ran a perfect P4B program (no violations, followed the calendar/schedule appropriately/pledges completed courses on time, etc.) vs. those chapters that did not run their P4B program as intended.

NOTES:

1) Chapters conducting a perfect P4B program were 81% less likely to have an alcohol and drug CAMAC violation than those chapters that did not conduct their program appropriately.

2) Chapters conducting a perfect P4B program had a higher pledge class retention rate than those chapters that did not conduct their program appropriately.

Values-Based Decision Making

Programs delivered 2019-20 (Core): 85

Programs delivered 2019-20 (Drinking Smart): 10

Programs delivered 2019-20 (Healthy Relationships): 1

Programs delivered 2019-20 (True Brotherhood): 20

For our mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers and friends

By Jacqueline Brakey, director of integrated communications at the Huntsman Cancer Foundation

Lachlan Zuchetto, UTAH 2017, calls his mom, Marissa Zuchetto-Hautau, the most important person in his life; he considers her to be a great role model and his best friend. So, when his then-single mother received a breast cancer diagnosis while he was in high school, Lachlan says it shattered their little family. They didn’t know what was going to happen next.

Marissa has seen cancer impact her family, with both of her older sisters diagnosed with breast cancer. Her oldest sister was diagnosed more than 10 years ago at the age of 34. Ten years later, when Marissa’s other sister was also diagnosed with cancer, she decided to be proactive about her cancer screenings and scheduled a mammogram. One month after her sister’s diagnosis, Marissa discovered she would also need to fight breast cancer. She and her sister went through treatment together at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in Salt Lake City.

“We didn’t know what the future would look like,” Lachlan says. “She turned that uncertainty into positivity to help raise my sister and me.”

Lachlan credits the help and care his mother received at HCI with helping her stay positive and bring that optimism home.

THE GENERATION TO END CANCER™

“The words, ‘The generation to end cancer,’ are really personal to me,” Lachlan says. “If we are the generation to end cancer that would mean maybe, and hopefully, saving the lives of my loved ones who have been diagnosed or who may be diagnosed in the future.”

A BOLD, NEW PLEDGE

To date, Sigma Chi undergraduates across North America have raised more than $12 million for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. In June 2019 came the Fraternity’s announcement of a new, more audacious pledge of $20 million that is dedicated to women’s cancer research, treatment and wellness at HCI.

Lachlan says his mom’s cancer diagnosis motivates him to continue raising funds in support of research at HCI.

Research discoveries at HCI are shared with the world, including the discovery of gene mutations responsible for inherited forms of cancer, such as breast, head and neck, multiple myeloma, prostate, colon, ovarian cancers and many more. HCI’s teams of doctors and researchers collaborate with colleagues from around the world and are relentless in their pursuit of better treatments and more lives saved.

Focused on making a difference in the lives of the people who need their care, HCI’s teams are accelerating research and driving toward the ultimate goal of ending cancer as we know it. Recent breakthroughs at HCI in some of the deadliest forms of cancer include:

1. A promising new combination therapy for pancreatic cancer and small-cell lung cancer.

2. Unlocking new treatment protocols for ovarian cancer.

3. New clinical trials in pediatric brain cancer.

You can visit huntsmancancer.org to learn more.

Marissa faced a second, different type of breast cancer diagnosis since the new pledge announcement. After months of aggressive treatment, today she is in remission and credits advancements in cancer research. Marissa acknowledges that these advancements had not yet been discovered when her sister was diagnosed more than 10 years ago. She encourages the brothers of Sigma Chi, including her son, to keep fundraising. “We don’t have as many answers as we need. We need to keep learning and keep making strides forward. We need to keep funding cancer research,” she says.

“More women are affected by cancer every single day and every single year like our aunts, our sisters, our friends and women like my mom,” Lachlan says. “It is inspiring that we set this goal for ourselves just because we know that there is so much more that we can do and so much more that we need to do to be able to be the generation that ends cancer.”

The late Significant Sig, Order of Constantine Sig and founder of HCI Jon Huntsman, PENNSYLVANIA 1959, laid the groundwork when he challenged Sigma Chi undergraduates to become the generation to end cancer, and they have answered his call and made this movement their own.

Take a look at what chapters are doing at huntsmanchallege.org. Encourage, support and engage in their efforts to be the generation to end cancer. They are carrying this flag with boldness and courage while committed to ending cancer in their lifetime.

**Huntsman Cancer Foundation is honored to be included in this and future issues of The Magazine of Sigma Chi. We are excited to share Sigma Chi chapter success stories and the groundbreaking work they support.

RESEARCH DURING 2019 to 2020 FISCAL YEAR

206 CANCER RESEARCH TEAMS

$179 MILLION INVESTED IN CANCER RESEARCH

521 CANCER REESARCH PROJECTS UNDERWAY

>500 STUDENTS IN TRAINING

>450 CANCER-FOCUSED, PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

200 CLINICAL TRIALS OPEN AT ANY GIVEN TIME

CLINICAL CARE IN A GIVEN DAY

84 INPATIENTS

114 RADIATION TREATMENTS

449 OUTPATIENT VISITS

181 RADIOLOGY VISITS

163 INFUSION TREATMENTS

21 SURGERIES

“My grandma is a cancer survivor, and she was a huge part of who I was growing up. Giving back to those in our life that we cherish and who we care about is one of the most important values that we have as Sigma Chis and as men in general. I think this pledge is an amazing thing for us to be doing.”

- Nate Kushner, CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 2022, 2019-2020DerbyDayschair

“I remember watching my childhood best friend lose his mother to cancer when he was 12 years old. My heart really hurt for him. I fundraise for Huntsman Cancer Foundation because it just comes down to gratitude – trying to give back to something.”

- Andrew Luna, CAL. POLY.-POMONA 2019

“I was never personally affected until my grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away. This experience fuels my passion to advocate for a cause close to my heart. With this common ground, we are the generation to end cancer.”

- Lauren Lewallen, Sigma Chi’s 36th International Sweetheart, member of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, Central Michigan University

Our Brothers,

Thank you for supporting the Risk Management Foundation and Sigma Chi during our 2019 to 2020 fiscal year. Your support and efforts have allowed us to expand our impact and to positively affect the lives, safety and education of our members and communities across the United States and Canada. We continue to march forward in One Voice, along with the General Fraternity and Sigma Chi Foundation, to protect and promote the aims of friendship, justice and learning in our world.

Since its founding in 1988, the mission of RMF has been to educate members on risk management; foster a fraternal culture of safety and responsibility; and provide our chapters with access to affordable, comprehensive insurance coverage. Education. Protection. Preservation.

Today, RMF provides risk management education to more than 15,000 brothers and loss protection for $250 million in Sigma Chi property. It remains the only program of its kind in the Greek-letter world and has earned the reputation as a leading expert on higher education risk management and loss control.

RMF strives to help students, officers, alumni and volunteers identify and responsibly manage exposure to risk to best protect and improve the health, safety and wellness of all our members and communities.

RMF continues to utilize pooled resources, prudent management, expert industry experience and active undergraduate member input to ensure, enable and elevate the Sigma Chi experience through practical risk education, access to a group insurance coverage program, initiatives to improve student housing and opportunities for professional and personal development.

RMF works to protect the:

• Health and safety of our members

• Financial strength, assets, physical and intellectual property of the Fraternity and its brotherhood network of officers and volunteers from personal exposure in their fraternal service, and

• Continuation of the Sigma Chi experience on our campuses and in our world.

In 2017, RMF launched its Constantine Housing Initiative (CHI) to provide, preserve and protect the student housing opportunities that strengthen the Sigma Chi undergraduate and volunteer experience. Over the past fiscal year, CHI has grown to provide chapter and house corporation officers with resources,

property and project management support, improved access to student housing capital, and a chapter house improvement and safety inspection program. CHI serves as a consultative partner for local chapters, house corporations and volunteers regarding the management, development and conservation of Sigma Chi properties.

CHI works to preserve:

• The life and safety of our members.

• Fraternity property and assets.

• The outward character of Sigma Chi and the physical representation of our values.

• The continuation of the fraternal residential educational experience.

Additionally, each year, RMF awards more than $1.5 million in earned incentives and premium subsidies to our chapters and house corporations and provides a number of additional educational grants and scholarships annually, including support to the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute and the risk management team of the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop. For the current 2020-2021 academic year, RMF has budgeted up to $2 million in subsidiaries, aid and incentives for our chapters and house corporations. This includes increased support to CHI, which has been integral in developing COVID-19 response protocols.

Entering this fall, the Fraternity’s Risk Management Foundation found itself in a difficult position in its continuing mission to protect Sigma Chi chapters and to preserve Fraternity assets. In the midst of this global health and economic pandemic drastically affecting each and all of our members, with institutional insurance rates soaring and many insurers fleeing the fraternal and student housing market altogether, RMF was tasked again to secure insurance protection for our chapters at 250 campuses across the continent; all alumni advisors, volunteers, committee members, Grand Officers and staff within the Sigma Chi universe; all assets of the Sigma Chi Foundation and corporation; and more than $250 million in Sigma Chi chapter housing property.

Fortunately, RMF has been able to weather the storm due to a history of trusted leadership, established relationships, long-term fiscal management by dedicated volunteer brothers and the engagement of our active undergraduate brotherhood — today’s best and brightest young men.

For the current 2020-2021 academic year, RMF has budgeted up to $2 million in subsidiaries, aid and incentives for our chapters and house corporations. This includes increased support to CHI, which has been integral in developing COVID-19 response protocols.

Trusted relationships with Lloyds of London have enabled RMF to retain coverage and provide some financial flexibility to address the effects of COVID-19 regulations upon our members and chapters. RMF has enabled installment payments of dues with no additional fees. And, most importantly, we have negotiated to allow our chapters to submit an updated membership roster count in December 2020 to account for any change in active membership due to varying campus situations. A number of program discounts and incentives to support proactive risk management techniques are also available.

Most recently, CHI has enabled financing for the Beta Tau chapter at Colorado State University to purchase a new property, which will house brothers for years to come. CHI is also working with the Alpha Upsilon house corporation on financing and future housing planning. This is in addition to another dozen chapters and house corporations, with plans to continue developing new resources and offerings. This past year, CHI successfully developed national partnerships with ServiceMaster and HD Supply to aid in chapter house maintenance and sanitation. And, our direct communication with concerned parents provides assurance that their sons have strong arms around them always.

To offset rising insurance costs and to maintain member dues at the same rate as past years, our Board of Directors voted to utilize past reserves and increase risk retention levels within the RMF program. It’s the continued proactive leadership and risk management awareness efforts of each of our undergraduate Sigma Chi brothers and chapters that makes this bold effort possible. More than ever the future of Sigma Chi remains in their hands.

Our goal is simple: to rely on the financial stability and consistency in risk management that RMF has established over three decades. We want to reassure

the brotherhood, our volunteers and parents that Sigma Chi is prepared to meet any challenges.

The efforts and support of our members keeps RMF going, and it is this foundation of risk awareness and coverage, shared amongst all members, that allows our brotherhood and fraternal organization to continue to operate and march forward in the modern world.

Thank you all for your continual support of RMF and for the essential mission of promoting Sigma Chi values in our world and into our future.

Guard well,

Dennis Santoli, CASE WESTERN 1967

RMF

Chairman

67th Grand Consul

Keith

CHI

Dobrolinsky, BRADLEY 1985

Chairman

Order of Constantine Sig

RMF is a 501(c)(3) educational foundation. CHI is a 501(c)(7) fraternal housing association. More information is available at sigmachi.org/rmf and constantinehousing.org.

Isupporters of Sigma Chi,

n 2019, the Sigma Chi Foundation reached new heights: a Greek-letter foundation record in grant and leadership support for our young brothers and an organizational record in academic scholarships awarded.

In late February, however, the world as we know it changed.

Each facet of Sigma Chi was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Undergraduate chapters closed as campuses shuttered, and, due to the dangers of the coronavirus and travel, the Fraternity and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI) were forced to make tough choices, including the cancelation of the 2020 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit and conversion of our largestfunded leadership event, the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, to an exclusively virtual format.

Our Foundation development team was largely sidelined for three months, and members of our Headquarters staff in Evanston, Illinois, were moved into remote roles. Yet, through everything, Sigma Chi and your Sigma Chi Foundation persevered and moved forward.

As you’ll see in this report, despite the interruption to a typically strong spring quarter, we met each of our commitments to the organization for the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year. And, while not as grand as our record 2019 fundraising effort, our team closed the fiscal year effectively, maintaining an equally strong outlook for the present fiscal year.

This fall, we awarded $3.92 million in scholarships and grants to Sigma Chi and the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute. Our brothers have received close to $350,000 in academic awards and are guaranteed the support of Regional Chapter Support Coordinators as well as world-class educational programming courtesy of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute.

pilot phase starting in 2021. This is another positive step among many for Sigma Chi as it remains the standard-bearer among Greek-letter organizations – all made possible by the direct support of our donors over the last decade.

As our lives return to normal and our brothers continue their pursuit of excellence on campuses across North America, your contributions to Sigma Chi have never been more important.

My fellow board members and our Foundation team are committed to raising the funds necessary to further expand the reach of the leadership development and training efforts provided by SCLI, as well as enhance our support of academic scholarships. Our work in providing these much-needed resources for our members is perhaps more important today than it was in February before our world changed because of COVID-19.

With your support, we will send a message to our undergraduate brothers that we are committed to their future and the success of Sigma Chi.

For the good,

In its own report, you read of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute achieving authorization from the Illinois Board of Higher Education for its first certified leadership program. This program will be made available to our members in a

Significant Sig John Forst, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984 Chairman, Sigma Chi Foundation Board of Governors

Forst is a retired partner and deputy general counsel at Lord Abbett. Previously, he served as managing director and chief counsel for a large international investment firm, practiced law in Washington, D.C., in private practice and worked for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

LPresident & CEO Report

ooking back at our 2019 to 2020 fiscal year — a year unlike any other in the history of our organization — the generosity shown by our alumni and friends, particularly during the a global pandemic, cannot be overstated

In a difficult time, when it is not easy to advance our brotherhood, serve our young men and fully address all of the challenges surrounding us personally and professionally, I am inspired by your dedication and commitment, by the chapter leaders who are determined to be part of the solution, by the thinkers who are reimagining what it means to be a Fraternity, and by the generosity of the thousands of brothers who contribute to put the wind in our collective sails. Thank you for expecting more.

As our new chairman, Significant Sig John Forst, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984, noted, we were able to meet growing funding commitments in scholarships and leadership programming and expand the reach of our training efforts across Sigma Chi.

When the impact of COVID-19 across our Sigma Chi undergraduate chapters became widely known, we were immediately called to action by the stories of those brothers who were directly affected by the pandemic. Some of these young men were displaced from their campus residences, lost employment, were forced to leave abroad programs or returned home to find families facing unforeseen hardships. Thanks to you our Brothers Helping Brothers fund provided critical and timely assistance when it was most needed.

On behalf of those brothers whose stories you’ll see later in this report, thank you for supporting this cause.

We recently completed the fourth year of our joint Foundation and Fraternity strategic plan, and the results are clear:

• We continue to deliver more significant value to our chapters and undergraduates than any other Greek-letter foundation.

• The Sigma Chi Leadership Institute (SCLI), funded by decades of continuous donor support, received Illinois state licensure and will begin providing

our brothers with certified values-based leadership curriculum — a gamechanging first in the Greek-letter world.

• We remain on track, in spite of the pandemic, to further growth of program grants, academic scholarships and undergraduate chapter support over the next decade.

• We are also well on our way to being on par with the fiscal performance and efficiency of great universities, and we are setting the pace in our Greek-letter world.

LEADER IN THE GREEK-LETTER WORLD

Over the past 10 years, your Foundation has provided $29.9 million in support of Sigma Chi programs and academic scholarships — and this does not include the over $18 million of support simultaneously provided for chapter-specific projects.

While the present fiscal year will see a slight reduction in grant support, largely related to the reduction of expenses for programs such as the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit that were unable to operate due to COVID-19 restrictions, we continue to outpace our Greek-letter colleagues.

Our fiscal year scorecard on page 78 will further show that our performance metrics, such as the cost of raising a dollar and percentage of our gifts going directly to our mission, remain the industry standard.

Our Foundation beats the average of our Greek-letter peers in every category, we are materially better than the thresholds established by charity watchdog groups like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau, and we are close to matching the performance of great universities in terms of efficiency.

Furthermore, the great work of our Board of Governors and Foundation staff, along with your support, have maintained the Sigma Chi Foundation’s place as the top Greek-letter fraternity foundation.

According to the 2020 Pennington and Company Fraternity and Sorority Report (FY 18-19 IRS Form 990) your Sigma Chi Foundation:

• Was best in the Greek-letter world in every identifiable category, including net assets, contributions, revenue, program services (grants and academic scholarships) and expenses out of 89 groups.

• Contributed more toward leadership programming, general grants and academic scholarship support than any Greek-letter organization.

• Raised 10 percent of what the entire industry raised — 8.5 times the Greekletter average — and granted 9 percent of what the entire industry granted to our Sigma Chi members.

THE YEAR AHEAD

As our nation and the world recover from this pandemic, we have made changes to our operations to get us through the pandemic and position Sigma Chi for continued success. Operating expenses have been reduced by 28 percent in this difficult year. Over the past five years our non-grant expense — the cost of everything we do other than giving money away — has actually decreased by 16 percent while we’ve given away 64 percent more on an annual basis.

With the continued success of our online programming through SCLI (more than 24,000 registered Sigma Chi users) and the launch of Sigma Chi’s first certified academiclicensed programs, we expect to see positive behavior metrics such as fewer instances of substance abuse, hazing, behavioral and sexual misconduct. Meanwhile, we also expect to see brothers becoming more involved on campus and increasing their contributions to philanthropic efforts.

We are all looking forward and working to make tomorrow’s Sigma Chi even better. And I hope that you will continue to join us on our quest to build better men who are prepared to succeed in college and throughout their lives.

