Alumni Weekend by the numbers
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.
Alumni weekend 2008: Schedule Update
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 …
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 …
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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 …
Brother Dickie Woods
Southwestern Kappa Sigma alumnus, Richard Arnold Woods, Class of 1963, died December 11, 2007. The obituary can be found online, published in The Katy Times. The fraternity extends its sympathy to Richard’s classmates, friends, and loved ones.
’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 …
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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 …
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Iota Alumni Newsletter: Winter 2008
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 …
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 …
EC Retreat: January 12-13
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.
Sign up for alumni news
If you’re not getting emails from the Iota Alumni Association, please use the sign-up form in the right-side column to add your name and email address to our alumni database. In an effort to save on printing and postage costs, we’re going to conduct as much communication as we can electronically. Not to mention we …
New Grand Treasurer calls for donations
[excerpt from a message from newly elected Alumni GT, Alan Haworth] Brothers, I have been elected as the new Treasurer for Kappa Sigma Iota. I know that this has been a busy year for donations of money and time; and YOU are the ones who gave. I’m asking for a favor as we head into …
The Rev James Grace runs for autism, son
[this letter is reprinted with permission by Brother Jimmy Grace – please consider extending your support] Dear friends and family, I am running in the RUN FOR AUTISM on January 13, 2008 in conjunction with the Chevron Houston Marathon. Aside from training over the past few months and the next two months to come, I …
Homecoming 2007 recap
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 …
Kappa Sigma Jam Session
A note from Bruce Barrick: Brothers, Saturday post the 4:00 PM open house program, join the Kappa Sigma jammers on the East side porch. We’ll bring in food and music. Bring guitars and harmonicas and voices and other kinds of music making apparatuses. Peace,Bruce
Saturday’s Homecoming Schedule, Nov. 3
The University hosts the Saturday Homecoming Picnic from Noon – 2PM. Come by the House in the morning for the Alumni/Active meeting (currently scheduled for 10AM) Join us back at the House for the official program and Open House at 4PM. Saturday evening, enjoy live music and good fraternal fun. Note: we encourage everyone coming …
‘The Hard Knox and the Heads’ to play Homecoming
The Active Chapter announced the entertainment for Homecoming 2007, Saturday night at the House. ‘The Hard Knox and the Heads,” a local band with three Iota brothers among the group, will be playing live. Dust off those boogey shoes! See you at the House…
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Nov 2-4, 2007
SU Homecoming is right around the corner. You can register online and find all the resources you need (accommodation, schedules) via the SU Homecoming home page: http://www.southwestern.edu/homecoming/ Of note… Alumni Hospitality House: Friday, Noon to midnight and Saturday, 10am to 1am, San Gabriel House, 1008 E. University Ave. Friday, November 2: 7pm  Kappa Sigma …
The Spirit of Iota Chapter
New pictures have been added to the Work Weekend Gallery. The pictures do little to capture the progress nor the Kappa Sigma spirit displayed by brothers who have transformed the House yet again with skill, love and care. Many emails have been exchanged commenting on what’s been accomplished this summer. Here’s an excerpt from Brother …