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Sigma Chi Lambda Phase 2 Report
Sigma Chi Lambda DePaul University Phase 2 Report Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University To the Esteemed Members of the Sigma Chi New Chapter Development Committee, I am writing to you on behalf of the 49 gentlemen in the Sigma Chi Lambda Colony. It is with great pride that we, the brothers of Sigma Chi Lambda, submit to you this Phase II report and we sincerely hope that this document adequately reflects our accomplishments as a Colony. We have worked really hard over these past few months. We have strengthened all of our relationships and are quickly making our way to being the top fraternity on campus in every way possible. We continue to grow and with that branch out more in the university. We compete in more Intermural leagues and attend more philanthropy events. Greek life at DePaul University has always and will continue to flourish with excellence inside the classroom and in the community. Our purpose is to emphasize, through our own actions, the values of Sigma Chi. We have been able to do this by recruiting some excellent men that truly embody what it means to be a Sigma Chi. One thing that we would like to highlight is our academics. Every quarter since Sigma Chi has been on campus we have been the fraternity with the highest GPA. We have a bunch of great student and great leaders. We are eager to begin our first transition period for officers and finish up our colonization process. Within the upcoming year, Sigma Chi Lambda will continue to actively exhibit to the International Fraternity that we are most deserving of a Sigma Chi Chapter. We hope that the pages in this document will demonstrate that we are able to do so and that DePaul University and the men of the Sigma Chi Lambda colony have the ability of bringing a Sigma Chi chapter to our institution. In Hoc Signo Vinces, The Men of Sigma Chi Lambda Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 2 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 3 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Table of Contents Membership and Statistics...........................................................................................................................5 Scholarship Program.....................................................................................................................................9 Finances......................................................................................................................................................14 Recruitment................................................................................................................................................16 Pledge Education........................................................................................................................................20 Philanthropy...............................................................................................................................................42 Campus Activities........................................................................................................................................46 Faculty and Alumni Relations.....................................................................................................................50 Personal Responsibility...............................................................................................................................48 Risk Management Policy.............................................................................................................................63 Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 4 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Membership and Statistics First Name Last Name Phone Email Current Position Alex Flynn 847.436.7395 alex.flynn7395@gmail.com PR Chair Andrew Jung 312.203.5375 amjung@ameritech.net Anthony Cuda 312.282.8900 amc.cuda@gmail.com Scholarship Chair Blake Alexander 217.390.3152 alexander.blake7@gmail.com Quaestor Casey Contorno 630.926.3421 caseycontorno@hotmail.com Jake Swartz 269.832.2433 jakeswartz24@gmail.com Joel Kathan 224.422.9351 jkathan@depaul.edu Joey Tortolano 703.850.7256 tortolanoj@bishopireton.org Kevin Hickey 714.519.4666 kehik17@gmail.com Kevin Rodriguez 949.874.0974 kevin.rodriguez@me.com Leo Herrera-‐Lim 847.830.5702 leohlim@gmail.com Les Cednick 847.975.6627 superdackel@sbcglobal.net Mario Alberico 847.909.0322 marioaalberico@gmail.com Matt Perlman 248.310.5608 mperlman17@gmail.com Nick Slotten 847.477.5882 nslot10@comcast.net Nick Loffredo 708.369.8768 loffredo1994@yahoo.com Nick Buffo 815.814.7228 nick.buffo@gmail.com Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University Athletics Chair Brotherhood Chair Consul Philanthropy Chair Historian Magister/IFC Rep 5 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Patrick Gorecki 219.608.9850 pgrek8@gmail.com Ryan McQueeney 616.821.7341 mcqueeneyr96@gmail.com Ryan Gillespie 708.341.1524 rgilles4@mail.depaul.edu Ryan Lloyd 574.339.4284 rjl34@comcast.net Sam Citro 708.267.9100 citrosam1122@gmail.com Pro-‐Consul Recruitment Chair Samuel Cortez 630.205.9799 smlcrtz5@gmail.com Annotator Shane Veeneman 773.484.7456 shane10veeneman@gmail.com Social Chair Shawn Tigue 815.212.9027 stigue34@yahoo.com Steve Jacobsen 312.237.1041 s.jacobsen99@icloud.com Tyler Betancourt 630.674.0526 tylerbetancourt@att.net Willie Love 773.680.0023 willielove22@gmail.com Yoni Dheftos 847.890.1161 Ioannisdheftos@yahoo.com Risk Manager Brendan Donnelly 317-‐430-‐9411 Bmike7@gmail.com Miguel Aguilar 224-‐730-‐3462 maguil12@mail.depaul.edu Wes Anderson 847-‐254-‐3367 wesandy5693@gmail.com Bradley Anderson 440-‐781-‐5302 bradley-‐da@hotmail.com Tim Christopher 708-‐262-‐0842 tchristopher182@gmail.com Joe Citro 708-‐267-‐9102 Jcitro2006@gmail.com Adam Garlewicz 773-‐307-‐5063 ajgarlewicz@gmail.com Connor Gribbon 703-‐999-‐3522 connorgribbon@gmail.com Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University Tribune/Alumni Recruitment Chair 6 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Brian Grover 216-‐513-‐3442 Briangrover9@gmail.com Andi Hamzallari 630-‐253-‐2602 hamzallaria@gmail.com David Magallanes 630-‐915-‐2532 Davidjrmagaluna@yahoo.com Max Morrissey 315-‐520-‐4126 maxxavier.1225@gmail.com Grant Muckler 314-‐420-‐6448 gmuck75@gmail.com Patrick Myers 312-‐292-‐8170 pmyers5@mail.depaul.edu Quinn Sandelski 219-‐742-‐8493 quinnsandelski@gmail.com Nick Scola 630-‐945-‐8102 squaretuts@gmail.com Peter Souri 847-‐312-‐2850 djpj2013@gmail.com Adam Webb 815-‐999-‐9322 awebb13@mail.depaul.edu Dillon Wirkus 858-‐335-‐9970 wirkusdillon@gmail.com rww72396@gmail.com Ryan Wolfe 847-‐373-‐8425 *Pledges are in the blue color This is the approved roster from the university that was downloaded from the website OrgSync. For Spring Quarter we sent out 2 bids and both were accepted. For Autumn Quarter 2014 we extended 21 bids and all were accepted. We have 29 active undergraduate members with 19 pledges in the current pledge process. We have 3 alumni members and 1 active member transferred to another school. The following is a screenshot of our Greek advisor sending the members list above Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 7 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 8 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Scholarship Program In Sigma Chi one of the most important areas is academics. We pride ourselves in having academics at the forefront of our fraternity. We encourage our members to excel in the classroom, and in doing so we have established strict yet reasonable expectations. “A Student of Fair Ability” is a standard that we have taken to heart during this process of creating our foundation. Each of our members are exceptionally high caliber students that we rightfully have great expectations for. Our focus moving forward is to attain a respectable GPA north of 3.2 and to hopefully attain the highest GPA of all Greek life on campus, essentially creating a studious reputation. To do this we are making efforts to implement a more incentive-‐based system, which we believe will help push our members to reach their full potential in the classroom. The Scholarship Committee is currently working with Sigma Chi alumnus to potentially create a quarterly scholarship for top grade earners. Such systems would prevent members from simply attempting to stay off probation. It gives added value to striving towards excellence. Our members have already set a strong example with their scholastic achievements, but there is always room for growth. Pledges: 1. Disregarding GPA, all pledges are required to log a minimum of 4 study hours per week throughout their entire quarter of Pledgeship. These hours are to be recorded in a sign-‐ in book by the end of each week. Active Brothers: 1. Any active brother with a GPA, from the previous quarter, that falls between a 2.75 and a 3.0 is required to attend study hours and adhere to social probation. A requirement of at least 6 logged study hours per week shall be placed on the brother in order to be relieved from social probation. This requirement remains in effect throughout the entire quarter. 2. Any active brother with a GPA, from the previous quarter, that is below a 2.75 is required to attend study hours and adhere to social probation. A requirement of at least 10 logged study hours per week must be met. On the third and sixth week of the quarter, a progress report must be presented to the Scholarship Chair. In addition, they are required to report to the Scholarship Chair once every two weeks. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 9 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University 3. Grades must all be emailed or given to the scholarship chair hard copy. If they are emailed, they must be screenshots of the transcripts. This is to eliminate the guesswork in this position. 