We’re asking for your continued engagement, volunteerism and financial support to make it all a reality.

I wish you and your family great health and happiness as we say goodbye to 2020 with a bright 2021 in front of us.

Thank you for your continued support. We are truly grateful.

Ashley Woods, EAST TENNESSEE 2000 President and CEO

of the Sigma Chi Foundation

WoodshasbeenpresidentandCEOoftheSigmaChiFoundationsince2016.Hewaspreviously the chief operating officer of and general legal counsel for the Foundation and has served Sigma Chi since 2000.

Foundation Board of Governors

CHAIRMAN Significant Sig John Forst, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984

VICE CHAIRMAN Significant Sig Jeff Gill, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978

TREASURER Significant Sig Kim Caldwell, OREGON 1969

PARLIAMENTARIAN Past Grand Consul, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Robert Joseph, WILLAMETTE 1967

Order of Constantine Sig Mark Anderson, ILLINOIS 1977

Order of Constantine Sig Loren Butler, IDAHO 1963

Significant Sig and Past Foundation Chairman Joe Durzo, SYRACUSE 1967

Significant Sig Randy Coppersmith, SOUTH FLORIDA 1979

Significant Sig Steve Goodroe, GEORGIA 1971

Past Grand Consul, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Michael Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982

Order of Constantine Sig, Significant Sig and Past Foundation

Chairman Robert Johnson, MIAMI (OHIO) 1969

Significant Sig Hon. John Koskinen, DUKE 1961

Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Joe Martin, HOUSTON 1976

Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Jeff Muir, GEORIGA 1971

Significant Sig John Pasquantino, NEVADA-LAS VEGAS 1984

Order of Constantine Sig, Significant Sig and Past Foundation

Chairman John Peterson, INDIANA 1955

Significant Sig Charles Stamp Jr., SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971

Past Grand Consul, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Michael Ursillo, BROWN 1978

Significant Sig Dr. Daniel Walsh, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971

Christopher Walters, ROANOKE 2000

Ex-Officio

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT & CEO Ashley Woods, EAST TENNESSEE 2000

FRATERNITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Michael Church, ILLINOIS 2005

71ST GRAND CONSUL Order of Constantine Sig Steven Schuyler, ARIZONA 1979

IMMEDIATE PAST GRAND CONSUL Order of Constantine Sig Tommy Geddings Jr., SOUTH CAROLINA 1985

CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE David MacNicol, WESTERN ONTARIO 1986

SECRETARY John Price, OKLAHOMA STATE 1991

foundation fiscal summary

The Sigma Chi Foundation has built upon the investments it made during the previous fiscal year, including in the areas of expanding leadership programs, chapter support and scholarship efforts. Likewise, the Foundation has continued its support of Sigma Chi’s educational and membership development programs and the “One Voice” strategic plan.

The Foundation manages its internal operations and tracks progress on an accrual basis. An annual audited financial statement is developed under the review of the Foundation’s audit and compliance committee and used in preparation of the Internal Revenue Service Form 990. Legacy Professionals, LLP, conducted the Foundation’s certified audit.

The Foundation’s IRS Form 990 may be found at guidestar.org through your state’s charitable licensing agency where we are registered or via sigmachi.org.

This year’s Annual Report presents the Foundation’s fiscal performance on an audited accrual basis, thus aligning our transparency with recommendations of the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability.

The BBB developed its standards to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. We are proud to be in substantial compliance with these standards. More information about BBB standards is available at bbb.org.

74%

Ratio of program service expense compared to all expenses (BBB standard is 65% or more)

Gift yield (scholarships, grants and margin ÷ contributions) 70%

19%

Ratio of fundraising expense compared to related contributions (BBB standard is 35% or less)

51

Chapters and colonies received additional benefits through the Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge program.

5,206

Unique donors gave back to Sigma Chi financially through the Foundation during the 2018 to 2019 fiscal year

5,923

Unique donors gave back to Sigma Chi financially through the Foundation during the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year.

“Sigma Chi's values have shaped me as a person through relating the need to communicate with your community. The very reason I applied for this scholarship is because it will help me pursue my academic goals in philosophy and preventing global catastrophic risk. Without being in a community that teaches the value of voicing your needs – loudly and clearly – I may not have asked for this essential leadership grant.”

“To many, $1,000 may not be a lot, but for far too many others, $1,000 is enough to bring them to tears with appreciation. I and my family are in this latter category, so this help will not fall on deaf hearts.”

- Coleman Snell, PUGET SOUND 2023, PaulPerdueMemorialScholarshipRecipient

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS AND GRANTS

The Sigma Chi Foundation’s overarching goal is to positively impact every undergraduate brother every year with values-based leadership training and support.

During the fall and initial third of the spring semester, our members were provided with world-class leadership curriculum, helping them develop into character-based leaders who are committed to the betterment of their chapters, campus and community. This included the launch of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute’s new Values-Based Decision Makingprogram.

In March, however, the COVID-19 pandemic effectively closed Sigma Chi chapters, pressed pause on pivotal in-person leadership events, such as Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit, and shifted the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop to a virtual event.

With in-person education halted, and the future of on-campus education largely unknown by summer, the SCLI team molded online modules for the pandemic using the Strong Arms mental health and wellness program and Mission 365 recruitment training program to help members navigate challenges during this time.

The Foundation also assisted young brothers who were displaced and faced hardships during the pandemic by converting the Brothers Helping Brothers grant

program to an essential aid mechanism and providing financial assistance to more than 120 individuals.

BROTHERS HELPING BROTHERS

As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly made its way across the globe, disrupting and altering lives, undergraduate Sigma Chis living at home and abroad were faced with unexpected challenges.

Upon news of campus closures and members being displaced and losing unemployment, the Foundation revised its Brothers Helping Brothers fund to meet the needs of brothers impacted by the pandemic.

Following Hurricane Katrina, the fund — formerly known as the Strong Arms Initiative — provided scholarship and grant support during a time of emergency. As the pandemic grew and brothers needed assistance, availability of the fund was expanded toward assisting those who suffered a break of employment, were displaced from their campus residences with short-term housing or faced other burdens associated with dislocation.

By the end of the fiscal year, the fund had rewarded more than $80,000 in assistance to over 120 brothers.

“Sigma Chi has not only given me the opportunity to develop as a man, student and friend; Sigma Chi — with the aid of brothers around the world — has also assisted me in a time of great despair: the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when my family and I found ourselves in a vulnerable position relating to our economic standing, I turned to our organization in search of resources that would help me regain financial stability in my academic career. Unsure of whether or not I would be eligible for the Brothers Helping Brothers grant, I applied. Fortunately for me, my call for help was heard, and the accumulated financialrelated stress was alleviated. I am especially thankful for the brothers who’ve made the initiative of helping individuals that share my experience; time and time again I am reminded that the letters on my chest are symbolic of what we truly stand for: friendship, justice and learning. Once again, thank you.”

- John Bermudez, CALIFORNIA-IRVINE 2022

“This grant significantly helped with my rent payments for the remainder of the year. Even though my county reached the “green phase” of the pandemic, my original place of work had yet to reopen, and funds were tight (approaching the fall semester). This grant helped pay off the remainder of the year so I could focus on my fall tuition.”

- Joshua Bonacci, KENT STATE 2021

LEAD DONORS: • Order of Constantine Sig • Significant Sig * Deceased

STRONG ARMS

LEAD SPONSORS

J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation

The Anschutz Foundation

Michael and Gayle Zibilich, LOUISIANA STATE 1970

Associate Sponsors: Andy Arnold, PENNSYLVANIA 1982

SIGMA CHI ONLINE AND PREPARATION FOR BROTHERHOOD (P4B)

LEAD SPONSORS

SIGMA CHI ONLINE: Bill George, GEORGIA TECH 1964 •

Bill & Penny George Family Foundation

P4B: David Pyle, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1980 •

Associate Sponsors: James Allen, DEPAUW 1979 • Robert Basham, MARYLAND 1970 • John Berylson, BROWN 1975 • 63rd Grand Consul Lee Beauchamp, TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATE 1975 • • Kim Caldwell, OREGON 1969 •

Samuel Chase, TEXAS TECH 1969

John Clerico, OKLAHOMA STATE 1963 •

Dave Dillion, KANSAS 1973 • Joseph Durzo, SYRACUSE 1967 • Dr. H. Allen Ecker, GEORGIA TECH 1957 • Mark Emkes, DEPAUW 1975 • G. Carl Everett Jr., NEW MEXICO STATE 1973 •

John Forst, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984 •

Robert Georges, FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1973 • •

Jeffrey Gill, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978

Stephen Goodroe, GEORGIA 1971 • Gregory Harbaugh, PURDUE 1978 • •

Gerald Hines, PURDUE 1946 • 56th Grand Consul Robert Joseph, WILLAMETTE 1957 • • Alan Kessler, SAN JOSE STATE 1979 • Richard Lewandowski, RIPON 1975 • J. Willard Marriott Jr., UTAH 1954 • Joe Martin, HOUSTON 1976 • • Sanjay Meshri, TULSA 1992 •

Timothy Michael, OHIO STATE 1970 • Jon Milanese, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1984

Jeff Muir, GEORGIA 1971 • Mark Paniccia, CONNECTITCUT 1983 • Dr. Mark Sand, PURDUE 1972 • Don Schefmeyer, SYRACUSE 1969 • Robert Seidell, NEBRASKA 1965

69th Grand Consul Michael Ursillo, BROWN 1978 • • Dr. Daniel Walsh, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971 • Chuck Watson, OKLAHOMA STATE 1972 • •

Ken Way, MICHIGAN STATE 1961 •

Robert Zorich, SANTA BARBARA 1971

LEAD DONORS: • Order of Constantine Sig • Significant Sig * Deceased

KRACH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS WORKSHOP LEAD SPONSOR

64th Grand Consul Keith Krach, PURDUE 1979 • •

Additional Sponsors:

Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation

29th Grand Consul Lloyd Balfour, INDIANA 1907 * • •

Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge Donors

Chapter Advisor Training: Kent Johnson, IOWA STATE 1978 •

Quaestor Division: Dan Benoit, DRAKE 1986

Ritual Division (tribute to honor ninth Grand Consul Joseph Nate and 62nd Grand Consul Douglas Carlson • • ): Grand Historian Dr.

Michael Codina, CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993 •

Pro-Consul Division: Gaurav Parikh, CAL. POLY.-POMONA 2005

VALUES-BASED DECISION MAKING (VBDM) LEAD SPONSOR

Bob Georges, FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1973 • •

HORIZONS HUNTSMAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT LEAD SPONSOR

Jon Huntsman Sr., PENNSYLVANIA 1959 * • •

The Huntsman Family Foundation

Session Sponsors:

64th Grand Consul Keith Krach, PURDUE 1979 • •

Bob McNair, SOUTHERN CAROLINA 1958 * •

Facilitator Training Sponsor:

Chuck Watson, OKLAHOMA STATE 1972 • •

Small Group Sponsor:

Pete Frechette, WESTERN MICHIGAN 1960 * •

Participant Sponsor:

Bill Hunt, INDIANA 1966 •

Mission and Day Sponsors:

68th Grand Consul Michael Greenberg, ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982 • •

Ed Blessing, SAN DIEGO STATE 1960 • •

Dan Shaver, TEXAS TECH 1993 •

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT

PREPARATION FOR BROTHERHOOD / RITUAL FOR LIFE

Thanks to the support of a lead gift from Significant Sig David Pyle, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1980, the Preparation for Brotherhood (P4B) new member education module became a critical first step in a Sigma Chi’s lifelong learning journey upon its launch during the 2015 to 2016 academic year.

Since its implementation, resulting program data points to higher pledge retention rates each year, an overall increase in pledge-class GPA each year and an increase in leadership development and involvement among our members. Additionally, chapters that implement P4B perfectly are 80 percent less likely to experience an allegation of hazing.

Upon initiation, members were presented with a comprehensive Ritual education curriculum in 2019.

Ritual for Life (R4L) was designed to educate each chapter’s new initiates on Sigma Chi’s Ritual history and inspire them to apply the Ritual’s lessons to their lives for the betterment of their chapter, campus and community.

VALUES-BASED DECISION MAKING

In fall 2019, a hybrid learning curriculum touching on the challenging issues within the Greek-letter community, Values-Based Decision Making (VBDM), the Fraternity’s accountability education, was made available to Sigma Chi chapters.

Through the lead support of Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Bob Georges, FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1973, VBDM is based on a more personalized learning experience that can be tailored to the needs of chapters and individuals, as well as be delivered in variety of educational settings and venues, including chapters, Sigma Chi Online, province conferences and the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop.

VBDM addresses accountability and the challenging issues on our college campuses today from a positive behavioral approach, meaning that we explore these topics with the goal of inspiring change through positive reinforcement of brotherhood, healthy relationships and our values.

The program will be part of the educational plan for Sigma Chi colonies moving forward.

MISSION 365 REMOTE RECRUITMENT

As undergraduate chapters faced a great unknown relating to fall recruitment and return to campus activities during the pandemic, the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute team utilized materials from the successful Mission 365 recruitment

training program and developed a virtual Mission 365 Remote Recruitment platform to give chapters the necessary skills to recruit quality men into our Fraternity via digital methods.

Delivered in person with online elements during a non-pandemic year, the main Mission 365 program provides a core curriculum and six electives that support our undergraduate brothers in looking for men of good character 365 days a year. As noted within the SCLI report, the remote module helped chapters maintain strong results during a pandemic year.

STRONG ARMS FOR COVID-19

Unveiled in 2018, Sigma Chi’s Strong Arms curriculum became the Greek-letter world’s first dedicated learning resource to address mental wellness and emotional health. Its groundbreaking approach earned it the 2019 Laurel Wreath Award for outstanding education within the North American Interfraternity Conference.

During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues became a recurring theme across North America and the globe. With this in mind, the SCLI team developed a Strong Arms module specifically catered to those impacted by the pandemic.

Along with the Reach Out app, which connects members to in-house and community resources, such as helplines, counseling services, emergency responders, rape crisis centers, legal aid services and medical care providers, Sigma Chi continued to proceed with the health and well-being of actives, alumni, employees and friends in mind this year.

KRACH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS WORKSHOP

As noted within the SCLI section, the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop shifted from an in-person event to a virtual offering in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Thanks to the hard work of the SCLI team and volunteers, selected members from each of Sigma Chi’s undergraduate chapters were able to undergo mentoring and strategic planning sessions to ensure improvement in their chapter roles and operations throughout the forthcoming academic year.

The workshop is sponsored by a lead endowment gift from 64th Grand Consul Keith Krach, PURDUE 1979, who is the former chairman and CEO of DocuSign and Ariba and the current U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment.

HORIZONS HUNTSMAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

For the first time since its inception in 1999, the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The in-person, six-day

leadership program located in Snowbird, Utah, was slated to provide leadership development for nearly 250 undergraduates over five weeks during the summer.

Brothers selected to participate during the 2020 campaign will have the first opportunity to participate in summer 2021. The Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the Sigma Chi Foundation generously fund 100 percent of the Huntsman Leadership Summit experience through a leadership grant. This includes all travel, housing, food, curriculum, materials and activity costs.

FRATERNITY GRANTS

The Foundation provided $630,000 to support the continued growth of the Fraternity’s chapter support program. The chapter support team provides operational guidance and assistance to the Fraternity’s undergraduate chapters. The team consists of 10 regional chapter support coordinators who all live within their regions and work with approximately 25 chapters each.

During summer 2020, with campus schedules largely unknown due to the pandemic, these men trained each of the chapters they mentor using the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute’s Mission 365 Remote Recruitment training module, as well as a recruitment guide provided by the Fraternity.

“The chapters were hungry for ways to recruit in this new environment, and this helped give them some tools to get the job done,” said Chris Hicks, GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN 1996, who is the chapter support coordinator for the southeast region.

• This past summer, 78 chapters were recognized with Peterson Significant Chapter Awards sponsored by the Foundation. Established in 1964, the Peterson Award recognizes chapters that achieve excellence in all operations, including academics, philanthropy, recruitment and Ritual performance.

• The Massachusetts-Amherst chapter received a $5,000 educational grant for having the Fraternity’s most outstanding scholastic achievement program, thus earning it the prestigious Daniel William Cooper Award.

• The Foundation and Fraternity honored 94 brothers with the Significant Sig Award. These brothers will receive their award during regional and local ceremonies or have the option to receive their award at the 83rd Grand Chapter in Scottsdale, Arizona, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced Grand Council to a virtual setting. Awarded annually since 1935, more than 1,700 alumni have received the award, which recognizes members who have achieved high levels of professional success.

Academic Scholarships

Each year, the generous donations from our alumni and friends make it possible for the Sigma Chi Foundation to grant academic scholarships and awards to our deserving undergraduate and graduate brothers and sweethearts. Providing scholarships and academic awards furthers the Foundation’s goal to promote academic excellence and volunteerism. We proudly award brothers who show outstanding leadership, academic motivation and commitment to their chapters and communities.

The Foundation will provide close to $350,000 in academic scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students throughout the 2020 to 2021 academic

International Balfour Award

Sigma Chi’s highest undergraduate honor, the International Balfour Award, is presented to the brother who best exemplifies Sigma Chi through his academic performance and demonstrated leadership. He is awarded $10,000 from the Foundation, thanks to the support of Brandon Chaney, INDIANA 1993, who is proprietor and CEO of Fairwinds Estate Winery in California.

Samuel Romes, LOUISVILLE 2020, is this year’s recipient. Romes, pictured at right, graduated from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, with a degree in chemical engineering. He was involved in several organizations on campus, including raiseRED, the university’s largest student-run philanthropic

year thanks to contributions made during the 2018 to 2019 fiscal year.

This year, thanks to the Donor-Scholar Awards initiative as well as the Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge program, 235 individuals are recognized specifically by the Foundation. Awards include undergraduate general academic scholarships; military service; and graduate scholarships in international business, engineering, medicine, general academic studies, media and law. The monetary total also includes the International Balfour Award, International Sweetheart, chapter sweetheart, Daniel William Cooper and Legion of Honor recipients.

organization, where he served as both team leader and programming director and helped raise more than $690,000 for pediatric oncology and hematology.

