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Sigma Pi Fraternity’s Official Publication
Fall 2004
I Believe
in Sigma Pi.
47th Convocation
Making real the Fraternity’s ideals.
Chicago
August 3–8, 2004
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FROM THE GRAND SAGE Dear Brothers:
PUBLISHED SINCE 1911
VOLUME 89, NUMBER 4
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F E AT U R E S Convocation 3 Expansion News 18
D E PA R T M E N T S Chapter News 8 Alumni News 22 Adytum on High 21
E D I T O R I A L S TA F F Andrew D. Smith ( , Troy State ’00) Managing Editor Mark S. Briscoe ( , Arkansas State ’82) Business Manager
V O L U N T E E R S TA F F PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Adam Shores ( , Troy State ’98), Chairman Larry Rovira ( , Cal State Fullerton ’85) Jeffery Seay ( , Florida State ’91) Chris Mundschenk ( , Southern Ill.-Carbondale ’97) CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bill Marrs ( , Troy State ’98), Chairman Adam Shores ( , Troy State ’98) Robert Shurley ( , Arkansas State ’06)
Sigma Pi Fraternity was founded at Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana, on February 26, 1897. Sigma Pi has chartered more than 200 chapters in North America and has initiated more than 81,000 members since 1897. The Founding Fathers of the Fraternity are: Rolin Rosco James (1879–1953) William Raper Kennedy (1877–1944) James Thompson Kingsbury (1877–1950) George Martin Patterson (1877–1960) The EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY (ISSN 10745289, USPS 011-013), is published quarterly by Sigma Pi Fraternity, P.O. Box 1897, Brentwood, TN 37024. Periodical Postage paid at Brentwood, Tennessee, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SIGMA PI FRATERNITY, P.O. Box 1897, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37024. MEMBERS: When making an address change, please send your full name and chapter with both the old and new addresses to the International Headquarters (see address below).
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As I begin this, my first letter to the Fraternity as Grand Sage, I am on an airplane flying from Chicago and Sigma Pi’s 47th Biennial Convocation to my home in Nashville. I just couldn’t wait to share with all of you the excitement of this wonderful gathering of Sigma Pi brothers and the great plans we have for the next two years. The Convocation was an unqualified success. With more than 500 brothers in attendance, both undergraduates and alumni, the spirit of our Brotherhood was readily apparent in everything that occurred. These men took on the task of doing the business of the Fraternity and demonstrated their commitment to advancing Sigma Pi to the status of leader in the Greek world. I wish all of you could have seen the way our undergraduate delegates approached their responsibilities with energy, thoughtfulness, and dedication: I am proud to tell you that with these men as brothers, the future of Sigma Pi is secure. As an important aside, you need to know that our men were gentlemanly, well-behaved, and considerate. The convention center’s coordinator for our Convocation remarked that the Sigma Pi men were polite, clean, generous, and gracious, and I heard the same thing from other employees as well. If we can impress hotel staff, used to almost anything that can happen at a convention, we are clearly recruiting the right kind of men. One of the high points of Convocation was the awarding of Founders’ Awards to Howard Beyer and Tony Siress. Along with the third Founders’ Award recipient, United States Congressman Michael Bilirakis, who was unable to attend Convocation, these men epitomize the values contained in our Creed and are living symbols of what our members can become. At the Awards Banquet Saturday night, both Howard and Tony acknowledged that the Fraternity has meant a great deal to them and has helped them become the successes they are today. If our young members want real, genuine role models, I can think of no better persons than Brothers Beyer, Siress, and Bilirakas. On a personal note, I must thank all of Sigma Pi for electing me to serve as Grand Sage for the next two years. I am reminded of the adage “Be careful what you ask for, because you just might get it,” but in this case I asked for this challenge, I got it, and I want it. Our Fraternity has a great vision of what we intend to become, as reflected in the Vision Statement in our Strategic Plan: “Sigma Pi Fraternity is the leading, international men’s collegiate fraternal organization which provides training, guidance, and innovative opportunities for leadership development, social and personal development, academic achievement, community service, and heightened moral awareness for its brothers throughout their lives.” Your Grand Council is dedicating the next two years to fulfilling that vision, and we do not intend to fall short. The Grand Council, the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation, and our great Headquarters Staff are all on the same page of the hymnal, and we’re in perfect harmony. However, we cannot do it alone. We need to call on every single brother in Sigma Pi to help us with time, talents, and treasure. Already we are hosting events in cities around North America to help our alumni reengage with the Fraternity, because all of you are important to us and we want your involvement. As they say in the movie industry, we are coming soon to a city near you. Please, make a special effort to come to one of these gatherings of brothers to hear about the great things we are planning, such as a Brotherhood Cruise, golf outings, and more and better programs for our undergraduates. We also intend to build a great new Sigma Pi headquarters as our staff’s base of operations, but also capable of hosting chapter retreats, training sessions, and ritual initiations. In short, we want you. We will be telling you of our plans as they continue to develop, and we will be enlisting your aid to make it all happen. We have begun great things, but there is much yet to be done. So, in the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Let us, then, be up and doing…. Still achieving, still pursuing.” With the vision that we have and the help of all of our brothers, we will make Sigma Pi Fraternity the unrivaled leader in the Greek world. Fraternally, John D. Kitch Grand Sage
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Sigma Pi Honors Success and Plans Future at
Convocation By Andrew Smith (Delta-Psi, Troy State ’00)
Grand Sage John D. Kitch addresses the Convocation assembly.
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uring the week of August 3-8, 2004, more than 500 Sigma Pi pledges, actives, alumni, and friends met to celebrate the Fraternity’s 47th biennial Convocation at the Hyatt Regency McCormick in Chicago, Illinois. This represented the second time that Sigma Pi Fraternity held its international meeting in the Windy City, making its first return since 1988. Though the event was full of entertainment and receptions, Convocation also was the time in which the delegates of the Grand Chapter met to create and revise its Fraternal policy and laws during 14 hours of business sessions. In addition to the business sessions, selected Sigma Pi delegates and alumni volunteers spent hundreds of man-hours in a variety of committee meetings, revising ideas and motions before they went on the floor to be ratified by the undergraduate members of the Grand Chapter.
These members also took time to discuss the past and present results of our success to identify areas in which we needed to improve our policies to prepare for the future. The long hours of involvement with the Fraternity’s dedicated men helped set a modern vision of the future for our Educational Foundation and Fraternity, in which the membership and the entity of Sigma Pi Fraternity can prosper. Convocation events began before the opening reception for members on the Nominations Committee who held a forum for any man who applied in advance to seek a nomination for service on the Grand Council on Tuesday morning, August 3. Every member of the 2002–04 Grand Council went before the Nominations Committee to discuss his vision of the Fraternity, and all applicants for nomination appeared as well to answer questions during the session. During this time the Grand Council also held a meeting and revised a success plan for the next biennium. Tuesday ended with a nominations dinner for the members of the committee, Grand Council, and staff. On Wednesday, most of the delegates arrived in Chicago and began to check into the Hyatt Regency McCormick hotel, our venue for Convocation. The Educational Foundation, Province Archons, and Chapter Directors all held meetings in the late morning before delegates and board members were invited to attend “Sigma Pi University” educational seminars on Fraternity subjects such Party 101 (a risk management workshop), the Cornerstone Concept, recruitment, and the ACE Project. The day ended with the opening reception outside in the beach-themed patio area, where men from all over North America gathered to share ideas and socialize freely in the cool summer air as the music of Jimmy Buffett played. After the opening reception, the Past Grand Sage’s reception was held where all Past Grand Officers were celebrated by the invited delegates. Thursday morning began early for the hundreds of Sigma Pi men who had come to handle the business of the Fraternity. After a quick breakfast, the conference room was filled to capacity with members
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2004–06 Grand Council (from back, l–r) Past Grand Sage John Williams, Grand First Counselor Edward Levesque, Grand Fourth Counselor Chris Brown, Grand Herald John Michelich (front l–r) Grand Third Counselor George Hakim, Grand Sage John Kitch and Grand Second Counselor Larry Rovira
who saw a well-produced video by alumnus Dr. Michael Harris (EN, Cal State Fullerton ’97), and prepared for the formal procession of ranking officials before the opening ritual officially began the business meetings. The session opened following a perfect protocol and served as a good example to the young men of the chapters who had the chance to see how they should run the business of their chapters after observing it delivered by the Grand Chapter. Presentations ABOVE: Board members work hard on new legislation, but Convocation was not all business. FAR TOP: The bonds of were made, including the brotherhood are strengthened during a fun night a White Sox game. revisions to our Strategic Plan, which has carried us to success in the last biennium. past staff members. The chapters designated as top 15 Grand During the course of the meetings, the delegation (comprised of Council Award winners celebrated their successes during the night the voting member of each chapter who casts two votes, one voting at the PA/CD reception, and every member had the chance to socialmember from each alumni club, and past Grand Officers who also ize at the hotel’s gathering points. hold a single vote) debated and discussed the issues important to our After a short night’s sleep for most members, business sessions Fraternity. Several changes were made to the language our resumed on Friday during which delegates were invited to sit in on Constitution and Bylaws, thanks in large part to the year-round or join standing international committees, which met before lunch. efforts of its committee to modernize and clarify the text through Business sessions continued in the afternoon, highlighted by the which we are bound. Numerous men in our organization voiced conBudget and Finance report by Executive Director Mark Briscoe, who cerns and compliments to the ideas before the ideas were presented informed the delegation how well Sigma Pi is handling the business before the Grand Chapter as a whole for ratification. The great thing of the Fraternity and the goals for the future. An important about our organization is the fact that the undergraduates hold the announcement was made during this time by Briscoe. “We are promajority of the voting power (by greater than a 2-1 majority), and the viding better services than ever for our undergraduate and alumni young men who were in attendance were extremely professional in members, but we will not ask for a dues increase… and we will facilitating the plans to guide our organization to a successful future. remain one of the least expensive Greek organizations in North Business sessions were halted Thursday afternoon for another America, while advancing our goals to become the best.” round of receptions, including the first reception for the newly charThe members were excited to hear the news and happily finished tered Hauser Alumni Club, the first multi-chapter alumni group for the business of the day before taking a quick ride on the world4 FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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famous “El” trains or in taxis to Cellular Field for a baseball game. There members discovered a taste of the local flavor of Chicago—deep-dish pizza and other local refinements—during an American league battle between the White Sox and visiting Cleveland Indians. Though the home team didn’t prevail, the hundreds of Sigma Pi members in attendance were entertained, and everyone seemed to enjoy the experience. Saturday finished the business sessions of the Fraternity, including the election of the 2004-06 Grand Council: newly elected Grand Sage John Kitch, Grand Second Counselor Larry Rovira, Grand Third Counselor George Hakim, Grand Fourth Counselor Chris Brown, Grand First Counselor Ed Levesque, and Grand Herald John Michelich, who became the only new member to join Grand Council. John Williams moved gracefully into his role as Past Grand Sage and will continue to make positive influences on the organization as a whole. The new Grand Council was inducted following the model initiation of the newest members of Sigma Pi Fraternity on Saturday afternoon, as Convocation began to wind down. The final event of the biennial meeting was the Grand Chapter Banquet in which the most prestigious awards were given and newly elected GS Kitch delivered his opening address. The men who did not already know the new top man of Sigma Pi were quickly enthralled with his humor, exuberance for success, and his love and dedication to this Fraternity and to his wife. One of the most astute jokes he made during his presentation was about the common legal career of the majority of the Grand Council. “Williams, Kitch, Brown, and Michelich… it does sound like a law firm.” Though quite entertaining, GS Kitch delivered an inspiring address in which he challenged all members in Sigma Pi Fraternity to continue to be their best. Sigma Pi undergraduates were just that during the Convocation and showed the kind of leadership and professionalism that made our hosts at the Hyatt Regency McCormick notice. During the event, and especially in the final meeting with hotel officials, it was remarked on how well our members were behaved and how polite they were to each member of the staff. Though it was sad in this day that the hotel was shocked by the good behavior of our members, we thanked them for their compliment
Grand Sage John Williams presents the Theta-Omicron charter to the University of Alabama.
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Awards The following chapters conducted ACE Projects during the 2003–04 academic year. Zeta-Delta, Colorado Theta-Mu, Chico State Zeta-Tau, Northern Colorado Eta, Purdue Beta-Chi, Loyola – Chicago Theta-Beta, Saginaw Valley State Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois Alpha-Nu, Wake Forest Alpha-Iota, Missouri – Rolla Eta-Tau, Fitchburg State Zeta-Gamma, Millersville Phi, Illinois Eta-Phi, Miami (Ohio) Delta-Beta, Monmouth Zeta-Omicron, Lawrence Tech. Beta-Eta, San Jose State Zeta-Beta, Embry Riddle – Florida Theta-Delta, College of New Jersey Beta-Omega, Lock Haven Epsilon-Lambda, Eastern Kentucky Eta-Eta, Bridgewater State Eta-Alpha, Sacramento State Xi colony, Iowa Theta-Iota, Penn State – Altoona Epsilon-Omicron, SUNY – Buffalo Alpha-Pi, Arkansas State Gamma-Theta, Texas Beta-Pi, Virginia Ursinus colony
ACE Project Award Winners Sigma, Iowa State University For the 2004 Ace Project, Sigma improved the basketball courts on the corner of Union Drive and Bissel Road in Ames. Over the years, these university-owned basketball courts had fallen into serious disrepair. Sigma Pi significantly improved these courts through a series of renovations, including replacing the backboards, replacing the supporting poles, and cleaning debris from the court. The grand finale of these projects was a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and barbeque on April 24. The courts are now fully operational and are home to hundreds of basketball players each week.
Eta-Nu, Towson Eta-Nu conducted a two-day, two-event program (dubbed “Sigma Pi Week”). Each event benefited the university in a different and positive way. Day 1 (March 13): Sigma Pi sponsored a Towson University Greek Unity Campus Cleanup. All IFC, Panhellenic Association, and NPHC groups lent a hand in 6 FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
beautifying the campus grounds. Day 2 (March 16): Sigma Pi sponsored a car wash at the local gas station. Proceeds were donated to the Towson University Dance Marathon.
Eta-Sigma, Colorado State Eta-Sigma conducted an alcohol/drunken driver awareness program in which university and local agencies participated.
Chapter Efficiency Awards Chapter Efficiency Awards are presented to those chapters who achieve at least 800 efficiency points for the academic year. Efficiency awards for the 2002–2003 year were presented at Sigma Pi University. Therefore, the recipients for the 2003–2004 academic year are as follows: 800 Club Epsilon-Rho, Drury Eta-Sigma, Colorado State Delta-Beta, Monmouth Epsilon-Phi, Embry-Riddle-Prescott Alpha-Phi, Georgia Beta-Pi, Virginia Delta-Zeta, Missouri – St. Louis Beta-Omicron, Cal State – Long Beach Iota, California Gamma-Alpha, Detroit – Mercy Alpha-Pi, Arkansas State Epsilon-Pi, Christopher Newport 900 Club Theta-Delta, College of New Jersey Eta-Tau, Fitchburg Alpha-Iota, Missouri – Rolla Theta-Beta, Saginaw Valley Theta-Kappa , Texas Tech Zeta-Delta, Colorado Alpha-Nu, Wake Forest Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois Sigma, Iowa State The Beyer-Fryburg Efficiency Award is presented to Eta-Nu, Towson University. The Chapter Video Award was presented to Eta-Rho, Carleton. The Chapter Homepage Award was presented to Theta-Gamma, West Alabama. The Alumni Club Homepage Award was presented to the Upsilon Alumni Association. The Louis Foley Alumni Newsletter Award winner for the 2002–2003 academic year was SAF Today, Seminole Alumni Foundation, published by the Eta-Epsilon/Florida State Alumni Association.
The winning publication for the 2003–2004 academic year was The Bulldog, published by the Georgia Alumni Club. The Louis Foley Undergraduate Newsletter Award winner for the 2002–2003 academic year was Theta News, published by Theta, Pennsylvania State. The winning publication for the 2003–2004 academic year was The Muse, published by Mu, Cornell. The Reston-Fitzpatrick Emerald Award of Merit is presented annually to the chapter or alumni club that makes the most noteworthy contributions to The Emerald. The winner for the 2002–2003 academic year was BetaGamma, Eastern Illinois. The winner for the 2003–2004 academic year is The River City Alumni Association. The Membership Recruitment Award top 10 winners in ascending order for the 2002–2003 year are: Sigma, Iowa State Epsilon-Rho, Drury Beta-Omicron, Cal State-Long Beach Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois Beta, Indiana Eta-Nu, Towson Zeta-Mu, Michigan State Upsilon, UCLA Alpha, Vincennes The top chapter for the 2002–2003 year is Zeta-Delta, Colorado. The top 10 in ascending order for the 2003–2004 academic year are: Gamma-Sigma, Missouri Beta-Omicron, Cal State-Long Beach Nu, Franklin and Marshall Sigma, Iowa State Beta-Pi, Virginia Theta-Delta, College of New Jersey Theta-Beta, Saginaw Valley Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois Alpha-Nu, Wake Forest The top chapter for the 2003–2004 academic year is once again Zeta-Delta, University of Colorado. The Membership Recruitment Increase Award is presented annually to the chapter that registers the largest percentage increase of properly reported pledges plus initiates during the academic year. The top ten in ascending order for the 2002–02003 academic year are: Alpha-Omega, San Diego State
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Epsilon-Rho, Drury Epsilon-Kappa, Southern Arkansas Gamma-Pi, Indiana State Omega, Oregon State Gamma-Upsilon, Murray State Gamma-Rho, Western Michigan Gamma-Xi, West Virginia Tech. Eta-Sigma, Colorado State And the top chapter for the 2002–2003 academic year is Eta-Omega, Johnson and Wales. The top 10 in ascending order for the 2003–2004 academic year are: Theta-Beta, Saginaw Valley Alpha-Eta, William and Mary Beta-Tau, Valparaiso Eta-Mu, Missouri Southern Delta-Beta, Monmouth Epsilon-Lambda, Eastern Kentucky Epsilon-Alpha, Southern Tech. Eta-Omicron, Toronto Delta-Iota, Wisconsin–Platteville Theta-Gamma, West Alabama And the top chapter for the 2003–2004 academic year is Delta-Lambda, Louisiana Tech. The William J. Cutbirth Community Service Award is presented biennially to the chapter that conducts the most noteworthy service projects of a charitable nature. The committee looks to those chapters that perform altruistic projects and give of themselves to the community and get actively involved. The runner-up for the William J. Cutbirth Award is ThetaDelta, College of New Jersey. The winner of the William J. Cutbirth Award is Epsilon-Pi, Christopher Newport. The Michael P. Carey Award is presented biennially to an undergraduate member in recognition of his outstanding leadership within the chapter. The competition was fierce, as Sigma Pi is fortunate to have so many outstanding leaders in our organization. In fact,
we have broken from the tradition of only giving one award. This year, we gave a runner-up award, as not acknowledging his accomplishments would simply not be fair to him or his chapter. The runner-up for the Michael P. Carey Award is Rob Rogers, Alpha-Iota, Missouri-Rolla. The winner of the Michael P. Carey Award for the 2002–2004 biennium is Doug Jenkins, Theta-Delta, College of New Jersey. The Harold Jacobsen Award is presented biennially to an undergraduate member in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership on campus. Once again a very tough decision based on the accomplishments of our applicants. The runner-up for the Harold Jacobsen Award for the 2002–2004 biennium is Nick Miller, Theta-Mu, Cal State– Chico. The winner of the Harold Jacobsen award for the 2002–2004 biennium is Danny Hyche, Theta-Gamma, West Alabama. The Cletus A. Broecker Award is presented biennially to an undergraduate member in recognition of his outstanding service to the greater community. The winner of the Cletus A. Broecker Award for 2002–2004 is Jeff DeMaria, Beta, Indiana. The Most Outstanding Alumni Club Award is presented biennially to the chartered alumni club that has maintained a superior level of operations. The winner for this year’s award is the Southern West Virginia Alumni Club. The Most Improved Chapter Award is presented biennially to the chapter that demonstrates the greatest amount of overall improvement throughout the biennium. Honorable mention goes to Eta-Sigma, Colorado State. For improving in all areas of Fraternity operation, the 2002–2004 Most Improved Chapter Award goes to Zeta-Omicron, Lawrence Tech. The Grand Council Award is presented biennially to the top 15 chapters within Sigma Pi that have maintained a superior level of operations on their campuses throughout the biennium. These chapters are then considered for the Grand Sage’s Award, which was presented Saturday evening at the Grand Chapter Banquet. The recipients for this biennium in no particular order are: Theta-Delta, College of New Jersey Theta-Beta, Saginaw Valley State Epsilon-Rho, Drury Zeta-Eta, Santa Clara Zeta-Pi, Oakland Eta-Nu, Towson
Alpha-Nu, Wake Forest Beta-Gamma, Eastern Illinois Delta-Beta, Monmouth Delta-Rho, Morehead State Beta-Pi, Virginia Sigma, Iowa State Alpha-Iota, Missouri–Rolla Beta-Omicron, Cal State–Long Beach Zeta-Delta, Colorado The Convocation Attendance Award is presented to the chapter with the highest number of members registered and in attendance at the Convocation. This biennium’s recipient is Eta, Purdue. The Man Miles Award is presented to the chapter whose members have collectively traveled the farthest distance to attend the Convocation. This biennium’s recipient is Beta-Omicron, Cal State–Long Beach. The Lyle H. Smith Award is presented biennially to the chapter director who best exemplifies and carries out the duties of the position. The 2004 Lyle H. Smith Award is presented to Joe Palazzolo, Delta-Beta, Monmouth. The Curtis G. Shake Award is presented biennially to the province archon who best exemplifies and carries out the duties of the position. The 2002 Curtis G. Shake Award is presented to Thomas Moore, province archon for the Michigan Province. The Byron R. Lewis Academic Award is presented biennially to the chapter that maintains the highest GPA as a chapter within Sigma Pi for the entire biennium. The recipient of the 2004 Byron R. Lewis Academic Award is Delta, Pennsylvania, with a two-year combined GPA of 3.371. The Grand Sage’s Award is presented biennially to honor the top chapters demonstrating superior overall operations. The winners are selected from the top Grand Council Award winners. Three winners are selected based upon the number of fraternities represented on an individual campus. The three chapters that are being honored have all excelled in every way over the last two years. This year’s recipients are: For the large category (13+ fraternities on the campus), Beta-Pi, Virginia. For the medium category (6-12 fraternities on the campus), Eta-Nu, Towson. For the small category (1-5 fraternities on the campus), Theta-Delta, College of New Jersey. FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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CHAPTER NEWS “and I will strive to make real the Fraternity’s ideals in my own daily life.” —from The Sigma Pi Creed
Alpha-Mu brothers take a break after working on their campus ACE Project.
ARKANSAS STATE Alpha-Pi Chapter Spring 2004 was a great semester for the brothers of Alpha-Pi. They put on a terrific blood drive for the Red Cross and were very successful with it. Though they went their separate ways for the summer, they still had several rush events planned last summer that included a Memphis Redbirds game and a float trip. Things have been exciting for several brothers who are taking their first steps into the real world. Brothers Chris Kindreck (’04), Travis Roberson (’05), and Jay Bir (’06) have all received internships in their respective fields. Brother Jay even recently attended the College World Series with the TV station at which he is interning. Jay Bir, Herald sigpiguy187@yahoo.com
accurately reflect the pride they share as a chapter. Alpha-Delta Chapter also distinguished itself through campus involvement and community service. The chapter was especially honored when the American Red Cross presented brothers with a plaque in recognition of their many contributions over the years. In addition, following the example of former Sage Jason Ray (’04), who serves on the IFC Executive Council as vice president of recruitment, Sage Matt Crocombe (’06) earned a position on IFC Court, while brothers Scott Gibson (’06), Kevin Thomas (’06), Chad Johnson (’05), and Joey Skatell (’06) were selected for positions on the IFC Cabinet.
