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Fundraising Appeals How Affinity Connection improves your results...

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One-to-one relationships through direct marketing.

Your donor and member data is the key to unlocking a personalized appeal that results in a successful response. Affinity Connection’s professionals put it all together, resulting in an appeal that grabs the reader’s attention and results in increased engagement and support.

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Ninety-five percent of our clients who participated our fall annual fund kickoff mailing met or exceeded their first quarter donor/dollar goals, and 80% of clients who participated in the midyear annual fund solicitation made a net profit on the mailing of at least $1,000 and as much as $4,500. What’s behind these results?

It’s true that direct mail solicitation is only one component of a solid annual fund program, but if done right, direct mail can make a powerful, cost-effective impact on your results. Direct mail is our sweet spot: we’ve pushed its boundaries to achieve better results and affordable prices.

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to the recipient’s Our full-color direct mail solicitations include variable text field and variable photos that donor status drive a super specific personalized message to each individual recipient: • Targeted message based on donor status: whether the member is a donor, first-time donor, lapsed donor, or non-donor.

• A photo specific to the recipient’s era: makes the photo recognizable and more meaningful.

• The recipient’s Member ID for web site registration included with the alumni organization’s website address: drives traffic to the website and makes registration quick and easy.

• Personal and business contact information for the recipient to review and update: keeps your database clean and up-to-date.

• A “P.S.” message that drives the recipient to a giving chart on the reverse side, which compares the organization’s annual fund results to-date with other Greek alumni organizations at the same college or university: according to member feedback, the addition of this feature has spurred serious annual fund competition between alumni chapters!

It’s a common misconception that full-color and personalization is more expensive than the old-fashioned, generic “Dear Brother” letter. In fact, the average cost of our solicitation mailings is $1,570… LESS than the average cost of $1,790 to do a generic letter.

In addition to the advanced features of our direct mail, your cost includes the value of Affinity Connection’s expertise in collecting and packaging content that is meaningful to your membership. From long-lost memories to classic photographs, Affinity Connection’s communications experts reach out to all decades of your membership to acquire rich content, and then package it to achieve optimum levels of personalization and impact.

Variable Design Variable data printing allows you to use highlevel personalization – which increases the effectiveness of your appeal – without breaking your budget. In addition to basic personalization like name and gift amount, you can send letters customized to donor segments or other targets within your database.

Start planning now to increase your annual fund results in fall 2007 with a highly personalized and extremely affordable direct mail solicitation.

Combined with a robust online community, direct mail can drive a successful and cost-effective annual fund campaign.

Call me today to learn more.

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P.S. Personalization is the key to successful direct mail. Stop sending generic letters and start communicating with photos and messages that are meaningful to each of your members… then enjoy the results!

Customized Design Full customization is also available for appeal letters, including copy and design, along with a flexible timeline for mailing. A dedicated project manager will work closely with you to guarantee your maximum satisfaction on your appeal.

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The key is creating effective content that captures and engages donors.

Imagine the stories that could be told around a campfire. Now imagine collecting them all – experiences, memories and photos. More than just a documentation of your history, this rich content, presented properly, is a powerful tool to inspire and motivate your donors.

Being a catalyst to collect and package content from your donors and your key stakeholders is part of the role we play in creating effective communications. To be effective, your website, newsletters and appeal mailings have to be more than informative; they have to be engaging.

We are in the engagement business when it comes to communicating to your donors. Capturing their attention and inspiring them to become an active donor to your community is our primary goal.

Think of your website as the hub of your community—the virtual campfire where donors can gather to share information. Our team acts as a catalyst to stoke the fire and spur interaction, always keeping your donors’ wants and interests top of mind.

When working with you, the key insider of your group - an Affinity Connection content specialist - works to keep each project “on message,” developing key points from the point of view of your donors, and driving them home to achieve the best results.

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Database Management

Your database is your organization’s most critical asset and the foundation of your communication and fundraising efforts.