4. The head officers will sit down and book a day of the week that we can reserve a room in the library for, all in advance. If we do this together we can maximize the number of hours that we can hold. This will be done twice a week to give the brothers an opportunity to use the study rooms at DePaul. Library times will be voted upon in chapter meetings so that the best time will be available. 5. For those in academic distress, must tell the scholarship char that they are meeting with those professors to open a dialogue about what they can do to improve. Or they must see a tutor at DePaul, so they can also improve. If the student is failing due to health reasons whether it’s a chronic sickness or not, or due to addiction and depression must talk to the professor if sick. If its chronic they should talk to not only the dean of students, but also the professor. Finally if its depression, addiction, or other psychological disorders I encourage the student to not only talk to the brothers of Sigma Chi about it because we can support said student, but also I encourage the student to seek the school counselor. 6. The Scholarship Chair will check weekly hours, biweekly in the Library. This will allow me to be up to date more efficiently. The chair will log each of the hours on an excel spreadsheet. If the members complete their weekly hours they may attend one event, or mixer. The whole point of being on probation is to ensure the students are studying. We are not in a position to punish. If all hours are completed and the students feel that they can attend event, they should be able to. Social Probation: 1. Social probation requires that any member of the Lambda Colony facing social probation shall not be allowed to partake in any social events, excluding brotherhood events. Scholastic Rewards: 1. Rewards are given to the following: • The highest quarterly GPA from any Junior/Senior brother in the colony. • The highest quarterly GPA from any Freshman/Sophomore brother in the colony. • The most improved grade by any active brother within the colony. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 10 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University 2. Rewards consist of small prizes including: • Sigma Chi apparel, gift cards, etc. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 11 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 12 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Probation: There are two degrees of probation. The first as stated earlier is having a GPA below 3.0 but above 2.75. This quarter we have three brothers on probation: Sam Cortez, Kevin Rodriguez, and Ryan Lloyd. To serve their probation they are currently studying 6 hours per week in the library in order to improve their GPA. The Second Degree of Probation is a brother having a GPA below a 2.75. This quarter we have two brothers on this level of probation: Patrick Gorecki and Willie Love. Their punishment for being on this level of probation is to study at least 10 hours per week in the library. In addition to this they are to meet with the scholarship chair a number of times, so that he can track the brother’s progress. This is to ensure that the brothers do not stay on probation and become a drain on our cumulative quarterly GPA, which was 3.23 last quarter. The system currently in place is an important step in the right direction. Our members have exemplified a model work ethic and will continually be making strides to improve. Our academic achievements play a critical role in establishing our reputation in the DePaul community, so we will continue to make every effort to instill in our members studious values. As it stands, we are an intelligent group of men that is actively working towards our goal of excellence in the classroom. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 13 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Finances Date 5/7/14 5/30/14 6/3/14 6/9/14 6/9/14 6/10/14 6/30/14 7/10/14 7/22/14 7/29/14 8/14/14 8/19/14 9/15/14 9/16/14 9/19/14 9/22/14 9/22/14 9/22/14 9/24/14 9/25/14 9/26/14 9/26/14 9/29/14 9/30/14 10/1/14 12/2/14 10/3/14 10/10/14 10/14/14 Sigma Chi Lambda DePaul University Spring-‐Fall 2014 Expense Report For What Palmer House Semi Formal Derby Days Trophy (QuickTrophy.com) Beta Class Sweatshirts Sweetheart Formal Shirt Formal Bus (Ammons Transportation) Softball Shirts DZ Foundation for Derby Days Sigma Chi for Balfour FSL Week Shirts From AOPi Down Pay for WhirleyBall Rush New Check Book The GIN system Fall Rush Shirts Jewl (BBQ in the Park Rush) Jimmy Johns (Info Night Rush) WhirleyBall rush Extra Rush Shirt for Nick L. Rush cards BWW Rush Night Square Reader Derby Bar (Alum Night Rush) Burger Night (Rush) Bid Dinner at state Balfour Travel Reimbursement Chili Night Greekbill Charge Bid Cards RMF IFC Dues Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University Price $6,077.87 $101.10 $332.69 $43.06 $550.00 $655.32 $1,233.00 $350.00 $234.00 $320.00 $20.00 $240.00 $504.75 $243.61 $91.43 $340.22 $38.81 $52.32 $474.65 $10.91 $451.97 $218.97 $901.00 $91.44 $111.09 $165.00 $50.00 $500.00 $310.00 14 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University 10/17/14 10/20/14 10/20/14 10/21/14 AXiD Pumpkin carving Brotherhood Bowling Aphi Cookout Jimmy Johns (Crossroads) Total Expenses $19.63 $219.50 $40.00 $180.00 $15,172.34 Date 5/7/14 6/2/14 6/4/14 6/4/14 6/6/14 6/6/14 6/6/14 6/9/14 8/14/14 9/26/14 9/29/14 9/29/14 9/30/14 10/3/14 10/9/14 10/10/14 10/20/14 10/24/14 Revenues Report From what Amount Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit Deposit GreekBill Square Square Square GreekBill Deposit GreekBill GreekBill GreekBill Total Revenues $725.20 $3,347.00 $826.69 $20.00 $2,102.37 $25.71 $18.61 $75.00 $244.00 $5,295.23 $220.06 $0.49 $14.59 $97.50 $650.00 $390.00 $682.50 $682.50 $15,417.45 Beginning Bank Balance Total Revenues Total Expenses Ending Bank Balance 10-‐24-‐14 $9,692.06 $15,417.45 $15,172.34 $9,937.17 Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 15 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Recruitment Bid Accepted? Pledgeship Completed? Bid Offered: Mario Alberico Yes Yes Winter 2014 Lester Cednick Yes Yes Winter 2014 Don Chatman No N/A Winter 2014 Caey Contorno Yes Yes Winter 2014 Anthony Cuda Yes Yes Winter 2014 Yoni Dheftos Yes Yes Winter 2014 Alexander Flynn Yes Yes Winter 2014 Kyle Furman Yes No Winter 2014 Ryan Gillespie Yes Yes Winter 2014 Leonardo Herrera-‐Lim Yes Yes Winter 2014 Nicholas Slotten Yes Yes Winter 2014 Jacob Swartz Yes Yes Winter 2014 Shane Veeneman Yes Yes Winter 2014 Ryan McQueeney Yes Yes Spring 2014 Shawn Tigue Yes Yes Spring 2014 Miguel Aguilar Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 16 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Wesleigh Anderson Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Timothy Christopher Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Joseph Citro Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Adam Costello Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Adam Garlewicz Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Connor Gribbon Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Brian Grover Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Andi Hamzallari Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Christopher Janyk Yes In Progress Fall 2014 David Magallanes Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Max Morrissey Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Grant Muckler Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Patrick Myers Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Quinn Sandelski Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Nicholas Scola Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Peter Souri Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Adam Webb Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Dillon Wirkus Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Ryan Wolfe Yes In Progress Fall 2014 Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 17 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Bid Acceptance Rate: 34/35 (97%) Pledge Retention Rate: 13/14 (93%) BBQ and Sports Night: September 16th Our first event was at Jonquil Park where we brought homemade barbeque food for the brothers to share with the actives. A rotation system was in place so each brother could take the time to adequately meet each rushee. After that, we played a pick up game of football and bags with the rushees. Meet and Greet: September 17 The event took place in one of classrooms on campus. Our consul, Kevin Rodriguez, and both recruitment chairs helped deliver a PowerPoint presentation on the history and benefits of being a part of Sigma Chi. A chat session took place after the presentation in order to meet new rushees as well as answer any other questions they may have had. Whirleyball: September 18 This event seemed to be the most enjoyable by both the rushees and the brothers. We played multiple games of Whirleyball as well as enjoyed pizza provided by the event holder. A speech was given at the end by multiple brothers emphasizing on their experience about being in Sigma Chi. Buffalo Wild Wings: September 22 This recruitment event started with Wings and Football. We walked over the nearest Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the Chicago Bears game. We made sure that the brothers switched their seats during the event in order to get to know each rushee individually. Chili Night: September 23 This event took place at a brother’s house where we shared deeper conversation over homemade chili. After eating the chili, we broke the pledges and actives into small groups and split them up into separate rooms. The ratio was approximately 5-‐6 pledges to 2-‐3 active brothers. During the conversations we asked questions pertaining to the Jordan Standard and Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 18 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University deeper questions to get to know the pledges on a more personal level. After several minutes, a buzzer would go off and the pledge groups would switch rooms and the process would repeat. Alumni Night: September 24 Our last event was held at a nearby restaurant, Derby. We found this event to be highly critical during our recruitment period because it does a great job at showing the lifelong commitment that one can make while in Sigma Chi. It also allows alumni members to meet each rushee and stress the benefits of joining Sigma Chi. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 19 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Pledge Education Basic Expectations of Pledgeship: 1.) All Pledges must follow the expectations and obligation as listed in the Norman Shield 2.) Pledges must attend all Pledge meetings which are held once a week. Excused absences will be given if provided adequate 24 hour notice and/or an emergency occurs (including but not limited to serious illness, family issues, employment obligations). 3.) Pledges must wear “Pin Attire” to all pledge meetings. Pin attire includes: Collared Dress Shirt, Khakis or Dress Pants, Dress Shoes. 4.) All Pledges must attend their Sig Harmony sessions before the next pledge meeting. They must meet with one active brother and one pledge brother for one hour each. 5.) Remember to carry yourself as a high minded man and a gentleman. 6.) By week 2 of the Pledge Program, 7-‐8 pledge class officers will be elected. These members will meet once a week to plan projects such as socials or brotherhood events for pledge brothers during the pledgeship period. 7.) There is a NO-‐TOLERANCE Hazing Policy. No Member of the Fraternity shall engage in any form of harassment or hazing at any time, as defined by the Sigma Chi Governing Laws, our Risk Management policies, and Illinois State Law. Sigma Chi takes an active zero-‐tolerance policy regarding hazing of potential members and brothers. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 20 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Leading up to the First Pledge Meeting: As soon as the recruitment process begins, the job as the Magister is to order supplies and plan effectively for a brand new incoming pledge class. The following steps should be completed upon the first pledge class meeting: • • • • • • • Work with Recruitment Chairmen to set a specific date of Formal Pledging. (Make sure you reserve a space 1 month before the recruitment period) Select tentative dates for I-‐Week and make sure spaces are confirmed 1 month before the recruitment period. Appoint one or more Assistant Magister(s) Plan and develop a detailed pledge syllabus (each class should include an educational portion, 1 activity and candle pass) Order adequate supplies of Norman Shields and Pledge Pins, 1 week prior to the start of recruitment. Make sure Pledge Exam is up to date with the international fraternity. Invite Alumni and Headquarters members to the Formal Pledge Ceremony and I-‐Week events. Example of 6-‐Week Pledge Program: WEEK ZERO Formal Pledging Ceremony WEEK ONE Membership Commitment Statement Expectations and Obligations Distribute Norman Shields What is The Ritual? Introduction to Founding of Sigma Chi Etiquette Exercise Announcements Assignments for next week Candle Pass Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 21 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University WEEK TWO Pledge Class Officer Elections Founding of Sigma Chi Two Founders Jordan Standard Badge Announcements Assignments for next week Candle Pass WEEK THREE Jordan Standard Quiz Two Founders Sigma Chi Creed Constantine and Motto The Purpose of Sigma Chi Big/Little Brother Reveal Ceremony Activity Announcements Assignments for next week Candle Pass WEEK FOUR Sigma Chi Creed Quiz Three Founders Spirit of Sigma Chi Seal Leadership Programs Hazing Activity Announcements Assignments for next week Candle Pass WEEK FIVE Spirit of Sigma Chi Quiz Undergraduate Chapter Grand Chapter and Council International Fraternal Government Announcements Preparation for Pledge Exam Candle Pass Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 22 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University WEEK SIX: International Pledge Exam I-‐WEEK Detailed Pledge Meetings (Week-‐by-‐Week): *The Following Examples were used during our Fall 2014 Pledge Class Program. Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting 1-‐ 10/4/2014 I-‐Call to Order and Attendance A) Attendance B) Colony Advisor Sam Smith Correspondence C) Exec. Board Correspondence D) Basic Format of Pledge Meetings aa) New Business-‐Officer Nominations E) Pledge Brother Contact Sheet II-‐ Scholarship Presentation a. Presenter—Scholarship Chairman Anthony Cuda III-‐ Ground Rules and Obligations A) Basic Expectations-‐Page 14 B) Obligations of Pledgeship-‐ Page 15 C) What We Aspire To (Highlighted Objectives)-‐Page 19 IV-‐The Ritual A) Our Ritual-‐ Page 25 aa) What is a Ritual? bb) Why is it important to keep secret? V-‐Our Founding-‐An Introduction-‐Page 37 VII-‐Upcoming events Marathon Helpers – Oct. 12th Faculty Dinner – Oct. 24th DZ Turtle Tug – Oct. 25th Pledge Retreat – Nov. 1st Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 23 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University VIII-‐Next Week-‐10/20 A) Sig Harmony-‐must be completed by Next Meeting B) Must have completed Big Brother Interest Form C) Officer Elections D) Contact E-‐Board Members about Committees IX-‐Candle Pass Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting 2-‐ 10/11/2014 I-‐Call to Order and Attendance F) Attendance G) Last Minute Nominations II-‐Founding of Sigma Chi D) Recap III-‐Founders B) Benjamin Piatt Runkle – Page C) Thomas Cowan Bell – Page IV-‐Jordan Standard – Page V-‐ Officer Elections A) Consul B) Pro-‐Consul C) Annotator D) Queastor E) Risk Manager F) Social G) Tribune H) Scholarship VI-‐Upcoming Dates Loyola Derby Days – Oct. 17th DZ Turtle Tug – Oct. 25th Pledge Retreat – Nov. 1st Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 24 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University th Sig Ep Lipsync – Nov. 6 VII-‐Next Week-‐10/20 E) Founding and Jordan Standard Quiz F) Sig Harmony-‐must be completed by Next Meeting G) Set up time with Sarah for Dance Practice H) Log Study Hours IX-‐Candle Pass Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting 3-‐ 10/18/2014 I-‐Call to Order and Attendance H) Attendance I) Quiz 1 – Founding and Jordan Standard II-‐Big/Little Brother Reveal Ceremony III-‐Founders D) William Lewis Lockwood – Page E) Isaac M. Jordan -‐ Page IV-‐Sigma Chi Creed A) What is a Creed? B) What is “Fairness, Decency and Good Manners”? V-‐ Constantine I) Story of Constantine – Page J) Motto V-‐Upcoming events DZ Turtle Tug – Oct. 25th Pledge Retreat – Nov. 1st Sig Ep Lipsync – Nov. 6th VI-‐Next Week-‐10/20 I) Sig Harmony-‐must be completed by Next Meeting J) Quiz 2 – Constantine and Sigma Chi Creed VIII-‐Candle Pass Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 25 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting 4-‐ 10/25/2014 I-‐Call to Order and Attendance J) Attendance K) Quiz 2 –Constantine and Creed II-‐Founders A) Daniel William Cooper – Page B) Franklin Howard Scobey – Page C) James Parks Caldwell -‐ Page III-‐Spirit of Sigma Chi F) “Different Temperaments, Talents and Convictions” IV-‐Hazing Activity C) TFM Article D) What is Hazing? V-‐ Illumination Presenters—Colony Brothers V-‐Upcoming events Pledge Retreat – Nov. 1st Sig Ep Lipsync – Nov. 6th VI-‐Next Week-‐10/20 K) Sig Harmony-‐must be completed by Next Meeting L) Quiz Three – Spirit of Sigma Chi and Founders VIII-‐Candle Pass Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting 5-‐ 11/8/2014 I-‐Call to Order and Attendance L) Attendance M) Quiz 3 – Founders and Spirit II-‐International Fraternity Govt. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 26 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University D) Grand Chapter – Page E) Grand Council and Exec. Committee -‐ Page F) Grand Officers -‐ Page III-‐Undergraduate Chapter G) Chapter Officers a. Presentation-‐ Exec. Board IV-‐ Activity E) Ways to Kill Almost Any Organization a. Presenter – Colony Officers V-‐Upcoming events Pledge Exam – Nov. 18th VI-‐Next Week-‐10/20 M) Sig Harmony-‐must be completed by Next Meeting N) Set up Pledge Exam Study Hours VIII-‐Candle Pass Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 27 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Quiz Examples: Name: Week Three Quiz Founding and Jordan Standard 1. What Fraternity were the founders originally apart of? (1 Point) 2. What university was Sigma Chi founded at? (1 Point) 3. What is the date of Sigma Chi’s founding? (1 Point) 4. Which founder threw his badge and proclaimed “I did not join any fraternity to be any man’s tool, and that sir is my answer”? (1 Point) 5. Which of the 7 founders was NOT a part of the “Original Six”? (1 Point) Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 28 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Bonus Point What was the name of the Alumni member who was “a man of very few words”? 6. Recite the Jordan Standard. (10 Points) *Must get 90% of words correct, in order, to receive full credit Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 29 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Name: Week Four Quiz Constantine and Creed 1. Who is Constantine? (1 Point) 2. What was Constantine’s vision? (1 Point) 3. Which founder incorporated Constantine into the fraternity? (1 Point) 4. What is our public “motto”? (1 Point) 5. When drawing inspiration from Constantine, the Founders selected his “motto”, (answered in Question 4) because to them it represented what? (1 Point) Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 30 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Bonus Point What is our public “motto” in 3 translations? 