If you have any questions about the chapter, please visit www.au sigmapi.org. T.J. McDonnell, Herald mcdontj@auburn.edu
CAL STATE-DOMINGUEZ HILLS Eta-Iota Chapter On April 17, 2004, Eta-Iota Chapter participated the first Greek softball tournament coached and organized by Brother Victor Zendejas ( Class). Most of the fraternities and sororities on campus participated on this gloomy, rainy day. This tournament was social because every fraternity got teamed up with a sorority. Sigma Pi and Phi Sigma Sigma sorority were the most fortunate of the day winning
AUBURN Alpha-Delta Chapter Alpha-Delta Chapter had another great semester. In fact, the entire 2003–2004 academic year proved to be very successful as they excelled both collectively as a brotherhood and individually in their personal endeavors. This year the chapter, in coordination with devoted alumni, was able to make several significant upgrades to their house, including a big-screen television and leather furniture for their living room and two professional poker tables for their game room. However, these improvements are only the beginning. Brothers hope that these changes will even more
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Eta-Rho Chapter after the initiation of Alpha-Beta pledge class.
the Greek softball tournament, overcoming the great skills of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity and Sigma Iota Alpha sorority. The championship game went down to the wire, but the chapter came out victorious. The tournament was highlighted by two home runs by Brother Freddy Rubio ( Class) who continued to amaze the crowd with his offense batting nine for 10 on the day. Brother Angel Padilla also made his presence known with his three home runs. Defensively, Brother Joey Quintana ( Class) flashed his skills with the leather-making diving stops at shortstop. Sigma Pi and Phi Sigma Sigma became champions of the Greek softball tournament. But special thanks go to “the coach,” Brother Victor Zendejas, for making this tournament possible. Sigma Pi got recognized on April 24, 2004, when all members of the chapter volunteered in the annual Community Fest sponsored by the multicultural center on campus. Sigma Pi volunteered setting up tents, helping the performers set up onstage, and helping clean up after the event had concluded. Freddy Rubio, Herald freddy_rubio@hotmail.com
UCLA Upsilon Chapter Much has happened in Upsilon since the last Emerald came out. Rush brought in a strong pledge class as usual, and the chapter ended up with quite a few quality guys. Brothers are also looking forward to another strong pledge class in the fall; they are planning for a solid class of at least 20 guys. Also in the fall, the chapter is looking forward to having a full house. Upsilon chapter will have 42 brothers living in 20 rooms. The number of residents has not been this high in several years, and brothers are looking forward to the benefits of such a large house. In the chapter house, many renovations have been made as well. Brothers are converting their library into a fully functional gym and are moving all of their library equipment and books into a larger, quieter room, which is more conducive to studying. Thank you to all of the generous alumni who donated to the house to make this possible. Academics have always been a priority, and this has shown in the Greek community at UCLA. Upsilon Chapter
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CHAPTER NEWS Chapter reports are those submitted by the March 21, 2004, deadline.
has placed consistently in the upper echelon of the academic ranking for the past several quarters, and this year has been no exception. Finally, the chapter would like to thank all of the graduating seniors who will be missed dearly, but their influence on the house will remain for years. Chris Konzen, Herald ckonzen@ucla.edu
CARLETON Eta-Rho Chapter Eta-Rho finished off the 2003–2004 year with the successful initiation of five new brothers. Congratulations to the members of the first double-letter pledge class: Tom Acorn, Scott Campbell, Eric Hazelton, Drew Young, and special congratulations to Ralph Pinto, who received the Reece J. Scofield (most outstanding pledge) Award. A lot of hard work at the end of the school year helped Eta-Rho produce a spectacular philanthropic event. With coordination from Philanthropy Chairman Chris Pelletier, 13 actives, two alumni, and two pledges shaved their heads for cancer, collecting more than $2,600 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Many of the boys went down to EKU for their annual softball tourna-
Brothers of Zeta-Delta Chapter from Colorado University hand out on campus. ment. Again brothers “trained for hockey,” showing up to only lose all of the games of the softball tourney. Fortunately, brothers left with plenty of memories of great times bonding with brothers from abroad. The summer started with Troy Lajambe hooking up six brothers with Coors Light/Maxim Golf Experience tickets in mid-June. Every chapter should be jealous of Eta-Rho because of the Canada Day experience in their nation’s capital. There was a huge turnout of alumni, actives, and potential pledges. Days after, Eta-Rho hosted an Ontario Province Retreat, which alumni and
guest speakers traveled long distances to voice their thoughts and ideas for the upcoming year. A great turnout at Convocation and numerous brotherhood retreats by the Executive Council and chairmen provided the chapter with an opportunity to plan and establish goals for the year. The 2003–2004 year provided EtaRho with 14 new brothers, a successful philanthropic event, and a great all-ages fund-raiser at the campus bar, which raised $1,400 at the end of the year. Eta-Rho anticipates another giant rush this fall. Ian Shepard, Herald ian_shepard@yahoo.com
CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE Gamma-Gamma Chapter The gentlemen of Gamma-Gamma Chapter are becoming one of the best known and most respected chapters on the Central Missouri State University campus and in the community of Warrensburg. The chapter has accomplished this by being men who have made themselves the cornerstone of the CMSU Greek community. Sage Donald Huskey and Second Counselor Lucas Andert were honored with the award of CMSU Outstanding Leaders, and Brother Andert was also recognized as the CMSU Emerging Leader. The chapter’s efforts in housing improvements every semester have made the chapter proud. Alumni are invited to come and see the house on which the chapter has worked so hard. Brothers would like to welcome four newly initiated brothers of Sigma Pi and three neophytes. The new brothers are Matthew Butkovich, Bradly Jadon, Justin Marx, and Jeffery Squiric. The three neophytes are Andrew Gipe, Adam Marsh, and Nick Sagez. With new brothers coming in, the chapter has to say goodbye to graduating brothers Brian Roberts, Drew Florian, Warren Patton, Jeffery Crossland, Michael Bafus, Michael Luther, Adam Whitehead, and Zach Woods. May good fortune come to you all. Gamma-Gamma is proud to announce the arrival of Brother Craig Skopec, fresh from active duty in Iraq, who joined the chapter again for fall semester. Brothers, pray for the safe arrival of Brother Forrest Hancock, who is also serving in Iraq. Forrest will come back to the chapter in the spring of 2005.
Eta-Rho brothers volunteer during Carleton University’s New Student Orientation Week. This fall the chapter will participate in homecoming with the ladies of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. A special thanks goes to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crossland for the donations they have made over the past five years. The chapter really appreciates all that you have done. For more information on the chapter, e-mail sigmapitubahotmail.com or call (314) 4711301. Anthony Guilfoy, Herald sigmapituba@hotmail.com
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events, and it was the perfect way to send off the graduating class. This fall brings new challenges for Clemson’s football team as the university enters an expanded and even more difficult ACC, with road trips planned for Texas A&M and Miami on the schedule. Everyone is excited about the semester and is looking to continue their status as the best fraternity at Clemson University. Dan Toeppner, Herald toeppnd@clemson.edu
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Spring semester was very successful for Eta-Psi Chapter. The chapter graduated seven outstanding brothers and also welcomed six new members into the Fraternity. The end of the semester brought several fun activities for brothers, including a trip to Camden, South Carolina, for the annual Carolina Cup horse race. Fraternities from all over the South gathered to tailgate, and some actually saw a horse. The Fraternity also hosted its annual alumni golf tournament in April. Brothers from all over the Southeast gathered for an 18-hole tournament, followed by a barbeque cookout. Eta-Psi Chapter also held its annual philanthropy event, a sorority kickball tournament, on the Clemson intramural fields. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority won the event, which succeeded in raising several hundred dollars for leukemia research. The semester concluded with two fun events, semiformal and Senior Roast. Brothers had a great time at both
Epsilon-Pi Chapter finished with a great spring semester. Brothers held events such as their annual Founders’ Day Formal at the Point Plaza hotel, a brother/alumni pig picking at York Haven Marina, and a car wash at a local Firestone. Brothers also helped out the American Diabetes Association with their annual Tour de Cure. Epsilon-Pi Chapter also raised the most money out of any other group at CNU and in the community for the local Habitat for Humanity. This fall, brothers will be concentrating on having a big rush and hope to get at least 15 new guys. Another goal is to continue improving alumni relations by making sure the chapter has updated addresses and phone numbers. Brothers hope to see many alumni at the football games. With the new E-Board and committee heads, the chapter will be very busy this fall with philanthropy, intramurals, and fund raising.
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events. Some of the successful rush events included a St. Louis Cardinals game, a canoe trip, and many events at the house. So far, the chapter has been meeting great guys who have the potential to be great leaders for the chapter. All brothers are welcome to come by and visit the at anytime. William Henson, Herald whenson@drury.edu
proud of their accomplishments in Greek Week. While they only took second place overall, brothers won most of the events that matter most to Beta-Gamma. First and foremost was the tugs competition in which both the “little men” and “big men” teams took first place, showing the campus and community that the months of training paid off, as well as demonstrating the tremendous heart the brothers put forth in this event. Denny Stewart was honored as Chapter Director of the Year at the Greek Week awards ceremony. Thanks, Denny, for all of your assistance to this Fraternity. Beta-Gamma is sad to announce the passing of Bert Holly, who was one of the chapter’s founding fathers. The chapter’s condolences go out to his friends and family. Beta-Gamma is grateful for all of the contributions Bert made to the chapter as director from 1949–1969 and academic advisor later on. Brother Holly helped set the standards for Beta-Gamma. The chapter honors the memory of Bert Holly as a wonderful person, leader, and brother of Sigma Pi. Timothy McNulty, Herald Timmy8100@yahoo.com
EASTERN ILLINOIS
EMBRY RIDDLE-FLORIDA
Chapter goals include doing more than 400 hours of community service for various organizations in Hampton Roads. For intramurals, football is the main sport the chapter will partake in, and brothers are going to try to make it through the season with a winning record and make the playoffs. The chapter is going to try and raise $750 by doing car washes and other events for its fund-raising program. Brad Sisson, Herald bsisson5@aol.com
COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY Theta-Delta Chapter As the academic year came to a close, Theta-Delta proudly reflected on the accomplishments of its brothers throughout the 2003–04 academic year. Over the course of the two semesters, Theta-Delta continued to excell in community service by participating in numerous philanthropic and service programs including Angels Wings Foster Home, an Autism Home, Adopt-A-Highway, Sovereign Bank Arena, Dancers for Cancer, and the International Charter School. This summer the Service Committee was hard at work planning programs for the fall semester. Among other achievements, the chapter had an outstanding rush season amidst trying times for the school. Many young gentlemen showed interest in Sigma Pi, and the brothers of Theta-Delta are proud to announce the addition of 22 new brothers with the initiation of Zeta Class last spring. With the current actives, Theta-Delta remains one of the largest organizations on campus. A focal point of the past semester was spring break. Many brothers found themselves in Acapulco, Mexico, while others took a road trip to New Orleans. Along the way, brothers found comfort by visiting AlphaDelta Chapter at Auburn University. The spring semester came to a close with Theta-Delta holding its annual formal, revamping its web page, renovating the chapter house, having a family picnic, and hosting its third annual luau. Theta-Delta also introduced 18 fine upstanding gentlemen to the world with the departing of its seniors. Congratulations, seniors, on graduation. You will truly be missed. ThetaDelta would not be what it is without all of their hard work and dedication. The chapter is confident in knowing
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Zeta-Delta Chapter holds March Madness for philanthropy. great accomplishments are only a few moments away. For more information about Theta-Delta, please contact PJ Spigner, herald, at spigner2 @tcnj.edu, or visit www.tcnj.edu/~ sigmapi. The chapter enjoyed seeing everyone at homecoming on Saturday, October 16, before the 2 p.m. football game at Lion’s Stadium. —PJ Spigner, Herald
COLORADO Zeta-Delta Chapter There are many reasons for the men of Zeta-Delta Chapter to be proud: from successfully initiating 10 exceptional neophytes into the house, a second place finish in the annual Greek Week competition, and the addition of several newly elected chairs, ready to lead the house in their respective positions. The chapter also held its inaugural ACE Project, which consisted of 40 hours of cleaning the campus. Brothers are excited to duplicate the results of last semester with hard work and dedication, and look forward to this fall. Finally, the house would like to congratulate the recent Zeta-Delta graduates who have helped put in place a great foundation on which the house can grow. David Greengard, Herald dgreengard@zetadelta.com
Beta-Gamma Chapter Beta-Gamma is proud to have upheld another triumphant year at Eastern Illinois University. Among their accomplishments was taking home the intramural championship trophy for the third year in a row, and brothers are confident that there will many more to come. Most recently, the brothers of the chapter were
Hello, all brothers of Sigma Pi. Zeta-Beta’s summer schedule was exciting, and brothers enjoyed working the Pepsi 400 on the 4th of July. The Pepsi 400 is one of the chapter’s biggest fund-raisers, and brothers have fun working the different events. Congratulations to the brothers who recently graduated, especially Alan Harty and Jason Cudnick. Best of luck! Nick Berry, Herald Berryfab@erau.edu
FITCHBURG STATE Eta-Tau Chapter
DRURY Epsilon-Rho Chapter Epsilon-Rho Chapter finished the spring semester strong with a victorious intramural team and a pre-finals party with two bands and multiple chapters in attendance. The summer developed into a great time for rush
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Alpha-Mu Brother Louis Loffredo Jr., house chef for the last 20 years, opens gifts from the chapter.
Spring semester was another very successful one for Eta-Tau Chapter. The chapter initiated four new brothers, bringing the total to 13 for the school year. Brothers also cleaned up the school’s quad for their ACE Project, which was organized by Brother Phil McCrae. Additionally, the chapter had several successful intramural teams, including floor hockey and basketball. Matt Curtis, Herald redsox4308@comcast.net
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KUTZTOWN Eta-Pi Chapter
Phi Chapter practices for a serenade at Illinois University.
GEORGIA Alpha-Phi Chapter During the summer, Alpha-Phi concluded negotiations for an outstanding new house to hold their chapter, which has proven to be a vital tool in their rush campaign. The chapter is confident in its rushing capabilities this year, as the chapter has shown remarkable improvements over the preceding years. The chapter’s GPA ranking is substantially higher than in years previous, and the chapter has sustained a social calendar to rival that of any other fraternity on campus. This coming school year will be a pinnacle year in the chapter’s history. Alpha-Phi’s involvement with sororities is going to be the major focus of the semester. Brothers have multiple sorority-related philanthropies lined up, and they plan to continue their involvement with the World of Wonder playground organization. Also, the chapter will host their annual “Around the World” party later in the fall, along with numerous other parties at the house. And what would fall be without home football games? These momentous occasions every other weekend will definitely be the high points of the semester. Having alumni come to cook out, hang out on a game day, and join active brothers as they march down Baxter Street toward Sanford Stadium is a constant reminder of the meaning of brotherhood. The chapter invites any and all brothers of Sigma Pi Fraternity International to come to Athens any time, and especially on game days.
You can reach Brian Blackwell at any time by calling (678) 231-8691 if you are interested in visiting. Brian Blackwell, Herald Sparticus_70@hotmail.com
ILLINOIS Phi Chapter Phi Chapter had an great spring and is excited about the fall semester. In the closing months of the spring, brothers donated 100 man hours of restoration work at a local historical monument that is Allerton Park. Brothers are very grateful for the organizational effort of Sage Rory Nicholson in allowing them to take advantage of this great opportunity to give back to the community. The chapter is looking forward to hosting homecoming on October 30, for the game against Iowa, and hope to see a great turnout once again. John Campbell, Herald jfcampbe@uiuc.edu
IOWA STATE Sigma Chapter For over a decade, Sigma Chapter has been like a nomad around campus. After moving four times, the chapter finally purchased a permanent residence. The house has capacity for nearly 60 people, giving the chapter an opportunity to expand their membership. The recently remodeled formal room, soon-to-beinstalled air conditioning, and outstanding cook should help the chapter achieve this goal. Alumni support has been great since the purchase of the new house. Thanks to everyone
Eta-Pi Chapter has made a tremendous improvement to their Fraternity house. Along with their new living conditions, the chapter is bonding its brotherhood even stronger than before. Brothers plan on claiming a rock for a new annual tradition of hiking trails and cliff jumping. Eta-Pi would also like to congratulate Eric Crosby (’03) for having the lowest golf score at the alumni tournament. Steven J. Bryan, Herald stevieb543@yahoo.com
MIAMI (OHIO) Eta-Phi Chapter Eta-Phi had an outstanding 2003–2004 year. Brothers would like to express their sincere gratitude to their alumni for organizing an allhouse fix-up weekend in August. Eta-Phi alumni have generously donated thousands of dollars to help cover the costs of new hardwood floors for the chapter room, landscaping supplies, construction materials, wallpaper, and paint. Many brothers and alumni teamed up on August 15 to install the floors, work on several much-needed repairs, and renovate the house before the start of school. Alumni Relations Chair Damian Howley collaborated with the alumni to organize this event. After the chapter’s most successful spring rush ever, Anthony Gigliotti and Mark Raabe are conducting the fall Sigma pledge class. Social Chairs Chad Kaser and Marc Governanti have already planned an extravagant social calendar to kick off the year. In the chapter’s quest to win the all-sports championship this year, brothers dominated the competition to pull though the championship victory. Congratulations to all of the spring sports teams for their relentless efforts. The chapter’s goals did not stop with merely winning the all-sports championship, though. Brothers intend to
win Miami’s 2004 Greek Week this fall. Last spring’s philanthropy chairs Matt Ruza, Mark Munier, and Andy Goddard ensured that Relay-for-Life went off without a hitch. It was actually the most successful Relay-forLife in Miami history, collecting more than $60,000. Sigma Pi is proud to represent the fight for a cancer cure by sponsoring this event. After collaboration with the assistant director of Greek affairs at Miami, it has also become the chapter’s ACE Project. Brother Bill Forsythe positively represented Sigma Pi at Miami University as the student body president last year. Brother Brandon Calderon, through his innovative work as the Interfraternity Council vice president of recruitment, has successfully expanded the Greek community at Miami. Congratulations to both of these outstanding leaders. Several brothers plan to run for IFC executive council positions next year. Several brothers are also on influential committees this year, including the IFC recruitment team, the IFC Foundations Leadership Program, and the IFC Conduct Board. Several brothers took a Eurotrip to London and Spain over spring break this year. The chapter also has brothers studying abroad for both semesters in 2004–2005 in Luxembourg. Brother Dave DiCosola spent 30 days of his summer studying abroad in China, Korea, and Japan through Miami’s business school. The chapter hopes your travels lead you to visit Miami University’s Eta-Phi Chapter in Oxford, Ohio, soon. Michael Mineau, Herald mineauml@muohio.edu
MICHIGAN STATE Zeta-Mu Chapter The brothers of Zeta-Mu Chapter were busy last spring semester maintaining their dominance in the Greek community at Michigan State in philanthropy, academics, sports, and social events. In philanthropy, Zeta-Mu was highly competitive in raising money for the American Cancer Society during MSU’s Greek Week 2004. The chapter collected more than $4,400, and teamed with Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, raised $9,000. The team placed fourth overall, dominating the Battle of the Bands competition. Zeta-Mu also placed second in the Alpha Chi FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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Alpha-Upsilon Colony members collect donations at the door of their Breast Cancer Awareness Night program. More than $1,000 was raised for the Rhode Island Breast Cancer Coalition. Omega Softball Smash and third in Delta Gamma’s Anchor Slam. Brothers also had a great showing during the Zeta Tau Alpha Crown Classic, with funds benefitting breast cancer research. The brothers from Zeta-Mu completed their ACE Project, assisting the campus of Michigan State by being the only Greeks volunteering for the Veterinary College’s “Small Animal Day.” In sports, Sigma Pi maintained dominance in Greek intramurals. The chapter took second place in basketball, softball, and volleyball. Spring rush went very well. The chapter initiated seven new members as Kappa-Tau pledge class. Zeta-Mu would also like to welcome two transfer students to its chapter: Brian Falster of Western Michigan and Chris Bradburn of Michigan Tech. Congratulations to graduating brothers Brian Hypnar, Sam Brown, Jim Cheney, Brian Hampton, John Ingraham, Rob Kent, Dan Lewis, Jeremy Marks, Abe Sheppard, Mark Steele, James Jacob Swan, Cory Vowell, and Jose Yanez. Best of luck in all of your future endeavors! Zeta-Mu has 65 active members and is anticipating an enormous fall rush. Sigma Pi had a fun social semester this spring. Closed rush with Sigma Kappa at the Temple Club in Lansing was sweet. Brothers also held their annual Ski Weekend outing at Blue Mountain with Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. The chapter held its “Hooters and a Movie” brotherhood event for Founders’ Day, and later during the semester the chapter headed to Detroit for another brotherhood event to catch a Tigers baseball game. Sigma Pi held the best date party in the Greek community when they
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went to a World Champion Detroit Pistons game. Eleven brothers made the trip to Acapulco, Mexico, for an amazing spring break to chill with the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Girls. This fall brothers are psyched for closed rush with the lovely ladies of Alpha Chi Omega sorority at Bleu Nightclub in Detroit, a hayride date party, and Orchid Ball in Windsor, Ontario. Brothers, your Sigma Pi experience does not end when you leave college. Several alumni have been in the process of creating the Spartan Sigma Pi Alumni Association. If interested, please contact Jamie Jakubiak (’03), at jakubiak7@msu.edu. For additional information about the chapter, check out the chapter’s award-winning web site at www.msu.edu/~ sigmapi or contact Sage Derek Bush at bush103@hotmail.com, or Alumni Representative Nick Nykerk at nnykerk@hotmail.com. Philip Bolus, Herald bolusphi@msu.edu
Zeta-Epsilon Chapter’s 20th reunion.
Greetings, brothers. The chapter has just begun the celebration of Zeta-Epsilon’s 20th year. This was kicked off with the Orchid Ball on April 24, with more than 200 people in attendance, ranging from founding fathers to the Beta-Iota pledge class. Brothers look forward to many more years and invite all chapters to their annual cow roast and haunted house this fall. If you would like more information, please contact Sage Shawn Kloha or Herald Sam Kosiara at (906) 482-9130. Samuel Kosiara, Herald sskosiar@mtu.edu
MISSOURI Gamma-Sigma Chapter The men of Gamma-Sigma are capping off a great year of expansion. They were able to nearly double their total membership and have been getting more involved on campus. Brothers started their new ACE Project, which they expect to get more involvement in this year, and are looking forward to participating in a number of philanthropies soon. Brothers are also pleased with the accomplishments they have achieved in 2004. The chapter won two awards at Greek Honors Night, which were for Most Improved GPA and Best New Reporter, awarded to Brother Jeff Edwards (’06) for his involvement with the Greek Chronicle on campus. In addition to those awards, the chapter won the Sigma Kappa philanthropy and finished in the top five for intramural sports and Greek Week, which brothers competed in with the
lovely women of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Congratulations are also in order for Brother Brian Weber (’05) who was chosen to be on the MSA Senate. Congratulations to six graduating seniors, brothers Scott Blow, Jeff Madden, Jamie Lamprecht, Mike Schaefer, Drew Scianna, and Adam Zemianek, who were responsible for the improvement and subsequent expansion of this chapter. The chapter wishes them only the best, and is looking forward to the upcoming year as they hope to continue their improvement in grades and rush. Brothers are also planning to make renovations on the chapter house, which should take about two to three years to complete. In addition, brothers are excited to be working with the women of Chi Omega sorority for their homecoming celebration. If anyone has questions or would like to come visit the chapter, please contact Kevin Kilker at (573) 9993577. Kevin Kilker, Herald kwkgw7@mizzou.edu
MISSOURI-ROLLA Alpha-Iota Chapter The brothers of Alpha-Iota Chapter had a great spring semester. The chapter held the annual Orchid Ball Formal and St. Patrick’s Day festivities, which were huge successes with many alumni attending both events. The chapter was also able to complete several house improvements begun last semester including a barbeque pit and shed, thanks to assistance from alumni. The chapter also increased its recognition in the community by volunteering at the local Russell House as well as assisting with the Earth Day Celebration on campus. The chapter helped out with the local Russell House by constructing a shed on their property. Approximately 30 man hours were involved in the project. In addition, brothers helped out with Earth Day events on campus, which included T-shirt sales, clean up, and helping with a games tent for kids. There were roughly 60 man hours involved in this project, and it took place from April 17–April 22. Over the summer the chapter assisted with the Andrew Vidal Memorial Golf Tournament on June 18. Proceeds from the tournament go the Andrew Vidal Memorial Scholarship. This semester the chapter hopes to repeat its victory during Greek Week,
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MONMOUTH Delta-Beta Chapter It was another great year for DeltaBeta Chapter in 2003–04. Brothers successfully defended their crown as Greek Week champions and are looking for the three-peat this year! The chapter was involved with numerous community service projects during the year, which helped them round up the most service hours of any fraternity on campus. From two blood drives to helping clean up at a local VFW to collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program, brothers touched just about every aspect they could. Delta-Beta’s academic stance also improved on campus. They were ranked first in their GPA in the fall semester, then second in the spring. This led to the chapter receiving the Chapter Academic Excellence award given out at Monmouth’s Greek Awards. The chapter looks to improve on the year it had and hopefully be even better next year. Brian Murray, Sage murdawg4@yahoo.com
NEW JERSEY TECH Alpha-Mu Chapter Greetings, brothers! Alpha-Mu is extremely proud of Brother Louis Loffredo Jr., who has served as the house chef for the past 20 years. He has provided delicious foods to the brothers through his amazing talents throughout the year, with dishes such as penne a la vodka and twice-baked potatoes, favorites of the actives, as well as cooking a magnificent Thanksgiving dinner. Actives, alumni, and new members are at the dinner to uphold the chapter’s tradition. This year the dinner will be on Thursday, November 18, and the chapter hopes to have a large turnout. Like always, it will be at the chapter house: 321 MLK Blvd., Newark, NJ. For more information, or to RSVP, see www.sigmapiam.org for details. Niles Leisti, Herald niles_leisti@yahoo.com
Brothers of Alpha-Iota Chapter during the Outhouse Burning held to benefit members of the local fire and police departments.