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Affinity Connection uses premier database software to manage contact information, gift history, contact logs and more. The robust reporting tools allow ongoing analysis of your solicitation efforts, helping you cultivate your best donors and establish a culture of giving that supports your annual fund or major fundraising efforts.

Save your organization time & money with ongoing database updates. > Become more effective at fundraising with an accurate database of your current and potential donors.

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Contact us to get started at connect@AffinityConnection.com

1.800.598.4050

PRODUCTS & PRICING Secure Database Storage

Crosscheck of Mailing List

> Maintenance of all donor, prospect, organization and volunteer information > Consolidation of information in one secure, robust software system

> Have a parent or partner organization?

We will compare your records with theirs.

We can also check against a purchased mailing list.

> Secure storage of all donor, prospect, volunteer and partner records

> We will assist in procuring the parent/partner list or assist in purchasing a mailing list

> Two standard reports available per month, at your request, chosen from the following:

> Provide a report of all changes as well as an updated list of all information after changes have been made

– All donor contact information (including lost and deceased donors, if needed) – Donor and gift listings (up to 5 years) – Current year honor roll

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– Giving trend analysis > Extensive reporting included in regular fee with custom reporting available for additional fees (see Page 9) > Custom data imports are available for additional fees > Individual record updates (non-importable) billed at $0.16 per update ($25 minimum)

Have a bigger list? Call for quote.

List Purchase > Can purchase lists for you based upon geography, personal behavior, purchase history, income, biographical information, or other criteria

Updates submitted in proper format are imported at no additional charge.

> Will provide advice on selecting specific criteria to meet your needs based upon our extensive experience

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Ongoing Database Updates & Cleaning > Updates to individual records with return or forward information

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Help our giving grow! The Honor Roll of Donors is one way we recognize our brothers who contribute to our annual fund. This list is often published in The Newsletter, on letters like this one, as well as on our web site.

Your contribution keeps us connected by making these publications possible. Help us today by making your gift.

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FAQs How does Affinity Connection store and maintain my organization’s records?

We use DonorPerfect Software, flexible and comprehensive constituent relationship management software, which allows us to offer you an enterprise level solution.

For your organization to directly use this software it would cost, at a minimum, $300 per month.

How could this be? We serve over 200 customers and thus gain great economies of scale. That price from the software company does not include the mail processing, reporting, or customer service that is included in your monthly charge with Affinity Connection!

Who owns my database?

You do! If you would like to view your database, you can request it from your account manager at any time with no additional cost. Affinity Connection WILL NOT sell, rent or trade your database to anyone, nor ever use your list in any way for our own purposes.

How do I submit contact information or donation updates?

We will provide you with a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that allows us to quickly and cost-effectively add new information to your database. You can also submit updates via mail or over the phone, but there is a charge for updates submitted in formats other than the provided Excel spreadsheet. Affinity Connection will also update contact information that is submitted via appeals, website updates and other mailings.

How can my donors or members update their contact information?

Your stakeholders can submit updates with your mailings, anytime on the web, or over the phone during regular business hours.

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PRODUCTS & PRICING Donation Management & Processing > Opening, recording, and processing all incoming mail > Processing of all gifts via mail and web > A toll-free, donations hotline available 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST for clients who are not considered non-profit > Donation tracking of all gifts from all sources > Donations are processed within 72 hours (most within 48 hours) and deposited to your bank account at the end of each week > Your organization’s name is reflected on a donor’s bank statement if you choose to use a credit card payment gateway > Weekly and monthly donation summaries are distributed to your organization leadership Donation Processing

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Any monthly fees related to merchant account billed directly to you by payment gateway. Fees may include virtual terminal fee or recurring monthly fee depending on payment gateway.

FAQs How do you process our contributions within 72 hours?

Working with an industry leader in mail processing, and by using individually coded scanlines through a processing center, we can quickly and efficiently sort, open, record, earmark, and deposit funds within 72 hours. That means that your donors have their contributions processed quickly (and can be thanked and recognized quickly), and your organization receives the funds within one week of the donation being received/processed.

How do scanlines work?