6. Recite the Sigma Chi Creed. (10 Points) *Must get 90% of words correct, in order, to receive full credit Example Activities: Formal Pledge Ceremony RECRUITMENT CHAIRMEN: (addresses the Consul and assembled brothers): “Brothers, it is with great pleasure that I announce the pledging to the Sigma Chi Fraternity of: <INPUT PLEDGE NAMES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER> I present them to you for the ceremonies of formal pledging.” CONSUL: “We are about to place upon you the pledge pin of our Fraternity, which is a token of the high esteem in which you are held by the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Our pledge pin is a Norman Shield of blue, bearing a White Sigma Chi Cross, and is a symbol of the pure and lofty ideals which you will find in Sigma Chi. “The fundamental purpose of our Fraternity is to develop character and personality, to maintain high ideals, to preserve high academic standards, and to instill responsibility and brotherhood. We, as a Fraternity, by our association and our example, are committed to that purpose for your benefit.” “Pledging Sigma Chi is a process of learning, inspiration and attainment, by which you must come fully to understand that membership in our fraternity, is dependent upon your willingness to search within yourself for those values which form the basis of our brotherhood, and to adopt them as your lifelong binding obligation. We shall assist you in every positive and constructive way. Ultimately, however, your eligibility for initiation in Sigma Chi will be determined by the strength of your own character and of your commitment to the ideals of our white cross.” Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 31 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University “In wearing this pledge pin you will be known to all as one of those who Sigma Chi has favored in its selection of men to perpetuate and exemplify our standards, which are stated in the pledge oath you are now called upon to take. Raise your right hand and repeat after me: I (each pledge brother repeats his name), OF MY OWN FREE WILL AND ACCORD, BEFORE GOD AND THE MEMBERS OF THE SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY HERE ASSEMBLED, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE MYSELF AS A PLEDGE OF THE SIGMA CHI LAMBDA COLONY OF SIGMA CHI. AS SUCH, I WILL WEAR WITH PRIDE THE PLEDGE PIN GIVEN ME UNLESS RELEASED BY THE COLONY FOR GOOD CAUSE. I WILL ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE FRATERNITY AND OF ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS IN EVERY HONORABLE WAY AT ALL TIMES. I WILL ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED ME, AND WILL MAKE EVERY HONORABLE EFFORT TO BE A MAN OF GOOD CHARACTER A STUDENT OF FAIR ABILITY WITH AMBITIOUS PURPOSES A CONGENIAL DISPOSITION POSSESSED OF GOOD MORALS HAVING A HIGH SENSE OF HONOR AND A DEEP SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. I WILL DO NOTHING TO BRING DISCREDIT UPON THE FRATERNITY WHOSE BADGE IT IS MY HOPE TO WEAR. I PROMISE THESE THINGS REALIZING THAT MY PLEDGESHIP IS A TIME OF PREPARATION FOR BROTHERHOOD IN SIGMA CHI DURING WHICH THE STRENGTH OF MY COMMITMENT TO THE VALUES WHICH ARE THE FOUNDATION OF SIGMA CHI WILL DETERMINE MY WORTHINESS FOR INITIATION. I WILL STRICTLY OBEY THE RULES OF THE COLONY AND FRATERNITY AND WILL CONDUCT MYSELF ALWAYS AS A HIGH-‐MINDED MAN AND A GENTLEMAN. THESE PROMISES I MAKE IN ALL SINCERITY AND ON MY HONOR AS A PLEDGE. “You have taken this oath as the first step in becoming a member of the Fraternity. You are the men who we hope will become the future leaders of Sigma Chi, and who will in college and throughout life exemplify the high standards recited in the oath you have just taken. Your Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 32 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University experience in pledging will help determine the type of student and alumnus member of Sigma Chi you will be. In like manner, the strength and positive contribution of our colony on this campus and in our community during the coming years will rest with you. “The colony has placed its wholehearted confidence in its Magister, Brother Nick Buffo. He will be your guide and your friend. I will now ask him to assist me in placing the pledge pin of Sigma Chi upon you.” The Consul, Magister (and other officers if desired) place a pledge pin from a pin board on each of the pledges, and then extend to each a regular handshake and a brief word of congratulations, such as, “Our colony takes great pleasure in placing upon you the pledge pin of Sigma Chi and wishes you well. Congratulations.” THANK YOU/closing Big Brother Reveal Ceremony Purpose: The Big Brother Ceremony is instrumental in portraying the importance of the Big Brother Program. This activity will help to stress the strength of the relationship between the Big Brother and Little Brother. A Big Brother is there for his Little Brother for the duration of pledgeship, and this relationship should continue through brotherhood in Sigma Chi. # of Brothers: All Big Brothers/Pledge Fathers and the Magister Materials: A printed copy of the script Preparation: ·∙ Choose an Ideal location. ·∙ Rehearse this ceremony with the Big Brothers. Execution: For this event, have a brother escort the pledges to the activity location. If desired, pledges can be asked to close their eyes, but blindfolds should not be used. When the pledges arrive at the location, the Big Brothers should be out of sight. Pledges should be brought out, one by one. Place the Pledge and Big Brother in front of each other. The Magister begins his speech. When he announces the section on turning to “meet your Big Brother”, the pledge should open their eyes and be revealed their Big Brother standing in front of them. Following the Magister’s Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 33 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University speech, the Big Brother should introduce himself to the Little Brother. Take this opportunity to allow the Big and Little Brother to have a conversation for roughly fifteen minutes. This activity should end with a candle pass, with both pledges and brothers participating. Magister’s Speech: “There was a Pledge Brother who was just initiated. He reviewed the footprints he had made throughout his pledgeship. As he looked back, he noticed that over all of the mountains and difficult places he had traveled, there was only one set of footprints. He turned to his Big Brother and said, There is something I do not understand—why is it that down the hills and over the smooth and easy paths you have walked by my side, but on the rough and difficult paths I have walked alone, as I see only one set of footprints? His Big Brother turned to him and said, “It was while your pledgeship was easy that I walked at your side, but when the treading was hard and paths difficult, I knew that was the time you needed me most, so I carried you. This is why you only see one set of footprint.” Pledge Brother, you may open your eyes. Big Brothers, please raise your right hand and repeat after me: I, state full name** promise to work on building Sigma Chi Brotherhood** with my little brother continuously** through pledgeship and during the active and alumni years to come** and I am committed to develop a friendship of love**, inspiration and learning for the betterment of the brotherhood** and the Lambda Colony of Sigma Chi**, I say these words in all sincerity** in the name of Sigma Chi. Big Brothers, you may put your hands down. (The Magister now addresses the Little Brother) Little Brother, raise your right hand and repeat after me: I, state full name** am determined to learn and grow** through my pledgeship and life as a Sigma Chi** I will strive diligently to obtain the knowledge** my Big Brother bestows on me** not only by his words, but through his example as a true Sigma Chi** I say these words in all sincerity** as a Pledge Brother of the Sigma Chi Lambda Colony of Sigma Chi. You may put your hands down. Brothers and Pledge Brothers, the obligations you have committed yourselves to are serious. You have dedicated both time and effort to developing true Sigma Chi Brotherhood. Pledge Brothers, remember that your Big Brother is your friend and guide into our brotherhood. Take advantage of this opportunity to build life long bond.” Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 34 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Big Brother: In Hoc Signo Vinces! Hazing Activity Purpose: The point of this activity is to reflect on Sigma Chi’s Zero-‐Tolerance Policy on Hazing. This will allow pledge brothers to become educated on the severe consequences of Hazing as well as see that Hazing does not need to happen in order to form a true brotherhood bond. # of Brothers: All Pledge Brothers and Magister, (Colony Brothers are encourage to participate as well) Materials: 3 different signs (“Hazing, put on probation”, “Hazing, turn in badge”, “Not Hazing”.) Piece of paper that include 6 different scenarios Execution: The Magister will set up the 3 different signs into different separate corners. He will then read out a scenario and ask the pledge brothers to decide whether if the situation is Hazing or Not Hazing. Pledge Brothers will be asked to move to their designated corner of the room and discuss why they chose their corner. Repeat this step for all 6 scenarios. Scenarios should be developed between the Magister and Assistant Magister. Illumination Purpose: The purpose of “Illumination” is to illustrate the importance of individual contribution within the chapter, and to identify how, within the Spirit of Sigma Chi, different temperaments, talents and convictions bring people of different abilities together for the purposes of pursuing higher ideals. # of Brothers: 14-‐21 Materials: Long Taper Candles Execution: A group of pledges is escorted into a dark room by the speaker (Magister). The Brothers in this room are positioned in several lines, facing the pledge class, each holding a taper candle. A diagram for the recommended layout included below. The speaker stands to the side, and reads the introduction outlined below. Following the introduction, the reader begins reading profiles of each brother in attendance. As he finishes each profile, the brother being discussed lights his candle. This process repeats until every brother’s candle is lit. At this point, the speaker will read the speech included below: Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 35 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Illumination Cont. INTRO: Gentlemen, In