NORTHERN COLORADO Zeta-Tau Chapter The men of Zeta-Tau Chapter had a very productive summer. Every brother is doing his part to help fix and repair anything around the house in an effort to get it ready for fall rush, which brothers believe will be the largest one in the past few years. The chapter has also held many brotherhood events ranging from Frisbee golf tournaments to a road trip across the state. All in all, the brothers of Zeta-Tau Chapter are looking forward to a productive and exciting fall semester. If anyone has questions, contact Sage James Foster at (303) 619-8341. Chris Lauck, Herald lauc9211@blue.unco.edu
NORTHERN ILLINOIS Beta-Sigma Chapter Thank you to Leo Laughlin, Jeff Valentine, John-Anthony Toveli, Marty Gallagher, and all other alumni who have taken part in the recent acquisition of the new house, the founding of the chapter’s alumni association and Housing Corporation, and all the support they have provided Beta-Sigma Chapter. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, and brothers cannot thank you enough. Currently, everything is looking up for Sigma Pi on the NIU campus, and the chapter is definitely headed for better times. The chapter is moving into a large new house and is hoping to increase numbers greatly in the coming year. Congratulations and thanks are given to all tuggers for every minute of hard work and pain endured on the rope. They represent the house with class, and next year Sigma Pi will hoist that first place trophy. Tugs was heartbreaking this year as Sigma Pi came so close to the championship,
however the tuggers fought hard and earned the third place trophy. In March, Sigma Pi and Sigma Kappa sorority paired up to take third in Anchor Splash, and Sigma Pi member Mike Mcardle was crowned Mr. Anchor Splash. Congratulations to the spring pledge class of ’04 on initiation. Good luck and congratulations to graduating brothers Aaron Ball, Neal Sticken, Chris Plewa, Dan Kavales, and Phil Shlimon. As times look good ahead, brothers welcome any Sigma Pi members from other campuses to come visit them at NIU. The chapter invites everyone to look them up online through their web site, www.sa.niu.edu/sigmapi. Beta-Sigma alumni are prepared for a large alumni event during homecoming this October. Fall 2004 looks to be a great time for Beta-Sigma! Chris LoVerde, Herald cloverde@niu.edu
OAKLAND Zeta-Pi Chapter The brothers of Zeta-Pi Chapter came back to school ready to dominate the Greek system this fall with their rush and Greek Week efforts. Thirteen brothers attended this year’s 47th Biennial Convocation in Chicago and were elated when the chapter received both the Grand Chapter Award as well as the Grand Council Award. The chapter would like to congratulate Brother Mike Grant on his new position of province archon for the Michigan Province. The chapter would also like to congratulate Brother George Hakim (Gamma-Alpha) on becoming Grand Third Counselor. Rob “Whitey” Pankau
RHODE ISLAND Alpha-Upsilon Colony Alpha-Upsilon’s most recent semester is marked for future remi-
niscence. The bond of brotherhood formed the past few months by the heat of the fireside has united the men into a cohesive family. The premiere of their now infamous intrachapter Zodiac Brotherhood Week had them bleeding purple and gold, the colors of the respective teams to which they were drafted for the entire length of the competition. As the final event closed, the chapter did not see a victor, but rather elucidated their appreciation that both colors are necessary to paint the picture of Sigma Pi, in the same way that the model man is made of many components. In upholding civic virtuousness of Sigma Pi, early this June AlphaUpsilon partook in The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life marathon walk to support cancer awareness throughout the state. The overall event collected well over $30,000 for cancer-related research. Through volunteers working and walking, Alpha-Upsilon helped support one of their brothers through the continuing difficulty of his recent trying times. Brothers’ prayers are with you, Sean Mooney ’06, and your brothers will forever provide the strength you need to believe. Alpha-Upsilon had 15 brothers living in the house to work on renovations and to provide much of the summer workforce at the University of Rhode Island. The next few months will see the continuation of their softball night tradition and the installation of fresh new ideas such as the upcoming brotherhood camping trip and the sponsorship of a youth recreational sports team in the community. The colony looks forward to continuing their trend of academic excellence so that they can again have the highest GPA of all on-campus fraternities. Brothers urge you to come enjoy their warm embrace and hospitality so that you too can see why Sigma Pi at URI is the force to be reckoned with. Kurtis Anderson, Historian tryfiwhy@netscape.net
SAGINAW VALLEY Theta-Beta Chapter The brothers of Theta-Beta enjoyed a very eventful spring 2004. One of the greatest years in the chapter’s history culminated in the initiation of the Nu pledge class. The eight brothers initiated makes the chapter’s FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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SAN JOSE STATE Beta-Eta Chapter The spring semester was one of many accomplishments. Brothers beat Theta Chi Fraternity in the Intramural Softball Championship. The chapter is proud of its athletes and all the championships it attained last year in volleyball, basketball, and softball. The third annual Sigma-Pi-Looza was a success; brothers will donate the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in North Carolina under Hope Stout’s name. Her wish was that everyone below her has their wish granted. The chapter hopes to make the next one even bigger. The summer was full of excitement as well. Scott Roberts came back from a long tour in Iraq. He spent nearly three years serving our country. The chapter is thrilled to have him back. Mathew Kopec, one of eight pledges initiated this spring, is still in Iraq. He left soon after he was initiated. The chapter wishes him well.
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Eta Chapter’s ACE Project at Purdue University. An independent film by RAW Power Productions is in the making. It is a horror film described as “Pulp Fiction” meets “Psycho.” Brother Nate Barbaccia, a radio, television and film (RTVF) major, is one of the stars in the movie. A scene is being filmed on location at the house. Rafael Perez, Herald admin@sigmapi-sjsu.org
SETON HALL Delta-Epsilon Chapter This semester is going to be one for the history books. Much of the chapter’s efforts are focused on rush and alumni connections. The chapter will be focused on making rush an important part of the semester by participating in many freshman activities such as freshman move-in day. For alumni relations, the chapter is remaking their entire big brother family trees from 2004 back to the starting date of March 23, 1969. Brothers will be contacting alumni for as much information as possible and for their participation in upcoming activities such as Founders’ Day 2005 and a few brother/alumni barbeques. Sage Santi Formoso and Hearld Joe Mazza attended the August Convocation and look forward to building their chapter to its finest. Joe Mazza, Herald mazzajos@shu.edu
board). Parents day went great. The chapter had a great turnout and everyone had a great time. They also had a chapter yard sale to raise money. All of the items that they did not sell were donated to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jake Veilleux, Herald flyupsidedown@myway.com
SUNY-BUFFALO Epsilon-Omicron Chapter Spring semester was very special for Epsilon-Omicron Chapter as they celebrated their 25th anniversary, which turned out to be a huge success. Epsilon-Omicron had many brotherhood events during spring semester and is sure to enjoy many more as Brother Chris Quintana will serve the chapter for a second term as brotherhood chair. The chapter’s ACE Project was a great success as brothers teamed up with their student association for the university’s pride day, during which they cleaned and beautified campus.
Epsilon-Omicron is especially proud of their spring pledge class, Beta-Gamma, as they have proven that all four of them truly know what the Sigma Pi brotherhood means. To the Lohman brothers, best of luck with your transfers to different schools. The chapter will be anticipating your frequent visits. Congratulations to Michael Goldberg for graduating this year. The chapter will truly miss his antics. The chapter is happy to induct its new sage, Amr Shater. Brothers know he will guide the chapter with wisdom and vigilance. David Dark, Herald zagod420@adelphia.net
TORONTO Eta-Omicron Chapter This past semester was a very eventful and successful one for EtaOmicron. With the addition of five new brothers, the chapter, was able to increase the size and scope of its activities.
SOUTHERN TECH Epsilon-Alpha Chapter The brothers of Epsilon-Alpha had a very busy semester. They had the honor of welcoming three new brothers into the chapter: Brad May (Memphis), David Holcomb, and James Murphy. A few brothers have been working their way up the ladder of leadership on campus. Nisch Patel, secretary, was elected into SGA. Bobby Burke, first counselor, now has a seat in CAB (student activities
Epsilon-Pi Chapter at the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure.
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CHAPTER NEWS On March 27, the chapter held its annual Orchid Ball and it was a tremendous success. The last-minute cancellation by the DJ did not hamper the event, as improvisations made by quick-thinking brothers ensured the night would go on. A good time was had by all. Toward the end of the semester, brothers began renovations on the house to ensure that it would be in immaculate condition for the coming year. A new balcony was installed, and several bedrooms were refloored and repainted. Ambitious plans are also underway for an extensive transformation of the unfinished basement. A number of brothers will become alumni next year. Best of luck and success to Kyle Liao, Anoop Ganda, Christopher West, and Winston Anderson in their future endeavors. This past year has been a year of tremendous growth and renewal. EtaOmicron is now in a position to take the Greek community by storm. Francis Tong, Herald f.tong@utoronto.ca
Alpha-Nu brothers present an oversize check to the American Red Cross from the chapter’s annual fund-raiser—Reggaefest. ating seniors: Robert LeBlanc, Timothy Makowske, David DeVito, and Past Sage Christian Miele, who started his job as an Expansion Consultant for the Fraternity in midAugust. You are all greatly missed. Matthew Weiner, Herald RzA73198@aol.com
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The newly formed Ursinus colony of Sigma Pi has hit the ground running after colonization in the spring semester of 2004. The colony completed its ACE Project within a week of establishment, and their presence on campus has been recognized by all. This summer the colony worked hard at raising money and in developing techniques for recruiting new members for the fall semester. One of the colony’s goals is to enhance the service side of Greeks on campus and to show the incoming freshmen the ideals in which Sigma Pi believes. Other major goals for the semester are to get chartered and to increase membership from 23 brothers to become the biggest and best fraternity on campus. The colony wants to demonstrate its power as leaders, and hopefully, it can portray this power by brothers’ actions as they enter the new school year. Contact the colony via e-mail at pawaldron@ursinus.edu. Patrick Waldron, Herald pawaldron@ursinus.edu
The brothers of Eta-Nu closed out the 2002–2004 biennium in style. The chapter won its fifth consecutive IFC Greek Week championship, a feat never before accomplished at Towson University. This is the chapter’s ninth title in the last 11 years! Another highlight of this past semester was the chapter’s inaugural ACE Project, which was a two-day, two-event program. On March 13, 155 volunteers from 15 NIC, NPC, and NPHC Greek-letter organizations participated in the first event, the TU Greek Unity Campus Cleanup. Greeks came together under the banner of service to the university, cleaning up cigarette butts, bottles, and other trash in an effort to beautify the campus grounds. The second event of the ACE Project was a car wash. All proceeds were donated to the Towson University Department of Alumni Affairs to aid in the funding of homecoming 2004. The brotherhood commends ACE Chairman Christian Miele and Assistant Chairman Brandon Jackson for a job well done. On May 8, the chapter initiated its spring pledge class. Congratulations are in order for Kevin Breslin, Dominic Claro, Jory Frankle, Kyle Galante, and Justin Kraus. Finally, the chapter bid farewell to its gradu-
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VALPARAISO Beta-Tau Chapter Last year was a glowing success for Beta-Tau. The chapter had two outstanding philanthropy events: its Seventh annual Tighty Whitey Volleyball Tournament in the fall and
The members of the housing corporation are working closely with the group Thour Bread Investments, who has purchased the mortgage from a local bank and is renovating the entire house so that it will be livable in the fall. The members of Alpha Chapter cannot thank the investors enough for saving the chapter house. The university has assigned the chapter a wing in Morris Hall, one of the dorms with a chapter room and dorm rooms for pledges to live in. The insignia on the outside of the house has been removed and is being refurbished. Alpha chapter was the all-sport intramurals champions once again for the fifth semester in a row. Feel free to stop by the Alpha house anytime you are in Vincennes.
Beta-Gamma’s 2004 Greek Week “Little Man Tugs” team champions at Eastern Illinois University. its inaugural Band Fest in the spring. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the alumni bands that participated. The chapter added 11 remarkable gentleman to its brotherhood in the spring semester and are planning an even more aggressive recruitment program for the fall. Summer activities included three work weekends with active and alumni support to continue to improve the houses. Thank you to all who helped. Contact Sage Matt Smith, (219) 465-7215 or matt.smith@valpo.edu, with any questions concerning fall activities. Keith Vogel, Herald keith.vogel@valpo.edu
VINCENNES Alpha Chapter Alpha Chapter is rebuilding and will be coming back strong with the changing of the Greek system at VU. Brothers are currently working diligently on rush to rebuild the numbers at Alpha to bring them up to par.
Alpha-Nu had a great end to the semester. The chapter initiated 24 new brothers and all the brothers had a great time at the 44th annual Orchid Ball, which was held in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The chapter’s ACE Project turned out great as Alpha Nu set the standard for other Greek organizations on campus by cleaning and landscaping the local running path. Alpha-Nu’s annual three-on-three basketball tournament had a large turnout from students and was able to raise a good amount of money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund. The highlight of the tournament was when Brother Dan Rose, who was randomly selected from all participants in the tournament, hit the half-court shot for $10,000. Congratulations to all the new brothers, and good luck to all the brothers who recently graduated. Zach Barker, Herald Barkzd1@wfu.edu
WAYNE STATE Gamma-Omega Chapter The winter pledge class is a great addition to the chapter, and the summer class also seems promising. Orchid Ball was a great time; summer fund-raising at Michigan International Speedway was also a huge success. The new executive board is Sage Matthew Koss, Second Counselor Robert Selvaggi, Third Counselor Richard Freeman, Fourth Counselor Matthew Gonda, First Counselor Brian Arnold, and Herald Brian Moineau. They are off to a great start. FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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CHAPTER NEWS ed as the chairman of the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation. Randy Hoerauf, Herald poncho_412@hotmail.com
The alumni 630 club is doing well. Alumni interested in joining can contact Fred Salmu at fpsalmu@mrcconsulting.com. Brian Moineau, Herald mcir23@hotmail.com
WISCONSIN-MADISON Tau Colony
WEST ALABAMA Theta-Gamma Chapter The brothers of Theta-Gamma ended the school year on a very high note. At the annual Greek Banquet, the chapter received the James P. Homer Award, which is presented to the most outstanding Greek organization on campus. This is partly due to Theta-Gamma’s clothing giveaway, which benefits the community. The annual “Oozeball” mud volleyball tournament was a huge success, collecting more than $500 for the American Red Cross. The chapter would like to bid farewell to graduating brothers David Laster, Michael Burkett, Dustin Rinehart, and Chris Mills. Best wishes to Brother Kevin Thirsk on his upcoming marriage. Daniel Bryars, Herald bryarsd@uwa.edu
WESTERN MICHIGAN Gamma-Rho Chapter Gamma-Rho enjoyed a successful, outstanding, and accomplished term. Quickly recapping the fall and spring semesters, the chapter started out by having an excellent fall rush initiating 15 new members in the fall and eight in the spring. With their added enthusiasm, Gamma-Rho went into homecoming being the only Greek house to have a float in the parade. Brothers included on the float were Ed Chope, a founding father, and David “Doogie” Lancaster. The energy continued to grow when during the annual blood drive the chapter exceeded its goal of 95 pints by going over 100 pints. In January, Gamma-Rho had the privilege of having some of its neophytes initiated at the province meeting that was held in Detroit at the Masonic Temple. Zeta-Pi sponsored the initiation with members of the Grand Council and Province Officials presenting. Everyone involved was awestruck at the surroundings combined with the Ritual. In January, brothers pinned eight gentlemen into the Gamma-Alpha pledge class. Starting out the winter semester, the chapter made an excellent showing at Delta Gamma’s annual Anchor
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Zeta-Nu chapter brothers spend spring break in Acapulco, Mexico. Days. Chris Daum, one of the newly initiated brothers, took first in the talent competition after singing a rendition of O.A.R. “Crazy Little Game of Poker.” Orchid Ball was held on March 27 at Double JJ Ranch in Rothberry, Michigan. There was an excellent showing with more than 75 brothers in attendance. Thanks to all of the alumni who returned and participated in Orchid Ball. Thank you to all of the alumni who helped us with the following: additions to the family tree, alumni updates, presentations to the chapter on important issues, and those who take the time to work with the chapter to fulfill the chapter’s goals and obligations. The time between spring break and the end of the academic year has, in the past, always been the chapter’s time to shine; this year was no different. Brothers continued the tradition of Teeter Totter as their annual service event. Giving a nod to history, the goal of exceeding last year’s donations of $3,500 was met and increased by nearly $2,000. At Greek Standards of Excellence Awards, the chapter captured the Most Service Hours on Campus Award and the Stone Arch Award for Brotherhood. The chapter credits its alumni for not only starting the programs and traditions needed to be competitive, but also for their ongoing support and leadership the chapter receives on a weekly basis. Congratulations to the following brothers for becoming alumni. Brothers are looking forward to their continued assistance and leadership
Tau colony wrapped up the spring semester with a strong effort that left the members optimistic for the fall semester. Brothers had a spirited showing at this year’s Greek Week competition, and their spring philanthropy, a formal dinner and concert called “An Evening with the Gentlemen,” was a success. With the success of this philanthropy, the event will likely become an annual event with proceeds going to the Red Cross. Over the summer, the colony worked with its house management on improvements to the house as well as made preparations for the very crucial fall 2004 rush. To contact Tau, call (608) 469-4326. William Warner, Historian wmwarner@wisc.edu
WEST VIRGINIA TECH Gamma-Xi Chapter
Eta-Rho brothers celebrate another winning hockey season. to the chapter: Hermon Barbe, Rob Borke, Joe Budzynski, Phil Guster, Randy Hoerauf, Jimmy Jolly, Mathew Magretta, Adam McClausland, Scott Ortel, Josh Schmidt, and Shaun Zimuda. Seth Sugars has been recognized as being the top paper engineering student at Western Michigan University; Phil Randall and Brian Leonard were elected to the IFC executive board. Sean Zimuda won the Michigan Accountancy Scholarship, and congratulations to Hermon Barbe and his band SpitShine for their continued growth in the Kalamazoo area. The chapter would also like to thank David “Doogie” Lancaster and Tom Moore for their continued guidance and assistance with the chapter, as well as sending special congratulations to one of our founding fathers, Tom Moore, for being select-
Gamma-Xi experienced an interesting spring semester and is anticipating an invigorating fall. A scheduled whitewater rafting trip met with significant success with brothers from all over the country coming to partake. Gamma-Xi brothers were also in attendance for Brother Sparky’s annual Fourth of July celebration, which everyone enjoyed. This year’s summer meeting was held in Dunbar, West Virginia, and was very enlightening to all in attendance. The chapter is planning to have massive modifications to the pledging process. Brainstorming sessions were held for rush projects, some of which were scheduled before the semester started. The house is also implementing a number of new procedures to keep flak from reaching inside the chapter house walls, in light of some unpleasantness experienced last semester. Gamma-Xi is continuing to innovate plans in order to increase numbers within the next two years. If anyone is interested in contacting Gamma-Xi Chapter, please direct correspondence to Ernest “D.” Chafin at Chaos_Th3ory @hotmail.com. Ernest Chafin, Herald Terminal_Undergr0und@hotmail.com
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2004–05 Sigma Pi Traveling Staff J. David Edwards, M. Ed. Epsilon-Pi, Christopher Newport ’96 jdedwards@sigmapi.org ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Joined Staff: September 15, 2003 Major: Business and Education Responsibilities: Educational Foundation, Expansion, Insurance and Risk Management, Webpage, Renaissance Program, Convocation You will see me: at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events as well.
J. David Edwards
Paul Wydra
Jonathan Frost
Brian Alley
John Swales
Christopher Chesney
Tim Walker
Lamel Moore
Jeremy Boyd
Christian Miele
Paul Wydra Delta-Zeta Missouri-St. Louis ’02 pwydra@sigmapi.org DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI SERVICES Joined Staff: July 7, 2002, Educational Leadership Consultant, 2002–2004 Major: Radio Broadcasting Minor: Psychology Responsibilities: Assisting both undergraduates and alumni with locating brothers, starting alumni clubs, housing corp., alumni advisory boards, finding Chapter Directors and Province Archons, organizing national alumni events You will see me: at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events. I will also be at alumni events Nationwide and in Canada.
Jonathan M. Frost Delta-Zeta Missouri-St. Louis ’02 jfrost@sigmapi.org DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES Joined Staff: January 13, 2003 Major: Special Education Minor: Psychology Responsibilities: Oversee the 113 active chapters of Sigma Pi, supervise the traveling Educational Leadership Consultants, develop programs for the undergraduates, work with Province Archons on setting up Province Workshops, coordinating Midyear and Sigma Pi University, helping out with the Expansion Department You will see me: at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events. Some groups will see me at their chapters to help train officers and do recruitment workshops.
Brian C. Alley Alpha, Vincennes ’03 south@sigmapi.org SENIOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT Joined Staff: July 2003 Major: Business Administration Responsibilities: Visit undergraduate chapters within the South. Provide guidance to undergraduate chapters in the areas of recruitment, Fraternity education, internal management, finances, officer development, officer training, scholarship, alumni relations, community service, Ritual, risk management. Meet with Greek Advisors, Chapter Directors, Province Archons, Grand Council Members, other alumni, and university officials. Assist in the planning of Sigma Pi University, the Midyear Leadership Conference, and Biennial Convocations. Work to make Sigma Pi “The Greek Leader in North America.” You will see me: at various undergraduate chapters throughout the southern region of the United States, various Province Workshops and retreats, the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Biennial Convocations, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity events across North America.
John Swales Beta-Tau, Valparaiso ’03 jswales@sigmapi.org DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Joined Staff: October 28, 2003 Major: Business Administration/Management Responsibilities: Make sure all chapters are living up to their financial responsibilities. Also oversee all internal financial responsibilities (i.e. Payroll, Health Insurance, HR, etc.). You will see me: at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events.
Christopher M. Chesney Theta-Kappa, Texas Tech ’04 midwest@sigmapi.org MID WEST EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT Joined Staff: July 1, 2004 Major: Management/Marketing Responsibilities: Visit undergraduate chapters within the Midwest region. Provide guidance to undergraduate chapters in the areas of recruitment, Fraternity education, internal management, finances, officer development, officer training, scholarship, alumni relations, community service, Ritual, risk management. Meet with Greek Advisors, Chapter Directors, Province Archons, Grand Council Members, other alumni, and university officials. Hold chapter meetings to discuss relevant issues with the chapter, Greek community, or the university. Plan and implement chapter retreats. Assist in the planning of Sigma Pi University, the Midyear Leadership Conference, and Biennial Convocations. You will see me: at various undergraduate chapters throughout the midwest region of the United States, various Province Workshops and retreats, the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Biennial Convocations, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity events across North America.
Tim Walker Epsilon-Epsilon, Emporia State ’04 northeast@sigmapi.org EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT FOR THE NORTHEAST Joined Staff: July 6, 2004 Major: Business Education Responsibilities: Visiting chapters and continuing the progress of Sigma Pi
You will see me: all over the Northeast and at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events.
Lamel J. Moore Eta-Omega, Johnson & Wales ’02 lmoore@sigmapi.org COLONY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Joined Staff: August 21, 2003 Major: Business Administration Responsibilities: Training new colony officers, coordinating alumni advisory boards, assisting with expansion visits, installing new chapters, and other Sigma Pi events. You will see me: at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events. I serve all colonies and expansion groups across the North America.
Jeremy D. Boyd Theta-Lambda, Radford ’05 jboyd@sigmapi.org CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Joined Staff: July 30, 2004 Major: Marketing Responsibilities: Renaissance Program Chapters You will see me: at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events as well. I visit chapters struggling with membership that are on the Renaissance Program to help with improvement.
Christian Miele Eta-Nu, Towson ’04 cmiele@sigmapi.org EXPANSION CONSULTANT Joined Staff: August 13, 2004 Major: Political Science Responsibilities: Install new colonies and continue the progress of Sigma Pi through expansion on new campuses You will see me: all over North America and at the Midyear Leadership Workshop, Sigma Pi University, Convocation, and other Sigma Pi Fraternity International events.
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Charter Members
Sigma Pi Executive Director Mark Briscoe, left, and Grand Sage John D. Kitch, right, present the Theta-Omicron charter to Charles Haskett and John Musser.
For the first time in more than 150 years of fraternity existence on campus, the University of Alabama’s Greek system became racially, and culturally integrated with the addition of a diverse chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Theta-Omicron Chapter now exists as one of the strongest fraternities on campus, and the first to accept men based on high caliber and character, without prejudging racial, ethnic, or religious backgrounds. The group began in the summer of 2003 when President Charles Haskett and Vice President John Musser discussed their dissatisfaction with Greek life at the university. These gentlemen felt that there was a major niche on campus that was left unoccupied, and they thought they had the men to fill it. Haskett said, “We thought we could start a new fraternity, one that was truly based on character, and one that would live up to the higher standards of fraternity men. We looked around and found Sigma Pi.” Haskett then contacted Sigma Pi’s Expansion Department and was invited, along with Musser, to Sigma Pi University, where the Alabama sophomores learned what Sigma Pi is all about. After leaving SPU motivated and recharged, Haskett and Musser returned to school with a solid set of goals and a sound recruitment plan. They immediately began recruiting, and by September, had more than 60 men interested in becoming a part of the colony. The group was formally colonized with 46 men on September 26, 2003. During the colonization, the group came in contact with a faculty member who would become 18 FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
Mr. Justin Allen, ’07 Mr. James Andrew Bernard, ’06 Mr. Steven Robert Berryman Jr., ’07 Mr. Allen Paul Blanco, ’08 Mr. Jared A. Cox, ’05 Mr. Joseph Arthur Cox, ’07 Mr. Joshua Sager Davidson, ’06 Mr. Joseph Daniel DeCicco, ’04 Mr. Mark Christopher Dunn, ’07 Mr. James Breckenridge Enoch, ’04 Mr. Travis Hunter Gibbs, ’07 Mr. James A. Graham, ’05 Mr. Matthew David Hanserd, ’06 Mr. Matthew Lawren Hardiman, ’06 Mr. Johann G. Harris Jr., ’07 Mr. Todd Raymond Hartlage, ’07 Mr. Charles Eugene Haskett, ’06 Mr. Clifford Jackson Hataway Jr., ’06 Mr. Hanson Stephen Hodges, ’06 Mr. Robert W. Latshaw, ’07 Mr. David Warren May, ’06 Mr. Rush Ingram Moody, ’04 Mr. Kevin J. Murphy, ’07
Mr. John R. Musser, ’06 Mr. Alan Todd Olive, ’05 Mr. Dharmeshkumar Balvantbhai Patel, ’04 Mr. R. Thomas Rayburn, ’06 Mr. Matthew D. Scalici, ’06 Mr. William Alexander Shaffer, ’06 Mr. Neil Kirit Shah, ’06 Mr. Clinton Woodward Shouppe, ’06 Mr. Adam J. Soffe, ’07 Mr. Christopher John Stamps, ’05 Mr. James David Steen Jr., ’05 Mr. Drew A. Stewart, ’07 Mr. Frank Edward Stone III, ’08 Mr. Franklin Gerome Summers Jr., ’05 Mr. Brandon M. Tinsley ’0 Mr. Cory B. Tracy, ’06 Mr. John Phillip Troha, ’05 Mr. Andrew Garrett Weems, ’07 Mr. James Gerald Welch, ’06 Mr. Robert Vardaman White, ’07 Mr. Robert Barrett Wieners Jr., ’05 Mr. Bennett Charles Yuro, ’06
their chapter director. Scott Fauber (HE, Florida State ’97), a faculty member at Alabama, met the men and guided them to success. Under the exceptional leadership of Haskett and Musser, the colony developed scholarship, recruitment, philanthropy, community service, social, brotherhood, and risk management programs to serve as the building blocks of their colony. With this strong foundation, they were prepared to charter in less than eight months after colonization. The colony became very active, running and participating in events such as crawfish boils, swaps, date parties, brotherhood fish fries, a Founders’ Day alumni event, intramurals, and an ACE Project which gave book scholarships to ’Bama students.