Scanlines allow us to quickly track each piece of mail by the organization ID, member ID, and even by a specific fund that the donation is earmarked for – with 100% accuracy. This is the same system used by major credit card processors to track applicants.

What fees are associated with my merchant account?

A one-time setup fee of $75 per merchant account, per transaction fee (varies, $0.15 is the average), and standard interchange rates. If using a virtual terminal (for mailed credit card donations), you may also incur a monthly virtual terminal fee ($12.95 - $30). You get Affinity’s expertise and experience in navigating through the application process at no additional charge.

What are interchange rates?

These are rates that the credit card companies charge you to use their service. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover rates are between 2.9% -

3.75% per transaction. American Express is 3.5%. Unlike other providers, Affinity Connection does not mark up the interchange rate or add any other per transaction charges.

Is there an additional charge for the 800 number donations hotline?

Yes, $3 per donation plus the interchange rate.

What if our donors don’t donate directly through the Affinity Connection channels?

If you collect donations from donors at events or through you own mailings, Affinity Connection will enter and track that information, as long as it is submitted to us in proper format, at no additional costs.

How does my organization’s name appear on donor’s bank statements?

The merchant account is your organization’s merchant account that Affinity Connection helped to facilitate. Since you are the merchant, your name shows up on donors’ statements.

How long does it take to get a donation or contact information report?

The average turnaround time is 5 business days when you request a report.

Who do I contact if I have questions about my service?

You will be given an experienced Account Manager who is an accessible “one-stop-shop” for anything you need. This service is included in your monthly fee.

CREDIT CARD GATEWAYS: Affinity can help you set up a payment gateway to process credit cards via mail and/or internet. Affinity charges set up fees for PayPal and Intuit Virtual terminals. All other charges for processing credit cards are billed directly from the gateway to the client. Affinity can also assist in setting up a merchant account to process credit cards through US Bank. All charges relating to US Bank accounts are charged directly to the client. Your organization will incur a $99 application fee.

DONATION LINE: Affinity has a dedicated phone line to accept credit card donations for clients who are not a non-profit entity. Donations taken over this phone line are assessed a charge invoiced to the client at $3 plus the current credit card interchange rate and are invoiced monthly.

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In 2010, I experienced numerous health issues. Many interventions were recommended, but the most beneficial advice was that I walk more. The Health Miles program enabled me to track my steps, ensuring that I stay more active than I might otherwise. Thanks to the Health Miles program, and other interventions, I am much healthier and happier and am an even more productive employee.

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U PCOMING EEVENTS VENTS UPCOMING

Join Sigma Nu September 26 for an Action-Packed Night Col. George F. Smith to Be Initiated and President of GA Tech to Speak, Regents Durham and Gilman to Attend

By Joe Gammie; Commander, Gamma Alpha of Sigma Nu Colonel George F. Smith matriculated to Georgia Tech in the fall of 1959 and successfully completed his candidate responsibilities to become a Gamma Alpha

Brother in the winter of 1960. However, prior to his initiation, Smith was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. After graduating as an officer in 1964, he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for Heroism, the Army Medal of Valor, Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and a Purple Heart.

Now, nearly 53 years later, Gamma Alpha will finally have the pleasure to induct Col. Smith as a Brother of Sigma Nu. We would like to invite all Brothers to attend the initiation ceremony and reception. Col. Smith will be initiated

7 p.m. September 26 at the house following a speaker series address from Georgia Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President Bud Peterson. Two of the greatest Regents from Sigma Nu will be in attendance: Robert Durham (Mu Chapter, UGA) and Joe Gilman (Theta Tau, Morehead State).

We will also host an alumni reception for Col. Smith from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. before kickoff of the game vs. Middle Tennessee State on September 29.

Please join us as we honor an American hero.

COMMANDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT Building a Better Sigma Nu Strong Alumni Participation Supports Active Chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Success in Academics, Campus Involvement and Community Service

By Joe Gammie; Commander, Gamma Alpha of Sigma Nu The Gamma Alpha Chapter has continued to make great strides towards excellence over the past year. We are striving to represent our chapter in a way that will inspire great pride for every Gamma Alpha across the nation.

