Sigma Chi - Montana State University

Left: Brothers Riley Holmes '25, Wyatt Berg '24, Paul Ryan '24, Parker Robertson '25, Miles Sumner '25, Tyler Lara '25, and Nolan Copper '24 on the Homecoming parade float. Right: Brothers Thomas Gamblin '24, Cody Chew '24, Brock Mehrer '24, and Anthony Meader '24 hiking the Bangtail Divide Trail. SIGMA CHI 3 CHAPTER GROWTH This fall, Beta Rho enjoyed an incredibly successful recruitment season. Over 250 potential new members came to recruitment events, and Recruitment Chairman Jason Kwasny '25 conducted 91 interviews. This was the largest incoming freshman class in Montana State history and, in turn, one of the largest classes of PNMs across Fraternity and Sorority Life. This allowed our chapter to raise its standards regarding grades, leadership experience, and other credentials before extending invitations. Throughout pledgeship, 22 men showed their potential to benefit the chapter and were initiated on October 15. These new brothers have been actively involved since their initiation, and we're excited to see all they'll accomplish! PHILANTHROPY The brothers are especially proud of their efforts this semester. We have raised over $23,000 this fall for the Huntsman Cancer Institute and are well on our way to meeting our goal of $35,000 over the course of the academic year. So far, Beta Rho has hosted a car wash, a Parents Weekend auction, a spikeball tournament, several restaurant fundraisers, and Derby Days. We greatly increased community involvement during Derby Days and hosted a fundraiser rock concert to end the week and thank everyone who participated. Additionally, our sweetheart, Allie Darling, is competing in the Huntsman Sweetheart Challenge. She is in third place for money raised by a sweetheart across Sigma Chi, with $1,671 raised to date! COMMUNITY SERVICE This fall, Sigma Chi has given back to the community in a variety of ways. We hosted two blood drives with the Red Cross and cleaned up the section of US-191 we adopted, having a significant impact on the cleanliness of this stretch of highway. We worked as valets for Eagle Mount's annual fundraiser and as crossing guards for trick-or-treaters at Story Mansion on Halloween. We also have a food drive and a toy drive coming up to end the fall semester. Additionally, we created a new award for the brother who completes the most community service hours each semester. HOMECOMING Homecoming weekend was a smashing success! We kickstarted the weekend with another alumni banquet to honor Risk Dissly '66 and his induction into the Order of Constantine. The next day, we participated in the Homecoming parade with Pi Beta Phi. Thanks to the generous help of our Pi Phi partners and Dave and Beth Ford, we won the best Homecoming float for the second year in a row. It is always an honor to show off our letters to the community and participate in the parade. Looking forward to next year! LOOKING AHEAD We are excited for the spring semester and have lots of innovative plans to improve Beta Rho Chapter. Our focus for the spring is improving academics and community service. We are excited for a new recruitment cycle and have many ideas on how to improve our existing recruitment process. There will be a busy schedule for philanthropy as well, including something big still in the works. Beta Rho is also exploring community event opportunities, both for our neighbors and the University Police Department. Additionally, Beta Rho is looking into more ways to volunteer with the Bozeman Cancer Society to support local cancer patients and increase the amount of overall community service hours brothers complete. The entire chapter is motivated toward achieving our goal of a Gold Peterson Award this academic year, and we're excited to see what we can achieve in the spring. In Hoc, Robert Beers '24 Consul bobbeers2020@gmail.com | (602) 510-0201 Reaching for New Heights Reaching for New Heights BETA RHO EMBRACES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Craig Brett | Florence, Mont. Brandon Cabaniss | Albuquerque, N.M. William Caron | Boxford, Mass. Calvin Dinh | Helena, Mont. Samuel Duerr | Hamilton, Mont. Brendan Faulkner | Centennial, Colo. Bridger Hardgrove | Meridian, Idaho omas Kopchains | Daniel Island, S.C. omas Middleton | Kennewick, Wash. Sean O'Melia | Littleton, Colo. Ryan Petr | Poway, Calif. Jack Poskey | Tulsa, Okla. Gage Robinson | Windsor, Colo. Jackson Schingeck | Parker, Colo. Jonah Schlee | Ennis, Mont. Tristan Schuyler | Missoula, Mont. Tristin Shanks | Great Falls, Mont. Scott Sherlock | Highlands Ranch, Colo. Ryland Swarthout | San Clemente, Calif. Aide Waller | Seattle, Wash. Zachary Wheeler | Orondo, Wash. Zach Zimney | Scottsdale, Ariz. Newly initiated brothers along with Magister Trevor Carl '25 and Kustos Brock Mehrer '24. Welcome, New Members

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