Chartering Team On May 8, 2004, Theta-Omicron Chapter was installed, and members were initiated by: then Grand Second Counselor, current Grand Sage John Kitch ( , Purdue ’73), Executive Director Mark Briscoe ( , Arkansas State ’82), Scott Fauber, Expansion Chairman Jim Wisherd ( , Georgia ’93), EA Chapter Director Michael “Sparky” Bushaw ( , Georgia ’81), and Brandon Tinsley ( , Missouri ’03). Other guests included Kyle Tucker ( , West Alabama ’01) Jared Cordova (AF, Georgia ’04), Justin Gallucci ( , Southern Polytech ’04), and Austin Sutch (’05) James Sinyard (’07), and Nick Hamilton (’06) from Delta-Lambda Chapter at Louisiana Tech.
History of the University The University of Alabama was officially established in 1820 as a seminary of learning, composed of 52 students. Today, it boasts over 20,000 students and is one of United States’ top public universities.
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Twenty-four Men Colonize at Ursinus University By Brent Smith (Theta-Epsilon, Indiana of Pennsylvania ’02)
History of the Colony On April 30, 2004, Sigma Pi Fraternity International officially established a colony on the campus of Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Twenty-three men took part in the ceremony, culminating the diligent work of a number of individuals during the previous seven weeks. The colonization was a result of several factors. Brent Smith ( , Indiana of Pennsylvania ’02) had recently left the Sigma Pi Expansion Staff for a new position as an assistant athletic trainer at Ursinus College. Once on campus, he made contact with local alumni and campus officials regarding the possible expansion of Sigma Pi to the campus. Ursinus, founded in 1869, had a number of local fraternities (some in existence for more than 80 years) and one national fraternity. Director of Leadership Development and Student Activities Todd McKinney was very helpful in working with the expansion process and in welcoming another NIC-member fraternity. Earlier in the year, Mike Malone and a number of classmates reviewed the current Greek system and decided that there was no organization that best fit their interests. Most of the group lived in the same residence hall and often tossed around the idea of starting a new fraternity on campus, but no action was taken. By early April, the group’s catalyst was found when Smith approached Malone with regard to his Greek affiliation. Mike responded with no association, explaining his thoughts about the Greeks at Ursinus. It seemed to be fate as Smith quickly explained his experience as a Sigma Pi founder at IUP and his previous 14 months of travel for the Executive Office. Mike was interested, and the decision was made to set a meeting. Smith asked for at least three to five men to attend the meeting. When Mike showed up with 11, it was clear that Sigma Pi would have its opportunity at Ursinus in the near future. The first meeting was held on April 14, 2004, in the conference room of the Floy Lewis Bakes Field House with the 11 interest group members, Brent Smith, and Adam Sauers ( , Indiana of Pennsylvania ’01). The two-hour meeting included the expansion presentation and a questionand-answer session. The interest group was to meet later in the week to decide whether to continue with Sigma Pi, but by the morning of the very next day, Malone contacted Smith with the group’s approval. A second meeting was scheduled and held early the following week. At this meeting, the Executive Board was established and committee chairmen appointed. The group continued to meet two to three times a week, eventually hitting 30 members with men being extremely active in campus organizations and groups, including varsity football, varsity baseball, varsity track, varsity soccer, rugby, student government, the International Orientation Association, and the Campus Orientation Association. With the news of a new fraternity establishing itself on campus, the local fraternities became aggravated and animosity was created between the interest group and the existing fraternities. This resulted in the loss of interest by a number of men who wished to see how the relationship would change in the coming semester. The remaining members decided to continue to recruit and meet the requirements to establish a colony according the Renaissance Approach for Colonies created by the Executive Office. The college had its own requirements to establish a new
Colony Members Mr. Kaustuv Bhattacharya, ’07 Mr. Bradley Bowen, ’07 Mr. Robert Caruso, ’07 Mr. Kevin Curl, ’07 Mr. Michael Curran, ’07 Mr. Louis DeMark, ’07 Mr. John Gantner, ’07 Mr. Gabriel Huck, ’07 Mr. Mathew Jones, ’07 Mr. Michael Malone, ’07
Mr. Thomas Moyer, ’07 Mr. Anthony Natale, ’07 Mr. Stephen Ordog, ’07 Mr. Ryan Peterson, ’07 Mr. Craig Stevenson, ’07 Mr. Justin Traino, ’07 Mr. Michael Trio, ’07 Mr. Nathaniel Wagner, ’07 Mr. Patrick Waldron, ’07
organization on campus, and now with the acceptance of their faculty advisor, the group will continue to complete the provisions. The group is on a roll as they gain name recognition and have men showing interest from all across campus. The weekend the group was colonized, they completed an ACE Project, holding a Sigma Pi Arbor Day campus beatification project. The undertaking included a campus trash pickup and the completion of yard work for the 70-year-old woman who serves as the custodian in the residence hall where most of the men live. They trimmed bushes, mowed, cleaned windows, weeded, and hedged. The group was colonized by Frank Fryburg ( , Penn State ’49) and Smith on the Ursinus campus on the evening of April 30, 2004, with brothers in attendance from the newly charted Theta-Xi Chapter at Salisbury University. An advisory board is also in the making for the group as alumni in the area have begun to assist the men. Alumni interested in assisting the colony can contact Colony Director Adam Sauers ( , Indiana of Pennsylvania ’01) at (484) 354-3185 or tatonka_76@hotmail.com, or Comptroller Steve Batten ( , Indiana of Pennsylvania ’02) at (484) 390-3098 or stevebat10@hotmail.com. FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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History of the Colony April 24, 2004, became an important day in our history with the chartering of Theta-Xi Chapter, Sigma Pi’s 201st. The weather was beautiful on the eastern shore of Maryland and made for a great weekend, a weekend that would not have happened had it not been for the persistence, dedication, and passion of our new brothers. Founding father Ari Berk is responsible for giving this chapter its beginning as an interest group and for advancing it to the great chapter it has become. The interest group started when Berk removed himself from another fraternity due to ethical disagreements. Berk was disappointed his Greek experience had taken a bad turn and jokingly declared to Brother Sean Foster that he would start a new fraternity and live up to the ideals and values of true fraternity men. Little did Berk and Foster know that their joke would become a reality as their idea spread and more Salisbury undergraduates became aware of their intentions. With six men in the group, they began researching and contacting several national fraternities. They reached a final decision when Berk met Nick Jarosinski ( , Towson ’03), a Sigma Pi from the nearby Towson chapter. Oddly enough, Berk was introduced to Jarosinski through his girlfriend Kristi who, only a couple years prior, was Jarosinski’s girlfriend. As you can imagine, this meeting had the potential for a poor outcome, but mindful of the gentlemanly characteristics inherent in our Fraternity, the meeting of these two men would incite the interest group to choose Sigma Pi as the fraternity that most closely resembled their values. The group picked up one more member, making what they call “The Original Seven,� and they contacted Sigma Pi’s Headquarters. These men soon set off in the right direction, thanks to past Director of Expansion Matthew Friedman ( , SIU–Carbondale, ’99) who began guiding them. The group continued to recruit and build the fraternity they had envisioned. They completed all requirements necessary for colonization, and on November 22, 2002, Keith Ritson ( , College of New Jersey ’02) colonized the group with 22 men. The colony forged a strong union under the leadership of Ari Berk, along with additional help from Colony Development Consultant Brent Smith ( , Indiana of Pennsylvania ’02), and Province Archon John Michelich ( , Illinois Wesleyan ’74). They stepped up their recruitment, and with initiation and chartering as their goal, they did a tremendous job completing the Four Degrees of Expansion in a timely and organized man-
Charter Members Mr. Kenneth Edwin Allen Mr. Taner Marcelo Altinay Mr. Walter Benjamin Arias Mr. Scott Alan Barr Mr. Ari Solomon Berk Mr. Joseph Robert Bruce Mr. Justin David Corrado Mr. Timothy James Couzens Mr. Matthew Russell Deeds Mr. Jeffrey Joseph Douglas Mr. Timothy J. Dowd Mr. Branden Wade Eicholtz Mr. Michael Lawrence Farrell Mr. Michael Scott Fisch Mr. Eric Mitchell Fooksman Mr. Sean Richard Foster Mr. Michael Clayton Hammond Mr. Jesse Edwards Peter Hartline Mr. Steven Lester Hotz Mr. Kyle Richard Hutchison
ner. The group excelled academically, competed in intramurals, incorporated a non-hazing new member education program, focused on community service and philanthropy projects, and held brotherhood events that included a clam bake, paintball, and a camping trip. On April 24, 2004, 41 men were initiated into Sigma Pi and installed as Theta-Xi Chapter by Grand Fourth Counselor George Hakim ( , Detroit-Mercy ’78), Executive Director Mark Briscoe ( , Arkansas State ’82), Past Grand Sage Frank Fryburg ( , Penn State ’49), Scott Cuviello ( , North Carolina Wesleyan ’97), Province Archon John Michelich, and Director of Expansion Keith Ritson.
University History Salisbury University is a public university with more than 6,000 undergraduates nicely situated in Salisbury, the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore. The university began as a two-year institution in September 1925, and in 1947, expanded with several four-year programs.
The chartering team poses with the new members of Theta-Xi Chapter.
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Mr. Emmett Paul Keane Mr. Jonathan Paul Kilberth Mr. Brad Allan Lewis Mr. John Matthew March Mr. Benjamin E. Martin Mr. Christopher Shaun Mills Mr. Matthew Richard Mogavero Mr. Marc Alexander Morgan Mr. Daniel James Pace Mr. Michael David Peppler Mr. James Dennis Pilson Mr. James Edward Reilly Mr. Jacob Donnell Rogers Mr. Matthew James Rosales Mr. Otto Paul Schlicht Mr. Michael George Stevens Mr. Jason Adam Tuttle Mr. Jason Paul Wallace Mr. Ronald Wan Mr. James Robert Wissmann
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ADYTUM ON HIGH Arkansas (Alpha-Sigma) Wallace G. Malone ’52 1/15/99 Auburn (Alpha-Delta) John L Mullins Jr. ’50 2/03/03 Beloit (Alpha-Theta) Roy J. Cibulk ’41 1/28/02 California (Iota) David O. Matson ’52 4/26/04 Francis P. Kendall ’32 5/29/04 Eastern Illinois (Beta-Gamma) Jack N. Vick ’54 3/15/04 Miami (Florida) (Beta-Zeta) Bernard R. Silva ’51 Franklin and Marshall (Nu) John D. Lynch ’45 3/01 David F. Brubaker ’47 5/29/02 Georgia (Alpha-Phi) William T. Crutchfield Jr. ’60 4/26/04 Illinois (Phi) Arthur Skale ’44 2/8/02 Robert W. Boyd ’32 Marion E. Hebron ’41 Indiana (Beta) Roger A. Holeman ’78 6/5/03 Donald F. Rapp ’50 5/31/03 Eldred W. Stout ’38 3/23/04 Nicolas Habicht ’06 5/04 Indiana Tech. (Gamma-Kappa) Paul J. Tariello Jr. ’74 12/30/03 Iowa State (Sigma) Harold Bowen ’23 Richard Murphy ’39 1/2/04 Kenyon (Lambda) William L. Culbert III ’56 3/24/04 Frederick P. DeWitt ’26 5/4/04 Neil D. Hardy ’44 1999 Lawrence Tech. (Zeta-Omicron) Gary Davis ’91 5/04 New Jersey Tech (Alpha-Mu) John C. Lum ’39 New Mexico State (Beta-Xi) Steve Leong ’82 North Carolina State (Rho) Willis Woodall ’46 4/04
Ohio Northern (Zeta) Loren W. Smoyer ’32 1994 Richard W. Papenhausen ’40 2003 Ohio State (Gamma) Robert McGeorge ’40 Ohio University (Epsilon) James Robert Markel ’46 2/04 Pennsylvania State (Theta) Chester J. Cobosco ’49 3/29/04 David L. Sterner ’64 7/25/03 Purdue (Eta) Paul DiSimoni ’86 6/20/97 Rhode Island (Alpha-Upsilon) Robert L. Venable ’54 Richard Nordquist ’52 Southern Illinois-Carbondale (Beta-Nu) Christopher Jesse ’92 2003 Don Wright ’58 Robert Williams ’55 George Toler ’67 Bill DeMent ’63 Halsey Dulaney ’60 Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (Delta-Omega) John Tipton ’95 2004 St. Lawrence (Alpha-Zeta) Herbert G. Thomson ’39 10/9/03 Syracuse (Beta-Epsilon) Coe F. Dexter ’53 10/11/01 Temple (Kappa) Rev. Richard E. Dunham ’51 4/14/04 Tulane (Omicron) Joseph Gregoratti ’44 10/19/71 UCLA (Upsilon) Stratis C. Zampathas ’41 1/31/04 Utah (Pi) Ernest H. Hansen 11/9/00 Clelland E. Jones ’57 William M. Frailey ’49 02/11/04 Wisconsin – Madison (Tau) George L. Stetson ’33 Wisconsin – Whitewater (Gamma-Phi) Gary Gaurkee ’74 2003
Nicolas William Habicht ( , Indiana University ’06) Nicolas William Habicht, 20, died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Methodist Hospital. He was born June 11, 1983, to Marvin and Mary Lou (Smith) Habicht. Habicht was a 2002 Center Grove High School graduate, where he was on the basketball team for two years. He was attending Indiana University. Habicht changed his major from business to chemistry and had just completed his sophomore year, which he was following up with summer school to graduate in four years. Upon graduation from IU, Habicht was going to pursue a degree in pharmacy at Butler University. Habicht was active on the Sigma Pi intramural basketball league. He attended New Hope Church in Greenwood and loved spending time with his family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Sigma Pi, Beta Chapter, 1430 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47406.
I-75 and slammed into the driver’s side of the patrol car by another drunken driver. Bloomfield Township Police Chief Jeffrey Werner issued a statement saying the 70-officer department was “deeply saddened. . . . The death of Officer Davis is devastating not only to his family and friends, but to the entire police community and the citizens Officer Davis served.�
The Emerald is sad to report that Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobsen, wife of our first Executive Director, Harold Jacobsen, passed away in August. Our prayers are with the family, along with our eternal thanks for their dedication to Sigma Pi Fraternity.
Gary Davis ( , Lawrence Tech. ’91) Gary Davis, a 12-year veteran of the Bloomfield Township police department and a former school liaison officer for Lahser High School, died after his patrol car was struck during a drunken-driving arrest. Davis was working the late patrol and traveling south on I-75 near Adams Road at about 2:45 a.m. when he pulled a suspected drunken driver onto the shoulder, police said. After placing the 26-year-old man in the back of his patrol car, investigators said, Davis attempted to cross the southbound lanes to a turnaround in the median. Police said a vehicle traveling at a speed of possibly 100 miles per hour, was headed south on
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GTC George Hakim (left) and Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Chairman Tom Moore (right) spend a moment with Sigma Pi alumnus and country music star Tracy Lawrence before a concert in Michigan. Dwayne White ( , Eastern Kentucky ’82) reports: “I retired after 23 years as a police officer in Northern Kentucky. I am now working for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in St. Petersburg, Florida. I work in the Child Protection Division as an investigator. I am married to Julie Marie Jackson and we have one son, Tyler, who is 8 years old.� Jim Callahan reports ( , Rhode Island ’66) Paul R. Farragut, CELS, M.C.P. ’66 of Ellicott City, Maryland, writes; “I have just retired as executive director of the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, an organization of the chief elected executives in the Baltimore region. Previously, I served for six years as an elected member of the Howard County Council in the legislative branch of government in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. Concurrently, I was a marketing manager for the Maryland Port Administration.� Mike Hachey reports news of EtaOmicron alumni: Atri Persad ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’99) graduated with his BSc in genetics and has landed a full-time job at Taro Pharmaceuticals in the research lab. Taro Pharmaceuticals is located in Brampton, Ontario. This is the type of job Atri has been searching for since his graduation, so congratulations! (You will be missed on the Dart Team!) Congratulations to Jason Burns ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’99) for his marriage to Alison in August 2003. Congratulations to Allan Craigie ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’00) for his
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acceptance into the Ph.D. program in politcal science at the Univeristy of Edinburgh, Scotland. Congratulations to Jaime Coelho ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’97) for his acceptance into grad studies in economics to a university in Portugal where his thesis will be done in Portuguese. Congratulations to Louie Florovski ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’94) for his recent marriage in the spring of 2004. Congratulations to George Konidis ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’99) for his recent marriage in the spring of 2004. Upon completion of his grad studies in architecture, George commenced work at HOK Canada (an architectural firm) in Toronto, Ontario.
Albert Luk ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’97) runs his own law firm (www.luklaw.com) that caters to small businesses in the Greater Toronto area. Mark Matla ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’93) and his wife welcomed Sofia into their life as she was born in late April 2004. Joe Vivieros ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’93) and his wife, Jill, welcomed their second child into the family when he was born in mid-March 2004. Chris West ( , SUNY-Buffalo ’04) married his longtime girlfriend, Krista, on May 23, 2004. In attendance were a number of alumni and actives from the Toronto Chapter as well as Mike “Sparky� Bushaw from Georgia (Alpha-Phi) and Paul Chin from Carleton (Eta-Rho). Anthony “Tony� Maceli (EpsilonOmega, SUNY-Potsdam ’93) has been pursuing a music career since graduation. He reported this to our web site: “As luck would have it, I have gotten involved with a rock band named Dough (www.doughband.com). We are based in New York City and are about to release a new EP. We just played a showcase for the major labels in New York (Sony, Warner Brothers, Columbia, EMI, and Def Jam, to name a few). Columbia and EMI are very interested, and they are following our progress for the next six months (especially Columbia). I’m going to email the local chapters to book gigs for our band while we create a strong, grassroots following. I think it would be great for the Fraternity to
have a band that is in the limelight like this. If you are interested in supporting the cause, let me know. I’m sure you get e-mails from brothers always asking for money, help, etc., so if a reply is not sent, I understand. I am not trying to exploit the cause. We’re pretty well on our way. I’m just trying to expedite the process with help from my roots. Send a reply to pguac@aol.com (with Sigma Pi in the subject heading or it will be deleted). Thanks, and I hope to represent the Fraternity well in my endeavors.� Walt Braun ( , New Jersey Tech. ’62) retired in July 2004 from Bechtel Telecommunications. Walt served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy and subsequently joined Foster Wheeler Corp in New Jersey. In 1969 he joined Bechtel and held project management assignments in the power, telecommunications, and information technology industries. Walt and his wife, Arlene, reside in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Jonathan A. Stup ( , Elon ’95) formed his own full-service commercial real estate company in Houston, Texas. After eight years in the commercial real estate field, Stup started his firm to concentrate on tenant brokerage and investment consulting. If any brothers need commercial real estate advice, consulting, or representation in Texas, Stup would be more than happy to help. The American Society of Association Executives announced that Morgan Johnson (AK, Louisiana
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Chicago, Illinois, August 7, 2004: Beta-Pi Chapter with its 2004 Grand Sage’s Award and proud alumni Gary Tash and new Grand Herald John Michelich.