While as a member of the Fraternity’s Louisville chapter, Romes held the position of Consul and helped his chapter attain Top Organization and Top Fraternity awards from raiseRED with $77,000 raised.

ALABAMA | IOTA IOTA

James Nielson

BellChapter

Parker Shikle BellChapter

ARIZONA | BETA PHI

Jose Borquezn

James Fiduccia Beta Phi Consul

Thomas Bullington BellChapter

Brady Giordano

S.JackMcDuff

Beck Kinerk

Marvin D. Johnson

John Murphy BellChapter

Nick Nelson

BellChapter

Kai Pegula BellChapter

ARIZONA STATE | EPSILON UPSILON

Harrison Cole BellChapter

ARKANSAS | OMEGA OMEGA

Trey Pepper

Donald Walker Scholars

ARKANSAS STATE | THETA CHI

Robert Jeans

Donald Walker Scholars

BALL STATE | EPSILON OMEGA

Tyler Winiecki

BellChapter

Brice Wyderski BellChapter

BINGHAMPTON | MU GAMMA

Nikhil Kutwal

James & Connie BashLambda

BOSTON UNIVERSITY | SIGMA CHI UPSILON

Brandon Coughlin

J. Willard Marriott

Joshua Martin

Alex Divaris Memorial

Brian Nguyen

H. Walters Memorial

BRIDGEWATER STATE | THETA ZETA

Darius Desnoes BellChapter

BUCKNELL | KAPPA

Joseph LaRosa

BellChapter

Benjamin Travis BellChapter

BUTLER | RHO

Devontae Calhoun

BellChapter

Jeffrey Gavin

James & Connie Bash - Rho

Benjamin Janson

James & Connie Bash - Rho

Bennett Kiley

BellChapter

Bryan Kwoun

James & Connie Bash - Rho

Zack O'Connor

James & Connie Bash - Rho

Paul Ritter BellChapter

CALIFORNIA-IRVINE | ETA SIGMA

Lucas Stevenson EtaSigmaChapter Anniversary

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES | DELTA ETA

Donn Anawalt

CraigNasonL.A.Alumni Chapter

Cade Mills

Dick“Bulldog”Barley Scholar

Ali Pahlevan BellChapter

Barron Regan

DeltaEta-PaulHerigConsul Scholar

Alex Tchekanov BellChapter

CALIFORNIA-MERCED | LAMBDA DELTA

Yody Kandalaft

James Parks Caldwell

Founders

CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA | ZETA KAPPA

Ryan Elliott

BellChapter

Spencer Wilfahrt

Danielle & Brett White

CAL. POLY.-POMONA | THETA SIGMA

Juan Salcedo

Ronald Kostich Inland EmpireAlumni

CAL. STATE-LONG BEACH | ETA BETA

Andrew Fausto

CraigNasonL.A.Alumni Chapter

Blake Tripp

CraigNasonL.A.Alumni Chapter

CAL. STATE-NORTHRIDGE | ZETA XI

Alexander Henderson

BellChapter

Gino Spirito

CraigNasonL.A.Alumni Chapter

Undergraduate Awards

CASE WESTERN | BETA ETA

David Dillman

BellChapter

CINCINNATI | ZETA PSI

Andrew Irwin

BellChapter

Connor Martin

BellChapter

Joseph Niehaus

BenjaminPlattRunkle

Founders

CORNELL | ALPHA PHI

Aaron Barre

Hon.GordonJ.Whiting

Mitchell Jones

JohnFooteGreystone

Connor Phelps

JohnFooteGreystone

Jacob Warfield

BellChapter

Cole Williams

BellChapter

DUKE | BETA LAMBDA

Akshar Pandia

BellChapter

EAST TENNESSEE | ZETA

OMEGA

Ethan Eggleston

BellChapter

Blake Enis

BellChapter

EMORY | BETA CHI

Hernan Cueva

BellChapter

Patrick McCann

BellChapter

FLORIDA | GAMMA THETA

Carson Black

BellChapter

Thomas Godwin

BellChapter

FLORIDA GULF COAST | LAMBDA ZETA

Ian Scott

BellChapter

FLORIDA SOUTHERN |

EPSILON SIGMA

Maxwell Giard

BellChapter

Jacob Pariseau

BellChapter

GEORGE WASHINGTON |

EPSILON

Kyle Gelzinis

BellChapter

Logan Joyce

BellChapter

GEORGETOWN | MU THETA

Carlos Buendia

BellChapter

Kyle Dudzinski

BellChapter

GEORGIA | DELTA

Justin Grissom

Alston “Pete” Correll

Scholar

Matthew Halbig

DeltaChapterScholars

Alejandro Marin

John F. McMullan

David Sever

BellChapter

Truman Vick

BellChapter

Grayson Walker

DeltaChapterScholars

Joshua Weingrad

DeltaChapterScholars

GEORGIA TECH | BETA PSI

Wesley O'Hara

BellChapter

Davis Palmie

BellChapter

Stavan Shah BellChapter

GEORGIA SOUTHERN | ETA

ZETA

William Collins

BellChapter

GETTYSBURG | THETA

Daniel Petrillo

PaulC.VargaVarsity

Athlete

HANOVER | CHI

Maxwell Wirick

Hon. Walter Fisher Scholars

IDAHO | GAMMA ETA

Caden Gatlin

JohnandNancyPeterson

Founders

INDIANA | LAMBDA

Carson Billingsley

JamesL.Beattey,III

LambdaLegacy

Robert Clesceri

CarlSceringMemorial

Jorge Obeso BellChapter

KANSAS | ALPHA XI

Thomas Cubit BellChapter

Harrison Frazier BellChapter

Nathaniel Grace

Scott K. Williams

KANSAS STATE | DELTA UPSILON

Matt Firnhaber

WilliamH.PopeMemorial

KENT STATE | ZETA LAMBDA

Joshua Bonacci

BellChapter

Conor McDevitt

BellChapter

KENTUCKY | LAMBDA LAMBDA

Joshua Cooksey

BellChapter

Reid Heltsley

BellChapter

Austin King

Lambda Lambda 1960s

Luke McGuire

Constantine W. Curris

Lambda Lambda

KETTERING | ZETA THETA A

Jack Dembovsky

JohnM.Shepherd

KETTERING | ZETA THETA B

Aaron Diamond

James & Connie BashLambda

LOUISIANA STATE | SIGMA

CHI ZETA

Sawyer Coco BellChapter

Tommy Duong

Dr. RLD Davidson Delta Tau

Robert LeGrande BellChapter

Austin Lewis

GregandCarolHarbaugh

Founders

LOUISVILLE | IOTA LAMBDA

Benjamin Barberie

Dr. Constantine W. Curris

Lambda Lambda

Grayson Ford

Dr. Constantine W. Curris

Lambda Lambda

Benjamin Gerdes

PaulW.Chellgren

Rolandson Le

Dr. Constantine W. Curris

Lambda Lambda

Patrick McSweeney

PaulW.Chellgren

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT | IOTA OMEGA

Reece Zurfluh M.CraigNasonLosAngeles AlumniChapter

MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST | MU EPSILON

Hunter Apteker J. Willard Marriott

Lucas Canavan

Harrop-HarringtonScholars

Liam Smith

Larry&LindaOman

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | ALPHA ETA

Aaron Makikalli

James & Connie Bash –

Lambda

Evan Pasko

JohnM.Shepherd

MEMPHIS | EPSILON KAPPA

Brian Cannon

Isaac M. Jordan Founders

MIAMI (OHIO) | ALPHA

Samuel DeBiasi

John W. Rohe Scholars

Daniel Lee AlphaScholars

Broderic Mast

BellChapter

Joe Poskin

BellChapter

MICHIGAN | THETA THETA

Joshua Goettner

BellChapter

Ian Malinow

BellChapter

MISSISSIPPI | ETA

William Hester

K.S. “Bud" Adams Jr.

MISSISSIPPI STATE | GAMMA UPSILON

John Fulmer

Brent & Justin Cobb

Memorial Scholars

MISSOURI STATE | ETA KAPPA

Jerad Daniels

BillQualyandJimQualy

Aaron Luhm

BillQualyandJimQualy

MONTANA STATE | BETA RHO

Ian Muir

BellChapter

Brandon Olsen

BellChapter

NEBRASKA | ALPHA EPSILON

Caleb Cover

BellChapter

Colin Crayne

BellChapter

NEW MEXICO STATE | ZETA PHI

Daniel Lira

BellChapter

Anthony McKenna

BellChapter

NORTH CAROLINACHARLOTTE | MU ALPHA

Anthony Stanco

J. Don Gilbert Academic

OHIO STATE | ALPHA GAMMA

Andrew Hummer

BillIngram

Grant Bateman

BellChapter

OKLAHOMA | BETA KAPPA

Charlie Reuss

BellChapter

Anthony Suddreth

Donald Walker

OKLAHOMA STATE | GAMMA

DELTA

Jared Kuykendall BellChapter

Braeden McKee

Kenneth Case Scholars

Jack Palla

BellChapter

Grant Sisk

Donald Walker Scholars

OREGON | BETA IOTA

Wil Sprouse

BellChapter

OREGON STATE | BETA PI

Riley Jones

BellChapter

Garrett Mott

BellChapter

PENNSYLVANIA | PHI PHI

Brett Rahbany

Mark Kocent Scholar

Patrick Romero

BellChapter

PENN STATE | ALPHA CHI

Dominick Barone

H.CampbellStuckeman

Jackson Berman

H.CampbellStuckeman

Cole Christy

Glenn O. Kirsch

Andrew Dixon

H.CampbellStuckeman

Ryan Granahan

H.CampbellStuckeman

Alan Maniet III

H.CampbellStuckeman

Jonathon Shuster

H.CampbellStuckeman

Michael Wells

H.CampbellStuckeman

PEPPERDINE | KAPPA

OMICRON

Chase Nerison

M.CraigNasonLosAngeles AlumniChapter

PUGET SOUND | DELTA PHI

Coleman Snell

Paul Perdue Memorial Scholar

PURDUE | DELTA DELTA

Hunter Donaldson

Kenneth Kraft Scholars

Cooper Grambling BellChapter

ROANOKE | TAU

Patrick Cline BellChapter

ROCHESTER | GAMMA PI

Ryan Babineau DouglasJ.Krueger

SAN DIEGO STATE | DELTA XI

Alvin Chan

BellChapter

Matteo Freshchi

BellChapter

Nicholas Glazer

Marc Lord Memorial

Christian Kjeldsen

Robert&MargaretCook

Ethan Nguyen

Robert&MargaretCook

Alexander Smith

JeremyMegroz

SAN JOSE STATE | EPSILON

THETA

Antonio Aiello

BellChapter

Jack Bissell

Marvin D. "Swede" Johnson

Troy Medeiros BellChapter

SOUT CAROLINA | SIGMA

CHI GAMMA

Dalton Bridges BellChapter

Lloyd Von Cannon BellChapter

SOUTH FLORIDA | THETA

BETA

Nicholas Haggar BellChapter

Jonathan St. Hilaire

Randall S. & Elizabeth M. Coppersmith

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE |

EPSILON PHI

Jared Wren

EpsilonPhiMichael UppermanLegacy

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |

ALPHA UPSILON

Keegan Jones

BellChapter

John Conor Shalloe AlphaUpsilonSamLevine

ST. THOMAS | IOTA TAU

Michael Sullivan

Bob and Sabrina Johnson

Founders

SYRACUSE | PSI PSI

Maxime Ducoste BellChapter

TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA |

DELTA THETA

Dakota Makatche J. Don Gilbert Academic

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE |

SIGMA CHI SIGMA

Kevin Aquadro BellChapter

Mitchell Maxim

Marshall D. Johnson and Marvin D. Johnson

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION | ETA UPSILON

Brady Burns

Alan Mitchell Scholars

Brenden Reilly

Alan Mitchell Scholars

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE | ZETA ETA

Turner South KappaIotaScholars

TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE |

ZETA PI

Juan Mendoza

GregoryandLeonardLedet Memorial

TEXAS CHRISTIAN | EPSILON MU

Alexander Bakke BellChapter

TULANE | ALPHA OMICRON

James Cawley

BellChapter

Charles Hobe

BellChapter

Samuel Vodovoz

JeffreyTaftClassof1989 Scholars

TULSA | DELTA OMEGA

Sean O'Brien BellChapter

Caleb Orr BellChapter

Declan Ralson

Donald Walker Scholars

UTAH | BETA UPSILON

Zachary Chisholm

J. Willard Marriott Scholars

Dakota Rose J. Willard Marriott Scholars

Alejandro Sanchez

J. Willard Marriott Scholars

VALPARAISO | IOTA SIGMA

Matthew Kennedy

James & Connie BashLambda

WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) | UPSILON UPSILON

Ar-Non Bunyatipanon

AlphaOmegaScholars

Salihou Fatty

RLD Davidson Delta Tau

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (ST. LOUIS) | TAU TAU

Harrison Arnberg

HarryCheshire

Christopher Mutascio

Donald and Jean Frahm

WATERLOO | KAPPA MU

Zachary Beacham

JamesR.Dahlberg

Memorial

WEST GEORGIA | LAMBDA PI

Athanasios Lappas

QuimbyScholars

WEST VIRGINIA | MU MU

James Liotta

Chuck and Kim Watson

Founders

WESTERN CONNECTICUT | IOTA ETA

Isaac Combs

James & Connie Bash –

Lambda

WESTERN ILLINOIS | IOTA OMICRON

Jacob White

CodyKeenanAcademic

WILLAMETTE | DELTA ZETA

Henry Veitenhans

Joanne Wolf

YOUNGSTOWN | ETA CHI

Daniel Naples BetaZetaBungaloo

“I would like to thank the donors on providing me this scholarship. It is with great humbleness I accept this scholarship. Thanks to this scholarship, I am able to provide more time toward my undergraduate bachelor’s in criminology rather than worry about financial issues that may arise. In addition to already providing financial support to give more time to my schoolwork, I am now also able to give more support to the Zeta Pi chapter, to which I am deeply committed. My current leadership position as Pro Consul to the chapter requires more of myself than the world requires of other men, and thanks to the donors of this scholarship, I will continue to make that possible.”

- Juan Mendoza, TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 2023, Gregory&LeonardLedetMemorialScholarshipRecipient

DENTON | International Business

A gift from Leona Denton, wife of Earl Denton, CHICAGO 1929, inaugurated this award, which annually provides grants to students pursuing a graduate degree in the field of international affairs.

Valenzuela KappaGamma

MADSON | General Studies

Grace and Jack Madson, UTAH STATE 1925 , contributed $250,000 in 1992 to benefit first-year Sigma Chi graduate students in any academic field.

Borna Ansari Delta Omicron

MEDIA ARTS

This award was established in 2017 to honor a graduate student pursuing a career in media and/or communications fields.

Eric Newfield AlphaPhi

FORST

| Legal

Sigma Chi Foundation

Vice Chairman and Significant Sig John Forst, GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984, established the inaugural award in 2014 and is given to graduate students pursuing careers as attorneys.

Breydon Horton KappaPsi

Joel Conway KappaPsi

Austin Gilmore Lambda

Graduate Awards

Lyon Lambda Lambda

Brett Laidacker ThetaAlpha

Gifferd Ko BetaOmega

HERSCHEDE | Engineering

Order of Constantine Sig Mark Herschede, CINCINNATI 1940, contributed $250,000 to the Sigma Chi Foundation to establish a fund to benefit Sigma Chi graduate students in engineering.

Nicholas Nakamura Lambda Delta

Samuel Luebbe Lambda

Matthew Pagan KappaBeta

Kyle MacMillan Alpha

The Sigma Chi Military Service scholarship was established to provide support to our brothers who intend to continue their undergraduate or graduate education during or following military service. This award is made possible through donations from Significant Sigs Tim Michael, OHIO STATE 1970, John Berylson, BROWN 1975, and Dan Walsh, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971, among others, and is available to brothers who are serving or have served in any branch of the United States or Canadian militaries.

This award was established by Significant Sig Dr. Daniel Walsh, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971, with additional contributions from Significant Sig Dr. Paul Nemiroff, CALIFORNIA-SANTA

1968, and Dr.

Goel, YALE 1993. It is available to graduate students pursuing careers in medicine.

FOUNDERs Scholarships

Since 2014, the Sigma Chi Founders Scholarships have been awarded annually to the top seven undergraduate applicants in academic performance and demonstrated leadership. Each recipient receives a $10,000 award.

JOHN & NANCY PETERSON AWARD

CADEN GATLIN, IDAHO 2021

A senior and first-generation college student, Gatlin carries a 3.7 GPA in exercise science and health. Gatlin serves as Consul of the Gamma Eta chapter, Interfraternity Council representative and is the leader and organizer of the Saturday of Service at the University of Idaho. Order of Constantine Sig Loren Butler, IDAHO 1963, says of Gatlin: “He is a young man who through determination and perseverance is meeting challenges which will prepare him for success in the future.”

BOB & SABRINA JOHNSON AWARD

MICHAEL SULLIVAN, ST. THOMAS 2021

Recipient of the 2019 to 2020 Greg and Carol Harbaugh Founders Scholarship, Sullivan is a senior with a 3.05 GPA in business marketing. He has served his campus and chapter in a number of roles, including receiving the Gold Presidential Service award for volunteering over 250 hours in a year. Sullivan’s work on the national level in helping to end sexual assault and domestic violence was honored by the Newman Civic Fellowship.

CHUCK & KIM WATSON AWARD

JAMES LIOTTA, A COLLEGE IN MORGANTOWN, W. VA. 2021

A senior with a 3.65 GPA in finance, Liotta has made the President’s List at West Virginia University for all but one semester. Presently serving as Pro Consul for the Mu Mu chapter, Liotta works with the Campus Election Engagement Project and volunteers at the Mountain View Cancer Club and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, among other community activities.

