A memorial service will be held today on Southwestern University campus at 2 p.m, today, December 6 in the Howry center. As noted below, a formal service will be held in January at SU. We will continue to update this post as more information becomes available.** First update below: 12/08/08. AEKDB. Friday, December 05, 2008 …
It is with a heavy heart that we report on the death of Rob Atkinson, our active brother and student at Southwestern. We are all praying for Rob’s family, and his extended family, as we cope with the loss of someone so special. As more information becomes available, we will post it on this site. …
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Thanks to all of the Brothers and friends of the Fraternity who have made contributions to Southwestern University in the name of the “Kappa Sigma Iota Endowed Scholarship Fund.” Active Brother John “Johnny B” Burden was awarded the scholarship for the 2008/09 academic term. Johnny B is pictured far left, with the group who participated …
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Reporting on first semester activities of the active chapter during the recent Active and Alumni meeting during the Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Brother Martin Fergus, Philanthropy Chair, detailed the list of non-profit and charitable organizations benefiting from the energies of the Iota Chapter. These include: Darfur Awareness Week in conjunction with Student Peace Alliance (also …
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Hello Kappa Sigmas, spouses, friends, I have printed up COMMEMORATIVE, limited-edition T-shirts for this year’s Homecoming. To get your FREE Commemorative limited-edition T-shirt, all you have to do is pay your ALUMNI DUES for 2008 ($60) and you get a FREE T-shirt. Pre-pay your 2009 dues, and get the same deal. If you want more …
Volume 1: Issue 3 Feature stories – Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2008 Calling all Homecoming Queens! Brother William McCall ‘88 has issued a challenge. He urges Iota Chapter Alumni and the Active Chapter to participate in the 100th Year of Southwestern Homecoming with a float in the Saturday morning parade down the Academic Mall. All …
Friday November 7 7:00 PM Poker Game/Tournament Saturday November 8 11:30 Homecoming Parade (where are you Homecoming Queens?) 12:00 – 2PM Picnic on the Mall 2:00PM Alumni/Active Meeting (NEW TIME!) 4:00PM Open House 6:00PM Dinner at the House* (RSVP & payment required for catered dinner) 7:00PM Kappa Sigma Reception at the Alumni Hospitality House 8:00PM …
This past Saturday, August 30th, the incoming Executive Committee Officers held a leadership retreat at the residence of Alumni Advisor Marshal Crenshaw in Walburg, Texas. Joining the actives were representatives of the Alumni including Alumni Scribe Jonathan Goodman and Alumni Board member Chris Mathers. Brothers Love and Bulter also contributed to the planning sessions. A …
For all active and alumni leadership and any brother who’d like to attend (it’s an open meeting): Before the start of the Fall Semester, the active and alumni will meet to coordinate fraternal strategies and tactics. Date: August 30Time: 11am – wheneverPlace: Marshal’s house in Walburg Agenda items: Fall rush House Homecoming Other new business …
Feature stories Article highlights Rev. Chuck Merrill’s LegacyAccording to Trish Merrill, anyone who knew her late husband Chuck knows that he cared most about peace and justice. In the months following the death of Reverend J. Charles “Chuck†Merrill ’59, Trish and long-time friend and fraternity brother Bruce Barrick ’71 conceived of a way both …
Brother William McCall ’88 has issued a challenge. He urges Iota Chapter Alumni and the Active Chapter to participate in the 100th Year of Southwestern Homecoming with a float in the Saturday morning parade down the Academic Mall. In particular, William seeks out past Iota “Homecoming Queens” to dust off their tiaras and make it …
23 actives.10 pledges.More alumni than I could count.Six graduating seniors.One trash can full of ice cold water to send them off into the real world.50 sausages cooked by fire at the Booties.16 runs for the Alumni.3 runs for the Actives.One hell of a good time.
Friday, April 4: Open House, come on over this evening if you’re in town. Saturday, April 5: 11:00 AM – Active Chapter/Alumni Association joint meeting Noon – lunch, grilled fajitas, donations accepted 2:00 PM – Softball, directions to field to be provided 5:00 PM/Sunset – Dinner options include Booties with Erik and gang, Walburg with …
Post cards mailed this week reminding brothers of the upcoming Alumni Weekend mistakenly reference April 3 & 4 as the dates for the 2008 gathering. This matter was brought to my attention, most appropriately by my pledge brother Bryan. Appropriate, because as Bryan points out (though this fact has not been verified), the last time …
Attention all alumni: Mark your calendars now for the annual Alumni Weekend – to take place over the weekend of April 4-6th. Compared to our other annual gathering during the Southwestern Homecoming Weekend, you’ll recall Alumni Weekend as much less formal affair. Friendly Friday night card playing gives way to a nice Saturday gathering on …
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Upcoming Events Active & Alumni EC & Leadership Retreat Dates: January 12-13 Venue: Marshal Crenshaw’s House in Walburg Start time: Noon, Saturday, January 12 Agenda: Active and alumni business, 2008 planning Who should attend? Active and alumni officers All active and alumni brothers in good standing are welcome Lunch provided, so please RSVP to either …
Alumni Advisor, Marshal Crenshaw has graciously offered his house in Walburg as the venue for this weekend’s EC Retreat. Directions and details will be sent via email. We’ll begin the day at Noon Central, Saturday, January 12 and go until we get too hungry to continue. Some basic accommodations are available for those who wish …
Planning is underway for the winter active/alumni EC & Leadership Retreat. This event will take place in the Austin area and is open to all Iota brothers. Details on venue and agenda to follow. Save the date. Spread the word.
If you missed this past Homecoming weekend, I’ll bet you $20 one of your fraternity brothers was either asking about you or offering an update on your behalf. We enjoyed a truly beautiful fall weekend in Georgetown. For my part, it was great to see everyone who came out to enjoy SU’s annual gathering. To …