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ALUMNINEWS From Ar Ramadi, Iraq Lieutenant Colonel Rob Labriola (Zeta-Gamma, Millersville ’84) reports: I am assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is roughly 3,000 Marines and Sailors. We are attached to the First Marine Division. I am currently located in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. The Euphrates River flows by the city. The area outside the city is mostly dessert-agricultural. I am involved in overseeing civil affairs. Our purpose is to help the people restore their governance and economy. We are helping the new, emerging government manage and run various projects. Ultimately, this process should help facilitate peaceful elections. I arrived in Iraq June 15, 2004. My assignment is open-ended. Officers serve “at the pleasure of the president,” which is what my commission states. I may be home as soon as a month or two, as things stabilize, or could be held the duration of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s stay, which has not been determined at this point. I arrived via Al Asad, which is approximately 70 miles west of Ar Ramadi. It is a gigantic former air base of Saddam. It is incredibly hot at Al Asad, and the ground surface is similar to lunar dust, three to four inches deep. In a week, I will relocate to the Babil Province (Babylon). The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit was recently tasked to go to this area to help with normalization. There is more good happening here than bad. I do not want to downplay the bad; there are some terrible things happening here. I have no illusion about the challenges. My opinion is the media does not equally cover all sides of the story, especially the positive. For example, a fellow team member, a medical doctor, helped arrange a prosthesis for an Iraqi man who lost a leg after being bombed by another Iraqi. Besides this small story, we are partnering to accomplish greater things on a larger level. On any matter, I am personally all for free press and full disclosure. During the day, it reaches around 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It drops to around 90 in the middle of the night. Our living spaces use power from the local grid, which experiences frequent brown outs. . .so sometimes it becomes hot and it is like sleeping in a sauna. This is a minor inconvenience, our sprit is not deterred by discomforts. Things are calming down. Anti-Iraqi forces direct their anger at everyone. Occasional missile, rocket, and mortar fire hits where I am based. My fourth day here, I was outside and found myself smack in the middle of a dozen mortars impacting. Two Marines were hit; fortunately, they only received minor shrapnel wounds. It was a sobering experience. When I first arrived and flew into Ar Ramadi, our helicopter took small-arms fire. Fortunately, the people shooting at us were bad shots. I’ve met the provincial governor of Al Anbar. He is very pragmatic, forward-thinking, and truly cares for his people. His staff and the mayors of the smaller towns are getting traction. Things are becoming normalized. The population of Ar Ramadi is approximately 400,000. We are only a handful of Marines in comparison. The majority of them are working with us and happy we are here. Not everyone wants to see us leave—if
Lt. Col. Rob Labriola is serving in Ar Ramadi, Iraq, helping the Iraqi people restore their governance and economy
they all did. . .well, you see the numbers I just mentioned. On that topic, the law-abiding people of Iraq are working with us so we can jointly and precisely move against the bad guys. The very vocal bad people are hoping we do not have the courage to continue. They would like to see the Marines manipulated into hating all Iraqi people. The thing I miss most about being home is not being able to spend time with my wife and children. The hardest part is waking up in the middle of the night and wondering if they are OK and when I will see, touch, and be with them again. It is an empty feeling. Sometimes I wish I could be there to have a nice, relaxing Italian meal (pasta) with my family in the North End. (With a glass of wine. Alcohol is not permitted over here.) Fresh, clean water is more valuable than gold or diamonds. Sometimes I think we’ve turned the food pyramid upside down in our mess hall. I’ve learned to live with shortages and take nothing for granted. I had my first banana today. We just haven’t had them. Who would ever imagine something as simple as a banana would be so exciting? Paraphrasing some words from our commanding general to the Marines: “Most challenging things in life do not come easily. With faith and friendship, we will continue to press forward with persistent patience.” I look forward to getting home to my family as soon as it is possible. . .meanwhile, I remain yours truly and “Semper Fidelis,” which is the Marine Corps motto for “Always Faithful.” FALL 2004/EMERALD OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY
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ALUMNINEWS State ’91), Coordinator of Research Programs of the National Hemophilia Foundation in New York City, New York earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this distinction. The CAE credential is widely recognized as an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs, and expertise in association management. To earn the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, an applicant must have obtained a minimum number of years of required experience in nonprofit management; complete multiple hours of specialized professional development; pass a stringent examination in association management, which tests fundamental knowledge of all areas of the association management profession; and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. Approximately 3,000 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential. Jay Ross from the Upsilon Alumni Association reports: Upsilon had a spirited but limited performance at the Sigma Pi World Series softball tourney in Fullerton in April behind oldies but goodies Dan “Pudge� Romero, Mike Liskey, and Rob Ward. In February, Founders’ Day welcomed 55 alumni back to the fraternity house for the 81st year. Bob Seamon, an Upsilon track star from the 1950s and the second American to run a sub-4:00 mile, was the guest speaker. Joe Marsalek, the biennum’s Most Outstanding Chapter Advisor, received an award from the active chapter for more than 20 years of service as chapter advisor. Mike Wheeler and Larry Coval led the alumni defense of the foosball crown. Tom Miller of the building association reported that the house is still standing. Football tailgaters at the Rose Bowl will continue this fall as we build on Karl Dorrell’s first year as coach. Scott Good leads the setup, which includes catering from longtime house chef Ruben Zuniga, boat races led by Steve Clarence and Jason Won, a foosball table, and satellite TV. In 2006, Matt Bradley is planning on attending all 11 Bruins games,
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D’Ambra proud of Sigma Pi lessons David Henley ’96
New Jersey Province Archon Paul Gorman ( , Seaton Hall ’93) and his wife, Diana, celebrate their wedding in Negril, Jamaica, on June 27, 2004. including road trips to Tucson (Arizona) and Seattle (Washington), and he recently hiked to Mt. Bradley in the Grand Canyon. Jimmie Crist’s band, Device, has received airplay on an area public radio station. David Canty works as a Public Defender in Palm Desert. Mike Liskey traveled to Benin, Africa, on a mission and to help train the national basketball team. He is a prep coach in Orange County, where Dr. Chris Koutures works in physical rehab and also aids at prep football games. Recent fathers include Dr. Lance Fuchs, Ed Rhee, Art Martinez, Herman Quispe, Paul Lee, Tim O’Hara, Jon Yipp, Dan Romero, Seth Bluman, Jim Ballard, Rob Ward, and Stu Johnson. Recent grooms include Gabor Fabian and Abel Somilleda. The web site is much improved! Visit us at www.SigmaPiUCLA.com. Sean P. Jordan (Eta, Purdue ’93) reports: I was working at The Gillette Company in Boston, Massachusetts, as a senior engineer from 2000 to 2003. During this time I completed my MBA with a concentration in marketing at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. I left The Gillette Company due to my wife’s corporate transfer with Abbott Laboratories to Arizona in November 2003. Our son, Cole Liam Jordan, was born March 14, 2004. Yes, another legacy is added to the long list! Currently I am the opera-
Sometimes the path you pursue in education is not the path you ultimately follow but simply a foundation upon which to build. Consider Joe D’Ambra, engineering ’66. After graduation, D’Ambra went to work as a civil engineer in New York City, but, as with many young men in the ’60s, Uncle Sam soon came calling, and D’Ambra decided to join the Air Force rather than risk the draft. Never having flown before and apprehensive about going into a flying organization and practicing civil engineering, he enrolled in pilot training. As an Air Force pilot, he flew 199 missions over Southeast Asia, receiving several air medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Back home, D’Ambra became a development engineer working in technical intelligence through the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Education With Industry program. After earning an M.S. from Texas Christian University, he returned to flying as a pilot instructor and staff commander on Air Force Two based at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. D’Ambra flew cabinet members, congressional leaders, the first lady, and the vice president. His later assignments included classified projects’ manager and executive officer at Headquarters Air Force System Command (the Air Force’s research and development arm), Department of Defense program manager, and joint defense acquisitions officer working with the Navy and the FAA. After retiring from the Air Force, D’Ambra continued flying as a pilot for American Airlines from their Washington, D.C. base. He recently retired from American Airlines as a captain, based in New York City, right back where he began his post-URI career. “It doesn’t matter whether I was a civil engineer in New York, an Air Force pilot in Southeast Asia, a program manager in Washington, or a commercial airline pilot,� D’Ambra said recently. “I learned the basics and the discipline in Bliss Hall.�
Jim and Kelly Wisherd at the Closing Banquet at Convoction in Chicago. tions manager for Key Components, Inc. Aerospace Division in Tempe, Arizona. Brandon Hemel ( , Rowan State ’97) is proud to announce the birth
of his son, Alexander, on May 25. Brandon and his wife, Tracy, live in Arlington, Virginia. He is currently an account executive with Adams Hussey & Associates, a direct response marketing agency. Jerry Griffin (EO, SUNY-Potsdam ’94) was recently named principal of Bunker Hill High School in Claremont, North Carolina. He was previously the principal at Oxford Elementary and Catawba Intermediate for the past four years. Griffin graduated with a master’s degree in school administration from Gardner-Webb in 2001. He is currently six credits away from graduating with a doctorate in educational leadership from Appalachian State University. Griffin, his wife, Laura, and their son, Carson, reside in Hickory, North Carolina. Jerry Lambert ( , Eastern Illinois ’62) reports: My class of Sigma Pi brothers at Eastern were very close, and several of us (most of
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ALUMNINEWS whom have now retired from our professions) have maintained contact with one another. My wife and I, like several of my brothers, maintain a summer and winter residence (ours is in Indio, California). In 2003, Brother Tom Cambell (San Diego) and I put together a mini reunion for Sigma Pis who live in the West in the winter or permanently. We had five brothers at my winter home, and in 2004, we had seven brothers and their wives. We decided on Las Vegas as our 2005 location. Several of the brothers live in the Las Vegas area. We are looking at May 1, 2005. Brothers who might want to attend in 2005 can email me at jlllyr@ameritech.net or Brother Tom Campbell at bvtcruise@hot mail.com. Bruce F. Watkins (BM, Mississippi ’77) was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Brother Watkins continues his path in community service, having previously served on the board of directors of the United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley (Winchester, Virginia) and as a member of Rotary International. Wayne Sramek (BN, Southern Illinois-Carbondale) is president of Century Development in Houston, Texas, a $1-billion real estate development firm concentrating in student housing, and high-rise commercial and public facilities such as performing arts centers and hospitals. He is proud to say that his company built the world headquarters for Compaq in Houston. John Sullivan Barth ( , Saint Louis ’79) reports that he lives next door to Sigma Pi alumnus Al Jenes
We thank all of the alumni volunteers who have helped out with the Lawyer Referral program, which is now accessible on www.sigmapi.org, and are currently looking for more litigators to submit their information. The Lawyer Referral program is based on the idea that Sigma Pi fraternity brothers can solicit information during one free consultation to any volunteer on this board. For more information, contact Chris Brown at Jukes10@aol.com.
(Left to right): Gus Constancio, Rob Anderson, Dan Castanho of the River City Alumni Association. from Southern Illinois-Carbondale. He is active in his parish and community, and requests that alumni from SLU give him a call at (618) 8774660, any day after 7 p.m. Michael Tullier, (AK, Louisiana State ’94) has been named director of external relations for Auburn University’s College of Education. Auburn officials say, “Tullier will help advance the mission and goals of the college by strengthening relationships with the college’s alumni, donors, students, and parents.� Tullier has garnered more than 10 years of experience managing the communications and managerial needs of nonprofit, government, and university-level organizations on a professional and volunteer basis. Tullier is in the middle of his term as state president of the Public Relations Council of Alabama, as well as board responsibilities for PRCA’s
PGS Frank Fryburg, left, and PGS Ed Panconi, right, flank 2004 Founders’ Award winner Tony Siress at Convention.
local chapter and the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF). He is among only 6,000 professionals —and the Auburn area’s only local practitioner—to hold the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) designation. Tullier holds a B.A. in mass communication from Louisiana State University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Auburn University. He and his wife, Dianna (LSU ’93; AU ’00), currently live in Auburn with their three children: Davis Michael, 6; Sophia Rose, 4; and Jack Eliott, 1. Alumnus Darryl Dunn (AP, Arkansas State ’99) received his MBA from DePaul University and became engaged to Carri Allen over Memorial Day weekend. Dunn is living in the Chicagoland area and works as an account executive for a major printing and publishing firm in the Windy City.
Delta-Psi alumni are invited to join the festivities at Troy State University’s homecoming celebration on November 6, 2004, as the Trojans take on Florida Atlantic University. Many alumni have already confirmed reservations to lodging in the area, and we expect to have a large turnout. For more information, contact Tony Harris, Mike Henby, Erich Howard, or Rick Kelsey at sigmapitsu@hotmail.com, or call Andrew Smith at the Sigma Pi Executive Office, (800) 332-1897. Jeff “Fester� Martin has volunteered to create a new Delta-Psi web site for us. The address is www.sigmapitsu.com and will include the list of e-mails we are compiling. If you have any pictures or information that we could use on the site, please e-mail them to touchdownvideo@msn.com.
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FOUNDATIONNEWS Donors to the Annual Fund (continued) Epsilon-Zeta-Western Illinois Daniel E. Cerar ’84 (2) Kenneth J. Kaupas ’80 (2) Mark C. Maxwell ’85 (7) Blair S. Olexa ’83 (1) Epsilon-Iota-Northridge Mark J. Hanna ’79 (2) Bill Imada ’81 (5) Peter J. Whitsett ’89 (2) Epsilon-Lambda-E. Kentucky Danny P. Kinman ’94 (1) Epsilon-Mu-James Madison Frederick G. Felton ’94 (1) Epsilon-Nu-Cal. St.-Fullerton “I have remained committed Gregory J. Fioresi ’91 (1) to Sigma Pi and cherish the Andrew D. Glassman ’88 (1) support the Foundation has Eric J. Glaub ’89 (4) provided me. Thank you for J. Miguel Ibarra ’80 (2) Steven P. Jacques ’92 (1) being there when I needed you.” Michael K. Kim ’82 (2) —Ben Lehberger, Penn State ’99 William R. Kittredge ’86 (6) Curtis G. Shake Recipient Michael R. McDonald ’83 (4) Mark D. Monninger ’86 (6) Jay T. Rojo ’91 (8) Mario P. Di Giovanni ’75 (5) Bryan T. Wadkins ’95 (1) Alan E. Kozlowski ’80 (2) Epsilon-Xi-Farleigh Dickinson Gamma-Kappa-Indiana Tech. William Gruhler ’82 (1) Thomas Sommerfield ’80 (6) Epsilon-Omicron-Buffalo Gamma-Mu-Wisc.-Oshkosh Seth Marin ’00 (2) Richard K. Dodge ’71 (2) Epsilon-Pi-C. Newport Gamma-Nu-Akron Christopher Hooper ’86 (1) Frank P. Bevilacqua ’72 (2) Jeffrey J. Borkey ’85 (1) Epsilon-Rho-Drury Joseph C. Borkey ’86 (1) Bradley J. Ziegler ’83 (1) Christopher T. Paskavan ’89 (2) Epsilon-Sigma-Loyola Dr. Gary B. Williams ’68 (1) Marymount Gamma-Omicron-Findlay David A. Bautista ’86 (2) Merril B. Mirsky ’69 (2) Mark R. Wilhelm ’90 (1) Gamma-Pi-Indiana State Zeta-Alpha-West Chester Thomas A. Bertagnolli ’75 (1) Michael K. Gillinder ’97 (2) Paul C. Poparad ’69 (2) Zeta-Beta-Embry-Riddle (FL) John A. Stachura Jr. ’72 (6) Capt. Michael Benham ’92 (3) Gamma-Rho-W. Michigan Zeta-Gamma-Millersville Dennis L. Mortlock ’71 (2) Jeffrey A. Long ’91 (1) John S. Walker ’88 (1) Zeta-Zeta-Florida Gamma-Sigma-Missouri R. James Kelso ’89 (1) Brian R. Akerson ’69 (2) Zeta-Eta-Santa Clara James E. Mattson ’71 (7) E. John Doyle ’95 (1) Dr. Brant Mozo ’72 (2) Douglas J. Gold ’91 (2) Donald S. Windmiller ’78 (5) John P. Liska ’97 (1) Gamma-Upsilon-Murray State Patrick L. Vacanti ’93 (11) Scott P. Ashley ’77 (2) Zeta-Lambda-So. California Les L. Wright ’70 (1) Russell L. Fox ’92 (1) Gamma-Phi-Wisc.-Whitewater Zeta-Mu-Michigan State Michael C. Janowak ’69 (1) Mark A. Aiello ’91 (2) Gamma-Psi-St. Louis Zeta-Pi-Oakland Ronald E. Lind ’79 (1) Edward V. Warren ’93 (2) Paul L. Starr ’69 (1) Zeta-Sigma-NC Wesleyan Gamma-Omega-Wayne State Michael G. Dolliver ’87 (1) Gerald M. Varcak ’71 (1) Michael S. Walters ’87 (11) Delta-Alpha-Central Michigan Zeta-Tau-Northern Colorado Todd M. Leman ’93 (4) Timothy D. Kathol ’88 (2) Delta-Gamma-Milton Zeta-Chi-Rowan Michael G. Sizemore ’71 (1) Brian T. DeMild ’93 (1) Delta-Epsilon-Seton Hall Robert J. Ervington ’90 (1) Richard T. Allen ’73 (1) Steven R. Ochmanski ’94 (1) Michael P. Di Como ’73 (1) Charles N. Wahl ’92 (2) Delta-Zeta-Missouri-St. Louis Eta-Epsilon-Florida State Eddie G. Smith ’70 (1) Jonathan Blackwood ’96 (2) Clifford Allan Wilke ’80 (1) Mark R. Sinclair ’92 (1) Delta-Iota-Wisc.-Platteville Eta-Nu-Towson Michael T. Oleson ’97 (2) Arthur R. Aybar ’92 (1) Delta-Nu-Ball State Eta-Pi-Kutztown Thomas Neel Austin ’74 (1) Daniel G. Martinelli ’92 (1) William D. Critell ’76 (1) Eta-Tau-Fitchburg State Eugene T. Goss II ’72 (1) Jeremy M. Boylan ’98 (2) Delta-Rho-Morehead State Brian D. Callahan ’93 (1) Daryl J. Angel ’77 (1) Eta-Upsilon-California-Irvine Delta-Upsilon-Virginia Tech. Charles J. Pankenier ’99 (1) Matthew J. Biancheri ’92 (2) Theta-Beta-Saginaw Valley St. Delta-Phi-Wisc.-LaCrosse Matthew R. Johnson ’03 (1) Jeffrey A. Witmer ’79 (2) Theta-Delta-College of NJ Delta-Psi-Troy State Donald R. Lehnert III ’02 (1) Ray A. White ’91 (1) Orchid Club Epsilon-Alpha-Southern Tech. $500–$999 given in 2003–04 Harry R. Burns III ’72 (1) Beta-Indiana Epsilon-Beta-Kentucky Gary M. Gurtcheff ’90 (2) James S. Audia ’82 (1) Gamma-Ohio State Mark F. Hunt ’85 (1) Dr. Lester E. Webb ’63 (18) Michael J. Parker ’91 (2) Theta-Pennsylvania State Epsilon-Gamma-IL Wesleyan William S. Cooper ’40 (12) Lorren E. Beneke ’74 (1) Xi-Iowa Dr. Kevin R. Bower ’77 (1) Dr. Wilner Nelson Jr. ’65 (1) John W. Dickens ’86 (1) Upsilon-UCLA Omar B. Sadeque ’92 (1) Carl V. Moroney ’55 (2) Mark A. Teachman ’74 (2)
Phi-Illinois Charles R. Peterson ’82 (1) Gerald E. Schultz ’63 (2) Alpha-Theta-Beloit Allen J. Dogger ’66 (1) Alpha-Mu-New Jersey Tech. Russell J. Furnari ’79 (2) Alpha-Nu-Wake Forest Richard P. Soja ’86 (2) Alpha-Sigma-Arkansas Ronald E. Yeager ’68 (2) Beta-Nu-SIU-Carbondale Kevin D. Farmer ’95 (4) Beta-Omicron-Long Beach David L. Newberg ’80 (20) Gamma-Alpha-Detroit-Mercy John D. Dinka ’83 (11) Gamma-Xi-West Virginia Tech. Thomas A. Kessler ’83 (2) Epsilon-Tau-Tennessee-Martin Christopher J. Monte ’89 (1)
Brotherhood Circle $999–$1,000 given in 2003–04 Theta-Pennsylvania State Raymond J. Albed Sr. ’57 (1) Harry L. Eberly ’45 (2) Frank C. Fryburg, PGS ’49 (3) Louis M. Gatto ’68 (1) Xi-Iowa Gary T. Dvorchak ’86 (7) Upsilon-UCLA Ronald C. Rule ’52 (7) Psi-Emory Edward G. Scruggs ’53 (2) Alpha-Theta-Beloit James W. Espy ’70 (4) Alpha-Mu-New Jersey Tech. Howard H. Beyer, PGS ’56 (9) Robert S. Hattersley ’53 (2) John J. McCann ’83 (1) Alpha-Pi-Arkansas State Mark S. Briscoe ’82 (2) Alpha-Rho-SW Missouri State David D. McBride ’66 (2) Alpha-Chi-Maryland Mark Levin ’70 (11) Beta-Gamma-Eastern Illinois Dr. Roger C. Claar ’66 (2) Beta-Mu-Mississippi James S. Verplanck, PGS ’61 (6) Beta-Omicron-Long Beach L. Nelson Farris ’66 (1) Robert C. Gau ’76 (1) John J. Merino Jr., PGS ’58 (12) Paul A. Owen ’93 (1) Beta-Pi-Virginia Gary B. Tash, PGS ’68 (23) Beta-Tau-Valparaiso Paul W. Hansen ’80 (1) Gamma-Eta-Rutgers Christopher R. Brown ’81 (3) Gamma-Rho-W. Michigan Thomas A. Moore Jr. ’69 (2) Gamma-Sigma-Missouri Dr. Lester C. Joern Jr. ’76 (7) Delta-Psi-Troy State Adam R. Shores ’98 (1) Epsilon-Kappa-Southern Arkansas G. Mason Cozart ’83 (2) Epsilon-Nu-Fullerton Brenan C. German ’91 (1) Larry P. Rovira ’85 (6) Epsilon-Sigma-Loyola Marymount Edward J. Panconi ’84 (1) Epsilon-Psi-Widener John H. Williams Jr. ’85 (2) Zeta-Lambda-So. California Daniel A. Wool ’92 (2) Eta-Iota-Cal. StateDominguez Hills Marc A. Weiser ’94 (2) Eta-Upsilon-California-Irvine A. Bryce Carder ’99 (1)