This would in no way be possible without the fantastic support received from our hardworking Alumni Association. The contributions from our alumni set us apart from every other chapter on campus. Contributions from the capital campaign and annual fund are helping to build a better Sigma Nu. I cannot express how sincerely thankful our chapter is for the reliable support. Without it, we could not have succeeded as we have over the past years.

So, THANK YOU! We have just capped off another successful of rush thanks to the leadership Hunter Selman (GA #2047) and Mark Creighton (GA #2059). Although numbers across campus were much lower than expected, Gamma Alpha recruited 16 of the finest freshman leaders to come through Rush in the past year.

Our chapter showed great reliance and proved that hard work does pay off. Congratulations to the new pledge class of 2012! (You can read 2

a full rush report at www.sigmanugt.com).

Sam Eichenblatt (GA #2025), Matt Timms (GA #2040), Mark Creighton (GA #2059) and I traveled to Dallas for the 65th Grand Chapter this July. Gamma Alpha was honored at the event by receiving the Most Improved Chapter Award. This award is a great honor and puts on track to meet our goal of receiving Gamma Alphaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Rock Chapter Award at the 2014 Grand Chapter in Nashville. We were also honored with the Excellence in Values Based Leadership Award, and Excellence in Personal Development and Membership Value Award.

Sigma Nu is continuing to excel both in and out of the classroom by boasting a 3.0+ GPA as well as the appointment of Nick Robson (GA #2037) to SGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive board and Sam Eichenblatt (GA #2025) to his second term as Executive Vice President of IFC. Our chapter can proudly report that 100% of members are involved in other campus organizations like GT Ambassadors, Connect w/ Tech, Undergraduate Judiciary Cabinet, and many others.

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Series Welcomes Speaker S eries W elcomes GT Speaker President President George P. P. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Bud â&#x20AC;&#x153; Peterson, the 11th President of Georgia s Sigma Nu Fraternity s Gamma Alpha s s Georgia Tech Tech, will address the Atlanta, Ga. s s September 2012 s WWW SIGMANUGT COM s WWW SIGMANUGT COM actives and alums alike on Wednesday,, September 26th from 6:15 to 7:00 at the new house. This promises to be an amazing evening.

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the third Game Ball run with Mu chapter at UGA and a charity fundraiser featuring the Sigma Nu alumni band Seven Handle Circus. We are proud supporters of the Wiskcott-Aldrich Foundation, American Heart Association, St. Baldricks, and St. Judeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital.

I would like to express, on behalf of all our Brothers, our utmost thanks to Alex Brown (GA #1759) and the Alumni Association for their extraordinary support. We are also extremely lucky to have Mrs. Tenley Stephens, mother of Boice McGrew (GA #2027), as head of our Sigma Nu Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club Please come see what Gamma Alpha chapter is up to this fall during a Georgia Tech home game or during an Alumni Speaker Series event. We are striving to remain the best fraternity on campus and would love to have you continue to be an active part of our chapter!

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Events

Rascals and Romantics LAST EISENHOWER CONCERT OF THE SEASON! Saturday, April 13, 2013 • 7:30pm • Eisenhower Auditorium Christopher Guzman, Piano PROKOFIEV: Suite from Lieutenant Kije, Op. 60 STRAUSS, Richard: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, Op. 28 RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 Join us after the concert for the post concert reception at the University Club.

News Last Chance to Register for the NVS Guild Luncheon and Fashion Show!

The NVS Guild Luncheon Fashion Show benefit, on Saturday, March 23 at the Centre Hills Country Club, is almost here. The fish bowl raffle promises to be better than last year! If you have not already made your reservation please call the NVS office.

We always have room for one more!

Luncheon with the Maestro Our "Luncheon with the Maestro" is Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Centre Hills Country Club. This is a wonderful opportunity to m t the Maestro and hear about the upcoming concert "

Luncheon with the Maestro 4/11/2013 Our "Luncheon with the Maestro" is Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Centre Hills Country Club. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the Maestro and hear about the upcoming concert "Rascal's and Romantics."

