Actives Support Peace Conference, Continue Rob Atkinson’s Legacy

Guest post by Brother Martin Fergus: Dear Kappa Sigma Friends & Brothers, I am proud to announce that the 2010 National Student Peace Alliance Conference will be held at Southwestern University on February 26-28. This conference will focus on evidence-based programs that are effectively reducing and preventing violence both at an international and domestic level. …

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Southwestern’s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend will take place over the weekend of November 6-8. As we do each year, the Iota Chapter will host several events for returning alumni and guests. Here’s a run down of the weekend’s schedule: Saturday Nov. 7: Active/Alumni meeting 3pm Open house at Sigma 4pm Kappa Sigma Reception at the  …

Iota Shines at Biennial Grand Conclave

Brothers, I am happy to report to you that your delegates at the 67th Grand Conclave had a great experience. I am so proud of our active brothers Lance Turri and John Burden for their enthusiastic participation in this important event. As our delegates they represented our order with honor and that distinct style that …

Alumni Weekend Announced for March 27-28

Alumni Weekend for the Spring of 2009 will take place over the final weekend in March, from Friday March 27 through Saturday March 28. Program details will follow, but you can probably count on the following: Friday Night Poker Tournament Coffee & Doughnuts A General Active & Alumni Meeting Lunch on the Lawn Babies Softball …

Video: Rob Atkinson Celebrated

From John Atkinson, Rob’s dad, “The San Diego celebration was beautiful. You can see the multimedia montage produced for the service by Mark Weaver of Deep Story Works.” The Texas service and celebration of Rob’s life is at 4pm Central, January 23 at the Southwestern University Chapel.

Rob’s Memorial Service at Southwestern

From the Facebook group formed in Rob’s honor: Texas (Southwestern University) Memorial Service for Rob Atkinson Date/Time: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Location: Southwestern University Chapel (Lois Perkins Chapel), 1001 East University Ave., Georgetown, Texas, 78626. Phone: 512-863-6511. Type of Service: The service will be non-denominational. It will include prayers, music, a eulogy, …

FREE T-shirts for Homecoming

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 …

Iota Alumni News: Fall / Homecoming Edition

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 …

Homecoming 2008 Schedule of Events

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 …

New Active Leaders Prepare for Fall Semester

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 …

Alumni & Active Retreat Scheduled for August 30

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 …

Iota Chapter eNewsletter: Spring 2008

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 …

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. In particular, William seeks out past Iota “Homecoming Queens” to dust off their tiaras and make it …

Walburg Restaurant, destination for visiting alumni

Alan Haworth, Dallas alumnus and alumni association treasurer, has reserved space at the Walburg Restaurant for a post Softball Game dinner. Everyone is welcome to join the group. Contact Alan this week or on Saturday at the House. Plans call to sit inside for the German buffet and perhaps to visit the biergarten outside upon …

CORRECTION: Alumni Weekend actually April 4 & 5

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 …

’60’s Kappa Sigma reunion: May 16-18, Salado, TX

Please reserve the dates of May 16 thru May 18, 2008 for a  ‘60’s Kappa Sigma reunion at Stagecoach Inn in Salado, Texas.  Registration letters will go out in mid February.  There will be golfing for the guys, shopping in Salado for the girls, maybe a trip to Georgetown and/or Wahlburg for the rest of …

Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2008: April 4-6

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 …

EC Retreat Location & Details

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 …