Founders’ Circle $4,999–$25,000 given in ’03–04 Beta-Indiana Paul L Hertenstein ’43 (2) Zeta-Lambda-So. California Ian W. Campbell ’92 (1)
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Kevin V. Roberts ’76 (2) Patrick C. Schiltz ’01 (1) James E. Shipley ’62 (1) Patrick W. Solner ’91 (2) Robert J. Wood ’95 (1) Beta-Zeta-Miami (Florida) Charles A. Pettine ’51 (1) Beta-Eta-San Jose State Kenny L. Bennett ’92 (11) Charles C. Butler ’70 (2) Stephen H. Caplan ’64 (14) Bob L. Farnquist ’61 (12) William F. Hansen IV ’01 (1) Howard L. Vierra ’67 (3) Beta-Theta-Drexel Raymond A. Cassetta ’62 (2) Ellison L. Davison ’49 (9) William J. Holland ’63 (12) Boyd K. Mackleer ’63 (1) Walter G. Robbins Jr. ’51 (20) James T. Ward ’65 (1) Beta-Iota-Northern Arizona David W. Giannotti ’81 (2) Beta-Kappa-Arizona State Robert J. Harrington ’52 (2) Richard T. Rodriguez ’93 (1) Beta-Lambda-Lycoming Carl W. Heide ’67 (2) Beta-Nu-SIU-Carbondale Stuart O. Cappellin ’61 (1) Jerry W. Leman ’64 (2) Benjamin J. Simms ’97 (1) Edward L. Walter ’66 (2) Beta-Omicron-Long Beach Gerald E. Bergeron ’61 (5) Donald J. Bocok ’58 (1) Christopher A. Grubbs ’94 (2) Kevin L. Jones ’73 (2) Lawrence J. Lennon ’63 (5) Wayne R. Martin ’64 (2) John P. McCall ’65 (2) Marc D. McIntyre ’86 (1) Frank R. Newell ’72 (2) Peter L. Palmiotto ’96 (1) Howard E. Pease ’63 (1) Anthony M. Rodriguez ’89 (1) Andrew J. Salas ’78 (16) Patrick Shaw ’66 (2) Richard A. Shelton ’56 (1) William O. Talley Jr. ’56 (11) E. Gerald Thompson ’63 (2) Beta-Pi-Virginia Michael S. Miller ’74 (2) Robert E. Skinner Jr. ’69 (2) Beta-Rho-Barton James Marion Adams ’68 (1) James H. King ’69 (11) David J. Rose ’73 (10) Beta-Sigma-Northern Illinois Wesley A. Caine ’69 (1) Peter Roknich ’58 (23) Beta-Tau-Valparaiso John L. Draheim ’64 (1) Gerald Heinz ’61 (2) Beta-Upsilon-Shippensburg Larry R. Hart ’73 (2) Kenneth L. Kiel ’85 (11) William E. Trout ’86 (1) Beta-Phi-Rochester Tech. Willis B. Barley Jr. ’64 (3) Jeremy C. Lug ’93 (2) LCDR S. Scott Noe ’89 (1) Beta-Chi-Loyola-Chicago S. Tom Bull ’95 (3) Frank G. Slocumb Jr. ’67 (1) Alejandro Talancon ’88 (1) Beta-Psi-East Stroudsburg Eric G. Koch ’83 (1) Robert L. Melusky ’92 (1) Jack Hilliard Savage ’64 (1) Gamma-Alpha-Detroit-Mercy James A. Clemens ’71 (1) Brian B. LaCore ’91 (1) Mark J. Sangin ’95 (7) Gamma-Zeta-Parsons Calvin A. Hill Jr. ’67 (2) Robert W. Mason ’64 (21) Gamma-Eta-Rutgers James F. Fisher ’66 (1) Steven R. Magidson ’70 (4) Brian J. McNicholas ’94 (1) Robert S. Meneve ’83 (1) Gamma-Theta-Texas Christoph Klasing ’70 (2) Gamma-Iota-Worcester Tech Kenneth H. Beyer ’82 (2)
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Peter J. Swales ’02 (1) Donald J. Zeitinger Jr. ’82 (22) Alpha-Kappa-Louisiana State Robert A. Fontenot ’68 (2) Alpha-Mu-New Jersey Tech. Frederick E. Betz ’59 (1) Albert F. Bickhardt ’44 (20) Walter A. Braun ’62 (6) H. Gail Clarke ’43 (2) Garrett C. Doninger ’63 (2) James C. Esposito ’66 (2) Dr. Walter Esselman ’38 (2) Russell J. Frith Jr. ’91 (2) Douglas F. Hambor ’81 (1) Peter K. Huebner ’56 (2) Bruce R. Iglay ’73 (12) J. Warren Johnson ’38 (1) Curt R. Koeppen PGH ’70 (12) Herbert T. Lotee ’39 (9) James B. McGrath Jr. ’80 (15) Frank Navratil ’46 (1) Edward W. Rogers ’52 (2) Frederick Stober ’44 (2) Alpha-Nu-Wake Forest John M. Bleecker Jr. ’53 (2) Robert L. Fraysse ’79 (1) Harvey H. Morris Jr. ’70 (2) John L. Reichle ’85 (2) Edgar C. Voress ’74 (22) Alpha-Xi-Cal State-Fresno Thomas J. Murchie ’50 (3) Alpha-Omicron-Santa Barbara Donald N. Fredericksen ’52 (2) Wilbur T. Hardison ’52 (1) Dr. Leroy C. Hardy ’49 (2) James S. McBride Jr. ’53 (8) Alpha-Pi-Arkansas State Buddy G. Beck ’58 (3) G. Robert Blanchard ’50 (6) Clarence A. Crowder ’62 (2) John E. Gregson ’65 (1) Bobby J. Roetzel ’78 (1) Gary P. Schirmacher ’85 (2) John B. Webster ’49 (2) Robert H. Wilmoth Jr. ’49 (1) Alpha-Rho-SW Missouri State Dr. Paul Anthony ’51 (2) James Garth Baker ’72 (6) James M. Cochran ’85 (2) Edward D. Estes ’55 (1) Ellis L. Hefner CPA ’72 (2) Richard D. Klein ’92 (5) Donald A. Kutz ’61 (2) Dorman R. Mabrey ’61 (1) Chad M. Schnarre ’01 (1) William D. Tillotson ’55 (5) Dorsey Troutman ’76 (1) Alpha-Sigma-Arkansas Edwin S. Elphingstone ’50 (2) Ward N. Marianos ’55 (2) James R. Pugh Jr. ’68 (1) Gary D. Shelby ’62 (3) Donald E. Steely ’60 (1) Leonard G. Warden III ’69 (1) Dennis R. Young ’67 (1) Alpha-Upsilon-Rhode Island Rev. Michael Brainerd ’84 (1) Arthur W. Gruhn ’68 (2) Anthony C. Perry ’54 (5) Richard A. Young ’85 (1) Alpha-Phi-Georgia Michael C. Bushaw ’81 (2) Edward E. Gregory ’51 (14) J.J. Benard Jackson Jr. ’93 (1) Robert P. Killian ’73 (2) Hoyle B. Puckett ’48 (1) William M. Reed II ’69 (2) Harold G. Smith Jr. ’63 (2) Stephen M. Waters Jr. ’57 (1) Claude C. Wills ’65 (14) Alpha-Chi-Maryland Bruce S. Hoffberger ’71 (2) H. Brenden Lo ’90 (3) Charles E. Polinger ’67 (1) Paul N. Singer ’71 (14) Alpha-Omega-San Diego State John R. Banks ’56 (1) Roberto M. Valencia ’88 (3) Beta-Gamma-Eastern Illinois Derek J. Ali-Allen ’89 (1) Philip R. Doster ’76 (1) Thomas G. Grubb ’67 (2) Bill J. Knapp ’85 (1) Dr. Edward K. Marlow ’66 (1) John E. Montgomery ’62 (1) William H. Moutray ’57 (2) Richard R. Plath ’64 (11)
Emerald
Randall J. Ottinger ’80 (2) George L. Reeves ’63 (1) Michael R. Sfat ’43 (1) Nu-Franklin & Marshall Dr. Donald G. Birrell ’46 (1) George J. Cavagnaro Jr. ’59 (1) William F. Honaman ’52 (2) Dr. Thomas Jenkins Jr. ’45 (2) David C. Kapp ’57 (1) Robert J. Nicola ’64 (1) Arthur Sciarrotta ’78 (2) H. D. Chip Weeks Jr. ’60 (10) Xi-Iowa Richard A. Carlson, Jr. ’91 (10) Dr. Craig E. Clark ’71 (1) Danny F. Nicol ’67 (1) Larry V. Wright ’62 (14) Omicron-Tulane Robert Armbruster Jr. ’47 (1) Pi-Utah Keith P. Hudson ’32 (1) Donald C. Pauley ’54 (2) Rho-North Carolina State Hugh A. Williams Jr. ’47 (7) Sigma-Iowa State Gerald L. McRoberts ’68 (1) Conrad T. Timpe ’60 (10) Steven A. Tripmacker ’68 (23) Upsilon-UCLA Charles William Bader ’62 (11) Douglas W. Bastyr ’51 (23) David J. Benson ’84 (2) Claude C. Blakemore ’32 (2) Dr. Robert W. Blaney ’53 (1) Donald W. Bullock ’53 (2) Maj. C. Burnham ’37 (12) Alan J. Crivaro ’76 (1) Alfred A. Feldman ’61 (2) Rudolph A. Feldman ’54 (4) David J. Finkel ’87 (2) Robert V. Fulkerson Jr. ’43 (1) John E. Goodlad ’53 (2) Robert R. Hillerman ’56 (1) Arthur W. Jones ’51 (5) Robert A. Jones ’55 (2) Kurt H. Kenworth ’55 (2) Richard L. Kruger ’51 (11) Robert C. Lashbrook ’55 (1) Joseph F. Marsalek Jr. ’57 (7) William E. Nicolai Jr. ’50 (2) Timothy J. O`Hara ’93 (2) Richard C. Owens ’63 (1) David E. Randel ’55 (2) Ralph K. Rea ’54 (1) Eugene C. Roche Jr. ’51 (14) Steven H. Schechter ’90 (2) Scott R. Scheffler ’01 (1) John W. Selby ’44 (3) David Shiokari ’79 (1) Matthew A. Sumrow ’91 (1) Phi-Illinois Dr. Donald L. Bunnell ’52 (7) William J. Connell ’86 (2) Robert L. Dannehl ’49 (21) Dr. Ira J. Dolnick ’84 (1) John T. Hague ’77 (2) M/Gen. Chester McKeen Jr. ’45 (2) G. Ronald Morris ’59 (3) John L. Schmidt ’53 (2) Maj. Kevin John Walker ’90 (2) Charles Weigel Jr. ’46 (2) Omega-Oregon State Ian M. Itschner ’93 (7) Alpha-Gamma-Washington Ronald J. Rhine ’54 (1) Alpha-Delta-Auburn John N. Becker ’80 (1) John H. Beville ’69 (2) Russell F. Boren ’54 (1) Kenneth M. Brown ’60 (1) Derek W. Gregg ’92 (1) Col. Sidney L. Lanier Jr. ’61 (1) Jeffrey J. Stone ’97 (1) Alpha-Zeta-St. Lawrence Robert E. Rich ’89 (5) Raymond M. Shimmon ’74 (2) Russell W. Steenberg ’74 (1) Alpha-Eta-William and Mary Thomas S. Reavely Esq. ’68 (2) Alpha-Theta-Beloit Dr. James D. Matten ’69 (2) Alpha-Iota-Missouri-Rolla John M. Berger ’68 (2) Chae K. Lee ’88 (2) Hans E. Schmoldt ’44 (2)
FOUNDATIONNEWS Donors to the Annual Fund (continued)
New Foundation Supporters These brothers began their support of the Foundation during the 2003–04 Annual Fund Campaign, from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. Michael Robert Abbuhl, ’73 James Marion Adams, ’68 Todd E. Adams, ’87 John P. Allen, ’96 Richard T. Allen, ’73 Willard H. Altman Jr., ’57 Gerhard H. Andersen William Earl Anderson, ’60 Daryl J. Angel, ’77 Alfredo Arauz, ’05 John M. Arganian, ’96 Robert B. Armbruster, ’47 Thomas Neel Austin, ’74 Arthur R. Aybar, ’92 William Ernest Aycock, ’50 Brent A. Babbs, ’97 Charles William Bader, ’62 Charles M. Baker, ’95 John R. Banks, ’56 Matthew A. Beatty, ’01 Thomas P. Beck, ’73 John N. Becker, ’80 Frank T. Benvenuto, ’94 Christopher M. Betsill, ’94 Bart A. Blackburn, ’02 Dr. Robert W. Blaney, ’53 Jeffrey I. Blankman, ’95 T. Jason Boger, ’96 Philip J. Bolus, ’05 Larry L. Boren, ’71 Albert J. Bourcier, ’65 William E. Bowsman, ’91 Michael P. Brady, ’05 Rev. Michael E. Brainerd, ’84 Kenneth M. Brown, ’60 Andrew M. Bukowski, ’96 Derek J. Bush, ’05 Chuck W. Bushar III, ’57 Charles D. Butcherite, ’57 Robert R. Butts, ’70 Alfred Calahate Jr., ’87 Ian W. Campbell, ’92 Stuart O. Cappellin, ’61 A. Bryce Carder, ’99 Bradley J. Carroll, ’05 Corey G. Carson, ’01 Michael W. Carson, ’00 George J. Cavagnaro Jr., ’59 Robert J. Chaprnka, ’65 Christopher M. Chesney, ’04 Charles L. Childers Jr., ’56 Corey L. Chinn, ’99 Ernest J. Claxton Jr., ’50 Alan J. Crivaro, ’76 Colin S. Cunningham, ’06 Skye T. Dahl, ’03 Kurt A. Dahlberg, ’89 Dennis R. Danville Jr., ’01 Eric William Davis, ’06 Ralph Sa De Simone, ’98 Phillip J. DeFelice, ’90 Brian T. DeMild, ’93 Richard E. Denison, ’54 Brian M. Devot, ’99 Michael P. Di Como, ’73 Robert J. Dobosz, ’99 Allen J. Dogger, ’66 Michael G. Dolliver, ’87 Michael J. Dougherty, ’89 Dwayne F. Downing, ’68 Raymond D. Doyle, ’93 John R. Dziuba, ’03 Brian S. Early, ’04 Alfred E. Ebron Jr., ’80 Daniel L. Edwards, ’03 Joseph O. Elliott, ’72 Scott A. English, ’01 Kenneth J. Eschrich, ’03 Kyle D. Estep, ’00 Edward D. Estes, ’55 John G. Estock, ’70 Kevin A. Fahey, ’05
Zeta-Delta-Colorado Mark A. Reister ’02 (1) Zeta-Epsilon-Michigan Tech. Erik G. Foltz ’91 (1)
Albert W. Fehrenbacher, ’52 Frederick G. Felton, ’94 Chris G. Ferragamo, ’86 Gregory E. Fiden, ’90 Erik G. Foltz, ’91 James D. Ford, ’00 Larry J. Franklin, ’76 Lon W. Frazier, ’72 Adam Andrew Frei, ’07 David R. French, ’94 Paul Freund, ’39 George E. Freyer, ’64 Scott R. Friedman, ’96 Andrew J. Frobish, ’00 Jonathan M. Frost, ’02 Jason M. Gaca, ’03 Vincent T. Gamble John E. Garber, ’90 Hermes Garcia, ’06 Robert T. Gardner, ’91 David Gati, ’64 Joel S. Gaul, ’92 Scott F. Gautier, ’91 John P. Gemetti, ’00 Brenan C. German, ’91 Daniel E. Gess, ’99 John B. Giles, ’51 Jeffrey J. Godke, ’99 Marc E. Goldberg, ’00 James S. Goodpasture, ’43 Thomas J. Gotreaux, ’01 Derek W. Gregg, ’92 Robert L. Gregg, ’93 John E. Gregson, ’65 Jay A. Grobe, ’00 Riley C.W. Grogan , ’06 Donald F. Gruber, ’66 Geoffrey J. Haas Jr., ’02 Chadrick Ryan Hall, ’05 Scott Gilbert Hamil, ’06 Paul W. Hansen, ’80 William F. Hansen IV, ’01 Howard P. Harris, ’67 Matthew S. Haug, ’03 Michael David Heath, ’06 Cody M. Henley, ’80 Brian K. Hess, ’00 Joseph F. Hess, ’86 Col. John W. Hobberlin, ’52 Lane T. Hoggatt, ’89 Brian J. Holliday, ’99 Charles H. Holmes, ’00 Christopher W. Hooper, ’86 Albert M. Hornocker, ’54 Christopher U. Hortalez, ’02 Steve J. Hubona, ’86 Shaun M. Hughes, ’05 Timothy M. Hughes, ’75 Mark F. Hunt, ’85 Steven E. Hurt, ’91 Ryan A. Husaynu, ’81 Matthew D. Ireland, ’00 Donald L. Jackson, ’74 Michael C. Janowak, ’69 Samuel L. Janowski, ’94 James W. Jastatt, ’82 Matt J. Jaworowski, ’93 Scott B. Jennings, ’89 Benjamin F. Johnson Jr., ’42 Derrick Alan Johnson, ’07 Matthew R. Johnson, ’03 Frederick C. Jones, ’60 Gary E. Jones, ’74 William E. Jones, ’92 Dennis F. Judge Jr., ’97 Stephen P. Kane, ’67 David C. Kapp, ’57 Edward M. Kasan, ’80 James R. Kellso, ’71 William J. Kettleson, ’83 Chris A. Kindrick, ’04 David J. Kline, ’71 John M. Knoop, ’81 David R. French ’94 (1) Zeta-Zeta-Florida Alfredo Arauz ’05 (1) Brian J. Holliday ’99 (1)
Eric R. Koberg, ’98 Wayne W. Koegel, ’49 Antone C. Korinek, ’67 Carl E. Kuester, ’68 Brian B. LaCore, ’91 Tyler C. Leeson, ’03 Donald R. Lehnert III, ’02 Robert Y. Liou, ’01 Charles G. Lipe, ’54 John P. Liska, ’97 Jeffrey A. Long, ’91 Jason R. Lott, ’02 Brian Foster Love, ’08 Alfred M. Lowe Jr., ’49 Bryan M. Mahlmeister, ’87 Matt James Maletich , ’06 Lee R. Manes, ’68 Ronald D. Manning II, ’91 Francis S. Mansella, ’91 Roy L. Mantelli, ’69 Jacob Mariam, ’94 Seth Marin, ’00 Stuart H. Markham, ’64 Edward M. Martin, ’72 Mark L. Martin, ’93 Daniel G. Martinelli, ’92 Steven R. Mason, ’80 John J. McCann, ’83 Travis S. McCartney, ’05 James F. McClung Jr., ’66 Daniel M. McCurdy, ’92 Sean P. McEneely, ’00 Marc D. McIntyre, ’86 Michael A. McKay, ’93 Gerald L. McRoberts, ’68 Christopher J. Mealy, ’96 Robert J. Metzler, ’92 Michael L. Meyer, ’04 Garry I. Miller, ’74 Eric G. Monte, ’91 John E. Montgomery, ’62 Marc A. Morgan , ’06 Joseph L. Mortensen, ’89 James T. Moss Jr., ’74 Jonathan A. Murray, ’99 Dennis P. Myers, ’96 Randy Werner Neufeld, ’03 Matthew P. Newmister, ’00 Rory D. Nicholson, ’04 Timothy J. O’Hara, ’93 Scott D. O’Neill, ’91 Steven R. Ochmanski, ’94 Benjamin T. Offill, ’07 Joseph V. Palazzolo, ’03 Ryan D. Palfrey, ’01 Dennis P. Parker, ’85 W. Terry Passman, ’90 Daniel I. Paton IV, ’96 Raymond W. Perisin, ’49 Dustin S. Pogue, ’00 Charles E. Polinger, ’67 David Michael Powers, ’06 Dio J. Ramirez, ’02 James V. Ramirez, ’91 George L. Reeves, ’63 Mark A. Reister, ’02 Gerald L. Richard, ’81 Edward J. Riegl, ’90 Charles O. Ries, ’96 Keith T. Ritson, ’02 Alexander L. Rivera, ’01 Joshua L. Robb, ’05 Scott A. Robbins, ’98 James D. Roberts, ’01 Lt.C. Marc B. Roberts, ’82 Anthony M. Rodriguez, ’89 Richard T. Rodriguez, ’93 Bobby J. Roetzel, ’78 Daniel Mead Rogers, ’08 Daniel S. Romero, ’98 M. Scott Ross, ’95 John A. Rotner, ’67 Randall E. Rowland, ’72 Scott A. Robbins ’98 (1) Zeta-Eta-Santa Clara Justin B. Beck ’95 (1) Ryan M. Bertsch ’98 (1)
David M. Rushing, ’67 Andrew Colin Russell, ’06 Christopher M. Russell, ’91 Christopher J. Russell, ’96 Omar B. Sadeque, ’92 Stefan W. Sanborn, ’06 Michael M. Sander, ’02 Matthew M. Sankovich Steven H. Schechter, ’90 Patrick C. Schiltz, ’01 Chad M. Schnarre, ’01 Collin W. Schoenfeld, ’00 Clifford G. Schuette, ’69 Jeff A. Seifried, ’05 Larry Joseph Selvaggi, ’04 Calvin Samuel Shadden , ’06 Michael D. Shaye, ’97 G. Layne Shead, ’03 James E. Shipley, ’62 Matthew A. Shreibman, ’00 Benjamin J. Simms, ’97 John A. Sims, ’75 Mark R. Sinclair, ’92 Robert J. Sisson III, ’99 Michael G. Sizemore, ’71 Douglas T. Slipko, ’87 Rand H. Smith, ’70 Grant S. Snell, ’03 Abel M. Somilleda II, ’95 James S. Sonsalla, ’90 Jimmy C. Statler, ’58 Donald F. Stevenson, ’57 Alan C. Stickler, ’02 Thomas S. Stipp, ’93 Mark P. Stoker, ’86 Jeffrey J. Stone, ’97 Scott Vincent Stouder, ’06 Dr. Morris E. Sumner, ’52 Peter J. Swales, ’02 Robert L. Sylvester, ’69 Thomas J. Tatarian, ’87 Kevin M. Thirsk, ’03 Christopher M. Thomas, ’95 Bobby R. Thompson, ’86 William J. Thompson, ’96 Scott R. Thrash, ’88 Philip C. Thrasher, ’63 Benito T. Torrecampo, ’92 William E. Trout, ’86 Guy Michael Tulp, ’02 Jay Matthew Vaden, ’03 Wesley K. Varney, ’01 Daniel F. Wahl, ’75 Heinz W. Wahlers, ’55 John S. Walker, ’88 Eugene H. Walter Jr., ’63 James T. Ward, ’65 Leonard G. Warden III, ’69 Tor K. Warmdahl, ’02 Wayne L. Warren, ’63 Bryan P. Webb, ’99 Jason L. Weiss, ’02 Ray A. White, ’91 James Ji Hwang Wie, ’05 Sean M. Wiedeman, ’05 Barry L. Wilber, ’62 Clifford Allan Wilke, ’80 Robert H. Wilmoth Jr., ’49 Chad D. Wilson, ’98 Lee M. Wilson, ’75 Richard C. Wilson, ’72 Lewis I. Winarsky, ’69 Robert J. Wood, ’95 Joshua L. Wussick, ’00 Paul V. Wydra, ’01 Michael E. Yaseen, ’86 James E. Young, ’92 Richard A. Young, ’85 Carl D. Youngberg, ’64 Tarique M. Zahir, ’96 Eric C. Zint, ’01
Peter H. Brau ’93 (1) John P. Gemetti ’00 (1) Michael M. Sander ’02 (1)
Zeta-Theta-SUNY-Plattsburgh Thomas J. Tatarian ’87 (1) Zeta-Lambda-S. California Christopher Ferragamo ’86 (1) Scott B. Jennings ’89 (1) Collin W. Schoenfeld ’00 (1) Zeta-Mu-Michigan State Philip J. Bolus ’05 (1) Derek J. Bush ’05 (1) Dennis R. Danville Jr. ’01 (1) Kenneth T. Weil ’91 (1) Zeta-Nu-Villanova Ryan M. Butler ’95 (2) Zeta-Pi-Oakland Paul E. Lagrou ’89 (1) Bryan M. Mahlmeister ’87 (1) Ringo R. Mukhtar ’96 (1) Daniel J. Sapiano ’89 (1) Zeta-Rho-Edinboro Daniel M. McCurdy ’92 (1) Robert J. Metzler ’92 (1) Zeta-Sigma-NC Wesleyan Peter K. Widell ’95 (2) Zeta-Tau-Northern Colorado Tommy M. Thompson ’94 (1) Zeta-Phi-SE Louisiana W. Terry Passman ’90 (1) Alan J. Rovira ’93 (1) Zeta-Chi-Rowan Frank A. Bosco Jr. ’94 (2) Daniel J. Brooksbank ’93 (1) Ralph S. De Simone ’98 (1) Daniel L. Edwards ’03 (1) Christopher F. Kahler ’92 (2) Anthony S. Russo ’89 (1) Lawrence O. Tessier Jr. ’91 (2) Zeta-Psi-West Virginia James S. Sonsalla ’90 (1) Zeta-Omega-Nevada Jacob Mariam ’94 (1) Eta-Alpha-Sacramento Shaun M. Hughes ’05 (1) John Muraoka ’95 (2) Scott D. O`Neill ’91 (1) Stefan W. Sanborn ’06 (1) Benito T. Torrecampo ’92 (1) Eta-Beta-S. Connecticut State Francis S. Mansella ’91 (1) Christopher M. Russell ’91 (1) Eta-Gamma-Hofstra Jeffrey A. Minihane ’96 (2) Eta-Epsilon-Florida State Scott R. Friedman ’96 (1) Philip M. Longueira ’94 (1) Christopher C. Marino ’95 (2) Michael L. Meyer ’04 (1) James V. Ramirez ’91 (1) Eta-Zeta-W. Connecticut State Andrew M. Bukowski ’96 (1) Eta-Eta-Bridgewater State Earle Bercier ’91 (2) Vincent T. Gamble ’0 (1) Robert T. Gardner ’91 (1) Eta-Theta-York Matthew D. Lubold ’91 (1) Eta-Iota-Dominguez Hills Frank T. Benvenuto ’94 (1) Glen S. Draggoo ’91 (1) Eta-Mu-Missouri S. State Jason D. Rincker ’94 (1) Eta-Nu-Towson Michael A. McKay ’93 (1) Matthew A. Shreibman ’00 (1) Eta-Xi-NC-Asheville Donald T. Lyda ’92 (1) Eta-Omicron-Toronto Eric William Davis ’06 (1) Eta-Rho-Carleton Ryan D. Palfrey ’01 (1) Michael D. Shaye ’97 (1) Eta-Sigma-Colorado State Charles M. Baker ’95 (1) Eta-Tau-Fitchburg State Sean B. Reardon ’94 (1) Stephen M. Tulli ’91 (1) Eta-Upsilon-California-Irvine Corey L. Chinn ’99 (1) John E. Pankenier ’69 (2) Dio J. Ramirez ’02 (1) Sean M. Wiedeman ’05 (1) Eta-Phi-Miami (Ohio) Hal S. Shapiro ’97 (2) Eta-Chi-DePaul John M. Arganian ’96 (1)
Eta-Psi-Clemson Jason R. Lott ’02 (1) Theta-Alpha-Clarion Corey G. Carson ’01 (1) Theta-Beta-Saginaw Valley St. James D. Roberts ’01 (1) Theta-Gamma-West Alabama Kevin M. Thirsk ’03 (2) Theta-Delta-College of NJ John R. Dziuba ’03 (1) Keith T. Ritson ’02 (1) Guy Michael Tulp ’02 (1) Theta-Zeta-Lynchburg A. Christopher Brackett ’89 (2) Theta-Kappa-Texas Tech. Christopher M. Chesney ’04 (1) Randy Werner Neufeld ’03 (1) Jay Matthew Vaden ’03 (1) Theta-Nu-Univ. of Houston G. Layne Shead ’03 (1) Theta-Xi-Salisbury University Marc A. Morgan ’06 (1) Grand Valley State ColonyGrand Valley State Matt James Maletich ’06 (1) Daniel Mead Rogers ’08 (1) Arizona Colony-Arizona James Ji Hwang Wie ’05 (1)
Century Club $100–$499 given in 2003–04 Alpha-Vincennes Ty Collett ’92 (2) John P. Davis ’69 (2) Neil H. Trisler ’95 (1) Michael D. Utter ’02 (2) Beta-Indiana Harold J. Anderson ’30 (2) Ronald C. David ’58 (2) James E. Johnson ’54 (13) William E. Jones ’92 (1) Dr. Donald P. King ’43 (2) John M. Knoop ’81 (1) Henry C. Korff ’49 (1) David L. Mathews ’58 (1) Raymond E. McCaslin ’40 (1) Patrick J. Roberts ’63 (2) Philip C. Thrasher ’63 (1) Sam G. Van Arsdell Jr. ’40 (1) Gamma-Ohio State Henry A. Bell Jr. ’63 (16) Edmund Fochtman Jr. ’59 (3) Scott F. Gautier ’91 (1) Robert M. Hiatt ’65 (2) John L. Marshall ’69 (2) John T. Richards Jr. ’53 (12) Zeta-Ohio Northern Pinckney J. Brewer ’49 (1) Paul Freund ’39 (1) Peter H. Haase ’92 (1) Robert A. Koger ’64 (2) Lem McManness ’43 (2) Eta-Purdue Dale Edward Amstutz ’49 (10) Samuel C. Curtis ’31 (2) Sean P. Jordan ’93 (2) John D. Kitch ’73 (1) John Richard Koons ’54 (1) William R. Mishler ’76 (2) Robert J. Warren ’69 (2) Theta-Pennsylvania State John G. Estock ’70 (1) Dr. E. Michael Fox ’74 (1) John E. Glagola ’61 (2) David W. Herr ’79 (2) Harry C. Isabel Jr. ’50 (2) Iota-California Zaid A. Astarabadi ’66 (4) Dr. Arthur F. Howard ’40 (2) Prof. Hans M. Mark ’51 (1) John F. Olson ’61 (1) Matthew M. Sankovich ’ Kappa-Temple Alexander F. Blair Jr. ’67 (2) Chuck W. Bushar III ’57 (1) Roland S. DeMott ’38 (2) Robert J. Leo ’60 (2) Alfred M. Lowe Jr. ’49 (1) William D. Mensch Jr. ’66 (13) John H. Rickert ’68 (10) Mu-Cornell Richard G. Clark ’51 (2) Winthrop B. Cody ’55 (1) Francis R. Fowler ’36 (1) John W. Lloyd ’49 (9) William P. Mathers ’41 (1)
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FOUNDATIONNEWS Donors to the Annual Fund (continued)
TRAVELER’S SOCIETY $12,500–$24,999 Giving Level Orange County Alumni Alpha-Theta-Beloit James W. Espy ’70 Beta-Pi-Virginia Gary B. Tash, PGS ’68
RADIANT TRIANGLE SOCIETY $25,000–$49,999 Giving Level Beta-Indiana Paul L. Hertenstein ’43 Alpha-Rho-Southwest Missouri State Robert L. C. Merriman ’49
JAMES THOMPSON KINGSBURY SOCIETY $500,000–$999,999 Giving Level Zeta-Eta-Santa Clara Anthony G. Siress ’87