Please call the NVS office to make your reservation by April 5.

Tapas and Tunes 4/27/2013 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM We are pleased to announce an upcoming program at the Reynolds Mansion on Saturday, April 27 from 5-7 PM. This event is planned to help insure that the NVS Sunset Symphony pops concert will be free to all! All proceeds will go to help support this community project. Watch for more email blasts about this event!

As we wind down the year, the Guild would like to thank everyone for their continued support!

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Success Success Story: Catholic High School Learns Donor-Centered Messages Drive Fundraising Results

In 12 months, Bishop Carroll more than doubled its annual fund working with Affinity Connection.

When Bishop Carroll Catholic High School became independent from the Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese, the school needed to increase its level of support through various fundraising channels, including its alumni. While a newsletter and annual campaign were in place, the results had plateaued and donors were not being cultivated for long-term support.

The school’s leadership—both the board of trustees and the administrators—was not aligned in its vision for the school, and had lost touch with the points of view of key stakeholders, such as alumni, donors, corporate supporters, parents, local feeder schools, and local Catholic parishes.

The development staff believed there was a shortage of meaningful information available to reach these groups on a frequent and consistent basis.

In order to develop the most effective messaging to their key audiences, Affinity Connection helped Bishop Carroll implement a stakeholder audit. The audit was designed to uncover perceptions and create a dialogue with Bishop Carroll’s stakeholder. The responses provided the foundation necessary for an effective communications program that addresses Bishop Carroll’s strengths and weaknesses and how to overcome its challenges.

BISHOP CARROLL Catholic High School Spirit, Heart, Mind, Body One of America’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools

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For Alumni, Families and Friends Fall 2012

Tragedies like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School remind us that Bishop Carroll’s responsibility to our students and their families exists at the most basic level: life or death. It’s an appalling reality that schools must prepare and protect their students against heinous crimes like shootings, even in small towns and rural communities like ours.

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A Bishop Carroll education positively impacts a student in all areas of their life: academic, career career,, relationships, and family family..

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Your Y an help us achieve our mission and shape the future of students for years to come.

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To overcome the unique concerns of specific stakeholder groups, Affinity recommended that Bishop Carroll implement a direct mail campaign that included customized letters to each segment or group within its community and a quarterly newsletter. By doing so, Bishop Carroll was able to more effectively engage and impact Bishop Carroll and its students, and heighten their sense of affinity toward the school.

As Bishop Carroll continues to grow stronger bonds between the school and its alumni and corporate donors, Affinity Connection is helping the school develop a website to facilitate a frequent, consistent, and meaningful outreach program. This new online community leverages the new message platform and provides ongoing email marketing capability to continue the dialogue between the institution and its alumni, friends and families. The website was designed to give users a ‘friction-free’ experience, whether they are searching the alumni directory, registering for an event or class reunion, updating contact information, or simply viewing photos and reading news.

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School has more than doubled its annual fund, grown support from corporate donors, and is preparing for a capital campaign.

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Success Story: Gamma Alpha of Sigma Nu â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Leader Who Inspires Others to Pay it Forward Sigma Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital campaign â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building the Future...Todayâ&#x20AC;? is a prime example of the importance of having solid leadership at the helm of any major fundraising effort. Over the past ďŹ ve years, this chapter raised more than $3.3M in pledged donationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;drawing participation from more than 1/3 of its brotherhood. That represents a ďŹ ve-fold increase in total donor participation as compared to the six-year span leading up to the capital campaign. Donor participation in the annual fund also increased 50 percent*, even while the capital campaign was running, suggesting a renewed interest from lapsed donors and previous non-givers. This chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revitalization began with one manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision and gift.

