Sigma Chi - University of Virginia

Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi at the University of Virginia • Summer 2022 Brothers at the 1983 Mardi Gras celebration. Groups participating in the 1982 Derby Days. A fter the incredible success of the Psi House expansion and renovation, the opportunity to connect with other generations and regale in their stories was as exciting and motivating as the capital campaign itself. It reinforces the bonds we have with our closest Brothers and creates new ones with some incredible and inspiring Psis. For example, in April we had a ceremony at the House inducting Judge James A. Moore '68 into the Order of Constantine. Additionally, I got married in 2010 at age 48 and had 21 Brothers at our wedding—much to my wife's chagrin. We're trying to launch an Alumni communications group of 5-8 Brothers from different eras. The group will be independent from the House Board, and the focus will be communications, not fundraising. For the capital campaign, we only had about 720 accurate or responded to emails but are showing over 1,300 Brothers on the master list. A main objective of the Alumni communications group will be to develop era leads to close the blind spots on the master list. Now that Psi has the expanded House and social room, there will be more opportunities to convene at 608 Preston and develop local events and connections in areas where we have solid concentrations of Brothers. Younger Brothers (from late '80s onward) are underrepresented on our active lists. If you are interested in being a part of the Alumni communications group or have anyone to nominate, the initial effort will be only two virtual meetings per year. Without more robust connections, how will we find more photos like this Derby Days classic from 1982 or this 1983 Mardi Gras field trip? Please contact me if you'd like to participate or nominate. In Hoc, Bruce Walter '83 bwalter79@gmail.com (551) 206-9549 P si Chapter of Sigma Chi has spent the past six years raising over $2 million to complete the modernization of 608 Preston Place and make it the preeminent fraternity House at the University of Virginia. Nearly 300 Brothers across decades of pledge classes contributed financially to make this dream a reality. The success of this endeavor has not only been about refurbishing a physical structure, but it has also been about strengthening our bonds of brotherhood and getting hundreds of Psis to reconnect across generations. Further evidence that our investment is paying dividends has been the induction of over 50 new Brothers over the past 24 months. Psi of Sigma Chi has built up a lot of momentum! Following the completion of the renovation project, the house corporation board has identified three goals: • Psi Chapter was left with a $500,000 mortgage that is being serviced by the active brotherhood. We would like to retire the mortgage over the next 10 to 15 years. • Additionally, we would like to build a scholarship fund to provide resources to ensure that exceptional young men are not excluded from membership in Psi Chapter because of financial hardship. • Lastly, and assuming we have sufficient capital, we would like to have the means to reward an outstanding Brother each year with a fourth- year scholarship for contributions to the House and in the classroom (see Scholarship article on page 3). While any contributions on an annual basis are always appreciated, I have personally elected to include Psi Chapter in my will to help achieve these objectives. Whether $5,000 or $100,000, these bequests will make a material difference to Psi Chapter and leave a lasting legacy once we are gone. If you desire to do something similar and leave a lasting legacy, consider including "Psi of Sigma Chi Chapter" or "Psi of Sigma Chi House Corporation" in your will In Hoc, Bret Holden '83 bholden@sycomtech.com DEVELOPING CONNECTIONS Join Our Alumni Communications Committee Include Psi Chapter in Your Will Ensuring a Lasting Legacy For Our Brotherhood

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