GREG & CAROL HARBAUGH AWARD

AUSTIN LEWIS, LOUISIANA STATE 2022

Lewis, a junior with a 2.9 GPA in mass communications, serves as Pro Consul for the Louisiana State colony. He has served as director of the Organizational Relief Fund

with LSU’s student government and counselor with Louisiana Boys State. He works an average of 40 hours a week to put himself through school and plans to pursue a career in politics.

FOUNDER JAMES PARKS

CALDWELL AWARD

YODY KANDALAFT, CALIFORNIA-MERCED 2021

A senior with a 3.2 GPA in public health, Kandalaft serves the Lambda Delta chapter as Consul and has served as Derby Days and social chairman for the chapter. A member of the Phi Delta Epsilon medical fraternity, American Medical Student Association and American Red Cross Club, Kandalaft is a first-generation American from Lebanon who aspires to help those in need through medicine.

FOUNDER BENJAMIN PIATT

RUNKLE AWARD

JOSEPH NIEHAUS, CINCINNATI 2021

Niehaus is a senior with a 3.72 GPA in economics. He has worked a number of part-time jobs and full-time internships to fund his education and living expenses. But, he also has maintained an active presence within the Zeta Psi chapter by serving on several committees while volunteering in the community as a tutor at an inner-city high school and taking four trips to Nicaragua, where he helped build schools, bathrooms and create pipelines for clean drinking water.

FOUNDER ISSAC M. JORDAN AWARD

BRIAN CANNON, MEMPHIS 2020

A senior with a 3.86 GPA in finance and pre-medicine, Cannon serves his chapter as Annotator, scholarship chairman and community service chairman. He volunteers locally at St. Jude’s Hospital as a Ready Runner and beverage cart volunteer and has assisted Special Olympics Greater Memphis as a fundraiser. He has been on the Dean’s List for six consecutive semesters and received his chapter’s Unsung Hero of the Year award.

Paying it forward

Honor societies and alumni engagement

Thanks to the generous support of our alumni brothers and friends of Sigma Chi, the Sigma Chi Foundation is able to provide nearly $10,000 in leadership program and academic scholarship support to every undergraduate chapter every year, which is far beyond what any other Greekletter fraternity has been able to accomplish.

Hand in hand with the Sigma Chi International Fraternity, the Foundation is working to do everything possible to help our young brothers deal with university life in the most positive way. Our annual giving and alumni engagement opportunities are crafted to align Sigma Chi’s needs with the broad goals of our donors.

Giving societies were established to honor members who donate at certain levels or in a certain way. Gift clubs honor lifetime giving as well as various levels of annual donations toward the Life Loyal Sig Annual Fund program, Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge, planned giving, various program funds, Donor-Scholar Awards or Foundation-operated scholarship funds, naming opportunities or historical initiatives.

Making a Difference

LIFE LOYAL SIG ANNUAL GIVING

Whether it’s world-class leadership curriculum through the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute, academic scholarships or operational funding, one-time or recurring monthly or annual gifts to the revamped Life Loyal Sig annual giving program are invested into every aspect of our mission.

On average, the Foundation generates more revenue, provides more program support and directs more money to leadership initiatives and scholarships than any other Greek-letter fraternity or sorority foundation, according to the 2020 Pennington & Company Greek[-letter] Foundation report, but there is much more to be done. Increases in funding along, with the addition of Sigma Chi’s more recent leadership training modules through Sigma Chi Online, serve as evidence of the work sponsored through these unrestricted annual donations.

The Life Loyal Sig program provides members with an opportunity to provide additional monthly and annual support to the continued growth and success of our Fraternity. These contributions annually support our general academic scholarships and increased developmental efforts, as well as the opportunity

for every Sigma Chi chapter to request one of the many workshops concerning everything from drug and alcohol abuse to recruitment. It also allows us to better communicate with alumni and operate the Sigma Chi International Fraternity Headquarters and historical facilities.

DONOR-SCHOLAR AWARDS

The Foundation’s Donor-Scholar Awards provide a naming opportunity to interested alumni who wish to directly support the Foundation’s expanding scholarship program. Donors contributing to this effort at an endowment level (a one-time gift of $25,000) will have an annual academic scholarship named for them or an honoree for a minimum of 30 years. Donors also are encouraged to establish a mentor relationship with the recipients.

SIGMA CHI LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SPONSORSHIP

By providing our members with world-class leadership curriculum, Sigma Chi is developing young men into character-based leaders who are committed to the betterment of their chapters, campus and community. By supporting a major initiative, such as Sigma Chi Online, the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop, Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit or one of the certified educational modules SCLI is providing our members beginning in January 2021, alumni are funding the tools necessary to expand and continually improve educational opportunities for Sigma Chi’s undergraduate brothers.

HISTORICAL INITIATIVE

Founded in 2005 by 20th Grand Historian Eric Hansen, CINCINNATI 1989, and members of the Fraternity’s Historical Commission with a grant from the Foundation, the Historical Initiative oversees the care and preservation of the Fraternity’s historical collection, including the Chuck and Kim Watson Museum of Sigma Chi, the Sigma Chi Founding Site in Oxford, Ohio, and the monuments and memorials of our Fraternity. It is estimated that the various collections hold nearly 250,000 documents, images and three-dimensional artifacts. A significant way to support Sigma Chi’s historical initiative, leadership and scholarship efforts is to provide a naming and sponsorship level gift. Opportunities include exhibits and artifacts within the museum, archival preservation efforts and displays at the Founding Site.

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS PROGRAM

The Foundation’s Distinguished Visitors program has since its inception in the 1980s provided alumni with an opportunity to reconnect with their Sigma Chi roots and impact undergraduate brothers. Prior to the pandemic, alumni participated with visits to the Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit in Snowbird, Utah, and the Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop in Bowling Green, Ohio. These men, who are among Sigma Chi’s most accomplished brothers, are encouraged to share their wisdom and perspective on leadership, character and values with undergraduate brothers during their visits which are tentatively slated to continue in 2021.

REGIONAL ALUMNI RECEPTIONS

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sigma Chi Foundation Board of Governors and staff made a targeted effort to connect with alumni in U.S. metropolitan areas with special reception events. Hosted by Foundation board members and donors, these events provided an opportunity to deliver updates from the General Fraternity and to share Sigma Chi’s forward direction. Due to the pandemic, the Foundation will begin implementing virtual events via Zoom until the pandemic subsides. For more information on these virtual events or to receive a reminder when the Foundation visits your area in the future, email the Foundation at foundation@sigmachi.org.

Leave a Legacy

PLANNED GIVING

A planned gift to the Sigma Chi Foundation enables a brother to define his legacy and directly impact the lives of future Sigma Chis and our Fraternity.

Why are planned gifts so important?

Sigma Chi’s strategic plan envisions a $100 million cash reserve that will expand world-class leadership programming and academic scholarships. While we are making great progress, planned gifts will be vital to our ultimate success. Our purposes are ambitious, but our aspirations are even higher. By including the Foundation in your estate plan, you will help achieve this goal and, at the same time, enjoy practical advantages for your estate and heirs.

GIFTS BY BEQUEST

A bequest to the Foundation can be made for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or all or a portion of what is left after you have provided for your family. With a bequest, you retain control of and use of your assets during your lifetime and can potentially save on income taxes, capital gains and estate taxes.

LIFE INSURANCE GIFTS

Life insurance policies are powerful philanthropic tools that often allow a donor to make a much larger donation than they ever thought possible. Donors can name Sigma Chi Foundation the beneficiary or transfer ownership to the Foundation and then make tax-deductible gifts to pay the premiums. The Foundation receives the proceeds of the policy after your lifetime.

LIFE INCOME GIFTS

Your gift can be structured to provide you income for life. The Foundation will make a fixed payment to you for life with the remainder benefiting the Fraternity. Such arrangements are particularly appealing because donors often can reduce taxes and increase their spendable income. You benefit now, and Sigma Chi benefits later.

GIFTS OF RETIREMENT ASSETS

Designating the Foundation as a beneficiary of all or a specified percentage of your 401(k) or other retirement plan assets can save your estate both income and estate taxes. Additionally, if you are age 70 1/2 or older, you can roll over up to $100,000 a year from your IRA as a charitable gift and count it toward your required minimum distribution.

Directly Impact Your Chapter

THOMAS COWAN BELL CHAPTER CHALLENGE

We have made a difference in the lives of over 300,000, and these brothers want to give back. More importantly, they want to give back to their own chapter. The Thomas Cowan Bell Chapter Challenge provides an opportunity to make this happen by providing undergraduate chapters with enhanced benefits through the Sigma Chi Foundation.

Unrestricted, tax-deductible charitable gifts support key leadership and scholarship programs provided by Sigma Chi to our chapters. These additional opportunities help change the lives of our undergraduate members.

BELL BENEFITS

Blue Level - $10,000 annually or $250,000 endowment

• Three additional free undergraduate registration slots at Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop (10 total).

• $250 Krach TLW travel stipend.

• One designated Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit slot for a qualified applicant.

• Two designated $1,000 academic scholarships that will recognize lead donor.

• Chapter enrichment retreat at no cost to chapter.

• Donor plaque for chapter house/facility.

• Exclusive Bell Chapter dinner invitation at Krach TLW.

Gold Level - $20,000 annually or $500,000 endowment

• Five additional free undergraduate registration slots at Krach Transformational Leaders Workshop (12 total).

• $1,000 Krach TLW travel stipend.

• Two designated Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit slots for a qualified applicant.

• Three designated $1,000 academic scholarships that will recognize lead donor.

• Chapter enrichment retreat at no cost to chapter.

• Donor plaque for chapter house/facility.

• Exclusive Bell Chapter dinner invitation at Krach TLW.

SIGMA CHI FOUNDERS CIRCLE

BELL CHAPTER LIST: 2020 TO 2021 BELL CHAPTERS

ENDOWED

GOLD CHAPTERS / $500,000

Butler / Rho

Indiana / Lambda

Oklahoma State / Gamma Delta

BLUE CHAPTERS / $250,000

Arizona State / Epsilon Upsilon

Ball State / Epsilon Omega

Cornell / Alpha Phi

Florida Southern / Epsilon Sigma

Georgia / Delta

Maryland / Gamma Chi

Southern California / Alpha Upsilon

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP

GOLD

Georgia Tech / Beta Psi

BLUE

Alabama / Iota Iota

Arizona / Beta Phi

Bridgewater State / Theta Zeta

Bucknell / Kappa

Case Western / Beta Eta

Cincinnati / Zeta Psi

Duke / Beta Lambda

East Tennessee / Zeta Omega

Emory / Beta Chi

Florida / Gamma Theta

Florida Gulf Coast / Lambda Eta

George Washington / Epsilon

Georgetown / Mu Theta

Georgia Southern / Eta Zeta

Illinois / Kappa Kappa

Kansas / Alpha Xi

Kent State / Zeta Lambda

Kentucky / Lambda Lambda

Miami (Ohio) / Alpha

Michigan / Theta Theta

Montana State / Beta Rho

Nebraska / Alpha Epsilon

New Mexico State / Zeta Phi

Oklahoma / Beta Kappa

Oregon / Beta Iota

Oregon State / Beta Pi

Purdue / Delta Delta

Roanoke / Tau

San Jose State / Epsilon Theta

South Florida / Theta Beta

Syracuse / Psi Psi

Texas Christian / Epsilon Mu

Tulane / Alpha Omicron

Tulsa / Delta Omega

California-Los Angeles / Delta Eta

California-Santa Barbara / Zeta Kappa

COLONY

Louisiana State / Sigma Chi Zeta

South Carolina / Sigma Chi Gamma

Tennessee-Knoxville / Sigma Chi Sigma

Westminster / Sigma Chi Tau

Recognizing brothers who have given back to the Fraternity throughout their lives and also have left a legacy for Sigma Chi’s future.

Bud Adams Jr. •

• KANSAS 1944

Lee Beauchamp •

• TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1975

Ed Blessing • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1960

Craig Brewerton

• UTAH STATE 1967

Loren Butler • IDAHO 1963

Douglas Carlson • • MINNESOTA 1973

Dr. Michael Codina • CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993

Jim Dora Sr. • • PURDUE 1958

Vincent Fernald • BRIDGEWATER STATE 1990

Ben Fisher • • • ILLINOIS 1948

Robert Georges • • • FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1973

Michael Greenberg • • • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982

Jeff Greene • WYOMING 1975

Dr. Dan Harrop III • BROWN 1976

Joe Hartman • CENTRAL FLORIDA 1972

Bob Hayden • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1960

Dick Hester • • BALL STATE 1977

Jim Huber • WISCONSIN 1960

Jon Huntsman Sr. • • • PENNSYLVANIA 1959

Kent Johnson • IOWA STATE 1978

Bob Johnson • • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1969

Kenneth King • • NORTHWESTERN 1922

Keith Krach • • • PURDUE 1979

Col. Leese Liggett • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1963

Steve Loudin • • IOWA STATE 1980

George Mayer • CINCINNATI 1939

Murray McComas • • PENNSYLVANIA 1958

Jack McDuff • • • ARIZONA 1951

Buddy Metcalf • • AUBURN 1969

Jeff Muir • • • GEORGIA 1971

Leon Parma • • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1951

Robert “Mike” Patton • CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1966

John Peterson • • • INDIANA 1955

Paul Quiner • WYOMING 1981

Ed Rammrath • INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 1979

Bill Robinson • • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1959

Bernie Sergesketter • • • PURDUE 1958

Chuck Thatcher • • MICHIGAN 1943

Ansley Valentine • WABASH 1990

Chuck Watson • • • OKLAHOMA STATE 1972 Hon. Gordon Whiting • • CORNELL 1987

— Past or Current Grand Consul

• — Order of Constantine Sig

• — Significant Sig

• — Foundation Board of Governors

* — Chapter Eternal ** — Foundation Chairman

WILLIAM LEWIS LOCKWOOD SOCIETY

In honor of Founder William Lewis Lockwood, Sigma Chi recognizes those who have given a cumulative lifetime giving of $100,000 or more.

LIFETIME GIVING LEVELS

$10 MILLION AND ABOVE

Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation

Chuck Watson • • • OKLAHOMA STATE 1972

$5 MILLION TO $9.99 MILLION

David Huntsman • PENNSYLVANIA and UTAH 1992

Jon Huntsman Sr.* • • • PENNSYLVANIA 1959

Huntsman Foundation

Keith Krach • • • PURDUE 1979

Keith J. Krach Charitable Fund

$3 MILLION TO $4.99 MILLION

Robert McNair * • • SOUTH CAROLINA 1958 McNair Foundation

$2 MILLION TO $2.99 MILLION

Bud Adams Jr. * • • • KANSAS 1944

William George • GEORGIA TECH 1964

George Family Foundation

John Alden Towers * • • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1916

$1 MILLION TO $1.99 MILLION

Anonymous

James Bash * • • INDIANA 1946

Daniel Benoit DRAKE 1986

Robert Georges • • • FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1973

Michael Greenberg • • • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982

J. Bruce Harreld • PURDUE 1972

Carl Huber * BUTLER 1924

Kent & Sara Johnson • IOWA STATE 1978

Kenneth King * • • • NORTHWESTERN 1922

Kenneth Kendal King Foundation

John Peterson • • • INDIANA 1955

Donald Schefmeyer • SYRACUSE 1969

Jesse Robert Stone * • • ILLINOIS 1951

H. Campbell Stuckeman * ** • PENN STATE 1937

$500,000 TO $999,999

Lee & Karen Beauchamp • • • TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1975

Kim Caldwell • • OREGON 1969

Chad Clay ** • OKLAHOMA STATE 1989

Dr. Michael Codina • CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993

David Dillon • KANSAS 1973

John Forst, Esq. • • GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984

Peter Frechette * • WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960

Gerald Hines ** • PURDUE 1946

Harold Hanson * MONTANA 1959

Dr. Daniel Harrop III • BROWN 1976

Bob Johnson • • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1969

Wayne Maddux * ILLINOIS 1946

Gaurav Parikh CAL. POLY.-POMONA 2005

Gordon Snider * COLORADO COLLEGE 1940

Dean Spencer * WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1927

Corby PURDUEThompson 1981

Christopher Walters • ROANOKE 2000

Everett Wood * • WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1927

$250,000 TO $499,999

Robert Basham • MARYLAND 1970 M. Lamont Bean * • • WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1946