order to run an effective chapter, it takes the hard work and dedication of every brother. The Lambda Colony is composed of brothers from all walks of life, with varying capabilities, passions, and skills. This exercise will illustrate how the different temperments, talents and convictions of our membership have contributed to the success of our chapter. SPEECH: Gentlemen, As you can see, the Lambda Colony is composed of men of different temperaments, talents and convictions, all offering unique personal contributions to the pursuit of the higher ideals for which our Fraternity strives. When you were brought into this room, there were no candles lit. This is emblematics of brothers’ failure to contribute their part, and the result is perpetual darkness. When you heard the accomplishments and contributions of each individual brother, a small amount of light penetrated the darkness, but one man can only provide enough illumination to light his own path. You likely observe that as each brother lit his candle, the room grew brighter and brighter. This is symbolic of the strength of the combination of many individual contributions. When each brother lends his hand in aiding the growth and progress of this Fraternity, the result is one of illumination, which is symbolic of knowledge, and the success of the Lambda colony. The Spirit of Sigma Chi states that “genuine friendship can be maintained without surrendering the principle of individuality or sacrificing one’s personal judgment.” Our founders stressed the idea that Sigma Chi was a place where each man can be himself. Furthermore, that freedom to embrace one another’s individuality contributes to the growth and progress of Sigma Chi and of our respective chapters. In your time as a Sigma Chi, it will be vital that contribute your own unique talents to the betterment of the Fraternity. Very soon, you will be faced with the decision. The choice is yours: provide light for your Fraternity, or leave it in darkness. The Pledge Program in the Sigma Chi fraternity is integral to the development of our members, the operation of our colonies and chapters, and the overall success of the organization. Understanding what values and ideals we strive to achieve is the most fundamentally important concept that any Sigma Chi will ever learn during his tenure in the fraternity. At the Lambda colony, we utilize a 4-‐5 week pledge program. Each week is designed to achieve a different Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 36 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University learning initiative that allows Pledges to reflect on different aspects of the fraternity and understand why they are important. The general breakdown of the week-‐by-‐week is as follows: Week 1 Members gain a conceptual understanding of what a fraternity actually is and how that differs from what they’ve seen in movies or may have thought about before. They’re asked to read certain sections from the normal shield, which describe the history of fraternities and their founding. We then read about what a ritual is, and why it’s important to keep it secret. It’s stressed to the pledges that for their initiation experience to be as sweet as possible, they should refrain from trying search for ritual secrets. Next, we move into what it means to be a Sigma Chi and the expectations that not only the NIC has for all fraternity members, but specifically what we expect. We move through the “Basic Expectations/Obligations of Pledgeship” part of the normal shield then use this as a transition to the Jordan Standard. A quiz on the Jordan Standard is given the following week or the week after (depending on the length of the program). At the end of the educational component, we read about our own founding as a preview for the next week. Finally, nominations for pledge elections are conducted and elections are to be carried out the next week. Furthermore, we utilize our Faculty advisor, Joel Whalen, PhD, who gives a presentation on how to carry yourself around women and the proper ways in which you might interact with someone professionally as a Sigma Chi. Brother/Dr. Whalen specializes in business communication, so the presentation is thorough, entertaining, and perfectly encompasses what we expect pledges to act like when around others. A sample agenda is as follows: Sigma Chi Pledge Meeting 1-‐10/13/2013 I-‐Call to Order and Attendance N) Attendance O) Colony Advisor Sam Smith Correspondence P) Basic Format of Pledge Meetings Q) Pledge Brother Contact Sheet II-‐Ground Rules and Obligations Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 37 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University E) Basic Expectations-‐Page 14 F) Obligations of Pledgeship-‐ Page 15 G) What We Aspire To (Highlighted Objectives)-‐Page 19 H) Jordan Standard-‐Page 21 III-‐The Ritual H) Our Ritual-‐ Page 25 aa) What is a Ritual? bb) Why is it important to keep secret? IV-‐Our Founding-‐An Introduction-‐Page 37 V-‐Upcoming events VI-‐Next Week-‐10/20 O) Sig Harmony-‐must be completed by Next Meeting P) Must have completed Big Brother Interest Form Q) Start to memorize Jordan Standard. R) Read about the Creed, What our Badge means S) Officer Elections VIII-‐Candle Pass Week 2 The second week dives more in depth into Sigma Chi’s own history and further extends their understanding of our values. They are introduced to the story of Constantine and the meaning of “In Hoc Signo Vinces”. The symbolism of Constantine’s desire to fight for a belief and an ideal is stressed. The badge, and what it (publicly) means is introduced so Pledges can understand that the badge is not a religious symbol, but a symbol that portrays our values and ideals. The Founders are also introduced during the second meeting. While some conventional Magister programs introduce all of the founders during one meeting, they are periodically spaced out in Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 38 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University this Magister program. The goal is to give the pledges enough time week-‐to-‐week to be able to adequately reflect on each founder, instead of having to process the importance of each founder in one week. I-‐Call to Order and Attendance A) Attendance B) Notes from Sam C) Old Business (Officer elections will wait until end of night) D) New Business E) Big Brother interest form II-‐The Sigma Chi Creed and Badge A) What is a creed?-‐ Page 22 B) The Badge-‐ Page 24 III-‐ The Founders A) Benjamin Piatt Runkel-‐Page 41 B) Thomas Cowen Bell-‐Page 42 IV-‐Constantine A) Why Constantine-‐ Page 48 V-‐Elections A) Consul B) Pro-‐Consul C) Annotator D) Quaestor E) Risk Manager Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 39 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University F) Recruitment G) Social/Brotherhood/Philanthropy VI-‐Next Week/Near Future A) Quiz-‐Jordan Standard B) Founders Jordan, Cooper, Scobey-‐Pages 44-‐46 C) Activity Week 3 In the third week of Pledgeship, the focus momentarily shifts from more meta concepts to chapter and international fraternity operations. The Pledges learn about what different leadership programs the fraternity offer, how the fraternity is governed, and what certain positions do. Also covered in Week 3 is the Spirit. Members are asked to read aloud the document, and to discuss its significance and how it relates to the diversity of not only our colony, but our international fraternity. The founders that we go over in week 3 are Jordan, Cooper, Scobey. Week 3 Curriculum -‐Pledge Quiz on the Jordan Standard -‐Go over Founders Jordan, Cooper, Scobey on Pages 44-‐46 -‐Go over “The Undergraduate Chapter” on page 68 -‐Go over “The Spirit of Sigma Chi Week 4/Week 5(Depending on length of Program) The 4th/5th meeting wraps up the founders, and gives a soft treatment of what Sigma Chi culture is. Pledges learn what a Sweetheart is, the Sweetheart Song, “A Sig I Am”. The 5th meeting is meant to serve as a the crescendo of everything that’s been taught. The discussion is meant to casually lead pledges to understand how the Spirit, Creed, and Standard all tie into each other, and how each of the founders values and qualities are reflected in those documents. If the program is 5 weeks, the 5th week is usually meant as a wrap up, going Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 40 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University through everything that has been taught and clearing up any possible confusions while reinforcing the most fundamental lessons from the program. I-‐Call to Order and Attendance F) Attendance G) Sam Correspondence H) Old Business I) New Business II-‐The Founders A) James Parks Caldwell-‐Page 47 III-‐Songs A) A Sig I Am-‐Page 64 B) Sweetheart Song-‐Page 64 C) Sweet Sigma Chi Transition to next Magister Ideally, anyone who is interested in the position of magister should ask the current Magister to serve as an Assistant Magister before the start of the program. This training period allows the current Magister to let the Assistant Magister view how to teach the values and history of Sigma Chi in an effective and efficient manner. The Magister should sit down with the Assistant Magister before each meeting to explain what the important take away from each lesson should be. The Magister should let the Assistant Magister take control of some of the discussions, to build a sense of how to control a room and reinforce certain learning objective. This should occur with a gradual pace, with the Assistant Magister controlling about 40-‐50% of the discussion at the last meeting. If there is/are no Assistant Magister, then the outgoing Magister should show the incoming Magister this guy and walk him through the curriculum. