Hey Brothers!

It’s that time again – our annual Alumni Weekend at Southwestern is just around the corner!

Saturday, March 29th, 2025

Time to reconnect with old friends, make some new memories, and show those active brothers how softball is really played.

What’s Happening

• Alumni vs. Actives Softball Game – Get ready for our traditional friendly beatdown of the active chapter on the diamond! Always a highlight of the weekend.
• Special Presentation from Brother Bob Key – Brother Key will be making the trek all the way from New Jersey to present the chapter with his handcrafted box containing our Centennial Gavel and stand that he’s lovingly restored.
• History on Display – Check out the Centennial Swords, Keys, and other cool historical Kappa Sigma items that show off our chapter’s amazing legacy.

More Details Coming Soon

We’re still putting together the full schedule of events for the day. Keep an eye on this space for updates on meeting times, locations, and evening hangouts.

Planning to Come?

No formal registration needed – just show up ready for a great time! Though if you know you’re coming, drop a line to let us know so we can get a headcount for planning purposes.

Its this weekend y’all! Homecoming is October 25-27, 2024.

Here’s our schedule of events.

I hope to see you at the House.

Visit here for the University’s schedule and to register.

AEKDB

P.S. Here’s some recent pictures of the Memorial Courtyard in use. Thanks to all who supported this effort!

UPDATE: July 20, 2024

Due to the effects of Hurricane Beryl, Brother Bob Lain’s memorial service was postponed from July 11 and will now be held at 2 PM on August 1st, with a reception to follow.

The location for the service is St Martin’s Episcopal Church-Chapel, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056.

If you plan to attend the reception, RSVP to Mariah at 720-239-3673 so they have an accurate count for food.

You can see Bob’s obituary here.

Our brother Robert E. “ Bullet Bob” Lain, Jr. entered the Iota Chapter Celestial on June 23, 2024. He was welcomed by his brother Tommy (initiated 5/15/72) and his pledge brother and best friend Craig Graham (initiated 9/9/74) into the big Kappa Sigma Brotherhood in the sky.

Bob was initiated on September 9, 1974. He loved Galveston, the beach, and fishing, and he was an excellent bowler, holding the honor and receiving a ring for a perfect 300 game. He also holds the dubious honor of being the only brother to crash his car into the fraternity house’s front doors. Bob loved Iota and its tight brotherhood, dedicating his time and energy to the betterment of the chapter. He was instrumental in the planning and executing Iota’s Centennial in 1986. Bob had a good sense of humor and loved BBQ and seafood. He struggled with multiple medical issues and unfortunately succumbed to them at age 69. News of Bob’s memorial service will be posted at a later date.

AEKDB

Brother Bob

Bob, Scott Harpst, Pat Sparks

Bob and Iota brothers in 2013

April 12-14, 2024.

Details to follow.

Friends & Brothers,

The courtyard construction project has been completed!

Join us at the Kappa Sigma House at 4:30 PM, Saturday September 23rd during Homecoming for a special dedication event.

Stick around for BBQ and refreshments.

– Erik

P.S. Homecoming registration (though SU) closes September 12. Click here to register online.

P.P.S As always, even if you don’t register with SU, you can still join us at the House!

Hey brothers! In case you haven’t heard, we are building a patio! It will be dedicated to the memory of our lost brothers. Construction has begun, and we will hopefully complete it before school starts in late August. Hopefully fully funded too!

The patio will include a vertical smoker, grill, prep station, benches, lighted walls and electrical/USB outlets. The lamp posts at the eastern entrances will have bronze dock lights. Our crest and letters will be prominently displayed on the front walls. The stone will be one-color concrete pavers to match the limestone on the house. The walls will look like the one design renderings pictured below.

Construction is being professionally done by Stone Deck, one of the Austin area’s premier patio builders. They have completed many projects around Georgetown, including at Southwestern University.

The total cost of the patio will be $75,000. We have raised about $47,000 so far! Only 28K to go! We can do it! We are counting on you, brothers, who have not yet stepped up to the Kappa Sigma plate. There are pledge classes out there with zero contributions! Hey, come on, we are all in this together!

Everybody knows our Iota brotherhood is one of the strongest around. Let’s prove it! There is a place to donate at the very bottom of this site. Please do it now! Let’s make our new courtyard the talk of the SU campus!

AEKDB
Erik

Donations can be sent by mail to Chris Mathers, Alumni Association Treasurer, 1124 24th Street, Galveston, Texas 77550, or by credit card (see below).

Check out more renovation photos and info on our plans on the site.
Use and share this link to donate money to the porch project: iota-chapter-alumni-assoc-inc.square.site