Sigma Chi - University of Virginia

President Jim Mallon '81 Vice President Chris Komelasky '00 Secretary Kurt Rupprecht '04 Treasurer Tom Washburn '70 Bill Nixon '70 Bret Holden '83 Bruce Walter '83 Bill Brady '84 Mark Senell '87 Scott Waskey '88 Rob Raiola '18 T he Sigma Chi House Corporation held its spring Board of Directors meeting on March 26th. Below is the current BOD; I am grateful for their commitment to Psi, and I consider myself blessed to have the opportunity to get to know them and work with them to ensure Psi remains one of UVA's premier fraternities. At the meeting, we covered a standard list of agenda items, including an update from the actives (see page 3); a status report from our House maintenance contractor, the UVA Foundation's Historic Renovation Corporation; discussions on future Alumni communications, including this newsletter (kudos to Bill Nixon '70, Barby Nixon—our eagle-eyed editor in chief, and Rob Raiola '18); and a presentation of current finances by Treasurer Tom Washburn '70 along with the proposed fiscal-year budget, which was approved by the BOD at the meeting. In a nutshell, things are in great shape. Our new Consul, Patrick Hourican '23, leads from the front and is setting a tremendous example for the actives. HRC and House manager Grant Killian '22 are doing an incredible job taking care of 608's physical structure. Additionally, we remain on a solid financial footing; we have more than $155,000 in our operating accounts, some of which will be used to pay down our Virginia National Bank "pledge loan" to just under $110,000. We still have almost $225,000 in unpaid capital campaign pledge loans, but all of those who have pledged continue to make payments on or ahead of schedule, for which I am grateful. Our other VNB loan (mortgage loan) is now under $500,000. The remaining pledge payments and the continued full occupancy of the House by actives—all 21 bedrooms—will ensure our ability to pay down the loans and maintain a healthy operating account and management reserve. Following the meeting, we had the honor of awarding the Sigma Chi Order of Constantine to Judge James Moore '68 (aka "the Judge," Jim, Chuck, etc.), and celebrating this occasion with dozens of family members, friends, and Brothers. The Order was founded in 1948 to recognize Sigma Chi Alumni who have had long and distinguished service to the fraternity. Since its inception, only 823 Sigma Chis have been inducted. Steve Herbert '68 put together a superb nomination package and, not surprisingly, Judge Moore was selected the first year he was considered by the Order. It is the Judge's lifetime of service that made his selection easy for the Order—he has served as a past Psi Pro Consul, Consul, UVA Dormitory Counselor, and U.S. Marine Corps artillery officer, was appointed Virginia state judge, and is a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and Sigma Chi Brother. The ceremony itself was very moving. Steve Herbert '68 and Bill Nixon '70 both provided heartfelt remarks of the important role Judge Moore played in their—and so many others'— lives. Jim's wife Jane, daughters Stephanie and Mary Catherine, and granddaughter Madison were able to witness this important milestone and shared in our admiration of and celebration with Jim. Thank you, Jim, for your years of service to Psi, Sigma Chi, our country, and the state of Virginia. It is an honor to know you and have you as a Brother—you are forever a credit to Sigma Chi! In Hoc, Jim Mallon '81 President Psi of Sigma Chi House Corporation It is an honor to recognize Judge James A. Moore '68 for his dedication to Sigma Chi with the Sigma Chi Order of Constantine. From left: Bill Nixon '70, Steve Herbert '68, and Jim Moore '68 with his granddaughter, Madison, wife Jane, and daughters Stephanie and Mary Catherine. Steve Herbert '68 watches as Jim Moore's granddaughter, Madison, affixes the Order of Constantine pin. TAKING CARE OF 608 AND HONORING OUR NEWEST ORDER MEMBER Psi House Corporation Board of Directors The Constantine Sig 2 Psi Chapter Is in Great Shape

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