Sigma Pi - Cornell University

Winter 2020 Newsletter

Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi at Cornell University, Educational Foundation

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Page 2 million residents. Joe's tenure in the non- profit sector leaves him with a number of accomplishments. "I am most proud of helping generous families to make their dreams come true–endowing a professorship, building a pediatric unit, funding a mobile pediatric van, opening a clinic, building a new tower, endowing am adopting agency, creating scholarships. All of these events happened by working with donors to accomplish their objectives; I was merely the staff person who helped them secure their dreams." Joe spends his free time traveling, serving on non-profit boards, golfing, reconnecting with his Sigma Pi brothers, and enjoying time with good friends. His 25-year-old son is just beginning his career in the entertainment business in Los Angeles, hoping to become a writer. Joseph lives in South Pasadena and Palm Springs, California. You can reach him at josephzanetta@yahoo.com. As of January 1, 2020, Joe will assume the office of president of the Foundation. WELCOME, JOSEPH ZANETTA '75 (Continued from page 1) A s a relatively new board member of the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation, I recently visited the house on a trip to Ithaca. I also had a lunch in Los Angeles with a few members of the leadership teams for both the Alumni Corporation and the Foundation Board, including Jarett Wait '80. I wish that I could get in the DeLorean and return to Ithaca to relive my Cornell and Sigma Pi experience. There is such a wonderful sense of community between the brothers and alumni. Career and mentoring events, an alumni event in Manhattan, the dedication of the Jim Keene Memorial Library, a stunning new learning and dining complex—these are just a few of the highlights of events at 730 University Avenue. All these programs require the continued philanthropic support from our alumni. You have been incredibly generous. Please accept my thanks and appreciation. But the needs continue. As you reflect on your experience please remember to send in a gift to the Sigma Pi Educational Foundation. The best affirmation is to put no restrictions on your gift so the Foundation Board can designate the funds where most needed. All unrestricted gifts to the Educational Foundation are fully tax deductible. And a shoutout to Tom Silver '81, who has been the Foundation Board leader the past few years. Fraternally, Joe Zanetta '75 josephzanetta@yahoo.com Ways to Give to Sigma Pi Educational Foundation Need for Support Is Ongoing T his has been a busy year for the Foundation. We have received donations from 26 brothers and friends of Mu Chapter, collectively contributing $8,318 to the Foundation during 2019. As of this writing the Foundation's entire portfolio's value is $49,355, which consists of $3,676 in the operating account and $44,679 in the investment portfolio. The investment portfolio returned 14.11% for 2019 versus 25.70% for the S&P 500. The lag results from the approximately 40% allocation into CDs, which were held from January into June before being used toward the Learning Commons. With the help of our donors this year, we have: • Continued our mission as a supporter of College Mentors for Kids with our annual donation. • Awarded our annual David Harrop Memorial Scholarship to Joseph Brogan '20. • Sponsored six attendees at DealBook Conference in NYC, hosted by Brother Andrew Sorkin '99. • Provided access to online studying and collaboration tools for undergraduate brothers. • Funded two house intern positions for Harry Drahzal '20 and Adomas Hassan '20, focused on career services and supporting the Educational Foundation community activities. • Purchased plaques for the newly named James H. Keene III '57 Memorial Library. The Foundation has been very happy to see the Learning Commons become a focal point for collaborative study for our undergraduate brothers. Mu Chapter is flourishing as a true hub for education and stands out from its peer fraternities with the resources provided by generous alumni. The Educational Foundation thanks all those who have supported and continue to support all our endeavors. None of these activities could take place without the generosity of our brotherhood and the greater Mu Chapter alumni community. We look forward to working together with our undergraduate brothers, our alumni, and our friends in 2020 and beyond! Fraternally, Connor Riser '16, Treasurer Mu Chapter of Sigma Pi Educational Foundation 2019 Donations Allow Educational Foundation to Make a Difference for Mu Chapter

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