Gary Jones is a man of principalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and his profound sense of brotherhood has inspired many members to give back. In 2005, he served as both President of the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alumni association and chairman for Sigma Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital campaign. While the campaign funds were targeted to rebuild the fraternity house, Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision was far more grand. He believed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this is actually NOT about building a fraternity house...this is about building character.â&#x20AC;?

Before embarking on a capital campaign, Sigma Nu spent years laying the foundation with its annual giving program. Consistent relationship-building programs were the normâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the website, database updates, monthly emails, newsletters, annual appeal letters, special eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;were designed to cultivate a community of givers. With this foundation in place, Gary was ready to take giving to the next level.

Gary elected a top-down strategy during the capital campaignâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial quiet phase.

He recruited major gifts from the inner circle of men who led the alumni association.

The network of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;friend-raisingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grew with tremendous momentum, one brother at a time, until Gary surpassed his original $2M goal.

To Gary, Sigma Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital campaign was more about building a legacy. For many men, the experience of a fraternity empowered them with the ability to work together more efďŹ ciently, to negotiate, and to get things done. Gary wanted to capture these stories of success and leverage them to raise more money when the campaign ofďŹ cially launched.

Sigma Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications plan included a series of alumni proďŹ les highlighting how the experience of brotherhood impacted the lives of so many men.

Prior to that, Sigma Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speaker Series encouraged successful alumni to return to campus to provide inspiration and positive role models for the young actives. Activities and communications were in syncâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all designed to 1) promote a heritage of leadership and 2) encourage all members to donate as a means to continue this legacy as â&#x20AC;&#x153;builders of menâ&#x20AC;?.

With these success stories, the Sigma Nu leadership team was able to harness a renewed passion for the beneďŹ ts of brotherhood and to compel its fellow brothers to pay it forward. More than 85% of its $3.34M in pledged contributions.

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SIGMA NU IS FED D UP UP, P,, PLACES PL LA ACES indicators are things like profit, capital appreciation, ROI and market share. In the realm of fraternities, the indicators include You might not be aware, but our Alumni Association solicits Annual Fund dues of $100 from each and ever e y one of ourthings like membership numbers, community A Alumni lumni O Officers ffic ers and campus accomplishments and, of course, Brothersâ&#x20AC;Śevery year. YES, EVER RY YEARâ&#x20AC;ŚTHA AT â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WHY THE EY CALL IT AN N ANNU UAL AL FUND. Preesiden esident awards. A recent award earned by the active A Alex lex Br Brown own (GA #1759) chapter has everyone involved with Gamma These funds go to: Vice Preesident esid Alpha very excited: The Most Improved s publish the Rose & Star Starr newsletter and our Alumni Profile Series Grant Grant Norwood Norwood (GA #1673) Chapter Aw w ward! The award was announced at s maintain our web site, www w.sigmanugt.com Treasurreer the July 2012 Grand Chapter meeting in Dallas s keep our alumni data base current A dam F uller (GA #1701) Adam Fuller and designates Gamma Alpha as the most s host alumni events to include pledge class reunions, Homecoming activities, cookouts at house Eveents Coord d dinator impr o v ed chapter within the entire Sigma Nu for football games, fishing and golf tournaments, pool parties, Ramblinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WAdam arade, r eck P etc.

Adam D udenhoeff Dudenhoeffer ffe er (GA #1921) fraternityy. s support the actives with rush events, charity functions and community service projects Annual Fund d Ch hair s expand our Alumni / Active mentoring program Over the past fivee years, Gamma Alpha Josh Rob Roberts erts (GA #1810) s support the Alumni Speaker Series has continually progressed in its journey to Chapter Advisor s fund our new Gamma Alpha Scholarship Fund recognizing need and merit wher appropriateâ&#x20AC;Ś excellence. The rejuvvenation of the chapter that Al Etheridge Ee theridge (GA #1723) Al began with the new house in 2007 continues â&#x20AC;Śand a variety of other things to make sure that all Gamma Alpha Alums stay in touch, havNu e a positiv e Alumni experience, todayy. Membership is up, grades are up, Sigma Housing Sigma and maintain the proud tradition of excellence at Sigma Nu. campus leadership and involvement are up and Corporation Corporation community service is at an all-time high. With reesiden esident Our records show that yyou have been inconsistentt in your annual giving. g g We would woul like to Pkno w whyy, y, and if there is anyyallspecific of this â&#x20AC;&#x153;localâ&#x20AC;? success, Gamma Alpha is now Grant Grant Norwood Norwood (GA #1673) reason, p please sharre it with us. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply p y a matter ter of â&#x20AC;&#x153;WOW, I FOR RGO GOTâ&#x20AC;?, then apology p gy accepted.