John Berylson • • BROWN 1975

Richard Brown • OHIO 1969

Richard Campo • • OREGON STATE 1976

Brandon Chaney INDIANA 1993

Carl Clare * • • • IDAHO 1927

John Clerico • • OKLAHOMA STATE 1963

Robert Cook * SAN DIEGO STATE 1949

Randall Coppersmith • • SOUTH FLORIDA 1979

Ben Fisher * • • • ILLINOIS 1948

Edwin Fisher * • • ILLINOIS 1928

Col. David Frederick • BRADLEY 1959

Galan Dutch Freise * • WABASH 1948

James Don Gilbert * TENNESSEE TECH 1963

Mark Herschede Sr. * • CINCINNATI 1940

V. William Hunt • INDIANA 1966

Jeremy Jones ** • IOWA 1963

Robert Craig Joyner OKLAHOMA STATE 1973

Alan Kessler • SAN JOSE STATE 1979

Ruth Knotts

Ronald Kostich* WESTMINSTER 1963

Archibald Love III * • RENSSELAER 1942

Jack Madson * UTAH STATE 1925

J. Willard Marriott Jr. • UTAH 1954

George Mayer * • CINCINNATI 1939

Murray McComas • • • PENNSYLVANIA 1958

John McMullan • GEORGIA 1958

Timothy Michael • • OHIO STATE 1970

Albert Nicholas * • WISCONSIN-MADISON 1952

J. Dwight Peterson * • • • INDIANA 1919

David Pyle • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1980

Ed Rammrath • INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 1979

Dennis Reilley • OKLAHOMA STATE 1975

Col. Bruce Roehm • CENTRE 1987

Edith Scering

Scott Sperling • PURDUE 1979

Dr. Daniel Walsh • • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971

Pedro Wasmer • MARYLAND 1962

Charles Weaver ** • PURDUE 1950

Michael Zibilich GEORGIA STATE 1970

$100,000 TO $249,999

Dr. Robert Adami * COLORADO STATE 1942

Phillip Anschutz • KANSAS 1961

Anschutz Foundation

David Ashinoff

WILLIAM & MARY 2003

Lee Balinger *

CASE WESTERN 1925

Lawrence Bath * IDAHO 1950

Edward Blessing • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1960

William Board OHIO 1973

Wilbur Bohnhoff * CHICAGO 1940

Charles Brown • BALL STATE 1971

George Bryan Sr. • MISSISSIPPI STATE 1966

Craig Brewerton • UTAH STATE 1967

Michael Allan Bryson • PITTSBURGH 1968

John Buckingham Jr. ** • PURDUE 1975

Loren Butler • • IDAHO 1963

Douglas Carlson * • • MINNESOTA 1973

Ronald Carpinella Jr. ** PURDUE 1991

Paul Chellgren • KENTUCKY 1964

Harry Cheshire Jr. * • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1947

Robert Collett * • DENISON 1914

Douglas Corley * SOUTH CAROLINA 1942

John Cox

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1981

James Crook

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1952

Dr. Constantine Curris • • • KENTUCKY 1962

Donald Danielson * • INDIANA 1942

Steven Denning • GEORGIA TECH 1970

Leona Denton *

Richard Delp * CINCINNATI 1950

James Dora Sr. * • • PURDUE 1958

Joseph Durzo • • SYRACUSE 1967

George Everett Jr. • NEW MEXICO STATE 1973

Vincent Fernald • BRIDGEWATER STATE 1990

Donald Frahm • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1953

Donald Freeberg * • MINNESOTA 1946

Thomas Friel • PURDUE 1969

Robert Fryer Jr. • FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1970

Jeffrey Gill • • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978

Stephen Goodroe • • GEORGIA 1971

Verne Gooley * OREGON STATE 1929

Jeffery Greene • WYOMING 1975

Harvey Griffin * • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1909

Jack Guenther

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1956

Samuel Hamilton * • IOWA STATE 1929

Joe Hartman • CENTRAL FLORIDA 1972

James Haslam Jr. • TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1952

Joseph Hayden Jr. * • MIAMI (OHIO) 1951

W. Scott Haynes ** PURDUE 1949

Winchell Thrall Hayward * MIT 1946

Dick Hester • • BALL STATE 1977

Clifford Hindle * BROWN 1912

Charles Hodges • TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1974

E. Pendleton Hogan * ROANOKE 1929

F. Sidney Howard * WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1946

James Huber • WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960

William Huffman * • • • DENISON 1911

Kirt Jacobs • KENTUCKY 1994

Carlyle Jefferson * KENTUCKY 1915

James Keith ** PENN STATE 1958

Colin Kelly • CAL STATE-FRESNO 1964

William Kelly * • VANDERBILT 1926

Theodore Kendall III * • MISSISSIPPI STATE 1958

Hon. John Koskinen • • DUKE 1961

Kenneth Kraft Jr. * • PURDUE 1956

R. Brooks LaPlante ROCHESTER 1975

David Larcher • ARIZONA STATE 1982

Gaylord Leslie * DARTMOUTH 1928

Thomas Lewis Sr. • KENTUCKY 1971

William Reese Liggett • MIAMI (OHIO) 1963

Robert Loftin III ALABAMA 1979

Steve Loudin • • IOWA STATE 1980

Joe Martin • • • HOUSTON 1976

Roy CENTREMartin1979

Greg Massey • OKLAHOMA STATE 1987

Michael Masters TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1989

D. Kerry McCluggage • • • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1976

Jack McDuff • • • ARIZONA 1961

Buddy Metcalf • • AUBURN 1969

Sanjay Meshri • TULSA 1992

Fred Millis * • • HANOVER 1911

Alan Mitchell TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1985

James Morris • • • MINNESOTA 1950

Jeffrey Muir • • • GEORGIA 1971

Thomas Mullan Jr. SAN JOSE STATE 1953

John Mumford • ARIZONA STATE 1967

Nathan Neal • GEORGE WASHINGTON 1983

Larry BOWLINGOmanGREEN 1963

Robert Orders Jr. • WEST VIRGINIA 1972

Leon Parma • • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1953

John Pasquantino • • NEVADA-LAS VEGAS 1984

Robert Michael Patton • • CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1966

Wesley Pickard • PITTSBURGH 1961

Robert Pike Jr. WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960

Frank Popoff • INDIANA 1957

Katherine Powell *

John Qualy • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1970

Paul Quiner • WYOMING 1981

Thomas Ragatz • WISCONSIN-MADISON 1956

Eric Reifschneider

SAN DIEGO STATE 1988

Robert Reifschneider • SAN DIEGO STATE 1957

Tristan Renz MONTANA STATE 1979

Richard Robb • OHIO STATE 1958

Park Foundation

Mark Robinson * NORTHWESTERN 1928

Bill Robinson • • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1959

Mark Rockwell

NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1980

Edward Rogers * • • TORONTO-RYERSON 1956

Jeffrey AMERICANRothenberg 2004

Mark Ruhe • WESTMINSTER 1976

Dennis Santoli • • CASE WESTERN 1967

William Sapoch • DICKINSON 1984

Steven Schmidt ** • PURDUE 1976

Michael Scroggie • CAL. STATE-NORTHRIDGE 1967

Bernie Sergesketter • • • PURDUE 1958

Brett Setzer KENTUCKY 1985

Goff Smith * • • • MICHIGAN 1938

Richard Smith ** • PURDUE 1981

Thomas Smith Jr. • CENTRAL FLORIDA 1974

David Speer * • IOWA STATE 1973

Speer Family Foundation

Paul Stella CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1997

William Swaney • MICHIGAN 1960

Jeffrey TULANETaft1989

Andrew Teeter ROANOKE 1971

Mark Tipton • TULANE 1978

Charles Thatcher • • MICHIGAN 1960

Ansley Valentine • WABASH 1990

Thomas Wasson III * VIRGINIA 1964

Kenneth Way • MICHIGAN STATE 1961

Hon. Gordon Whiting • • CORNELL 1987

Richard Mark Whiting • WEST VIRGINIA 1976

H. Keith Winn GEORGIA 1978

Johnny Woolman • OKLAHOMA 1971

Robert Zorich CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1971

* — Chapter Eternal ** — Includes a chapter- specific donation made prior to July 2007

— Past or Current Grand Consul

• — Order of Constantine Sig

• — Significant Sig

• — Foundation Board of Governors

DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY

As of July 2007, the Foundation recognizes in its giving societies and annual report donors who contribute to the unrestricted annual fund, the Bell Chapter Challenge, a program fund, a Donor-Scholar Awards initiative, Foundation-operated scholarship fund, naming opportunities or Historical Initiative. Contributions to chapter scholarship funds are recognized by individual chapters. Irrevocable planned gifts are recognized based on the face value of the gift. They are booked on the Foundation’s financial statement based on generally accepted accounting principles.

JAMES PARKS CALDWELL SOCIETY

Recognizing those who have named the Sigma Chi Foundation as a beneficiary of a planned gift, which includes a will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or life income gift.

Dr. Robert Acker * • INDIANA 1942

Dr. Robert Adami * COLORADO STATE 1942

Bud Adams Jr. * • • KANSAS 1944

Robert Ageton * ARIZONA 1942

Richard Alderson SAN JOSE STATE 1962

Barry Allen MISSISSIPPI 1970

Bruce Allman * • BALL STATE 1969

Mark Anderson • • ILLINOIS 1977

Craig Andrews * WESTMINSTER 1973

Anonymous TULANE

Anonymous WESTERN ONTARIO

Anonymous UTAH STATE

Anonymous KENTUCKY

Anonymous MAINE

David Ashinoff

WILLIAM & MARY 2003

Jay CINCINNATIAshmore2003

Scott Atkins

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1990

Charles Baertl

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1959

James Bash * • • BUTLER and INDIANA 1946

Lawrence Bath * IDAHO 1950

Robert Battaglia • BOWLING GREEN 1960

Monte Bean * WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1946

Mrs. David Beauchamp

Lee & Karen Beauchamp

• • • TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1975

Rev. Michael Bell

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE 1992

Tom Bell * • • MISSISSIPPI STATE 1935

Daniel Benoit

DRAKE 1986

Paul Berge • WISCONSIN 1960

Glen Berree • • FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1969

Richard Berry * EASTERN ILLINOIS 1971

Leo Bidez * • AUBURN 1940

Dr. Charles Binford TULANE 1968

Ed Blessing • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1960

Bill Board * OHIO 1973

Beau Bogan Jr. LOUISIANA STATE 1947

Wilbur Bohnhoff * CHICAGO 1940

James LOUISIANABollingerSTATE 1967

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Bonham * BUTLER 1947

Craig Brewerton • UTAH STATE 1967

Bill Bringham Sr. * • • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1946

Bill Bringham Jr. • ALBION 1975

Chris Brooks COLLEGE OF IDAHO 2006

Chris Brown • FURMAN 1989

Dick Brown • OHIO 1969

Dick Burns • MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1969

Curtis Butikofer IOWA 1973

Loren Butler • • IDAHO 1963

Wade Butler ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1978

William Canby Jr. * LAFAYETTE 1932

Thomas Canfield • PURDUE 1966

Craig GEORGECapehartWASHINGTON 1973

Dr. Fred Carter * INDIANA 1944

Dr. Michael Codina • CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993

Bennett Cook * BELOIT 1952

Kevin Cook • CONNECTICT 1974

Robert Cook * SAN DIEGO STATE 1949

Bob Cooke * • MINNESOTA 1960

Donald Copeland Jr. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1989

Randall Coppersmith • • SOUTH FLORIDA 1979

Douglas Corley * SOUTH CAROLINA 1942

Robert Coyner * BUTLER 1948

Edwin Craven Jr. * NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1962

Thelma M. Crow * Steve LOUISIANACrucqSTATE 1975

Larry Cukjati • PITTSBURG STATE 1975

David MAINECunningham 1954

Bill Curtis MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1958

Jeremy & Andrea Cushing SOUTH ALABAMA 1996

Wilson Daily * BUTLER 1927

Scott Daugherty SAN JOSE STATE 1979

Danny WESTERNDawidowskiMICHIGAN 1974

Larry MIDDLEDawsonTENNESSEE 1975

Earl & Leona Denton * CHICAGO 1929

Bill Denton * • SAN DIEGO STATE 1957

Gene DeVol * PENNSYLVANIA 1934

Bruce Dewey IOWA STATE 1959

Dr. Willis Dickens PURDUE 1952

Patrick Dillon MINNESOTA 1977

Howard Dixon * OREGON STATE 1929

Wayne Donaldson * WHITMAN 1933

Jim Dora Sr. • • PURDUE 1958

James WASHINTONDougherty(SEATTLE) 1960

Bob Drake MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1972

John Drew JACKSONVILLE 1996

Bob Drollinger * SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1949

Tom Duffy BALL STATE 2003

Don Dumoulin, Jr. BALL STATE 1982

Henry Durham • • • INDIANA 1953

Joe Durzo • • SYRACUSE 1967

Dr. Charles Duvall • CORLNELL 1958

Charles Eaton * OREGON 1938

Pat Ellis * INDIANA 1954

Carson Evans Jr. MIAMI (OHIO) 1973

Vincent Fernald • BRIDGEWATER STATE 1990

Ben Fisher * • • • ILLINOIS 1948

Helen A. Fleming *

Noel Fleming * MINNESOTA 1930

Russell Fletcher * OKLAHOMA STATE 1949

Roger Flodin * WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1952

William Folland UTAH 1962

John Forst • • GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984

Mrs. Bonnie Fortunato

Floyd Foster * PENN STATE 1948

Pearl L. Foster *

Bill Foster GEORGIA 1965

Dutch Freise * • WABASH 1948

Hap Fry Jr. • MICHIGAN STATE and TULSA 1967

Robert Gallo • OREGON STATE 1956

Frank Gardner ARKANSAS 1962

Tommy Geddings Jr. • • SOUTH CAROLINA 1985

Harold Gilbert

SYRACUSE 1977

Don Gilbert * TENNESSEE TECH 1963

Steve Goodroe • • GEORGIA 1971

Mr. & Mrs. Verne Gooley * OREGON STATE 1929

Robert Gordon * ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1950

Fredia Gore * Mrs. Rufus Green (Jane)

Samuel Greenawalt * • PENNSYLVANIA 1951

Michael Greenberg • • • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1982

Jeff Greene • WYOMING 1975

Jim Greenwald III * FLORIDA 1955

Hank Haeseker • FLORIDA 1963

Bob Hall Jr. PURDUE 1949

Retha Hamilton *

Glenn Hansen * BELOIT 1937

Harold Hanson * MONTANA 1959

Charles Harrington Jr. • RHODE ISLAND 1973

W. Edwin Harris

LOUISIANA STATE 1947

Dr. Dan Harrop III • BROWN 1976

Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Sharon Hartman • CENTRAL FLORIDA 1972

Garnett Haubelt • OKLAHOMA 1969

Bob Hayden * • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1960

Winchell Hayward * MIT 1946

Steve Heinrichs * • • CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1968

Bob Helmholz * • MIAMI (OHIO) 1949

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hemstreet * ILLINOIS 1949

Lou Hensley Jr.* • INDIANA 1950

Lou Hensley III DEPAUW 1977

Richard Heroman • LOUISIANA STATE 1976

Dick Hester • • BALL STATE 1977

Frank Hildebrand TULANE 1950

David Hill

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1975

William Hinton

WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1951

Gilbert Hirschy BALL STATE 1977

Stanley Hobbs Jr. OHIO WESLEYAN 1959

Jonathan Hogge

INDIANA STATE 1991

Robert Hornback • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1992

Jay Howell • FLORIDA 1971

Robert Howell

SAN JOSE STATE 1978

Graig HANOVERHuber2000

Jim Huber • WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960

Tom Hutton • VIRGINIA TECH 1983

Gordon Jackson MONTANA 1964

Carlyle Jefferson * KENTUCKY 1915

Erik Johnson DENVER 2004

Kent Johnson • IOWA STATE 1978

Bob Johnson • • • MIAMI (OHIO) 1969

Al Johnston * • GEORGE WASHINGTON 1930

Curtis Jones FLORIDA 1969

Dr. George Jones • • LOUISIANA STATE 1942

Bob Jones III • • RENSSELAER 1973

Robert Craig Joyner

OKLAHOMA STATE 1973

Don Kallos KANSAS 1959

Roderick Keebler * CORNELL 1939

Kenneth Kendal King Foundation

Don Kelm

SAN DIEGO STATE 1961

William Klink

SAN JOSE STATE 1971

Ruth Knotts

Thomas Koenig • ILLINOIS 1965

Hon. John Koskinen • • DUKE 1961

Ronald Kostich * WESTMINSTER 1963

Keith Krach • • • PURDUE 1979

Richard Kuntz PURDUE 1973

Ken Kvalheim • • SOUTH ALABAMA 1981

Mike MONTANALangohrSTATE 1973

Bob Laumann CINCINNATI 1954

Jeff Lehman • CENTRAL FLORIDA 1978

Robert Leinberger * PURDUE 1949

Gaylord Leslie * DARTMOUTH 1928

Allen Lewis Jr. • MIAMI (OHIO) 1968

James Libbey * PITTSBURGH 1904

William Reese Liggett • MIAMI (OHIO) 1963

John Linn * • NORTHWESTERN 1951

Bob Little * NORTHWESTERN 1950

Bob Loftin III ALABAMA 1979

David Long MIAMI (OHIO) 1975

Steve Loudin • • IOWA STATE 1980

Archibald Love III * • RENSSELAER 1942

Mr & Mrs. Fowler & Judy Low * • GEORGIA TECH 1954

Robert Loyd * EMORY 1937

Fordyce Lozier * BROWN 1924

Gen. William Lyon • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1945

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Mackay * WYOMING 1950

John Robert Madden * MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1948

Mrs. Margaret Madden * Wayne Maddux * ILLINOIS 1946

Michael Mandulay * CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1951

Joseph MEMPHISManuszak 1983

Virgil Martin * • • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1932

Roy CENTREMartin1979

David Matthews * MICHIGAN 1943

George Mayer * • CINCINNATI 1939

William Mayfield SAN DIEGO STATE 1954

Stephen McCarthy ALBION 1974

Mac McClure • WILLIAM & MARY 1975

Murray McComas • • • PENNSYLVANIA 1958

Brandt McCool KENTUCKY 1969

Chester McCrary Jr. • TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE 1965

Francis McDonald • KETTERING 1965

Dr. Gilbert McDonough * COLORADO 1951

Jack McDuff • • • ARIZONA 1951

Alan McGibbon Jr. * WASHINGTON STATE 1948

Buddy Metcalf • • AUBURN 1969

Patrick Meyers CAL. STATE-LONG BEACH 1971

Gary Miller * HOBART 1962

Keith Miller * ILLINOIS 1960

Ike Misali • CINCINNATI 1955

Bryden Moon Jr. ARKANSAS 1971

Chet Moore • CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1964

Frederick Moore * BUCKNELL 1927

John Morrison NEW MEXICO 1955

Robert Morrison WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960

Dr. Wayne Mosley AUSTIN PEAY 1983

Elliott Mott UTAH 1972

Thomas Murphy * GEORGE WASHINGTON 1946

Patrick Naessens • CENTRAL MICHIGAN 1983

Peter Noonan Jr. • UNION 1957

Mrs. Phyllis Norton * Virgil Norton * UTAH STATE 1926

Chris Nyers • WESTERN MICHIGAN 1989

Phillip Olsen • • • UTAH STATE 1970

Dr. Brian Ortman PURDUE 1977

Fred GEORGIAOverbySOUTHWESTERN 1981

John Overchuck

FLORIDA STATE 1965

Robert Painter * IDAHO 1937

Elaine Palladino

Footprints Consulting & Training

Guarav Parikh

CAL. POLY.-POMONA 2005

Leon Parma • • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1951

John Pasquantino • • NEVADA-LAS VEGAS 1984

Robert Michael Patton • • CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1966