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 41 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Philanthropy Service and Philanthropy are two values that place the men of Sigma Chi above others. We pride ourselves in giving back to the community that has so graciously supported us, both in DePaul University and in Chicago. In a short amount of time we have participated in several events that have allowed us to use our talents and time to benefit the lives of those less fortunate. In fact, our chapter places the importance of service and philanthropy as such a top priority that we have voted to make it mandatory every quarter: four hours for philanthropy, and six hours for service. Promentory Point Earth Day Parks and Preserves Clean-‐Up Organized by Friends of the Parks, lead organizer for over 60 parks across Chicagoland, our brothers drove to Promentory Point one Saturday to assist sororities and fraternities from Chicago (including the Sigma Chi chapter from University of Chicago) in clearing the park. Using gloves, grabber sticks, and bin bags, we covered the entire Promontory Point Park picking up cans, bottles, wrappers, plastic bags, and other items discarded irresponsibly. Over the course of roughly 4 hours, we covered roughly 400 acres collectively. St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen Several brothers drove to a soup kitchen north of Chicago and volunteered to serve 120-‐170 homeless people. We were split up into three groups to tackle each task efficiently. The first group was tasked with cooking and helping prepare ingredients for the chefs. This included locating the necessary supplies from the pantry, and either preparing them or handing them off to the seniors in the kitchen. We prepared fruit salads and soups in large vats. The second group was tasked with greeting each person, ensuring they all had enough to eat on their plate. Some were walking around with platters of bread rolls while others still helped seat the crowds. Lastly we had a cleanup crew that both wiped down the tables and washed every pot, pan, dish, and utensil used. Bi-‐Annual 2nd Ward Clean and Green Event Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 42 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Once again brothers were split up across several locations including Streeterville, Jones Park, Damen and Lake, Bartelme Park, and Honore Park. Some brothers were even chosen as leaders for each park, in charge of registration, supply distribution, and overall organization. Despite the cold and rainy conditions, we resolved to work four hours cleaning up these locations. Using bags, rakes, and brooms, brothers walked around each location to pick up trash, while others focused on graffiti removal. Towards the end we were all visited by the Alderman Bob Fioretti who commended us on our hard work. Finish MS: Chicago Marathon For one of the biggest marathons nationwide, our chapter was fortunate enough to help the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by raising awareness and helping the athletes. Several brothers worked as spirit volunteers that cheered at the hydration station. Split between two three-‐hour shifts, our chapter wore orange to represent our unity with Finish MS runners. Other duties included set-‐up of the MS tent, making posters, waving pom-‐poms, ringing cowbells, and hanging out goodies (candy, wet sponges) to show our support for each runner, and our collective hope in ending MS. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 43 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 44 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 45 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Campus Activities Below is a list of activities that all of the brothers are currently involved in on and off campus. This list proves that each of the brothers is not only a credit to our fraternity or our college, but also is a credit to our community. Anthony Cuda Ryan Gillespie Casey Contorno Shane Veeneman Mario Alberico Jake Swartz Kevin Hickey Alex Flynn Sanup Desai Scholarship Chair of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Film viewing club at DePaul, DePaul Activities Board, Paralegal/ Clerk at Cuda Law Offices, & Intern for the alderman at the 2nd Ward office. Sigma Chi Fraternity Tribune and Alumni Chair, Men's Club Roller Hockey, DePaul Campus Ministry, Office of Undergraduate Admission,& Division of Enrollment Management. Vice President: DePaul Men's Club Volleyball, DePaul Men's Club Volleyball, Sigma Chi Fraternity, DePaul Sports Marketing,& Intern. Social Chair, Club Soccer, sports marketing intern, IM sports, & marketing club. Gallery/ Art Studio Manager, Writer, & Sigma Chi Fraternity Brother. Skydiving Club, Intermural Sports, DePaul, & Sports Marketing. Brother of sigma chi, Marketing Rep at Farmers Insurance, & Intramural sports. Screamin' Demons Pep Band, Public relations of Sigma Chi, & Employee of Menchi’s Frozen Yogurt. Graduated Alum of DePaul University, Alumni of the Men’s Club Volleyball team, & Current Tax Associate for McGladrey LLP. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 46 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Ryan Lloyd Nick Buffo Sigma Chi VP, supervisor at rec center,& HR intern. Pledge Educator, Radio DePaul, & writer for the DePaulia. Sigma Chi Recruitment Chair. Tyler Betancourt Patrick Gorecki Assistant Director of Family relations for Demonthon, & Sigma Chi. Accounting Club , & Sigma Chi Lambda Historian. Chicago-‐based Camera and Multimedia Production Correspondent for the Daily Quirk. Matt Perlman Nick Slotten Joseph Tortolano Leonardo Herrera Lim Blake Alexander Yoni Dheftos Kevin Rodriguez Sam Citro Shawn TIgue Menchi’s Frozen Yogurt employee. IME honors program, American Marketing Association-‐DePaul chapter, Depaulia, & Sigma Tau Delta Literary Honors Society. Quaestor for Sigma Chi Lambda. Works at Max Muscle Fitness, & Risk Manager of Sigma Chi Lambda. Consul for Sigma Chi Lambda, Works for the IT department at DePaul, & Member of the national society of Collegiate Scholars. Westchester pool employee, Umpire for Westchester baseball inc. little leaguers, &IFC recruitment team. Office of Undergraduate Admission and Department of Housing, DePaul study abroad, Students for sensible drug policy, & International studies honor society. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 47 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Lester Francis Cednik III Steve Jacobsen Andrew Jung Sam Cortez Willie Love Joel Kathan Adam Garlewicz Adam Webb Andi Hamzallari Bradley Anderson Brian Grover Connor Gribbon David Magallanes Dillon Wirkus Grant Muckler Joe Citro Max Morrissey Plays guitar in a band, produces music, & works for Snap On. works at too cool. Works at the Finish Line . Student Finance Association, Finance Honors Program, & Sigma Alpha Phi National Honors fraternity. PACSO, Volunteer at Stroger Hospital, & Global Brigades. TA Chem Labs, Chemistry Research, & Prep Chemistry Teaching Labs. Member of the Club Volleyball Team, Officer of the Club Volleyball Team, Member of the Polish Club, & Waiter at Park Ridge Country Club. DePaul Ambassadors , Intramural Basketball , & Pac Sun Sales Associate. Volunteer work for a number of groups. Is currently a freshman who intends on getting more involved as the year progresses. Intermural Basketball and Football, DePaul’s Blue Crew, and Turquoise University Club. Catholic Campus Ministry, Former intern at Cushman & Wakefield, & DePaul Future Alumni Association. Works at Father’s Auto shop, & Intermural Basketball. Intramural football, Intramural basketball, & DePaul Democrats Club Is currently a freshman who intends on getting more involved as the year progresses. Intramural football, Inramural basketball , & Work: Edge Program. Work: Lawn Crew, Intramural Basketball , & Internship: College Painters. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 48 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Miguel Aguilar Intramural Football, & Intramural Basketball. Nick Scola Intramural softball, Chicago Pirates hockey (beer league), Head of Development, Evoker INC., Front-‐end and Freelance developer, Squarespace INC., & Front-‐end developer, Red Granite Pictures and Red Granite International. Club Tennis &Work: Chesterfield Parks and Rec. Patrick Myers Peter Souri DJ at Method Music Management, Bookkeeper at The Glunz Tavern, Accounting Club, & Intramural Basketball. Is currently a freshman who intends on getting more involved as the year progresses. Is currently a freshman who intends on getting more involved as the year progresses. Drummer for the band Know Your Limits & works for Cengage Learning. DePaul Activites Board, FEST Committee, & Transfer Student Union. Quinn Sandelski Ryan Wolfe Tim Christopher Wes Anderson Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 49 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Faculty and Alumni Relations This fall, the Sigma Chi Lambda Colony at DePaul University will have hosted several Alumni Relations events, as well as a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dinner. These events, in accordance with our Phase II submission and Formal Petition, have allowed us to branch out into the alumni community in the greater Chicago area, and allowed us to connect with alumni chapters, and build our relationships with them as well as that of the faculty and staff at DePaul, the Division of Student Affairs, and our brothers at other area chapters. Friday, September 24th – Alumni Night, Fall Rush Our chapter hosted Alumni Night at Derby Bar and Grill near campus as part of our Fall Recruitment schedule. Potential New Members were given a buffet dinner and had the opportunity to connect with alumni who shared their Sigma Chi experiences and gave insight as to how being a Sigma Chi is a lifelong commitment and the opportunities available for involvement after college. We had close to 15 alumni in attendance, from various chapters, in addition to several DePaul faculty who are Sigma Chi’s, and Peter Schellenbach, our region’s Grand Praetor. All of these individuals had dinner with our brothers and PNM’s, and had the chance to connect with us on a personal level since we had not had much exposure to alumni at the time. Our brothers also attended a monthly luncheon at the Tilted Kilt to connect with Chicago Metro Chapter Alumni. Friday, October 24th – Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dinner On Friday, October 24th, the chapter will host its first Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dinner. Brothers were asked to nominate a professor who has impacted their academic and professional success at DePaul, and invite them to be named a Sigma Chi Greek Scholar. Our nominees were John Vitanovec, Linda Kahn, Justin Staley, and Joel Whalen. We also invited the Vice President of Student Affairs, Gene Zdziarski, who attended our pinning ceremony and remarked that he was impressed by our chapter and was committed to supporting our efforts at DePaul. The dinner will be held at State Restaurant near campus, and will commence at 7:00 PM. Friday, November 14th – Alumni Gathering Event On Friday, November 4th, our chapter will host its first annual Alumni Gathering Event as an opportunity for area alumni to connect with our chapter, our school, and one another. A time has not yet been set; we are either going to host alumni at the double header basketball game on campus, or host an informal dinner and reception at State Restaurant or at Pequod’s Pizza, both close to campus. Details on this event are to come via email closer to the event time. We look forward to connecting with area alumni. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 50 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University “In Hoc Signo Vinces” Issue 1,Spring 2014 Sigma Chi Fraternity at DePaul University Alumni Newsletter 2014 Despite being a new colony, we have made great strides in organization and recruitment over the course of the past year and are moving quickly towards installation. Our colony was founded in Fall Quarter of 2013 after Sigma Chi Headquarters petitioned DePaul University to start a colony. The Inter -Fraternity and PanHellenic Councils voted to add a sixth fraternity to the university and approved Sigma Chi to begin its recruitment process. Eexpansion officials from Headquarters, notably Kyle Marscellas, Matthew Pagan, and David Hackworthy, recognized the potential for Sigma Chi here at DePaul, and noted that DePaul would serve as the “missing piece” in the Chicago network of Sigma Chi chapters already estab- In This Issue: Colonization Philanthropy Campus Involvement Shaping A New Colony By: Ryan Gillespie, Tribune Sigma Chi Fraternity at DePaul University 2250 N. Sheffield Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60614 lished, such as the University of Chicago and Loyola University. They began the recruitment process, bid an Alpha Class of 20 men, and conducted member education over the course of Fall Quarter. Derby Days Upcoming Events Editor: Ryan Gillespie, Tribune Continued on Page 2. Inside this issue: Statement From The Consul Colonization 1 Philanthropy 2 Colonization 2 Derby Days 3 Campus Involve- 3 Membership List 4 Fall Recruitment 4 By: Kevin Rodriguez, Consul The Colony of Sigma Chi Lambda at DePaul University has distinguished itself as an impressive fixture in the Greek community here on campus. Our members have become more active and in campus events and have dedicated themselves to bringing the revered traditions of Sigma Chi to the people at DePaul. We have had to continuously adapt and to the community around us so that we can be more effective and productive in getting our name out to the rest of the community. Our first annual Derby Days and our first Spring Formal allowed us to develop a permanent presence on campus. We hope to continue to build and strengthen our bonds with our community, each other, and the other chapters in Chicago. We thank you for your support and look forward to your continued involvement in our growth and development. IHSV. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 51 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Page 2 “In Hoc Signo Vinces” Issue 1,Spring 2014 Bringing Chapters Together Through Philanthropy By: Ryan Gillespie, Tribune Our brothers have spent a great deal of time getting to know other Sigma Chi Chapters in Chicago through philanthropy events involving multiple schools. At one notable event, many of our brothers joined brothers from the Omicron Omicron Chapter at the University of Chicago and traveled to the St. Thomas of Canterbury Church soup kitchen for an afternoon dedicated to serving Chicago’s homeless population. At another, our brothers traveled to Hyde Park with Sigma Chis from Loyola University and University of Chicago to clean the parks. We have also participated in philanthropy on our own. Below, our brothers are pictured at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, which we visited in March after raising the most funding for DePaul’s “Penny Wars” competition to raise money for the hospital. Our colony also recently voted to mandate 10 philanthropy and service hours per quarter to ensure that we continuously make an effort to be involved in the community. Below Left: Brothers visit the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital Below Right: Brothers from DePaul, University of Chicago, and Loyola spend a morning cleaning the lakefront in Hyde Park. Shaping A New Colony (continued from page 1) During the fall, the colony worked to build relationships with other chapters in Chicago, notably Loyola and the University of Chicago, through philanthropy and brotherhood events, as well as develop a presence on DePaul’s campus and get to know other members of the Greek Community. Brother Sam Smith, of the University of Denver generously volunteered his time and efforts as Chapter Advisor, and Brother and DePaul Professor D. Joel Whalen signed on as Faculty Advisor. During Winter Quarter, Recruitment Chairmen Sam Citro and Nick Buffo conducted the first recruitment managed on their own, and bid 13 men for then Beta Class. Ryan Cummings Served as the first Magister during new member education. Alpha and Beta class worked together to participate in philanthropy and brotherhood events as well as continuously improve and expand the colony. Alpha and Beta class experienced great harmony and the brothers overwhelmingly felt like one cohesive group. In Spring Quarter, the Colony hosted another recruitment week bid its Gamma Class of 2 men, and began preparing for the first annual Derby Days at DePaul, as well as its first Spring Formal. The colony also submitted Phase I and is looking forward to Phase II and continuing the recruitment process in the fall. Our brothers have developed a strong bond as well as a continuously stronger presence on campus and we look forward to what future brothers of our colony can bring to Sigma Chi. IHSV. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 52 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Page 3 “In Hoc Signo Vinces” Issue 1,Spring 2014 “In First Annual Derby Days a Great Success During the Week of May 26th, Sigma Chi at DePaul University held its First Annual Derby Days. With the help of our sorority women on campus, and in partnership with our donors, alumni, friends, and family, we worked to raise money for three separate charity organizations: the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, Sarah's Inn, which provides services for families affected by domestic violence, and the charity organization of the winning sorority. These causes are particularly important to us as a colony and as individuals; for example, several of our brothers have family members currently affected by lung cancer. Our events included a dance competition, a dine-to-donate event at Derby Bar and Grill, and short skits performed on Fullerton Avenue Beach commemorating the history of Derby Days. Through the generosity of our donors, and the overwhelming support from our Greek organizations and friends/family members, we were able to reach our $3,000 fundraising goal, and put on a successful week of events. We congratulate Delta Zeta for taking first place, based upon attendance, money raised, and number of events won. We remain grateful for any alumni brothers who attended one of our events, or contributed a donation to our cause. Left: Our Social Chair and an Alpha Sigma Alpha pose for the Snap-a-Sig photo competition. Right: Brothers on stage after the Dance Off for the first annual Derby Days. Campus Involvement ers participated in DemonThon, a 24 hour dance marathon event As a new chapter, we worked hosted by DePaul each year to hard during Winter and Spring raise funds for Lurie Children’s quarters to become more inHospital. This year, the event volved on campus. This spring, raised over $200,000. Our particiwe placed second in our division pants are pictured at right. for Interfraternity Council softAs we progress in the development ball league, and took first in Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII)’s “Spike of our chapter, we hope develop a Out for Arthritis” charity volley- strong presence on campus, as well as foster new relationships ball tournament. We further participated in Greek Week and with individuals, Greek organizations, and the DePaul Community the Sigma Chi-AOII team took second place overall in the com- as a whole. petitive events, which included At right: Brothers partipate in tug of war and other games. DemonThon to raise funds for LuIn addition, several of our broth- rie Children’s Hospital By: Jake Swartz, Athletic Chair Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 53 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Fall 2014 Recruitment and Schedule of Events By: Sam Citro & Nick Buffo, Recruitment Co-Chairs throughout the Spring fall rush while competing As we wrap up the Spring Quarter. These brothers with the other 5 established Quarter here at DePaul there were able to successfully IFC fraternities on DePaul’s is much that the Sigma Chi help recruit 2 more worthy campus. After attending our Lambda Colony has to be Sigma Chi’s during our brief first Mission 365, we are proud of. During winter rush, and informal spring recruit- confident that our fall rush we were able to recruit 12 ment season. This fall will worthy Sigma Chi’s who have be the Lambda Colony’s already contributed so much will be successful. Join us on Contact Us: Email: sigmachidepaul@gmail.com Website: www.sigmachidepaul.com