Please return the setting enclosed its sights on achieving excellence on a Chair form with your ggift ft todayy and we will not place p you on WAIVERS. broader scale: working towards a Sigma Nu Gary Gary Jones (GA #1290) Rock Chapter Award.

Treasurreer If you elect not to join us in the Annual Fund, then you will be placed on WAIVERS

by GF amma Alpha of Sigma Nu and will Adam Fuller A dam uller (GA #1701) ThebeMost Improved Chapter Award is ounsel egalcrCeate o ou any FIRST ROUND free to be claimed by any other fraternity at Georgia Tech. I doubt if your giving history Lwill options O a major stepping stone on the path to the M ason Cargill Cargill (GA #1281) Mason for you, but who knows. Some fraternities are desperate!

Rock Chapter Award. The Most Improved Accountant Chapter Aw war w d is meant to recognize those C hris P appadakis (GA #1726) Chris Pappadakis We have heard that at I FEL LT TA THIGH and U TAPP PP PA KEG are looking oveer the waiv wa er wires for any new Brothers they can find... collegiate chapters that have displayed the whether they give $100 every year to the Annual Fund or not. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how they afford the KEGS since nobody dy givves es any operational gains over the course of the d Boar greatest moneyy, but surely,, there will be more common ground for Brothers that just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t F suppor t ptheir wn fraternity!

Frank Spears #1326) rank S earso(GA biennium. These chapters, should they maintain Matt M att Loveless Loveless (GA #1891) performance at their current levels, are expected Clemson UGA have expressed inter And if none of the fraternities at Ga. Tech dare to draft you, then other schools likeJosh esttointhe level of Rock Chapter in the #1810) Roberts Roberand ts (GA to rise any Tech rejects.

A theridge (GA #1723) All E Etheridge subsequent biennium.

A lex Br own (GA #1759) Alex Brown The Roock o Chapter Award is only presented Please review the enclosed form and let us know.. We look forward to your support. But if you decide not to support Gamma Alpha of Sigma Nu, and get claimed on waivers by another fraternityy,, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame us when you miss out on the cookouts during football season, reunions and receptions, Homecoming eveents, Ramblin â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wreck arades, golf tournaments, pool parties, The Rose andPStar www.sigmanugt.com newsletters, poker and fishing tournaments, etc.

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chapters that have achievved e excellence in all areas of chapter operations. To be granted the award, a chapter should be expected to attain the ideals of a nearly perfect state across a broad range of areas of fraternity operations.

Needless to sayy, we are all excited to see what great things the chapter can accomplish over the next two years leading to the next Grand Chapter meeting. Winning the Rock Chapter Award would be the culmination of the blood, sweat, tears and financial support that so many brothers have provided to keep us strong.

Next time you visit 750 Fowler Street, take a moment to look for the Most Improved Award plaque on the wall - the plaque that serves as one of the best indicators Gamma Alpha is an organization heading in the right direction!

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We look forward to your active participation as an annual fund supporter.

Paid for by the GAMMA ALP PHA HA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WON Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T YOU JOIN THE ANNUAL FUND? This letter is not intended to offend any of our A Alumni lumni brothers, brothers, but rather serve serve as a tongue-in-cheek reminder reminder of ho how w valuable valuable you you are arree to Gamma Gamma a Alpha.

Alpha. Please Please become rreconnected ecoonnected with Sigma Sigma N Nu u by making yyour our Annual Annual Fund Fund gift today today. yy..

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