Daniel F. Wahl ’75 (1) Gamma-Nu-Akron William H. Chester ’67 (2) Stephen F. Dilauro ’68 (1) Lee R. Manes ’68 (2) Gamma-Xi-West Virginia Tech. Bruce A. Conway ’83 (2) Travis S. McCartney ’05 (1) Gamma-Omicron-Findlay Brent M. Roynon ’93 (2) Gamma-Pi-Indiana State William E. Bowsman ’91 (1) Michael David Heath ’06 (1) John J. Kaszuba ’81 (1) Gerald L. Richard ’81 (1) John A. Sims ’75 (1) Marc A. Worden ’86 (1) Gamma-Rho-W. Michigan Michael R. Brown II ’95 (2) Michael J. Chaprnka ’70 (2) Robert J. Chaprnka ’65 (1) Kyle D. Estep ’00 (1) Lon W. Frazier ’72 (1) Howard S. Gunther ’69 (3) Earl E. McHugh ’81 (1) Daniel N. Schneider ’68 (2) Samuel M. Sonnett ’69 (2) Thomas R. Thebolt ’67 (1) Gamma-Sigma-Missouri Richard P. Bernsen ’67 (2) Colin S. Cunningham ’06 (1) Jeffrey J. Godke ’99 (1) Dr. James G. Hazel Jr. ’67 (18) G. Gregory Miller ’71 (1) Rand H. Smith ’70 (1) Col. Clinton Tennill Jr. ’67 (5) Gamma-Tau-Georgia Southern Robert R. Butts ’70 (1) William D. Krenson Jr. ’70 (2) Gamma-Upsilon-Murray State Chadrick Ryan Hall ’05 (1) Charles O. Ries ’96 (1) Gamma-Phi-Wisc.-Whitewater Jeff Butler ’76 (1) Gamma-Psi-St. Louis John S. Barth ’79 (1) Gamma-Omega-Wayne State Bradley J. Carroll ’05 (1) Larry Joseph Selvaggi ’04 (2) Delta-Alpha-Central Michigan Jerry D. Calvert ’89 (1) Timothy M. Hughes ’75 (1) Thomas C. Keuten ’93 (1) Delta-Beta-Monmouth Joseph V. Palazzolo ’03 (2) Delta-Gamma-Milton Frederick C. LaFrance ’68 (1) Delta-Epsilon-Seton Hall Michael P. Brady ’05 (1) James R. Cifelli ’70 (2) Rev. Michael E. Kelly ’62 (2) Sean P. McEneely ’00 (1) Lt. Diogo P. Tavares ’98 (1) Delta-Zeta-Missouri-St. Louis Jonathan M. Frost ’02 (1) David Michael Powers ’06 (1) Paul V. Wydra ’01 (1) Delta-Eta-Youngstown State Michael Robert Abbuhl ’73 (1) Delta-Iota-Wisc.-Platteville T. Jason Boger ’96 (1) Richard E. Kraemer ’71 (1) Delta-Lambda-Louisiana Tech. Brian S. Early ’04 (1) Derrick Alan Johnson ’07 (1) Benjamin T. Offill ’07 (1) Delta-Mu-Salem-Teikyo Anthony C. Santangelo ’71 (1) Delta-Nu-Ball State David N. Hooker ’72 (1) Dennis Summerfield ’87 (15) Delta-Xi-Southern Utah Thomas P. Beck ’73 (1) Delta-Rho-Morehead State John W. Schuchard ’77 (1) Delta-Sigma-Wisconsin-Stout David J. Kline ’71 (1) Gary A. Schoenborn ’75 (12) Delta-Upsilon-Virginia Tech. James E. Young ’92 (1) Delta-Psi-Troy State Gary E. Jones ’74 (1) Timothy J. Rach ’90 (2) Delta-Omega-SIU Edwardsville Stephen C. Belcher ’75 (2)
Derek D. Meier ’94 (1) Michael F. Meurer ’73 (2) Daniel I. Paton IV ’96 (1) Christopher M. Pegg ’98 (1) Edward T. Pinnell ’81 (2) Dr. John F. Schrage ’73 (1) Epsilon-Alpha-Southern Tech. Christopher M. Betsill ’94 (1) Brian Foster Love ’08 (1) Randall E. Rowland ’72 (1) Epsilon-Beta-Kentucky Jeffrey J. Buchanan ’84 (2) William A. Hensley ’90 (2) William J. Mosier ’89 (2) Christopher Mussler ’94 (10) Wesley K. Varney ’01 (1) Epsilon-Gamma-IL Wesleyan Russell J. Hagen ’71 (2) Timothy J. Lambert ’90 (2) Thomas B. Welge ’92 (1) Epsilon-Epsilon-Emporia State Mark L. Martin ’93 (1) Epsilon-Zeta-Western Illinois Thomas G. Bernth ’84 (2) Arthur J. Bogda ’86 (2) Scott A. Goforth ’94 (1) Matt J. Jaworowski ’93 (1) Edward M. Kasan ’80 (1) Jeffrey P. Lee ’84 (3) Eric G. Monte ’91 (1) Mark A. Sterr ’91 (2) Edward A. Zanghi ’75 (2) Epsilon-Eta-Illinois State Samuel L. Janowski ’94 (1) Epsilon-Theta-Elon Dwight L. Dillon Jr. ’81 (2) Shea L. Teague ’81 (6) C. Grayson Whitt ’79 (16) Epsilon-Iota-Northridge Barry D. Maiten ’82 (2) Epsilon-Kappa-S. Arkansas M. Kevin Booth ’95 (2) Bobby R. Thompson ’86 (1) Chad D. Wilson ’98 (1) Epsilon-Lambda-E. Kentucky Bart A. Blackburn ’02 (1) Thomas J. Gotreaux ’01 (1) Edward J. Gurile III ’99 (2) Krishan J. Jayaratne ’87 (1) David T. Johnson ’80 (6) Epsilon-Mu-James Madison E. Lawrence Kaufman ’79 (2) Douglas M. Smith ’76 (2) Epsilon-Nu-Fullerton Matthew S. Haug ’03 (1) Matthew D. Ireland ’00 (1) Tyler C. Leeson ’03 (1) M. Barry Westrum ’86 (1) Epsilon-Xi-Farleigh Dickinson Michael J. Caffrey ’84 (1) Bruno M. Grenci ’89 (1) Howard H. Hamilton ’ Epsilon-Omicron-Buffalo Kurt A. Dahlberg ’89 (1) Epsilon-Pi-C. Newport John M. Abernathy ’90 (1) Cody M. Henley ’80 (1) Michael E. Hogge ’82 (2) Gregory P. Klich ’83 (2) Jonathan A. Murray ’99 (1) Dennis P. Parker ’85 (1) Lt C. Marc B. Roberts ’82 (1) Epsilon-Rho-Drury Andrew Colin Russell ’06 (1) Jeff A. Seifried ’05 (1) Epsilon-Phi-Embry-Riddle (AZ) Hermes Garcia ’06 (1) John W. Monahan Jr. ’94 (8) Brian M. Olmstead ’89 (2) Douglas T. Slipko ’87 (1) Epsilon-Chi-San Diego Griffin C. Gmelich ’88 (1) Joseph L. Mortensen ’89 (1) Epsilon-Omega-Potsdam Charles H. Holmes ’00 (1) Jeffrey W. Pyskaty ’92 (2) Frank M. Sassano ’86 (1) Zeta-Alpha-West Chester Francisco T. Fernandez ’89 (1) Dennis F. Judge Jr. ’97 (1) Paul C. Smith ’96 (2) Zeta-Beta-Embry-Riddle (FL) Alex Santucci ’87 (1) Zeta-Gamma-Millersville Christopher G. Brideau ’86 (1) Daniel A. Longenderfer ’88 (1)
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$5,000–$12,000 Giving Level Rancho Dominguez Alumni Club Mrs. Sarah H. Broecker Mrs. Julia R. Olhausen Theta-Pennsylvania State Raymond Joseph Albed Sr. ’57 William S. Cooper ’40 Kappa-Temple William D. Mensch Jr. ’66 Mu-Cornell Howard T. Critchlow Jr. ’36 Thomas M. Garr ’76 Robert A. Nafis ’49 James W. Palmer ’60 Michael R. Sfat ’43 Upsilon-UCLA William D. Meyer ’47 Phi-Illinois Gerald E. Schultz ’63 Alpha-Beta-Michigan Robert C. Straub ’26 Alpha-Mu-New Jersey Tech. Howard H. Beyer, PGS ’56 Robert S. Hattersley ’53 Alpha-Rho-Southwest Missouri State David D. McBride ’66 Alpha-Sigma-Arkansas Morris Sheppard Arnold ’65 Darrell L. Spriggs, PGS ’52 Alpha-Chi-Maryland Mark Levin ’70 Beta-Gamma-Eastern Illinois Dr. Roger C. Claar ’66 Beta-Omicron-Cal. State-Long Beach Robert C. Gau ’76 John J. Merino Jr., PGS ’58 Andrew J. Salas ’78 Gamma-Nu-Akron Dr. Gary B. Williams ’68 Epsilon-Alpha-Southern Tech. Jonathan A. Taylor ’00 Epsilon-Zeta-Western Illinois Mark A. Metz, PGS ’76
John A. Rotner ’67 (2) William J. Thompson ’96 (1) Heinz W. Wahlers ’55 (1) Robin D. Wonder ’58 (2) Beta-Pi-Virginia Jeffrey Alan Barksdale ’72 (2) Forrest W. Hunter ’72 (1) Beta-Sigma-Northern Illinois Gary A. Cueno ’78 (2) Steve J. Hubona ’86 (1) Alan R. Travis ’70 (1) Beta-Tau-Valparaiso Edward R. Thormahlen ’60 (2) Beta-Upsilon-Shippensburg Dr. William K. Cowden ’69 (2) Brian P. Gleason ’97 (2) James G. Hansbrough ’72 (9) Scott L. McQuirns ’80 (1) Beta-Phi-Rochester Tech. Howard S. Beye ’56 (16) Gregory E. Fiden ’90 (1) Christopher J. Hurley ’81 (3) James W. Jastatt ’82 (1) Anthony R. Puskarz Jr. ’65 (2) Robert B. Vlosky ’77 (1) Beta-Chi-Loyola-Chicago Geoffrey J. Haas Jr. ’02 (1) Jason G. Hastings ’94 (2) James M. Heller ’75 (2) Dr. Donald D. McGowan ’67 (5) Beta-Psi-East Stroudsburg James L. Moore Jr. ’86 (1) Melvin W. Van Doren ’81 (1) Beta-Omega-Lock Haven Matthew A. Beatty ’01 (1) David C. Glossner ’61 (2) Mahlon I. Schlegel ’63 (22) Gamma-Alpha-Detroit-Mercy Robert E. Balwinski ’68 (15) Charles R. Benke Jr. ’86 (6) Louis J. Donato ’77 (1) Ryan A. Husaynu ’81 (1) Roy L. Mantelli ’69 (1) Michael W. Roehrig ’80 (2) John J. Sauk ’63 (2) Dr. Robert J. Sikorski ’70 (1) Gamma-Beta-E. Michigan William R. Korbelak ’69 (1) Dr. Thomas L. Svitkovich ’63 (1) Gamma-Gamma-Central MO Roger A. Bisges ’76 (1) Jerry W. Foulds ’64 (6) Stanley W. Powell Jr. ’64 (1) Kevin G. Saighman ’78 (2) Carl D. Youngberg ’64 (1) Gamma-Delta-Slippery Rock Frank DeLuca III ’92 (1) John E. Garber ’90 (1) Terry L. Hall ’68 (3) Scott R. Thrash ’88 (1) Gamma-Epsilon-Fairmont St. James D. Ford ’00 (1) Joseph F. Hess ’86 (1) Alfred W. Towner Jr. ’89 (2) Eugene H. Walter Jr. ’63 (1) Gamma-Eta-Rutgers Patrick D. Forker ’78 (1) Gregg E. Fowler ’87 (2) Richard P. Gallagher ’71 (2) David Gati ’64 (15) David Gutin ’69 (2) William J. Kettleson ’83 (1) Joseph M. Lo Porto ’80 (1) Leonard J. Reed ’82 (2) William B. Richko ’68 (2) Stephen G. Taylor ’65 (1) Gamma-Theta-Texas Clifford G. Schuette ’69 (1) Grant S. Snell ’03 (1) Donald Ray Young Jr. ’69 (2) Gamma-Iota-Worcester Tech Kenneth J. Eschrich ’03 (1) Paul J. Exner ’71 (1) John S. Mazur ’68 (1) Charles F. Proctor ’67 (1) Mark W. Scott ’83 (1) William H. Wharton ’65 (3) Gamma-Kappa-Indiana Tech. Garry L. Laaker ’68 (1) Donald R. Leslie ’67 (1) Gamma-Lambda-Wisc.Stevens Point Albert J. Bourcier ’65 (1) Gamma-Mu-Wisc.-Oshkosh Dennis R. Lichtenberg ’66 (1) Steven C. Mathews ’68 (2)
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Rupert T. Borgsmiller ’74 (5) Robert W. Detrich ’77 (2) Donald A. England ’51 (1) Albert Fehrenbacher ’52 (1) Joel S. Gaul ’92 (1) Joe F. Goodner ’64 (1) J. Timothy Gorman ’89 (1) Monte N. Groothuis ’58 (2) Brian K. Hess ’00 (1) Ted E. Hoffman ’87 (2) Dale H. Holt ’61 (1) Robert J. Howrey ’78 (2) Steven A Juveland ’80 (2) James G. Kehias ’52 (1) Richard V. Livengood ’56 (2) Richard L. Palmer ’55 (1) Charles W. Perkins ’54 (1) Randolph R. Pingree ’76 (2) James P. Poneta ’61 (1) Gary R. Shafer ’68 (1) Joseph Sutfin ’67 (14) John B. Waggoner ’54 (2) Michael H. Wampler ’69 (1) Robert A. Wielt ’77 (1) Barry L. Wilber ’62 (1) David D. Winters ’55 (23) Rigo Zamudio ’99 (1) Thomas A. Zelasko ’76 (2) Beta-Delta-Kansas Charles L. Childers Jr. ’56 (1) Ronald P. Smiley ’59 (1) Beta-Zeta-Miami (Florida) Frank R. Slivocka ’51 (1) Beta-Eta-San Jose State Charles M. Barrena ’52 (2) Dwayne F. Downing ’68 (1) Col. John W. Hobberlin ’52 (1) Earl W. Parker ’51 (2) Tor K. Warmdahl ’02 (1) Thomas D. Weese ’54 (1) Joshua L. Wussick ’00 (1) Beta-Theta-Drexel Donald Berhang ’76 (2) Byron C. Biggs ’65 (11) Alfred D. Calabria ’70 (2) Raymond D. Doyle ’93 (1) Scott A. English ’01 (1) Robert J. Gildea Jr. ’53 (2) Dennis C. Link ’69 (5) Barry Pickell ’53 (2) Nicholas Rondolone ’69 (1) Beta-Iota-Northern Arizona Antone C. Korinek ’67 (1) Robert K. Riske ’70 (1) James P. Robertson ’80 (1) Beta-Kappa-Arizona State Bruce O`Neil Ballard ’58 (2) Dennis D. Dorin ’64 (1) Lane T. Hoggatt ’89 (1) Donald E. Morris ’61 (2) Beta-Lambda-Lycoming Donald L. Brobst ’52 (2) Chester H. Derr Jr. ’65 (2) George C. Kramer Jr. ’53 (1) Beta-Mu-Mississippi Patrick J. Cavanaugh Jr. ’71 (2) Kenneth R. Jackson ’68 (7) Stephen P. Kane ’67 (1) Carl E. Kuester ’68 (1) Glenn E. Mayfield ’58 (2) Beta-Nu-SIU-Carbondale John P. Allen ’96 (1) George J. Haas ’56 (1) Robert L. Mees ’67 (1) H. Terry Monroe ’68 (1) Dennis A. Ritzel ’59 (2) Gerald A. Rombach ’58 (2) M. Scott Ross ’95 (1) Jason L. Weiss ’02 (1) Beta-Omicron-Long Beach Henry Aguilera ’54 (2) William D. Allen ’75 (2) Neil A. Andersen ’94 (2) Jeffrey Arnold ’71 (16) Larry L. Boren ’71 (1) Raymond Chavez ’83 (1) David M. Clark ’74 (2) Brian M. Devot ’99 (1) Stephen M. Dumalski ’73 (2) David A. Haslet ’76 (2) Donald L. Jackson ’74 (1) Fred C. Lauzier ’71 (6) Marc E. Leever ’75 (2) Steven R. Mason ’80 (1) Edward A. Mora ’93 (2) John Z. Morgan ’55 (2) Terry D. Richmond ’57 (2)
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Zeta-Lambda-Southern California Ian W. Campbell ’92 Daniel A. Wool ’92 Zeta-Sigma-North Carolina Wesleyan Michael S. Walters ’87 Eta-Epsilon-Florida State Jeffery D. Seay ’91 Eta-Iota-Cal. State-Dominguez Hills Marc A. Weiser ’94 Eta-Sigma-Colorado State Nicholas J. Zeisler ’93
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Howard S. Beye ’56 Gregory J. Evans PGS ’69 LCDR S. Scott Noe ’89 Beta-Chi-Loyola-Chicago Frank G. Slocumb Jr. ’67 Gamma-Alpha-Detroit-Mercy Charles R. Benke Jr. ’86 John D. Dinka ’83 George N. Hakim ’78 James J. Williams ’70 Gamma-Delta-Slippery Rock Terry L. Hall ’68 William J. Schmitt ’65 Gamma-Zeta-Parsons Robert W. Mason ’64 Gamma-Eta-Rutgers Christopher R. Brown ’81 James F. Fisher ’66 Gamma-Kappa-Indiana Tech. Dennis Uhlik ’75 Gamma-Mu-Wisconsin-Oshkosh Karl W. Dakin ’70 Steven C. Mathews ’68 Gamma-Nu-Akron Frank P. Bevilacqua ’72 Joseph C. Borkey ’86 Gamma-Omicron-Findlay Merril B. Mirsky ’69 Gamma-Pi-Indiana State John A. Stachura Jr. ’72 Gamma-Rho-Western Michigan Thomas A. Moore Jr. ’69 Dennis L. Mortlock ’71 Gamma-Sigma-Missouri Dr. Lester C. Joern Jr. ’76 James E. Mattson ’71 Dr. Brant Mozo ’72 Gamma-Upsilon-Murray State Scott P. Ashley ’77 E. Andrew Morris ’70 Les L. Wright ’70 Gamma-Omega-Wayne State Gerald M. Varcak ’71 Delta-Gamma-Milton Richard R. Barnard ’64 James B. Cheatham ’69 Delta-Zeta-Missouri-St. Louis Dr. Gregory L. Barnhill ’74 Delta-Phi-Wisconsin-LaCrosse Dr. Robert L. Burns, PGS ’71 Delta-Psi-Troy State Adam R. Shores ’98 Epsilon-Gamma-Illinois Wesleyan Dr. Kevin R. Bower ’77 Dr. Jack C. Fields, PGS ’75 Epsilon-Delta-Columbus Carl M. Schultz ’79 Epsilon-Epsilon-Emporia State Rick D. Yarnell ’78 Epsilon-Zeta-Western Illinois Kenneth J. Kaupas ’80 Epsilon-Eta-Illinois State John R. Beachey ’92 Epsilon-Kappa-Southern Arkansas G. Mason Cozart ’83 Epsilon-Lambda-Eastern Kentucky Stephen A. Woodring ’80 Epsilon-Nu-Cal. StateFullerton Edward F. Gogin Jr. ’82 William R. Kittredge ’86 Michael R. McDonald ’83 Mark D. Monninger ’86 Howard L. Poulsen ’81 Larry P. Rovira ’85 Epsilon-Sigma-Loyola Marymount Edward J. Panconi ’84 Epsilon-Tau-Tennessee-Martin Christopher J. Monte ’89 Epsilon-Psi-Widener John H. Williams Jr. ’85 Zeta-Zeta-Florida R. James Kelso ’89 Zeta-Eta-Santa Clara Patrick L. Vacanti ’93 Zeta-Theta-SUNY Plattsburgh Richard S. Heyderman ’88
FOUNDATIONNEWS Brotherhood of the Golden Cross Established in 2001, the Brotherhood of the Golden Cross recognizes alumni and friends who have donated $1,000 or more during their lifetime to the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation. Since its inception, membership has grown to more than 300. The Trustees of the Educational Foundation remain committed to providing the Grand Chapter with funds needed to support the educational programs that will create a “New Generation of Leaders.” To accomplish this important goal, we need strong, steady financial support from our many alumni who can attribute at least part of their success to the valuable lessons they learned as undergraduates in Sigma Pi. For their generous support, each new member of the Brotherhood of the Golden Cross receives a uniquely embroidered crest polo shirt, a member’s-only lapel pin, and special Foundation updates. Join the Brotherhood of the Golden Cross and help Sigma Pi lay the foundation for the brothers who will become tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please contact Educational Foundation Director of Operations Dave Edwards at (800)332-1897. GOLDEN CROSS SOCIETY $1,000–$4,999 Giving Level PlanetJam.com Alpha-Vincennes Ty Collett ’92 John P. Davis ’69 David C. Elmore ’67 William L. Wagner ’70 Beta-Indiana Harold J. Anderson ’30 Jeffrey M. Crook ’88 Gary M. Gurtcheff ’90 James E. Johnson ’54 Dr. Donald P. King ’43 Raymond E. McCaslin ’40 Shaun M. McGovern ’90 Edward J. Mitchell ’34 Sam G. Van Arsdell Jr. ’40 Gamma-Ohio State Loring R. Alstadt ’42 Henry A. Bell Jr. ’63 Edmund L. Fochtman Jr. ’59 Howard I. Jones Jr. ’42 William S. Kjellstrand ’63 John L. Marshall ’69 James K. Mitchell ’63 Jan C. Mosser ’69 John T. Richards Jr. ’53 Dr. Lester E. Webb ’63 Delta-Pennsylvania Charles W. Tomlinson Jr. ’35 Victor T. Wallder ’36 Epsilon-Pi-Auburn Mrs. Colleen Barnard Mrs. Linda Dietrick Historic Landmarks Zeta-Ohio Northern Pinckney J. Brewer ’49 Gary A. Stalter ’89 Eta-Purdue Dale Edward Amstutz ’49 Cletus A. Broecker ’29 Kenneth P. Coan ’35 Warner G. Eckman ’57 Donald C. Pippel ’32 Theta-Pennsylvania State Raymond J. Albed Jr. ’85
Dr. Clarke L. Coldren ’48 Harry L. Eberly ’45 Frank C. Fryburg, PGS ’49 Louis M. Gatto ’68 John E. Glagola ’61 John P. Landis ’54 Iota-California John H. Moskowitz ’33 Kappa-Temple Donald J. Cox, PGS ’55 Roland S. DeMott ’38 John H. Rickert ’68 Carroll D. Van De Boe ’35 Mu-Cornell Richard G. Clark ’51 Winthrop B. Cody ’55 Francis R. Fowler ’36 Chris J. Garavente ’77 James H. Keene III ’57 John W. Lloyd ’49 Lorenz K. Muller ’46 Jarett F. Wait ’80 Nu-Franklin & Marshall Thomas Hughes ’32 Arthur Sciarrotta ’78 H. D. Chip Weeks Jr. ’60 Xi-Iowa Richard A. Carlson, Jr. ’91 Dr. Craig E. Clark ’71 Gary T. Dvorchak ’86 Dr. Wilner N. Nelson Jr. ’65 Larry V. Wright ’62 Omicron-Tulane William G. Blackwell ’33 William M. Haile Jr. ’24 Pi-Utah Donald C. Pauley ’54 Rho-North Carolina State James G. Exum ’31 Robert A. Prichard ’46 Sigma-Iowa State Clyde C. Hoover ’42 Joel E. Nystrom ’25 Conrad T. Timpe ’60 Steven A. Tripmacker ’68 James L. Watson ’32 Upsilon-UCLA Charles William Bader ’62
Douglas W. Bastyr ’51 Dr. Rainer Beck ’63 Claude C. Blakemore ’32 Donald W. Bullock ’53 Major C. Burnham ’37 David J. Finkel ’87 John E. Goodlad ’53 James W. Greathead ’33 Mark M. Helmick ’79 Robert H. Hillen ’39 Kurt H. Kenworth ’55 Walter W. Keusder Jr. ’46 Claude S. Keyzers ’58 Richard L. Kruger ’51 Joseph F. Marsalek Jr. ’57 Carl V. Moroney ’55 Timothy J. O’Hara ’93 David E. Randel ’55 Louis R. Ravetti ’56 Everett A. Rea ’48 Eugene C. Roche Jr. ’51 Ronald C. Rule ’52 James M. Seely ’55 John W. Selby ’44 Frederick T. Thornley ’52 Phi-Illinois George Francis Asselin ’43 Dr. Donald L. Bunnell ’52 Robert L. Dannehl ’49 Roger F. Dickinson ’27 Everett Fitzjarrald ’34 Dr. Paul J. Jones ’79 Ronald Frank Kornell ’57 Fred A. Linn ’38 M/Gen. Ret. Chester M McKeen Jr. ’45 G. Ronald Morris ’59 Louis W. Schumm ’36 Hugh E. Van Voorst ’57 Lewis B. Wilson ’22 Psi-Emory Edward G. Scruggs ’53 William L. Wall Sr. ’30 Dr. Judson C. Ward Jr. ’33 Alexander E. Wilson Jr., PGS ’30 Omega-Oregon State Robert O. Baer ’40 Ian M. Itschner ’93
Alpha-Gamma-Washington Clair I. Gordon ’26 Ronald J. Rhine ’54 Alpha-Delta-Auburn John H. Beville ’69 Daniel F. Breeden ’57 Stewart D. McKnight Jr. ’59 Dowling C. Miller ’52 John L. Mullins Jr. ’50 Alpha-Zeta-St. Lawrence Herbert W. Hallman ’54 Alpha-Eta-William and Mary William W. Cloe Jr. ’49 Alpha-Theta-Beloit John C. Florin ’68 Alpha-Iota-Missouri-Rolla Robert L. Niehaus ’68 Hans E. Schmoldt ’44 Donald J. Zeitinger Jr. ’82 Alpha-Kappa-Louisiana State E. Alva Edwards ’38 Robert A. Fontenot ’68 Alpha-Mu-New Jersey Tech. Albert F. Bickhardt ’44 Walter A. Braun ’62 H. Gail Clarke ’43 Lars E. Erickson ’39 Stephen P. Fronapfel ’70 Russell J. Furnari ’79 Douglas F. Hambor ’81 Bruce R. Iglay ’73 Curt R. Koeppen PGH ’70 Arthur L. Lewis ’47 Herbert T. Lotee ’39 Clyde H. MacFarlane ’43 James B. McGrath Jr. ’80 Edward W. Rogers ’52 Frederick Stober ’44 Lawrence Swartz ’73 Alpha-Nu-Wake Forest L. John Pegram ’66 Richard P. Soja ’86 Edgar C. Voress ’74 Alpha-Omicron-CaliforniaSanta Barbara Donald N. Fredericksen ’52 James S. McBride Jr. ’53
Alpha-Pi-Arkansas State Buddy G. Beck ’58 G. Robert Blanchard ’50 Mark S. Briscoe ’82 Clarence A. Crowder ’62 Gary P. Schirmacher ’85 Alpha-Rho-Southwest Missouri State Basil J. Boritzki ’48 Dr. Dennis V. Day, PGS ’75 William R. Eldred ’86 Ellis L. Hefner CPA ’72 William D. Tillotson ’55 Alpha-Sigma-Arkansas Carl Baker Jr. ’49 Ronald E. Yeager ’68 Dennis R. Young ’67 Alpha-Phi-Georgia Capt. Michael E. Brown Michael C. Bushaw ’81 Hoyle B. Puckett ’48 Forest L. Raven ’48 William M. Reed II ’69 Claude C. Wills ’65 Alpha-Chi-Maryland Thomas G. Harris Jr. ’55 Bruce S. Hoffberger ’71 Savvas P. Savopoulos ’90 Alpha-Omega-San Diego State James R. Corridan ’84 Roberto M. Valencia ’88 Beta-Gamma-Eastern Illinois Brent R. Barnard ’89 D. Dean Crook ’59 Philip R. Doster ’76 Jeff P. Knezovich ’79 Ed R. McClane, PGS ’75 Eli R. Sidwell Jr., PGS ’58 Beta-Zeta-Miami (Florida) Charles A. Pettine ’51 Beta-Eta-San Jose State Kenny L. Bennett ’92 Charles C. Butler ’70 Stephen H. Caplan ’64 Bob L. Farnquist ’61 Timothy L. Kirkpatrick ’67 Howard L. Vierra ’67
Beta-Theta-Drexel Raymond A. Cassetta ’62 Ellison L. Davison ’49 William J. Holland ’63 Boyd K. Mackleer ’63 Walter G. Robbins Jr. ’51 Beta-Iota-Northern Arizona John Manobianco ’76 Beta-Kappa-Arizona State Robert J. Harrington ’52 Beta-Lambda-Lycoming Gilbert K. Glenn ’61 Beta-Mu-Mississippi James S. Verplanck, PGS ’61 Beta-Nu-Southern IllinoisCarbondale Kevin D. Farmer ’95 Jerry W. Leman ’64 Edward L. Walter ’66 Beta-Omicron-Cal. State-Long Beach Gerald E. Bergeron ’61 L. Nelson Farris ’66 Kevin L. Jones ’73 Lawrence J. Lennon ’63 James E. Mahoney ’63 David L. Newberg ’80 Frank R. Newell ’72 Paul A. Owen ’93 Lawrence E. Redman ’62 Michael K. Ryan ’63 Patrick Shaw ’66 Richard A. Shelton ’56 William O. Talley Jr. ’56 E. Gerald Thompson ’63 Beta-Rho-Barton David J. Rose ’73 Beta-Sigma-Northern Illinois Wesley A. Caine ’69 Peter Roknich ’58 Allen T. Woodward ’68 Beta-Tau-Valparaiso Paul W. Hansen ’80 Gerald Heinz ’61 Beta-Upsilon-Shippensburg Kenneth L. Kiel ’85 Beta-Phi-Rochester Tech. James R. Berndt ’78
Lifetime Giving Levels George Martin Patterson Society $1,000,000 and above
Rolin Rosco James Society $100,000–$249,999
Travelers’ Society $12,500–$24,999
James Thompson Kingsbury Society $500,000–$999,999
Tau Phi Delta Society $50,000–$99,999
Emerald Society $5,000–$12,499
William Raper Kennedy Society $250,000–$499,999
Radiant Triangle Society $25,000–$49,999
Golden Cross Society $1,000–$4,999
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FOUNDATIONNEWS Annual Fund for Fraternal Excellence Your support through the Annual Fund helps Sigma Pi continue providing a top-notch fraternal experience to our members. The Annual Fund provides resources for the Fraternity’s most immediate needs—scholarships, academic programs, leadership development, and educational programming and resources. Larry H. Metnick ’68 (2) Alpha-Gamma-Washington James D. Cameron ’56 (1) David F. Dittmar ’84 (2) Jack I. Mayer ’49 (2) Patrick J. McGrath ’86 (12) Alpha-Delta-Auburn Jeffry A. Angermann ’81 (2) Richard L. Childs ’82 (2) Michael J. Dougherty ’89 (1) Lee J. Elmslie ’89 (2) Daniel E. Gess ’99 (1) Michael B. Godwin ’81 (2) J. Kirk Hancock ’85 (1) Clarence H. Hornsby Jr. ’51 (5) Aaron A. Powers Jr. ’50 (2) David A. Shaffer ’85 (2) Brian W. Smith ’93 (7) Michael S. Stone ’96 (1) Christopher M. Thomas ’95 (1) Frederick N. Ward Sr. ’53 (1) Alpha-Zeta-St. Lawrence William A. Brenner ’62 (2) William H. Davison ’55 (2) Thomas R. Foster ’51 (12) Andrew W. Kaye ’70 (4) Robert H. McCallum ’43 (2) Arthur G. Saltford ’56 (2) Robert L. Sylvester ’69 (1) Burchard Thomsen ’73 (2) Donald H. Turno ’53 (1) Alpha-Eta-William & Mary Rev. Griffin C. Callahan ’41 (2) Carrington S. Cockrell ’39 (3) Walter D. Hoffman Jr. ’56 (2) MG. (Ret.) James Lyle ’62 (2) Edward M. Martin ’72 (1) Robert A. Saba ’50 (9) Alpha-Theta-Beloit Robert Francis Antoine ’51 (1) Donald F. Gruber ’66 (1) Robert C. Hughes ’50 (1) Joseph P. Kobylka ’51 (20) Robert M. Rosenberg ’70 (1) Donald W. Runge ’50 (7) Lewis I. Winarsky ’69 (1) Alpha-Iota-Missouri-Rolla Nicholas Joseph Alonge ’64 (1) Frederick Bondurant ’68 (2) Joseph O. Elliott ’72 (5) Dustin S. Pogue ’00 (1) Joseph W. Stahl ’68 (1) Alan C. Stickler ’02 (1) Billy J. Thompson ’54 (17) Jeffrey W. Tottleben ’92 (1) Bryan P. Webb ’99 (1) Alpha-Kappa-Louisiana State William C. Morrison ’62 (2) Lee M. Wilson ’75 (1) Alpha-Mu-New Jersey Tech. Keith J. Bogatch ’93 (7) George R. Bogdan ’62 (2) Donald D. Burtis ’64 (1) Alexander F. Cortes ’96 (1) Vincent F. Difini ’59 (6) Richard P. Ebersbach ’40 (2) Gregory P. Ferrone ’92 (2) Glenn R. Geardino ’73 (2)
Annual Giving Levels Byron R. Lewis Circle $25,000 and above Philosopher’s Circle $12,500 - $24,999 Grand Sage’s Circle $5,000 - $12,499
Founders’ Circle $25,000 - $4,999 Brotherhood Circle $1,000 - $999 Orchid Club $500 - $999