Benjamin Pendry

WESTERN CAROLINA 2006

John Peterson • • • INDIANA 1955

Rob Petry • GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1981

Randy Pickell • BALL STATE 1979

Luther Pierce

NORTH CAROLINA-CHAPEL HILL

1977

Ted Pitt • WESTERN ONTARIO 1971

Ed Pohle SAN JOSE STATE 1956

Bill Pomeroy Jr. • RENSSELAER 1966

George Porter MIAMI (OHIO) 1969

Steve & Darlene Pracht • PENN STATE 1976

Randall Pratt MINNESOTA 1968

Boz Prichard * • • • ILLINOIS 1948

Paul Quiner • WYOMING 1981

Jack Raithel

TEXAS CHRISTIAN 1964

Ed Rammrath • INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 1979

Bob Rapp • CASE WESTERN 1969

Catherine Rasmussen *

Duane MONTANARaySTATE 2000

Ronald and Dorothy Reehling BUTLER 1957

Eric Reifschneider SAN DIEGO STATE 1988

Rob Reifschneider • SAN DIEGO STATE 1957

Dennis Reis KENT STATE 1970

Gordon Robbins SYRACUSE 1964

Mark Robinson * NORTHWESTERN 1928

Bill Robinson • • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1959

Mark Rockwell * NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1980

Col. Bruce Roehm • CENTRE 1987

Ryan Rogers CAL. POLY.-POMONA 1987

Vernon Rognstad * UTAH 1939

Jeff AMERICANRothenberg 2004

George Ruhle * MONTANA 1931

Vincent Sardi Jr.* • COLUMBIA 1937

Bob Seabolt * • TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1939

Bernie Sergesketter • • • PURDUE 1958

Dan Shaver • TEXAS TECH 1993

Thomas Shaver • KENTUCKY 1962

Karel Simbartl

CINCINNATI 1987

Dick Sims * • OHIO STATE 1951

Erwin CINCINNATISingle1955

Philip Smart * WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1942

Jim Smiley Jr. • OHIO STATE 1976

Goff Smith * • • MICHIGAN 1938

Mark Smith

DEPAUW 1985

Bob Smith * • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1935

Tom Smith * SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1956

Mrs. Virginia Smith

Gordon Snider * COLORADO STATE 1940

LIFE LOYAL SIGMA CHI ANNUAL FUND

Dean Spencer * WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1927

Donald & Dorothea Spindler * OHIO WESLEYAN 1934

Barent Springsted Jr. * ILLINOIS 1930

Craig O. Stark

SOUTH ALABAMA 1970

C.R. Stark IDAHO 1974

William Steele WESTERN ILLINOIS 2011

Paul Stella CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1997

John Straton Jr. *

Steve Strickland * • CINCINNATI 1954

Tom Strohm

PENN STATE 1971

Cal Stuckeman * • PENN STATE 1937

Dwayne Summar

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1961

Brice Sumrall HOUSTON 1981

James Sword * BUTLER 1946

Jory Lane NORTHERNTaylorCOLORADO 2004

Andrew Teeter ROANOKE 1971

Dr. Charles Thatcher • • MICHIGAN 1943

Frank Thayer * • IOWA 1912

Dick Theobald * INDIANA 1956

Corby PURDUEThompson 1981

John Towers * • • • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1916

Paul Troup Jr. * NORTHWESTERN 1933

Wayne Tucker • • BAYLOR 1985

Jeff Tuckey GETTYSBURG 1971

Ansley Valentine • WABASH 1990

Daniel Van Stone PACIFIC 2005

Dr. Dan Walsh • • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971

Christopher Walters • ROANOKE 2000

Steve Wannemacher • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1973

Guy Ward Jr. * GEORGIA TECH 1934

Pedro Wasmer • MARYLAND 1962

Tom Wasson III * VIRGINIA 1964

Chuck Watson • • • OKLAHOMA STATE 1972

Dr. James Watson TEXAS-AUSTIN 1972

Sheldon Watson BOSTON 2000

William Weaver * DUKE 1932

Larry Webb OHIO 1977

Don Wendel Jr. * OHIO WESLEYAN 1944

Donald White * ILLINOIS 1950

Mrs. Dorothy White * Bob White • SAN DIEGO STATE 1955

Hon. Gordon Whiting • • CORNELL 1987

James Wigglesworth III MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1976

Dick Willert * RENSSELAER 1956

Eugene Williams * EMORY 1945

Ed Winkler MISSOURI S & T 1987

Edgar Winne * SYRACUSE 1923

Hon. William Winston Jr. * SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1949

Alan Winter TEXAS CHRISTIAN 1961

Bill Wisbrock • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1964

Richard Wise * WHITMAN 1937

Everett Wood * • WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) 1923

J. Scott Woolery INDIANA 1972

Johnny Woolman • OKLAHOMA 1971

William Yarborough Jr. CHARLESTON 1961

Winston Yu SANTA CLARA 2011

Alan Zink • OHIO STATE 1960

Tom ZurSchmiede Jr. * • MICHIGAN 1948

* — Chapter Eternal — Past or Current Grand Consul • — Order of Constantine Sig • — Significant Sig • — Foundation Board OF Governors

Recognizing donors who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more to support the unrestricted Annual Fund, Bell Chapter Challenge, Donor-Scholar Awards, Foundation-operated scholarship naming opportunities or the Historical Initiative.

WHITE CROSS TRUST GOVERNORS

Annual gifts of $25,000 and above

WHITE CROSS TRUST GUARDIAN

Annual gifts between $10,000 and $24,999

WHITE CROSS TRUST GOVERNORS

Craig Angelo

WASHINGTON STATE 1974

Richard Beal Jr.

WASHINGTON STATE 1976

Jack Berka

OREGON STATE 1977

Edward Blessing • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1960

Kim Caldwell • OREGON 1969

B. Tom Collins

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1965

Ronald Cox

WASHINGTON STATE 1985

Edward Cross Jr.

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1977

Dr. Constantine Curris • • •

KENTUCKY 1962

Gordon Davis

WASHINGTON STATE 1968

David Dillon • KANSAS 1973

Richard MONTANADisslySTATE 1966

WHITE CROSS TRUST GOLD

Annual gifts between $5,000 and $9,999

WHITE CROSS TRUST BLUE

Annual gifts between $2,000 and $4,999

WHITE CROSS TRUST

Annual gifts between $1,000 and $1,999

This list recognizes all White Cross Trust donors who gave more than $1,000 during the previous fiscal year. For a full list of Sigma Chi Foundation donors for the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year, please visit sigmachi.org/foundation.

Foundation Chairman John Forst • • GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984

Bradford Fulton

WASHINGTON STATE 1985

Robert Gallo

OREGON STATE 1956

Jeffrey Gill • • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978

Bret William Holden

VIRGINIA 1983

Phil Horsley • UTAH 1960

Andrew Johnson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

Michael Masters

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1989

Don Newcomb

MISSISSIPPI 1989

Robert Orders Jr. WEST VIRGINIA 1972

Robert Patton

CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1966

John Peterson • • • INDIANA 1955

Jeffrey Pyatt

WASHINGTON STATE 1981

David Pyle • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1980

Jeffrey Pyatt

WASHINGTON STATE 1981

Charles MISSISSIPPIRoyals1971

Donald Schefmeyer • SYRACUSE 1969

Brett Setzer

KENTUCKY 1985

Richard Stoneburner

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1976

John GEORGESylvesterWASHINGTON 1981

Robert WASHINGTONThompsonSTATE 1985

Ralph Vance

MISSISSIPPI 1968

Dr. Daniel Walsh • • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971

Robert Zorich

CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1971

WHITE CROSS TRUST

GUARDIAN

Robert Basham • MARYLAND 1970

Dwane Beckenhauer

KANSAS STATE 1978

Dr. Michael Bertz • MIAMI (OHIO) 1991

Justin Boisseau

KANSAS STATE 1996

Eric Bolstad

WASHINGTON STATE 1990

Sean Boutz

WASHINGTON STATE 1992

Douglas Burton

KANSAS STATE 1989

Michael Calbert • STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 1984

Allan Carter

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILE 1995

James Chandler

MISSISSIPPI 1965

Jerry Chicone Jr. FLORIDA 1956

Scott KANSASColangelo STATE 1995

Morgan Corr

GEORGE WASHINGTON 2007

Victor Corrigan Jr. GEORGIA 1979

David Craddock

MISSISSIPPI 1993

James Crossman

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1963

Robert Davidson WAKE FOREST 1976

Graham Edison Dorland • ARIZONA STATE 1964

Joseph Durzo • • SYRACUSE 1967

Edgar Faust

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1965

Vincent Fernald

BRIDGEWATER STATE 1990

Nelson Gaertner Jr. SOUTH FLORIDA 1987

Mark Galbo • SAN JOSE STATE 1982

William George • GEORGIA TECH 1964

William Gonterman

KANSAS STATE 1986

C. Nichols Graham

KANSAS STATE 1998

Jeffery Greene • WYOMING 1975

Ken OREGONGriggsSTATE 1984

Michael Guillen

TEXAS-AUSTIN 2011

Tyler Hansell

WASHINGTON STATE 2002

Robin Hanson

KANSAS STATE 1989

Daniel Harrop III BROWN 1976

M. Jerry WASHINGTONHerresSTATE 1965

Elliott Hilsinger • CINCINNATI 1969

Charles Hodges

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1974

H. Gordon Huey

GEORGIA 1966

Daniel Hughes Jr. MISSISSIPPI 1965

Val Jensen

WASHINGTON STATE 1952

Thomas Johnson

WASHINGTON STATE 1968

Edward Kinsey

SAN JOSE STATE 1979

Hon. John Koskinen • • DUKE 1961

Garith Krause

WASHINGTON STATE 1965

Thomas Lang Jr. • SAN DIEGO STATE 1967

David Larcher

ARIZONA STATE 1982

Scott Lennon

WASHINGTON STATE 1999

Joe Martin • • • HOUSTON 1976

Erik Morgan

WASHINGTON STATE 1991

Nathan Neal • GEORGE WASHINGTON 1983

J.C. Phillips III KENTUCKY 1965

Peter Potwin

OREGON STAE 1972

William Robertson MISSISSIPPI 1987

Ryan Roseleip • MONTANA STATE 1997

Mark Ruhe • WESTMINSTER 1976

Dr. Mark Sand • PURDUE 1973

Steven Schmidt • PURDUE 1976

Robert Seibels III MISSISSIPPI 1966

David Sell

KANSAS STATE 1988

Stace Sewell TEXAS TECH 1983

Jon Shane EMORY 1978

Dennis Shelton

WASHINGTON STATE 1970

Bob Sherwood

WASHINGTON STATE 1977

Chad Somers KANSAS STATE 1997

W. David Stauffer Jr. CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1979

Patrick Taylor

WASHINGTON STATE 1986

Terry Thomas WASHINGTON STATE 1991

Harlan OREGONThompson STATE 1978

Mark Tipton • TULANE 1978

Bruce Titus

WASHINGTON STATE 1979

Thomas Trotter PURDUE 1981

Brian Voortman

WASHINGTON STATE 1999

William White

CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1981

Hon. Gordon Whiting • • CORNELL 1987

Harry Williams Jr. MISSISSIPPI 1957

Matthew Wilson VIRGINIA 1997

Johnny Woolman • OKLAHOMA 1971

WHITE CROSS TRUST GOLD

Wayne Adams Jr. TEXAS-AUSTIN 1980

J. Harmon MISSISSIPPIBays1993

Daniel Benoit DRAKE 1986

Gordon Bjorg

WASHINGTON STATE 1993

Robert Black

MISSISSIPPI 1963

Thomas Bloomfield TULSA 1982

Niles Bolton • GEORGIA TECH 1969

John Boulware

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1961

Sunil Brahmbhatt

WASHINGTON STATE 1982

Gary Bridge • UTAH 1962

Robert Brown

VIRGINIA 1968

Kevin Burke

KANSAS STATE 1986

Bruce Burkitt

MONTANA STATE 1971

Philip MAINEBurnett 1977

Barrett EASTERNCallaghan ILLINOIS 1993

Robert Carpenter

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1984

Brad Chesney

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1992

Dr. Michael Codina • CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO 1993

David KANSASCompton STATE 1989

John Cox

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1981

Jeffrey Cunningham

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1981

Scott Davis

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

Steven Dehmlow • TULANE 1978

H. Allen Ecker

GEORGIA TECH 1957

Tash Elwyn • EMORY 1993

Edwin Eubanks

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1974

John Eudy

SAN DIEGO STATE 1977

Thomas Faust Jr. • MIT 1980

John Felton IV

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

Jeffrey INDIANAFergus 1978

Owen Follette

WASHINGTON STATE 1999

William Foster

GEORGIA 1965

Donald Frahm • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1953

Thomas Friel • PURDUE 1969

Douglas Fullaway

OREGON STATE 1974

Scotty WASHINGTONGetchellSTATE 1985

Ryan Haines

WASHINGTON STATE 1996

Charles MISSISSIPPIHaleySTATE 1968

Tracy Harris

WASHINGTON STATE 1978

Scott PURDUEHaynes 1949

David Helsby

WASHINGTON STATE 1967

Paul Hering

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1983

David Houston III

MISSISSIPPI 1966

Bruce Hunt

EASTERN ILLINOIS 1973

Craig OREGONHuntington STATE 1972

Richard Jochetz

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1980

Larry MISSISSIPPIJohnson1963

Daniel Johnston

GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1975

Brian Jones

EASTERN ILLINOIS 2001

Rex Jones

KANSAS STATE 1978

Craig OKLAHOMAJoynerSTATE 1973

Cody Keenan • NORTHWESTERN 2002

Ted Kendall III • • MISSISSIPPI STATE 1958

Jim Klavano

WASHINGTON STATE 1971

Jeffrey Kraft

WASHINGTON STATE 1986

Douglas Krueger

WISCONSIN-MADISON 1987

Rich Lacher UTAH 1964

Steven Larson IOWA STATE 1975

Robert Law III

KANSAS STATE 1987

Robert Loftin III ALABAMA 1979

Robert Longfield Jr. MEMPHIS 1989

James Lose

WASHINGTON STATE 1960

Linwood Lovett

GEORGIA 1980

J. Adam Martin Jr. MISSISSIPPI 1985

George McGuffin

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1962

Roddy McKinney Jr. SOUTH ALABAMA 1994

Bruce Merrick • WESTERN KENTUCKY 1975

Jeffrey MISSISSIPPIMiller1976

Alan Mitchell

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1985

Richard Moscardelli

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1994

Thomas Mullan Jr. SAN JOSE STATE 1953

Howard Neill

WASHINGTON STATE 1967

Andrew Niemer

WASHINGTON STATE 1977

Larry BOWLINGOmanGREEN 1963

Leon Parma • • • SAN DIEGO STATE 1951

Wilford MISSISSIPPIPayne1999

Brian Phair

WASHINGTON STATE 1993

Timothy MISSISSIPPIPorter1990

Mickey WASHINGTONPortnoySTATE 1985

Steve Pracht

PENN STATE 1976

Robert Reifschneider • SAN DIEGO STATE 1957

Tim Sanderson • • WESTERN ONTARIO 1985

Richard Schubert KENTUCKY 1977

Delroy WASHINGTONSchwisowSTATE 1961

Jay Shields Jr. • • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1976

Deanes Short Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1994

Ty INDIANASilberhorn 1990

Terry Snow

WASHINGTON STATE 1967

James Staples Jr. MICHIGAN 1991

Jacob Steel

INDIANA 2013

William Stiers Sr. ALABAMA 1985

Gary Taylor BALL STATE 1970

John Taylor

OKLAHOMA STATE 1977

Kent Taylor • NORTH CAROLINA 1977

Andrew Teeter

ROANOKE 1971

Charles Thatcher • • MICHIGAN 1943

James TEXAS-AUSTINThompson1970

Kenneth MONTANAThompson STATE 1966

Andrew Townes

MISSISSIPPI 1986

John Trotter

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1989

David Underwood Jr.

SOUTHERN METHODIST 1988

James Van Epps

GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1977

Andrew Venable

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1991

James Venner

CASE WESTERN 1965

John MONTANAWaggonerSTATE 1965

Christopher Walters • ROANOKE 2000

Kenneth Way • MICHIGAN STATE 1961

Marshall Wilkins • EAST TENNESSEE 1977

Kenneth Williams MISSISSIPPI 1963

Edward Winkler

MISSOURI S & T 1987

Joseph WASHINGTONWinklerSTATE 1985

WHITE CROSS

TRUST BLUE

Charles Agee III HAMPDEN-SYDNEY 1984

Greggory WASHINGTONAndersonSTATE 1986

Frank GEORGEArabyWASHINGTON 1984

Michael WASHINGTONAugustineSTATE 1989

Michael Axton TULSA 1983

Bret Baier • DEPAUW 1992

James Barfknecht MONTANA STATE 1973

Henry Barnette Jr. DUKE 1961

Wade WASHINGTONBarringerSTATE 1998

Robert Benz • AUBURN 1960

Dana Berghorn BALL STATE 1977

Gary BRADLEYBieritz1967

Robert Birdsall Jr. ROANOKE 1972

William Boone MISSISSIPPI 1960

Randall Borden

WASHINGTON STATE 1976

Michael Boutz Jr.

