Kappa Sigma - Missouri University of Science & Technology

2 Beta-Chi Columns www.beta-chi.com Beta-Chi Website Gets a Facelift have noticed recently that our You may looks differentthe same enhanced website from before. Rest assured that we still have technology capabilities in order to improve communications. You can still enjoy the following features from Beta-Chi's improved website: • Stay up to date on undergraduate and alumni news • Update your contact and profile information directly • Search our password-protected online database for your long-lost Brothers (password: AEKDB) • Submit career and life updates • Make online contributions to the BetaChi Educational Foundation safely and securely • Receive invitations and communication about Chapter activities via e-mail • Connect with Brothers and participate in conversations via Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter The undergraduates celebrated another first place Greek Week win this fall. This was the second time Kappa Sigma has taken the trophy home in the past three years. Chapter Has RecordBreaking Semester W Members Succeed in Academics and Campus Leadership hat a wonderful opportunity it was getting to meet all of you alumni at the 110th annual Homecoming celebration this October. It was truly a privilege to see the history and tradition that still exists in our great Fraternity. Beta-Chi has experienced yet another remarkable semester so far this fall. With the leadership of Recruitment Chairman Ross Hoover '11, 31 young men were formally pledged into the Chapter at the beginning of September; we look forward to initiating them. Last semester also marked significant improvement in scholarship for the Beta-Chi undergraduates as the Chapter obtained a GPA of 3.15, which was higher than the allmen's, all-Greek, and all-student averages. This also marked the highest GPA in recorded Beta-Chi history. The Beta-Chi undergraduates were also awarded a wide array of recognition at the 69th Biennial Grand Conclave in Las Vegas this summer. Along with various other awards including excellence in campus involvement and pledging programs, Beta-Chi was awarded the John C. Boyd Award for the second year in a row. This award is given annually to the nicest chapter facility across the United States and Canada. With the leadership of Greek Week Chairman Tommy Davis '09, the Beta-Chi undergraduates took home yet another first place Greek Week win this September. It was a great privilege to witness the drive and motivation from all of the Brothers in the Chapter during this time. Beta-Chis continue to be proven leaders on the Missouri S&T campus as well. Brother Steve Ludwig '11 proudly represents the St. Pat's Board as president, and Brother Tom Dell'Orco '11 serves the Greek Community as president of the Interfraternity Council. In fact, almost 20% of Beta-Chi undergraduates serve in executive roles of other organizations outside of Kappa Sigma. I'm ecstatic about the record-breaking semester Beta-Chi is on track to achieving this fall. I look forward to the vision that the new executive leadership team will bring to the Chapter in December, as well. Thank you all again for your continued support and generous financial contributions; much of our success can be accredited to our loyal alumni. Ben Prueter '10, Kyle Dibler '10, Caleb Rogers '10, Braxton Hoenes '10, Jared Backues '10, Eric LaPietra '10, and John DeMartino '10 celebrate fellowship at the 110th Homecoming celebration. A.E.K.∆.B. Ben Prueter '10, Grand Master (913) 909-1904 / bdp27f@mst.edu

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