Centurty Club $100 - $499 Sigma Pi Club $1 - $99
**Note: Parentheses indicate years of consecutive giving.
John S. Grube ’95 (2) John J. Hyland ’80 (1) Charles G. Lipe ’54 (7) Harry F. Loeser ’47 (17) Thomas R. Luciano ’70 (2) Anthony P. Marchionne ’86 (4) Thomas C. Matejka ’92 (1) Dr. Robert E. McMillan ’42 (1) James C. Menke ’84 (1) Garry I. Miller ’74 (1) Albert E. Ott ’44 (2) Anthony Pezzano ’84 (8) Leo J. Pflug Jr. ’74 (17) Mark J. Piotrowski ’68 (3) Kennedy Savage ’43 (2) Edward D. Schnepel ’64 (4) Frank P. Sincaglia ’64 (6) George C. Sohm ’66 (2) Kenneth H. Trimmer ’92 (2) Thomas E. Woodruff ’73 (2) Alpha-Nu-Wake Forest W. Preston Cole ’68 (2) Dr. George R. Ehrhardt ’84 (1) Kevin A. Fahey ’05 (1) Howard E. Glenn Jr. ’57 (1) Albert H. Hammill ’85 (1) Allen P. Harris ’53 (2) Howard P. Harris ’67 (1) John R. Heydt ’59 (10) Derrill L. McAteer ’99 (2) W. Donald Moricle ’59 (1) L. John Pegram ’66 (2) John A. Ratliff ’55 (1) David M. Rushing ’67 (1) Ronald G. Thayer ’91 (2) R. Watson Wilkinson III ’48 (2) Tarique M. Zahir ’96 (1) Alpha-Omicron-CaliforniaSanta Barbara Richard I. Church ’51 (2) Gary S. Grubacich ’68 (2) John E. Palla ’50 (2) Lt. C. Peter K. Serfass ’67 (2) Alpha-Pi-Arkansas State William T. Biggers ’67 (2) Eric V. Blackwell ’01 (2) Ronald R. Dent ’68 (1) Robert A. Glasco ’96 (2) Riley C. W. Grogan ’06 (1) Jeffery L. Hollis ’83 (1) Chris A. Kindrick ’04 (1) Jimmy C. Statler ’58 (1) Dallas C. Wood ’60 (1) Alpha-Rho-SW Missouri State Jack L. Griffin MD ’58 (2) David L. Hilton ’52 (3) Ken M. Kennedy ’53 (1) Patrick V. Kennedy ’62 (1) Michael B. Selph ’74 (1) Mark P. Stoker ’86 (1) Lawrence L. Thomas ’58 (1) Alpha-Sigma-Arkansas John C. Dillaplain ’71 (10) Clement Mesavage Jr. ’74 (1) William C. Peters ’77 (2) Donald C. Pullen ’65 (23) John R. Stovall ’60 (2) Alpha-Tau-Louisiana-Lafayette Elijah J. Thigpen ’49 (2) Alpha-Upsilon-Rhode Island Rev. Richard H. Barron ’64 (1) John L. Cookinham III ’63 (2) Joseph V. D’Ambra ’66 (1) Robert J. Dobosz ’99 (1) Paul O. McEnanly ’62 (1) George B. Smith ’65 (2) Michael E. Yaseen ’86 (1) Alpha-Phi-Georgia Alfred Calahate Jr. ’87 (1) Ernest J. Claxton Jr. ’50 (1) Scott Gilbert Hamil ’06 (1) Arthur M. Wallace ’68 (2) Allen W. Yee ’99 (5) Alpha-Chi-Maryland A. N. Feelemyer Jr. ’64 (7)
Top 10 chapter roll Donors per Chapter NJIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 E. Illinois . . . . . . . . . . 46 Long Beach . . . . . . . . 43 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 F&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Illinois. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ohio Northern. . . . . . 22 Wake Forest . . . . . . . . 22 Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Penn State . . . . . . . . . 21 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 New Donors per Chapter UCLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 E. Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Long Beach . . . . . . . . . 9 Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Temple . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 F&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Missouri-Rolla . . . . . . . 5 San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . 5 San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Carbondale. . . . . . . . . . 5 C. Newport . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dollars per Chapter Long Beach . . . . $10,251 NJIT . . . . . . . . . . . $7,733 UCLA. . . . . . . . . . $6,784 Penn State . . . . . . $6,784 Indiana . . . . . . . . $6,015 C. Newport . . . . . $4,711 Fullerton . . . . . . . $4,106 S. California. . . . . $3,825 E. Illinois . . . . . . . $3,628 Illinois . . . . . . . . . $2,911 Monroe E. Fraleigh ’52 (5) Kenneth R. Morrow ’80 (2) Carleton Weidemeyer ’58 (2) Alpha-Psi-Utah State Merlin A. Orton ’56 (2) Reed J. Petersen ’58 (1) Alpha-Omega-San Diego State Todd E. Adams ’87 (1) Donald L. Gates ’53 (2) Richard Gurevich ’90 (2) Stuart H. Markham ’64 (1) James F. McClung Jr. ’66 (1) John W. Price ’54 (2) Richard A. Shultz ’65 (2) James A. Steinfeldt ’81 (6) Donald F. Stevenson ’57 (1) Glenn S. Van Denburg ’55 (2) Beta-Gamma-Eastern Illinois Craig S. Ames ’92 (2) Brent A. Babbs ’97 (1) Gary Lee Bachman ’67 (2) James M. Bolek ’96 (3)
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Calvin Samuel Shadden ’06 (1) William L. Wilmeth ’74 (2) Richard C. Wilson ’72 (1) Pi-Utah Stanley M. Bess ’57 (2) Charles D. Butcherite ’57 (1) John B. Giles ’51 (1) Benjamin J. Mansfield ’59 (1) Rho-North Carolina State Richard C. Adams ’87 (1) William J. Bunn Jr. ’71 (2) Alfred E. Ebron Jr. ’80 (1) Jan S. Jensen ’59 (1) James T. Moss Jr. ’74 (1) Robert J. Sisson III ’99 (1) John Springthorpe Jr. ’55 (1) Raymond R. Uptegrove ’63 (7) Sigma-Iowa State Phillip D. Ellingson ’62 (2) Jay A. Grobe ’00 (1) Eric R. Koberg ’98 (1) John R. Webb ’69 (2) William F. Weber ’72 (3) Upsilon-UCLA Willard H. Altman Jr. ’57 (1) Peter Nicholson Aude ’51 (1) A. Kennie Gifford ’35 (13) Marc E. Goldberg ’00 (1) Robert S. Howe ’52 (2) Kenneth R. Ingman ’52 (2) Frederick C. Jones ’60 (1) H. Ray Lahr ’50 (1) Robert Y. Liou ’01 (1) Louis R. Ravetti ’56 (17) Daniel S. Romero ’98 (1) Glenn E. Smith ’49 (2) Abel M. Somilleda II ’95 (1) D. Robert Ward ’92 (2) Christopher L. Wilson ’83 (1) Phi-Illinois Anthony P. Chruszch ’84 (2) Norbert E. Cygan ’54 (1) Stephen J. DeWerff ’78 (1) Todd M. Frazier Jr. ’46 (2) Andrew J. Frobish ’00 (1) Wayne M. Johnson ’67 (2) Dr. Paul J. Jones ’79 (1) Robert W. Leonard ’55 (1) John W. Meyer ’69 (2) Rory D. Nicholson ’04 (1) Mark A. Wisthuff ’81 (2) Psi-Emory William Ernest Aycock ’50 (1) Richard F. Beckman ’50 (13) Benjamin F. Johnson Jr. ’42 (1) James B. Pruitt Jr. ’58 (2) Thomas A. Shealy ’39 (16) William P. Shealy Sr. ’42 (2) Dr. Morris E. Sumner ’52 (1) Omega-Oregon State Skye T. Dahl ’03 (1) George E. Freyer ’64 (1) John R. Godman ’33 (1) Christopher-Joseph Hortalez ’02 (1) Stanley N. Wilkes ’50 (2) Alpha-Beta-Michigan James R. Kellso ’71 (1)
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George M. Etnyre Jr. ’40 (2) Larry J. Franklin ’76 (1) Albert M. Hornocker ’54 (1) Scott L. Lasley ’52 (2) Ronald D. Manning II ’91 (1) Kenneth M. Miller ’56 (1) Floyd E. Moreland ’58 (1) Raymond W. Perisin ’49 (1) Theta-Pennsylvania State Gerald S. Barton ’64 (2) Stanley M. Bielski ’46 (1) Richard E. Denison ’54 (1) G. Esler Inskeep ’40 (1) John P. Landis ’54 (2) Frederick W. Larson ’51 (2) G. Edwin McCombs ’53 (2) Michael Rosenberger ’48 (2) Douglas F. Trumbauer ’85 (5) Norman D. Wolff ’57 (13) Harry T. Zechman III ’86 (1) Iota-California Gerhard H. Andersen ’0 (1) Donald S. Cannon ’50 (2) Sherman Kong ’91 (7) Andrew S. Levey ’88 (6) Gregory J. Schmidt ’95 (1) Kappa-Temple William H. Baldwin Jr. ’50 (2) Henry F. Conrad ’50 (1) George T. Garver Jr. ’50 (1) Wayne M. Hancock ’65 (2) Wayne W. Koegel ’49 (1) Dennis P. Myers ’96 (1) Jerome R. O`Dell ’56 (2) E. Blake Pierce ’43 (11) Christopher J. Russell ’96 (1) Joseph J. Sands ’58 (2) H. Donald Schersten ’41 (2) Robert J. Woolley ’34 (2) Lambda-Kenyon William L. Culbert III ’56 (22) John A. Horner ’50 (2) Mu-Cornell Frank Curtis Abbott ’42 (5) Dr. C. Edward Kemp ’68 (4) Karl F. Miller ’64 (5) Alexander L. Rivera ’01 (1) Van Ness D. Robinson ’57 (1) Nu-Franklin and Marshall Robert K. Aichele ’51 (2) William J. Beals Jr. ’44 (2) Jeffrey I. Blankman ’95 (1) Donald E. Butler ’49 (2) James S. Goodpasture ’43 (1) John W. Hartman ’51 (2) Dr. J. Stephen Kurtz ’42 (1) Jeremy J. Lessmann ’93 (1) George F. Long ’63 (2) Richard P. Marcello MD ’71 (1) William J. Myers III ’78 (2) Edward J. Riegl ’90 (1) J. Gregg Royer ’43 (2) Bruce P. Ryder ’44 (2) Kenneth M. Veit ’96 (2) James Whitford IV ’61 (2) Xi-Iowa Adam Andrew Frei ’07 (1) Jeffrey D. Lorenzen ’87 (2)
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$1– $99 given in 2003–04 Alpha-Vincennes Spencer W. Adams ’91 (1) Steven E. Hurt ’91 (10) Christopher J. Mealy ’96 (1) Matthew P. Newmister ’00 (1) Keith A. O’Donnell ’84 (1) Robert T. Pipes ’89 (2) Beta-Indiana William Earl Anderson ’60 (1) James G. Brown ’74 (1) Richard E. Dukes ’38 (1) Jason M. Gaca ’03 (2) Neal A. Goldsmith ’47 (1) James R. Grossman ’50 (1) Jeffrey S. Hancock ’78 (1) William R. Hindman ’48 (2) Donald R. Kritsch ’67 (1) Leonard L. Lorey ’74 (2) Dr. Earl H. Mitchell Jr. ’41 (14) Robert J. Parrish ’38 (2) R. Scott Puckett ’84 (1) Joshua L. Robb ’05 (1) Dr. Roger F. Robison ’58 (2) Victor H. Russell ’58 (1) Jerry C. Schaaf ’58 (1) Franklin H. Smith ’41 (2) Matthew K. Spence ’97 (2) Thomas S. Stipp ’93 (1) Scott Vincent Stouder ’06 (1) Gamma-Ohio State Richard A. Bobb ’59 (2) James E. Copp ’59 (2) Charles F. Hill ’61 (2) R. Jay Stauffer Jr. ’61 (2) Charles R. Trenary Jr. ’52 (2) Richard S. Wheeler ’63 (2) Delta-Pennsylvania Dr. Frank R. Braden Jr. ’38 (5) Epsilon-Ohio Robert F. Pancoast ’41 (5) Edmund A. Williams ’71 (9) Zeta-Ohio Northern Donald Beal ’63 (1) Bernard E. Beaston ’55 (1) Gary E. Benes ’65 (1) Harry Benetis ’57 (2) Russell L. Bunger ’52 (4) Robert E. Coleman ’42 (2) James Diefenderfer Jr. ’49 (2) Robert L. Gregg ’93 (1) Ray D. Ruhrmund ’34 (2) Charles F. Snyder ’76 (1) Bryan C. Thompson ’94 (2) Dr. George Vogelgesang ’64 (1) Wayne L. Warren ’63 (1) Gary L. Weaks ’67 (2) Ward C. Wildman ’83 (1) George E. Woods ’45 (4) Eric C. Zint ’01 (1) Eta-Purdue Seth E. Aldridge Jr. ’51 (1) Stanley H. Beck ’55 (2) Michael N. Bowman ’70 (18) Michael W. Carson ’00 (1) Phillip J. DeFelice ’90 (1) David S. Demarest ’61 (1)
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FOUNDATIONNEWS Sigma Pi Fraternity
From the Desk of the Chairman
Educational Foundation Foundation Board of Trustees
Dear Brothers, Parents, Friends, and Supporters of Sigma Pi:
Director of Operations
The Sigma Pi Educational Foundation, Inc. has had a very successful year. As many of you are aware, the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation is comprised of members of Sigma Pi who are committed to supporting the development of undergraduate students and alumni across North America. In August 2003, the Sigma Pi Fund and the Educational Foundation merged to create the new Sigma Pi Educational Foundation, complete with a new board of trustees. As a result of the merger, the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation has a new set of bylaws that support the vision of Sigma Pi Fraternity. The new leadership team is comprised of new and past volunteers, Past Grand Sages, and business executives who view the Educational Foundation as a catalyst in providing the needed support to Sigma Pi Fraternity. This new board has dedicated time over the past 10 months to develop a strategic plan with key initiatives for raising money and providing educational support to Sigma Pi Fraternity. As highlighted briefly in the fall Emerald and the recently released Keryx, the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation is undertaking a bold strategy to make Sigma Pi the No. 1 Fraternity and Foundation in the Greek world. This new endeavor will call upon the resources, talents, and commitment of the general Brotherhood over the next several years to make this strategy reality. Sigma Pi Fraternity is not content to be mediocre or take the position that “this is just the nature of things.” Sigma Pi intends to be a dynamic and progressive fraternity that understands and addresses challenges proactively, attracts future leaders and scholars, and is recognized as one of the preeminent fraternal organizations in North America. Addressing these challenges requires an approach other than “business as usual.” We must move forward in strengthening our existing leadership development programs and expanding our training and services. We must engage our alumni in more active and meaningful roles, and we need to financially support academic achievement and leadership.
J. David Edwards, Christopher Newport
Short-term Goals - Achieved
Chairman Thomas A. Moore, Western Michigan
Vice Chairmen G. Mason Cozart, Southern Arkansas Gary T. Dvorchak, Iowa Ed J. Panconi, Loyola-Marymount Gary B. Tash, Virginia
Treasurer L. Nelson Farris, Cal State-Long Beach
Secretary John J. Merino, Cal State-Long Beach
Trustees Donald J. Cox, Temple Frank C. Fryburg, Pennsylvania State Brenan C. German, Cal State-Fullerton Paul W. Hansen, Valparaiso John D. Kitch, Purdue John J. McCann, New Jersey Tech. Adam R. Shores, Troy State Cliff A. Wilke, Missouri-Saint Louis John H. Williams, Widener Jay Vaden, Texas Tech.
Foundation Staff Cheif Operating Officer Mark S. Briscoe, Arkansas State
Director of Alumni Services Paul V. Wydra, Missouri-Saint Louis
Administrative Assistant Jennifer R. Wyatt
Administrative Offices Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Post Office Box 1897 Brentwood, TN 37024 Tel (800) 332-1897 Fax (615) 373-8919 edfound@sigmapi.org www.SigmaPi.org Helping our Fraternity to build
“A New Generation of Leaders”
The board of trustees established the following goals, and I am very pleased to say that we made great progress on the following: Raise money via the Annual Solicitation Program Jointly with Grand Chapter establish regional province international chapters Jointly with Grand Chapter engage alumni on an international level Jointly with Grand Chapter develop and implement a new Sigma Pi communication plan focused on alumni Develop fund-raising programs to support pre-campaign activities Develop added-value programs Develop and hire support personnel Develop a three-year financial plan Develop and implement internal controls and financial systems The Grand Council and the Foundation Trustees are committed to providing support to undergraduate students and alumni. These plans are works in progress and will continue to be developed over time. Your financial support and continued commitment to volunteer are greatly appreciated. With that in mind, the Educational Foundation is always seeking volunteers to be actively involved in the future growth and success of our organization. Fraternally, Thomas A. Moore Chairman
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FOUNDATION SIGMA PI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
A Quarterly News Update
Giving to Sigma Pi Cash or Check: This is the most popular method for donating to Sigma Pi. Donations can be sent to the Educational Foundation at Post Office Box 1897, Brentwood, TN 37024. Credit Cards: Sigma Pi accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. This method can be used to make one-time, monthly, or quarterly contributions. Credit card donations can be made by calling the Educational Foundation at (800) 332-1897 or through a secure, online giving option at www.sigmapi.org. Corporate Matching Gifts: Numerous companies match an employee’s personal donation to nonprofit, tax-exempt foundations. Ask your employer if they participate in gift-matching programs. Sigma Pi thanks brother Tony Siress for matching a portion of every gift given to the Educational Foundation this year.
Endowments and Memorials: The Educational Foundation can establish a special endowment or memorial gift in perpetuity to meet your personal desires and estate plans. Please contact the Educational Foundation for details. Planned Giving: You can provide a gift of a personal asset in your will. The Foundation will work with you and your estate planner to design a planned gift that meets both your short- and long-term financial goals. Planned gifts include, but are not limited to, cash, bonds, stock, personal property, retirement plans, and insurance policies. For more information or assistance, please contact the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation at (800) 332-1897.
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