WASHINGTON STATE 1982

Terrell Brown

MISSISSIPPI 1990

William Bruce Jr. GEORGIA 1971

Earl Burdette

WASHINGTON STATE 1969

Robert Cabes Jr. SOUTHERN METHODIST 1991

James Cagle

EAST TENNESSEE 1983

Merrell Calhoun

GEORGIA 1955

Barry MISSISSIPPICannada1977

Antonio Castanon

NEVADA LAS-VEGAS 1990

Shane Coleman

MONTANA STATE 1995

Harlan KANSASCopeland STATE 1952

William Corbett

MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1981

Robert Corker Jr. • TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1974

Richard Cormier

WASHINGTON STATE 1978

Reid Cotten Jr. MISSISSIPPI 1991

Chad Cotton BUTLER 1994

John Coulthard

WASHINGTON STATE 1966

Donald Crain • MIAMI (OHIO) 1970

Raymond NORTHWESTERNCunningham 1953

Milton Dakovich • IOWA STATE 1976

Roland Daniel Jr. GEORGIA 1973

James Darfler

MONTANA STATE 1976

Turner Dean ILLINOIS 1977

Laurent KANSASDebauge 1962

Daniel DeCubellis FLORIDA 1980

John Derrick Jr. • DUKE 1961

David Di Maria SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1977

David Donald

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1972

Joseph Dowling III

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE 1983

Wallace Downey Jr. MARYLAND 1958

Mark Dunning • HANOVER 1983

Mark Edwards TEXAS-AUSTIN 1979

Rev. Roger WASHINGTONEdwards STATE 1978

Kirby Ellis

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

Harold Ernest III

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1980

Curtis Ferguson • INDIANA 1980

Arthur Fields

MURRAY STATE 1966

John Fildew

MICHIGAN 1955

Richard Fish

EASTERN ILLINOIS 1985

Thomas Flowers Jr. MISSISSIPPI STATE 1959

James Forshey EMORY 1988

Don Fruge

MISSISSIPPI 1967

Norman BUCKNELLGarrity 1963

Charles Gill Jr. EAST TENNESSEE 1973

Isaac Griepp

WASHINGTON STATE 2018

William Grimm • • OKLAHOMA 1970

David Grundstrom

WASHINGTON STATE 1971

Rick Guillaume • WESTERN KENTUCKY 1965

Brantley Haigh

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1979

Douglas MARYLANDHallock 1975

John Hallock Jr. MARYLAND 2015

Hal Hansen • KANSAS 1958

Jack Harrison

WASHINGTON STATE 2016

Carl Hartt

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1964

Carroll WASHINGTONHaydenSTATE 1962

Kyle Healy

WASHINGTON STATE 2019

John Hemak

MINNESOTA 1965

David Henry EAST TENNESSEE 1982

Eric Hertsgaard

SAN DIEGO STATE 1988

John Hertz

MONTANA STATE 1989

Dick Hester • • BALL STATE 1977

Kem Hinton • TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1977

Brian Hoban

MICHIGAN STATE 1982

Richard Hogan FLORIDA STATE 1967

William Holman III MISSISSIPPI 1986

Douglas ROANOKEHorn1978

Edward Huber

EASTERN ILLINOIS 1986

Peter Hughes

WASHINGTON STATE 1991

Torrence Hunt Jr. NORTH CAROLINA 1970

Kirt Jacobs • KENTUCKY 1994

Bill Jaquish

WASHINGTON STATE 1983

Eric Jarvis

WASHINGTON STATE 1974

Timothy Jarvis

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1979

William Johnson • CINCINNATI 1958

Jeremy Jones • IOWA 1963

Donald Judy

WASHINGTON STATE 1975

Michael Kabot • ALBION 1981

Robert Kaley Jr. PURDUE 1968

Jason Kallivokas TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1995

Deglin Kenealy CAL. POLY.-POMONA 1991

John MISSOURIKerleyS&T 1987

Harrison Kidd

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1994

Ronald Knecht Jr. LOUISIANA STATE 1975

Dale KANSASKnipp1998

Thomas Koenig • ILLINOIS 1965

Tomas Kucera

SOUTH FLORIDA 2005

Paul Kuhnert • PURDUE 1965

Alfred Kullman Jr. ALABAMA 1988

Richard CLARIONLashley 1981

Chris TULSALastrapes 2003

Bob Lehmkuhl MARYLAND 1974

Mark Lester

PURDUE 1975

Paul Levin

CALIFORNIA-IRVINE 1980

Rex Linder

BRADLEY 1969

James Linstrum

WASHINGTON STATE 1978

Ralph Logan

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1977

David Long

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1978

Dr. Douglas Lundy • NORTH GEORGIA 1986

Douglas Lynn OREGON STATE 1983

John Mapes • CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1990

James Marilla Jr. RICHMOND 1967

Ethan Mashburn

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2014

Scott McClave

SAN DIEGO STATE 1985

Hugh TEXAS-AUSTINMcConnell1976

Andreas McConnie

SOUTH FLORIDA 1986

Robert McFarlane

WYOMING 1950

Jim McFerrin

WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1967

Justin McGoldrick

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1993

John McMullan • GEORGIA 1958

Hon. Stephen McNamee • • CINCINNATI 1964

Larry Metzing

BALL STATE 1970

William Middlemas

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1967

Andrew Q. Milleret

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1995

Joseph Moeller

TULSA 1966

Chet Moore • CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1964

James Moore

VIRGINIA 1968

J. Timothy Morris

INDIANA 1988

James Morrison MIAMI (OHIO) 1964

William Morrow Jr. • IDAHO 1967

James Morton

MICHIGAN STATE 1964

Jeff Murison •

DICKINSON 1993

Frank Murphy III

KANSAS 1987

Wallin Myers

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1994

J. Patrick Nevin

WASHINGTON STATE 1988

G. Edward Newman

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1989

David MICHIGANNyren1986

Randy GEORGIAPace1973

Michael Paino

WASHINGTON STATE 1992

Harry Pefanis • OKLAHOMA 1979

Albert Pence

WASHINGTON STATE 1964

Richard Pepper • NORTHWESTERN 1953

David Perlis

TULANE 1964

Donald Picatti

WASHINGTON STATE 1953

Blake Pierce

EASTERN ILLINOIS 2011

John Plueger • CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1977

Scott Poindexter

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1960

Dr. James Pool • TULSA 1968

Kevin Poynter

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1984

Randy Pyne

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1969

John Qualy • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1970

Robert Rapp • WESTERN RESERVE 1969

Stevenson MISSISSIPPIRay1982

Robert Reagan

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1974

Jerry TULSAReeves 1966

Ronald Reneker • TULSA 1968

Maurice Rice III WISCONSIN-MADISON 1992

Norman Richardson Jr. FURMAN 1992

Walter Riedel III SOUTHERN METHODIST 1971

Antonio Ristaino MARYLAND 1975

John Roach Jr. TEXAS CHRISTIAN 1961

Randall Roberts

TEXAS TECH 1976

Keith Robinson

WASHINGTON STATE 1990

Bill Robinson • • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1959

Col. Bruce Roehm • CENTRE 1987

George Rohe NORTHWESTERN 1964

Stephen Rufenbarger BALL STATE 1969

Michael Sanders Sr. MISSISSIPPI STATE 1964

Michael Sanders Jr. MISSISSIPPI STATE 1997

Steven Sarovich • ILLINOIS 1975

Gorman Schaffer Jr. MISSISSIPPI 1966

Steven Schuyler • ARIZONA 1979

John MIAMISchwing (OHIO) 1988

William Scott • ARIZONA 1980

Bernard Sergesketter • • • PURDUE 1958

Michael WASHINGTONShapleySTATE 1987

Thomas Shaver • KENTUCKY 1962

Mitchell Sheppard GEORGIA 2003

Robert Sikes TEXAS TECH 1960

Glen Sirles

TEXAS TECH 1972

Douglas Smock

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

Bradley WASHINGTONSordahlSTATE 1983

James Sorenson

UTAH STATE 1970

Michael TEXAS-AUSTINSpeller1991

Paul Stella

CALIFORNIA-DAVIS 1997

Robert SOUTHEASTStephanMISSOURI 1971

Timothy Sullivan ST. THOMAS 2010

William Swaney • MICHIGAN 1960

Kenneth Szafranski

EASTERN ILLINOIS 1984

Timothy Szerlong • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1974

Jeffrey TULANETaft1989

Ronald MISSISSIPPITaylor1984

Bryce WYOMINGTrue2012

David True WYOMING 1973

Jesse Tutor Jr.

MISSISSIPPI 1968

Gary PURDUEUebelhoer 1975

William WASHINGTONUkropinaSTATE 1979

Harry Vordermeier Jr. FLORIDA 1952

Dan Wakefield

OREGON STATE 1997

Larry MONTANAWalkerSTATE 1961

James Walker

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1952

John Walker

MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1960

Lawrence West

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1984

Gerald White

MISSISSIPPI 1967

Harvey White

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

David Wilson

WASHINGTON STATE 1978

Jim Yeldell Jr. ALABAMA 1959

Frank Yerger MISSISSIPPI 1987

WHITE CROSS TRUST

Terry Abernathy

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1967

Howard Acton

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1977

Michael Acuff

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

Timothy Adams

BALL STATE 1973

Mitchell Adwon

TULSA 1979

Anthony Agnone

PENN STATE 1958

Steven Alfaro

CLEMSON 1993

James Allen •

DEPAUW 1979

Paul Allen •

NEBRASKA 1958

Roy Allen

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1994

Ryan Alley

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2015

Scott Anderson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

Lyttleton Anderson Jr. VANDERBILT 1949

Wilson Anderson

TEXAS STATE 2000

Richard Anello • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1970

Philip Anschutz • KANSAS 1961

Joe Anthony

MISSISSIPPI 1973

Patrick Armstrong • EASTERN KENTUCKY 1986

William WYOMINGArrington 1973

David Ashinoff

WILLIAM & MARY 2003

Terry Atkinson

SAN DIEGO STATE 1969

Robert Aulgur • WESTMINSTER 1976

Dr. Max Austin Jr. • EMORY 1963

Robert Ayotte

RHODE ISLAND 1959

Michael Ayres

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

Derrick Baca

SOUTHERN UTAH 1997

George Baddour

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1975

Dr. Richard Bagby • EMORY 1962

Gerald Baker • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1966

James Baker

WASHINGTON STATE 1960

Justin PACIFICBala-Hampton 2006

Charles Ball

MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1974

Collin Balance

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1969

Richard Bard

OHIO STATE 1955

Michael Bates

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1976

Lee Beauchamp • • •

TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE STATION 1975

John Becker Jr.

NORTHWESTERN 1966

William Bell

NORTHERN COLORADO 1966

Art OHIOBerg1982

Glen Berree • • FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1969

Mark Bertelsen

CALIFORNIA-SANTA BARBARA 1966

Kent Bewley

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Kevin ARIZONABidenkap STATE 1990

Richard Bills •

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE 1967

Roger Bingham Sr. OREGON 1973

Linley ARIZONABizik1992

Garen Bohlin • ILLINOIS 1969

Hugh Boone

MISSISSIPPI 1973

Erik Bostrom

MONTANA STATE 2001

Donnie Bowlin

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Bradford MISSISSIPPIBradleySTATE 1957

Marc INDIANABray1994

Dex CAL.BriggsSTATE-SAN BERNARDINO

1992

Scott Bristow

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

Robert Broady

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Brian Brown

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1993

Charles Brown • BALL STATE 1971

Harmon Brown • CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1976

Marshall Brown

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1969

Quentin Brown Jr. ALABAMA 1969

Bryce PURDUEBrumm 1995

Alexander Bryant Sr. SOUTH CAROLINA 1958

Michael Bryson • PITTSBURGH 1968

Jay Bucher

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2014

David Buck

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1987

Mark Buck

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Gerald Buettner WASHINGTON STATE 1964

James Burket

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 1984

Waldo Burnside • MARYLAND 1949

Daniel Burton FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1971

George AUBURNBurton 1969

Loren Butler • IDAHO 1963

Frank Callaway TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1985

Richard Campo OREGON STATE 1976

Thomas Canfield PURDUE 1966

Ralph Cannon TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1967

Mark OKLAHOMACapehart1971

Christopher WASHINGTONCarlson STATE 1970

Ronald Carpinella Jr. PURDUE 1991

John Carr

NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1964

Ronald Carroll • SAM HOUSTON 1965

Michael Carter

OKLAHOMA STATE 1970

Roy Carter Jr.

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1979

Scott CENTRALCartwrightMICHIGAN 1986

William Caudill • ARKANSAS 1973

Hulet Chaney

EAST TENNESSEE 1967

John Chapin Jr. • • WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) 1955

David MCGILLChapman 1964

Gregory Chapman SAN DIEGO 1992

Dakota Chavez

NORTHERN ARIZONA 2015

Paul Chellgren • KENTUCKY 1964

Langdon Christian IV

TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1971

Dwight Church

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Martin Clapp

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

James Clappin • RHODE ISLAND 1979

Brian Clark WASHINGTON STATE 1974

Judson Clark

SAN JOSE STATE 1961

Tim Clemens

SOUTHERN UTAH 1995

John Clinard

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1968

David Cobb • TEXAS TECH 1958

Martin Cohen

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1974

Edward Colson III CAL. STATE-LONG BEACH 1971

Russell Connelly

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1990

Col. Mark Cooter • EAST TENNESSEE 1985

Jon Cope

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1995

Manning Correia • EMORY 1959

Thad Cox Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1984

Stephen OKLAHOMACropperSTATE 1972

Burns Crotty III GEORGIA 2000

Larry Cukjati • PITTSBURG STATE 1975

David MAINECunningham 1954

Dr. Joel Cunningham • • TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA 1965

Stephen Curry EMORY 1985

Daniel Curtis PURDUE 1955

Jeffery Curtis FORT HAYS 1977

Charles Dalch

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1967

Walter Dalch III

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Gerald Davee • SAN DIEGO STATE 1958

John Davis OKLAHOMA 1984

George Dean EMORY 1976

Jason DeBord

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1993

Edward Decker

WILLIAM & MARY 1985

Bruce Dewey IOWA STATE 1959

David Dickson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1978

John Dobbs ALABAMA 1981

Keith Dobrolinsky • BRADLEY 1985

John Dod Jr. EAST TENNESSEE 1980

Dan Donald Jr. MISSISSIPPI STATE 1994

Brian EASTERNDotyKENTUCKY 1990

Robert INDIANADoughty 1973

Thomas Downing CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1967

Donald Dumoulin Jr. • BALL STATE 1982

Michael Duncan

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1968

Kevin Edwards

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

Daryl OREGONEgbert1977

Harry Elinsky Jr. INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 1978

Robert Elliott INDIANA 1974

Mark Emkes • DEPAUW 1975

Eugene Erbstoesser • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1970

Gordon Erdman

WASHINGTON STATE 1977

Troy Erny

BALL STATE 1983

Brian Estes ILLINOIS 1990

Jake Evans

MISSISSIPPI 2020

James Evans III MISSISSIPPI 1988

Timothy Facius

VIRGINIA TECH 1978

Kip Fagg

WASHINGTON STATE 1986

Barry Faries

EAST TENNESSEE 1969

Archie Farmer Jr. OKLAHOMA 1983

Eric Faulkner

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

James Fell

BALL STATE 1982

Jerry Femling

WASHINGTON STATE 1979

Anthony WASHINGTONFerranteSTATE 1990

Michael Ferrell

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Edgar MISSISSIPPIFielderSTATE 1996

David Fiser

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1990

David INDIANAFlaherty 1981

David Fleet

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1979

Hunter Fordice

MISSISSIPPI 1983

Dr. James Fowler • EMORY 1959

Richard Frazier • TULSA 1969

Robert Fredrickson

TULSA 1968

Sonny ILLINOISFreemanWESLEYAN 1970

William French BALL STATE 1981

Michael Freville

WESTERN KENTUCKY 1971

William Frey

PURDUE 1962

David Frost

GEORGIA 1974

James Fry

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

Robert Fry Jr. TULSA 1963

Steven Fuller

WASHINGTON STATE 1968

Brandt MISSISSIPPIGallowaySTATE 2000

Troy Gamble

BALL STATE 1992

Dr. Ed Garrett • EMORY 1975

Michael Gelfano

MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1991

Philip RHODEGenereux ISLAND 1993

Bert Getz • MICHIGAN 1959

James E. Getz • • EASTERN ILLINOIS 1972

Victor Giaconia KENT STATE 1992

Gary OREGONGiannini 1961

Christopher Gibson

CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY 2000

Douglas Gibson IDAHO 1991

Douglas ALABAMAGiffin1986

Dr. Charles Gilbert III •

GEORGE WASHINGTON 1965

Robert Gilmore

MIAMI (OHIO) 1982

Richard Glaisner

WISCONSIN-MADISON 1965

Larry TEXASGlover TECH 1973

Kevin Gluc

MIAMI (OHIO) 1993

Richard Going • ALBION 1977

Stephen Goodroe • • GEORGIA 1971

George Goosmann III • TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1957

Alfred Gordon Jr. ARKANSAS 1991

Michael Gorney TULANE 1981

Robert Gottfred ARIZONA STATE 1971

Gary Grear • MEMPHIS 1969

David Green

PITTSBURGH 1954

Jon Greenawalt Sr. • PENNSYLVANIA 1961

Mason Greene MISSISSIPPI STATE 2000

Hill Griffin GEORGIA 1962

Donald Griffith OHIO STATE 1962

Jack Guenther

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1956

John Guthrie

KENTUCKY 1963

Cliff Haack

WASHINGTON STATE 2007

Edward Hagan EMORY 1963

John Hale Jr. WASHINGTON STATE 1986

Warren Hale

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

Christian Hamff AUBURN 1969

Kenneth Hamlett

SOUTHERN METHODIST 1970

James Hance Jr. • WESTMINSTER 1966

Frederick Hardwick BUTLER 1967

John Harr

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Neil CASEHarveyWESTERN 1955

Mark Haushalter

MISSOURI S & T 1986

James Hawkins

SOUTHERN METHODIST 1970

Brian PUGETHaynesSOUND 1984

Scott

GEORGIAHaynes2010

Timothy Heilig

GEORGIA TECH 1975

James Hemak

MINNESOTA 1969

Benton Hendrix DRAKE 2006

Don Hendrix Jr.

