Sigma Chi - University of Kansas

KANSAS SIG page 5 ALPHA XI ACCOLADES Two Alpha Xi alumni were recently recognized by the general fraternity. Rich Reda '93 was named a Significant Sig. As one of the fraternity's highest honors, the Significant Sig Award recognizes those alumni whose exemplary achievements in their fields of professional endeavor have brought great honor and prestige to the name of Sigma Chi. Rich is president of Benefit Communication Insourcing at Lockton Companies, which is the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage firm. Brother Reda also serves on Alpha Xi's Advisory Board. Larry Winter '77 is our newest Constantine Sig. The Order of Constantine recognizes alumni for their commitment, dedication, and service to the fraternity. Brother Winter has served on the House Corporation and as chapter advisor since 2010. To date, Alpha Xi has produced 39 Significant Sigs and 11 Order of Constantine Sigs. Alpha Xi Archives Discovered W e were recently contacted by the widow of John F. "Jack" Heimovics '60, who in going through his things found a treasure trove of archives for the chapter. Jack had served as chapter editor and was an engineering scholar and member of several honorary academic societies, including Tau Beta Pi. He did a remarkable job of preserving these archives. The grand prize is the original manuscript The Founding of Alpha Xi, written by charter member Robert L. McAlpine 1887. The document is handwritten and entirely in verse. Through 49 stanzas, it describes the circumstances of our founding and details the challenge of warding off a rival group whose motives were less than noble. The manuscript has been transcribed, and if anyone would like a copy, please email Chapter Advisor Larry Winter '77 at kuedgar@yahoo.com. Other documents she found include chapter newsletters from the 1920s, documents from the chapter house dedication in 1930, and documents from Alpha Xi's 50th anniversary celebration in 1934. Old photographs, event programs, and correspondence provide details on our beautiful chapter house and alumni who were instrumental in supporting and guiding Alpha Xi Chapter in the early years. If you have any old newsletters, photographs, or mementos to share, we will gladly add them to our archives. We can accept copies if you'd like to hang on to the originals. Please contact Larry Winter to coordinate your submissions. Greg Kallos '53 is retired and lives in Kansas City, Mo. Email: gkallos@kc.rr.com Lou DaHarb '58 had a wonderful Air Force and United Airlines career as a pilot before retiring in 1996. He and his wife, Peggy, have three sons, Drew, Bryan, and Scott, and eight grandchildren. Lou lives in Longmont, Colo. Email: lou_daharb@comcast.net Hal Hansen '58 shares that after graduating from KU 63 years ago, he is still involved with Sigma Chi. His retirement home in Naples, Fla., has an outstanding Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter. He says it is with honor to annually support the Alpha Xi Bell Chapter Fund via the Sigma Chi Foundation. Hal and his son, Brigadier General Murray Hansen '83, are privileged to have been named Significant Sigs. Email: hthviking@aol.com Larry Harlan '58 is retired and living the good life on California's central coast in Arroyo Grande, Calif. Email: lkharlan36@aol.com Bill Klaver Jr. '65 is retired and lives in Buckeye, Ariz. He enjoys golf, pickleball, and motorcycle touring. Bill didn't get to do much of any of those in 2020 but is looking forward to making up for lost time. Email: williambklaver@gmail.com Bill Lawrence '65 retired from his firm after 35 years in investment banking. He and his wife of 46 years, Irene, have three grown children. They have a summer home in Highlands, N.C., in addition to their home in Charleston, S.C. Bill loves keeping up with his Sigma Chi brothers. Email: wlawr150@aol.com John Smith II '65 shares that the 1961 pledge class used Zoom to stay in touch in lieu of holding its 60th anniversary reunion that was postponed. He lives in Lake City, Colo. Email: jesmith43@gmail.com Bruce Waller '68 is retired and lives in North Little Rock, Ark. Email: jbwaller@swbell.net Scott Post '69 worked in the insurance industry for 41 years. He's now retired and enjoying life every day. Many of his very best friends were the brothers in his class. Scott lives in Wichita, Kan. Email: spost@cox.net Doug Miller '71 is still working as a CPA in Kansas City. He has three grown children and three grandchildren. Doug serves as the treasurer of the Alpha Xi House Corporation and Foundation. He lives in Mission Hills, Kan. Email: doug@mhkcpas.com Jim Gilpin '72 stepped down as the Iola, Kan., banking center president for Community National Bank and Trust. He's still doing trust work for the bank on a part-time basis. Jim and his wife, Karen, enjoy traveling and the slower pace in Iola. They have three grown children and 11 grandkids. Email: jim.gilpin@ communitynational.net Stan Zimmerman '72 is semi-retired, and his wife of 45 years, Brenda, does all the work now! Stan is working on his golf game and enjoys being GranStan to six grandkids. Stan and Brenda are still part owners of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services First in Topeka, Kan. He has 47 years of real estate experience. Stan shares that he's a lucky man! He lives in Topeka. Email: stan@stanzimmerman.com (Continued on page 6) Alumni News

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