Alumni Night, September first attempt at a successful 24th, at Derby Bar and Grill. Kevin Rodriguez, Consul consul@sigmachidepaul.com Ryan Gillespie, Tribune tribune@sigmachidepaul.com 2013-2014 Membership List Noe Valdovinos ’14 Leo Herrera-Lim ’15 Joey Tortolano ’17 Sanup Desai ’14 Nick Buffo ’16 Willie Love ’17 Ryan Cummings ’14 Tyler Betancourt ’16 Colin Kunselman ’17 Kevin Rodriguez ’15 Patrick Gorecki ’16 Jeremy Fralich ’17 Ryan Lloyd ’15 Nick Slotten ’16 Nick Loffredo ’17 Samuel Cortez ’15 Shane Veeneman ’16 Mario Alberico ’17 Joel Kathan ’15 Shawn Tigue ’16 Les Cednick ’17 Andrew Jung ’15 Blake Alexander ’17 Alex Flynn ’17 Ryan Gillespie ’15 Sam Citro ’17 Jake Swartz ’17 Casey Contorno ’15 Matt Perlman ’17 Zach Cole ’17 Anthony Cuda ’15 Kevin Hickey ’17 Ryan McQueeney ’17 Yoni Dheftos ’15 Steve Jacobsen ’17 Gamma Class, Spring 2014 2013-2014 Executive Board Consul—Kevin Rodriguez Recruitment Co-Chair—Sam Citro Pro Consul—Ryan Lloyd Risk Manager—Patrick Gorecki Annotator—Samuel Cortez Social Chair—Tyler Betancourt Quaestor—Blake Alexander Tribune—Ryan Gillespie Magister—Ryan Cummings Scholarship Chair—Kevin Hickey Recruitment Co-Chair—Nick Buffo Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 54 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University “In Hoc Signo Vinces” 2014 Issue 1,Spring Sigma Chi Fraternity at DePaul University Fall Recruitment 2014 Schedule of Events Fall Rush: BBQ and Sports Night Sigma Chi Fraternity at DePaul University 2250 N. Sheffield Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60614 Contact: Sam Citro Recruitment Co-Chair Tyler Betancourt Recruitment Co-Chair recruitment@ sigmachidepaul.com September 16 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 Fall Rush: Meet and Greet September 17 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lincoln Park Student Center, 2250 N Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 Fall Rush: Whirleyball September 18 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Whirleyball, 1880 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614 Fall Rush: Buffalo Wild Wings September 22 @ 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Buffalo Wild Wings, 1832 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Fall Rush: Cigar Night September 23 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location TBD Fall Rush: Alumni Night September 24 @ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Derby Bar and Grill, 1224 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 55 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Dear Brothers, Happy Fall! As you may know, the brothers of Sigma Chi at DePaul University are returning to campus this week for our second year on DePaul’s campus. We will be submitting our Phase II by November and it is my honor to invite you to our Fall Recruitment events, as well as to our 2014 Alumni Event at Pequod’s Pizza on November 14th. FALL RECRUITMENT Listed below is our Fall Recruitment Schedule. I urge you to attend as many events as you are able, but in particular, we urge you to attend Alumni Night on September 24th at Derby Bar and Grill. This night is a great opportunity for our current brothers and PNM’s to connect with area alumni. BBQ and Sports Night -‐ September 16 @ 6:00 PM -‐ 10:00 PM ·∙ Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 Meet and Greet -‐ September 17 @ 6:00 PM -‐ 9:00 PM ·∙ Lincoln Park Student Center, 2250 N Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 Whirleyball -‐ September 18 @ 8:00 PM -‐ 10:00 PM ·∙ Whirleyball Lincoln Park, 1880 West Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614 Buffalo Wild Wings -‐ September 22 @ 5:00 PM -‐ 9:00 PM ·∙ Buffalo Wild Wings, 1832 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 Alumni Night -‐ September 24 @ 7:00 PM -‐ 11:00 PM ·∙ Derby Bar and Grill, 1224 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 ALUMNI EVENT Our colony will be hosting a Fall 2014 Alumni Event; tentatively, we will host a dinner at Pequod’s Pizza at 7:00 PM (2207 N. Clybourn Ave.) on Friday, November 14th. All Chicagoland alumni are welcome to attend. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 56 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University I will be sending a follow up email with additional details in the coming weeks. We will have a limited number of spaces to provide, so please mark your calendar if you are interested in attending, and RSVP to me directly. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have further questions, I can be reached most quickly via email at tribune@sigmachidepaul.com. In addition, more information regarding all of our events, and the contact information for all officers can be found on our website, www.sigmachidepaul.com. As always, if you’d prefer not to receive updates, please respond to this email with “unsubscribe” or some variation. Thank you again for your support and encouragement this past year. We can’t wait to see what the coming year will bring our colony. In Hoc Signo Vinces, Ryan Gillespie Tribune and Alumni Relations Chair Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 57 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Personal Responsibility Official Judicial Board Summaries Zach Cole 2/05/2014 Accusation: Has missed more than 3 unexcused consecutive chapter meetings, had an unexcused absence from the pledge test, and avoiding magister to make up pledge test. Executive Board Recommendation: Not allowed to attend any mixers for the rest of the year and possible membership review Verdict: Not allowed to attend any mixers for the rest of the quarter and threatened to have membership review if Zach’s actions are not immediately changed and fixed. Jeremy Fralich 4/16/2014 Accusation: Misrepresented Sigma Chi for being involved in an incident in a public setting with Ryan Cummings Executive Board Recommendation: If Jeremy is to be brought up to the Executive Board again for any violations to the bylaws or punishments given to him his membership as Sigma Chi in the Lambda Colony shall be brought up for review. Verdict: Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 58 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Due to the involvement of an altercation in a public setting and past behavior the Judicial Board found it necessary that Jeremy Fralich's membership shall be brought up for review if he is to be brought up for any other offense for the rest of the quarter. Ryan Cummings 4/16/2014 Accusation: Misrepresented Sigma Chi for being involved in an incident in a public setting with Jeremy Fralich Executive Board Recommendation: A light punishment if anything Trial: • A sober monitor • Two sober monitor Verdict: Due to the involvement of an altercation in a public setting Ryan Cummings shall serve one sober monitor. Tyler Betancourt 10/06/2014 Accusation: Getting kicked out of ASA formal and inappropriate behavior at brotherhood event Executive Board Recommendation: Sober monitor Verdict: Sober monitor Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 59 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Alex Flynn 10/06/2014 Accusation: Getting kicked out of EX formal Executive Board Recommendation: Sober monitor Verdict: Sober monitor Colin Kunselman 10/06/2014 Accusation: Unbecoming rumors, overall low GPA, and participation within the colony Executive Board Recommendation: Membership review Verdict: Membership review Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 60 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 61 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University The Brothers and Pledges of the Sigma Chi Lambda Colony hosted Crossroads on October 19th, 2014 to learn about drug and alcohol awareness. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 62 Lambda Sigma Chi DePaul University Risk Management Policy The risk management chair and the risk management committee handle two types of hazards: internal and external. Internal hazards are any actions committed by brothers, which puts the safety of brothers, other people, or the reputations of the chapter at risk. The general policy of the risk management is that each internal hazard is different from every other and needs to be handled individually. To this end each time such a hazard is discovered the executive board holds an immediate meeting with first the risk manager to discus the offending action and then with the brother in question to discuss possible retributions. The external hazards (any outside force which may damage the chapter’s reputation, its members, its guests) are far harder to catch before they become dangerous. For this reason the policy regarding them is far more involved and based on common sense, the experiences of the lambda colony and advice from other sources. First on the policy is the list of resources that must be available to the chapter in case of and for prevention of emergency. The apartment where the party is located must contain two fire extinguishers, a first aide kit, a breathalyzer, and two large trashcans at all times. In the case of social events the list becomes more extensive and need specific: a rack for coats that also blocks the stairwells leading to other apartments in the buildings, a large supply of garbage bags to block sound and light from the apartment going to the outside, and several other items that are left out for the sake of brevity. Second in the policy are the job descriptions of brothers during social events. Each brother must follow every description to the letter, as there are jobs specifically tailored for each and every scenario. It is chapter policy to hold accountable any brother who leaves his post and leaves the situation open to risk, real or theoretical. Third and the finally, the policy details the response to emergencies. Here there are detailed instructions for emergency response to any event that has a likely-‐hood of happening. Generally they take a “good Samaritan” approach, where the needs of the individual trump any responsibility the chapter might incur. Sigma Chi Lambda – DePaul University 63