SAM HOUSTON 1978

Bart Henson, GEORGIA TECH 1964

Roy Henwood Jr. ROANOKE 1969

Charles Heyl • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1970

Andrew Higgins

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1969

Daniel Hill

OKLAHOMA STATE 1963

John PURDUEHingst2010

Larry Hinks

YOUNGSTOWN 1978

Parks Hitch Jr.

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Jack TEXASHodgesA&M-COLLEGE STATION

David Hofferberth Sr.

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

John Hoffman

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1968

Keith Holcomb • PURDUE 1979

Michael WASHINGTONHollidaySTATE 1969

John Holliman ILLINOIS 1970

Michael NORTHERNHomyakCOLORADO 1960

Preston Hood

LOUISIANA STATE 1965

Frank Hook III • GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1971

Gregory Hoover

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

Monte Hoover BALL STATE 1977

David Hopkins

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1984

John Horne

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1968

Darryl Horowitt

CAL. STATE-LONG BEACH 1978

Rich Hronek • • KENT STATE 1969

Daniel Huber • WISCONSIN-MADISON 1958

David Hudson BALL STATE 1963

Matthew Hughes

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Steven Hunt SAN JOSE STATE 1977

James Hurley Jr. GEORGIA 1971

Daniel Hutson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

C.J. Iler

MEMPHIS 2004

James Ingham WESTMINSTER 1969

Michael SOUTHEASTIntagliataMISSOURI 1971

Michael Ivens

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1980

Reginald Jackson Jr. • OHIO STATE 1968

Rick Jackson

MONTANA STATE 1982

Joel Lee-Eric Jesse HOUSTON 1977

Craig SOUTHERNJohnsonCALIFORNIA 1991

Justin Johnson

CAL. STATE-FRESNO 2007

Matthew Johnson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2002

Stanley Johnson Jr. • SAM HOUSTON 1969

David Jones

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Edward Jones

HARVARD 2005

Glen Jones Jr.

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1965

Steven Jones • EAST TENNESSEE 1971

Daniel Jordan III

MISSISSIPPI 1987

David Jungling • PITTSBURGH 1986

Asher Kalef

CAL. STATE-SAN BERNARDINO 2011

Gregory James Kallos • KANSAS 1953

Klay Kaminski

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1995

Kohl Kaminski

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2001

Charles Kane Jr. INDIANA 1965

Michael Kanigher

SAN DIEGO STATE 1988

Brian Karlisch

VIRGINIA TECH 1993

Ronald Karns PURDUE 1964

James Kauffmann PURDUE 1980

John Keeler

ARIZONA 1971

Sean Kell • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1991

John KANSASKelley1988

Robert Kelley Jr. FLORIDA 1981

Waldo Kennedy

EMORY 1961

Michael Kerley

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

David Kidder

WASHINGTON STATE 1985

Curt Kienast

EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH)

2000

Kenneth Killebrew

AUSTIN PEAY 1972

Damon Kimble

WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1998

John Kinard

MISSISSIPPI 1966

Walter King

MIAMI (OHIO) 1962

Kenneth Klein • • OKLAHOMA STATE 1965

David Kline • PENN STATE 1964

Guy Klingler

SAN DIEGO 1988

Neil Klock Jr. LOUISIANA STATE 1959

Michael Koban Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1973

Michael Kohl

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1996

Keith Krach • • • PURDUE 1979

Robert Krause

WASHINGTON STATE 1972

Jeffrey MICHIGANKuchman 1985

John Kuhn

VANDERBILT 1984

Miles Kuntz

WASHINGTON STATE 1978

David CENTRALLamyMICHIGAN 1974

A. J. Land Jr. • GEORGIA TECH 1960

Dr. Arthur Landry • NORTHERN COLORADO 1961

Robert Laney III

WAKE FOREST 1973

Sterling PENNSYLVANIALapinski1991

Michael Larson

NORTHWESTERN 1965

Robert Laumann

CINCINNATI 1954

Alan Laurencelle

KETTERING 1998

Jim Lawson

SAN DIEGO STATE 1985

David Lawton

CENTRAL FLORIDA 1989

Bryan SYRACUSELeather1966

Scott Ledbetter

CORNELL 1964

Edward Lederer PURDUE 1984

Mark Lemoncelli

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1999

Samuel Lester

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1999

Allen Lewis Jr. • MIAMI (OHIO) 1968

Kenneth Long PURDUE 1979

Brian Loucks MONTANA STATE 1964

William Loughlin Jr. SAN JOSE STATE 1965

Douglas WASHINGTONLuetjen(SEATTLE) 1980

Jason Lujan YALE 1989

Charles Lusco

MISSISSIPPI 1979

Richard Mackey

NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1971

John Madigan • MICHIGAN 1958

Steven Madison SAN JOSE STATE 1981

Michael Maloney KANSAS 1977

Stephen Manelis RHODE ISLAND 1991

Peter Marchesini SAN DIEGO STATE 1987

Brennan Marilla

NORTH CAROLINA STATE 1990

Charles Maris

EASTERN ILLINOIS 1971

Bill Marriott Jr. • UTAH 1954

Joseph Marriott

RHODE ISLAND 1959

Owen Marsh

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

Scott Marshall

MISSISSIPPI 2002

John Martin

TORONTO-RYERSON 1954

Roy CENTREMartin1979

Richard Marvil

NORTHWESTERN 1960

James Masson RADFORD 1992

Larry Mathis • PITTSBURG STATE 1965

Scott Matthews

SAN DIEGO STATE 1986

Bryan Mayo

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1987

Claude Mayo

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1970

Carl McAdams

TENNESSEE TECH 1995

Samuel McAdow

NORTHWESTERN 1961

Steven McBrayer

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

Murray McComas • •

PENNSYLVANIA 1958

Patrick McCulloch

DAYTON 1997

John McCurry

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1976

Jack McDuff • • • ARIZONA 1951

William McGibbon PENNSYLVANIA 1966

William McGinty KANSAS 1953

Steven McGrath

MARYLAND 1970

Dane McGraw III

NORTH FLORIDA 2002

Dr. James McIlwain • EMORY 1962

Myron McKee Jr. WASHINGTON & LEE 1945

James MINNESOTAMcKinney 1967

Victor McLean III

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1969

Andrew McMains

LOUISIANA STATE 1988

Larry McMullen • • MISSOURI-COLUMBIA 1954

Mike McNeill

OKLAHOMA STATE 1971

John McSween

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1969

Dean Mefford • BRADLEY 1962

Clifford BUCKNELLMelberger 1961

George Metzenthin CASE WESTERN 1992

Henry Meyer MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1962

Richard Miailovich

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1962

Jon Milanese

MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1984

Douglas Miller • KANSAS 1971

James Miller

WASHINGTON STATE 1971

Hugh Mills Jr. • EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH) 1974

John Milner

MISSISSIPPI 1975

James Mitchell

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1984

Edward Mock Jr.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1980

Christopher CALIFORNIA-DAVISModrzejewski 1994

David Moeller

GEORGIA TECH 1987

John Mohr Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1968

Jack Mollenkopf Jr.

PURDUE 1995

Bryan DRAKEMoon 1984

Tomas Morales PURDUE 1975

Stephen Morey

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1986

Gregory Morgan

SOUTH FLORIDA 2009

John Morgan Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1963

Paul EMORYMorgan 1988

Phillip Morse

MAINE 1964

George PURDUEMorton 1958

Eric Moseley

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1987

Anthony Mubarak

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2012

Gary EASTERNMunsonILLINOIS 1977

Brian ILLINOISMurphyWESLEYAN 1995

James MONTANAMurphy1951

Dave WASHINGTONMyllenbeckSTATE 1975

Michael Nash Sr. OKLAHOMA STATE 1969

Neal Nash

TROY 1990

William Troy Neat

CINCINNATI 1990

Kenneth Needham Jr.

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1994

Matthew Nees

WASHINGTON STATE 1993

Scott Neithercut

CONNECTICUT 2005

James Nelson KANSAS 1952

Norval Nelson

WASHINGTON STATE 1977

Christopher EMBRY-RIDDLENevins(DAYTONA BEACH) 1996

Joseph Nichols

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1995

Morris Nunes

PENNSYLVANIA 1970

Bradley WASHINGTONNysether(SEATTLE) 1982

John Odle

MIAMI (OHIO) 1964

Donald Odom Jr.

TEXAS-AUSTIN 1965

Robert Ogdin

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Dudley Oldham • TEXAS-AUSTIN 1964

Michael Olguin • SAN DIEGO STATE 1987

Steve Ollard

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1965

James Orazio

CONNECTICUT 1978

Ray PURDUEOsborne 1967

James Otis • OHIO STATE 1970

Paul Otto Jr.

MISSOURI S&T 2000

Kane Overstreet

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1999

Michael Owens

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

Mark Paniccia • CONNECTICUT 1983

Kelly TEXASParkA&M-KINGSVILLE 1988

Richard Parsons

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1995

James Patton

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY 1963

Jacob Paul

UTAH 2019

Glenn Paulk Jr. EMORY 1961

Lisle ARIZONAPayne1964

Robert Pearson

WASHINGTON STATE 1970

George Pence

EMBRY-RIDDLE (DAYTONA BEACH) 1961

David OREGONPeoples STATE 1972

Michael Peoples OREGON STATE 2002

Gregory Pepin SAN DIEGO STATE 1980

Victor Person SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1968

Terry ARIZONAPeruccaSTATE 1966

James Peters ST. THOMAS 2000

Craig MONTANAPetersonSTATE 1983

William Pettibone Jr. PURDUE 1966

Col. Paul Pfahler • KENT STATE 1992

Jon Pfister

WASHINGTON STATE 1991

Randall Pickell BALL STATE 1979

Charles Pickering Sr. MISSISSIPPI 1959

Kevin Pierce

EASTERN ILLINOIS 1984

Ernest Pierson

MINNESOTA 1955

Robert Pike Jr. WISCONSIN-MADISON 1960

Richard Pilat KETTERING 2005

Lawrence Pilon • MICHIGAN STATE 1970

Michael Pirello

WASHINGTON STATE 1990

Robert Pirkle Sr. GEORGIA 1976

Ted Pitt • WESTERN ONTARIO 1971

Charles Pitts III GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1983

Roland Plude Sr. CONNECTICUT 1962

John PURDUEPomeroy 1963

William Pomeroy Jr. RENSSELAER 1966

Frank Popoff • INDIANA 1957

Dr. Mark Popovich • BALL STATE 1963

George Porter MIAMI (OHIO) 1969

Edward Pounds III MISSISSIPPI 1989

Randall Pratt

MINNESOTA 1968

Charles Preston

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1988

Roy COLORADOQuarveSTATE 1966

Mark Quiner • WYOMING 1978

Ed Rammrath • INDIANA (PENNSYLVANIA) 1979

William Rasell

WASHINGTON STATE 1976

Louis Rawdon

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1966

Duane MONTANARaySTATE 2000

Frank Raymond • PENN STATE 1971

Benjamin TENNESSEERechter TECH 1984

Jerry Reder WASHINGTONJr.STATE 1979

Joseph ALABAMARedmon 1980

Richard Reed

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1967

Steven Regli

SAN DIEGO STATE 1984

Todd Reich

NORTH CAROLINA 1998

Barry EASTERNReichartILLINOIS 1984

Eric Reifschneider

SAN DIEGO STATE 1988

Frederick Reinhardt Jr.

RHODE ISLAND 1957

John GEORGEReynoldsMASON 2014

Barry Rhea

MISSISSIPPI 1973

Paul Rhodes

ARIZONA STATE 1982

Russell Richards

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

Bruce Riddle Jr. TULSA 1969

Tanner Ridenour

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2014

Kirk Riggins

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1987

Mark Rittiner

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

Daniel Rittman

PURDUE 1988

Robert Rodgers

NORTHWESTERN 2017

Henry EMORYRogers 1963

Ryan Rogers

CAL. POLY.-POMONA 1987

John Rood

MONTANA 1962

Scott Rose

CENTRAL FLORIDA 1996

Thomas Ross

KENT STATE 1993

Mark Rowe

WASHINGTON STATE 1983

James Roy

LOUISIANA STATE 1973

Roderick Russ III

MISSISSIPPI 1968

Joseph Russell

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1963

Christopher Ryan

CAL. STATE-LONG BEACH 1987

Jason Sage

BALL STATE 1987

R.J. Sanchez Sr. WASHINGTON STATE 1985

Charlie Sawyer •

EMORY 1958

William Saxton

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2006

Eugene Schimpf III

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

Thomas Schmid

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

Brian PITTSBURGHSchopfer2006

Thomas Scoggins Jr.

OREGON STATE 1970

John Scudde

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1968

Robert Seidell

NEBRASKA 1965

Mark Self

TENNESSEE TECH 1979

Alexander Shafer

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1995

Kerry Shelby

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

John Shepherd OHIO STATE 1958

William Sherratt

OREGON 2012

Steve Shields

NORTHERN ARIZONA 1980

Bob Shortle Jr. • RENSSELAER 1974

Thomas Siler Sr.

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1964

Jon Silverman

TEXAS-AUSTIN 2014

Robert Silverthorn Jr.

DICKINSON 1970

Dante Simi

CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1963

Thomas Sinnard

OREGON STATE 1958

Edward Marc Smith Jr.

MISSISSIPPI STATE 1979

Jeffrey Smith

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

Michael Smith

INDIANA 1992

Milton Smith

SOUTHERN METHODIST 1989

Robert Smith

TULANE 1973

Sam Smith

DENVER 2009

Scott Smith

GEORGIA SOUTHERN 1978

Frank Smith III

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1978

James Snodgrass

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 2014

John Snodgrass

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Glenn SOUTHERNSollbergerMETHODIST 1960

Matthew Sonnichsen

COLLEGE OF IDAHO 2004

Frederick Sorensen Jr. UTAH 1979

Gregory MICHIGANSpaniolo STATE 1992

Ed Spencer • • ROCHESTER 1967

Andrew Spurlock

UTAH STATE 2003

Eugene Stack

DENVER 1969

Mark Stallworth

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1984

Charles Stamp Jr. • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971

Edward Stanley •

TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE 1966

Charles Steilen

BRADLEY 1961

Stuart Stock

PURDUE 1968

Andrew Stoll

HARVARD 1999

John Stone

PURDUE 1978

Tonquin MISSISSIPPIStovall1990

Col. James Strub

CORNELL 1952

Steven Struck

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1987

John Suhler

KANSAS 1965

Mark Tarver

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1979

Edward Taussig Jr. TEXAS-AUSTIN 1982

Martin Taylor

TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE 1994

Thomas Techtentin

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1958

Norman Templeton Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

Stanley Thomas TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1986

William Thomas

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1979

Harold Thompson Jr. PURDUE 1958

Roy AUSTINThompson PEAY 1975

Alexander Thomson III • DENISON 1959

Steve Thorne WYOMING 1981

Robert Tiedemann CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1976

Samuel Tillman EMORY 1952

Brian Timmons

WASHINGTON STATE 1990

Scott Tinkel BALL STATE 1989

James Titus LOUISIANA STATE 1964

Bruce Tough • HOUSTON 1976

John Trerotola DENVER1989

Craig Troutman TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1983

Christopher Troutman TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1984

John Troutman

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Raymond GETTYSBURGTruex1963

Matthew Tucker ARKANSAS 1988

Bill Tyler III CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY 1956

Mark Tzatzaris

TEXAS-ARLINGTON 2000

Jon Underwood ARIZONA 1964

Robert Valentine KENTUCKY 1968

Gordon Van Mol TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

Stephen Van Mol TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1971

Samuel Vanscoyoc Jr. EASTERN ILLINOIS 1988

Frederick Varricchio MAINE 1960

Edward Veal YALE 1969

Timothy Veldman ILLINOIS 2012

Frank Venable Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1959

Rodney SOUTHEASTVillhardMISSOURI 1995

Rufus Waddell III EAST TENNESSEE 1970

James NORTHERNWagnerILLINOIS 1986

Bruce Walker EMORY 1981

Stephen Wallace

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

William Wallace • COLUMBIA 1952

Robert Walsh TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1987

Steven Wannemacher • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN 1973

Harold Ward III

CENTRAL FLORIDA 1952

James Ward

NORTH TEXAS 2001

Pedro Wasmer MARYLAND 1962

Benjamin Waters PURDUE 2016

John Waters III

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1977

James Watson

SAN JOSE STATE 1961

Stephen Watson

WISCONSIN-MADISON 1969

Jeffrey Weedman • ALBION 1975

Steven Weiss

COLORADO COLLEGE 1978

Linden Welsch • TEXAS-AUSTIN 1969

David Welsh

CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1989

Steven Wendland MISSOURI S & T 1986

Hugh West Jr. UTAH 1978

Robert Wetzel

BELOIT 1959

Hugh RIPONWhipple 1976

Rick Whiting • WEST VIRGINIA 1976

John Wilkins • BRADLEY 1954

Charles Willes EASTERN ILLINOIS 1977

George HOUSTONWilliams 1970

Mark Willis

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1992

Adam Wilson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1993

Paul Wilson

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1993

Bob Wilson • FORT HAYS 1981

Hayes EMORYWilson 1981

Art Winkleblack • CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES 1979

Jeffrey FLORIDAWinn1993

Jeffrey Wofford TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1991

Garrett Wolfe

TEXAS-AUSTIN 2009

Jason Wolfe

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1995

Jeffrey BRADLEYWolffe 2001

James Woodford Jr. TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1973

James Woodke

NORTHERN ILLINOIS 1982

Justin Worrilow ROANOKE 2001

Clifford FLORIDAWright 1955

Dr. Creighton Wright Sr. • DUKE 1961

David MICHIGANWright1982

Dr. Sam Yancy • DUKE 1961

William Yates Jr. • MISSISSIPPI 1963

William Yates III MISSISSIPPI 1994

Will Yeldell III • ALABAMA 1986

James Zasowski

TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE 1982

Robert Zerbe INDIANA 1972

Robert Zerbst • MIAMI (OHIO) 1968

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