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www.psiofsigmachi.com A LoyAL Brother Don Sours '58 Encourages All Psi Alumni to Reconnect W hen Don Sours '58 joined the Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi in 1955, he was impressed by its smart, witty, fun-loving members, who were also in positions of leadership on the Grounds. It was that composite of what it meant to be a Sigma Chi that led him to rush, then pledge in our Fraternity, a decision that has placed Sigma Chi at the center of his life ever since. "As a Boy Scout, our troop leader taught us to always leave the woodpile higher than you found it. I saw this same attitude at Psi Chapter," Don said. And that's how he has treated his relationship with the Chapter since becoming a Brother almost sixty years ago. "The older Brothers encouraged me to participate in activities at the University and pursue positions of leadership," he said. "I've never forgotten their wisdom and encouragement." Don frequently visits Psi Chapter and notes the current undergraduates are a group of fine and intelligent men. He has never stopped giving back to the Chapter that has meant so much to him throughout his adult life. "I encourage our 1,100 living Psi Alumni to re-establish contact with our Fraternity that has meant so much to us and whose principles helped guide us as young adults to enjoy giving back to our community," Don said. "If you have lost touch with Psi, now is the time to reconnect. You are missing out on a lot of opportunities to help our undergraduate Brothers." Don believes that the decision to join Sigma Chi gave him the opportunity to identify with his Brothers of high character and emulate the principles of the Fraternity, both of which helped shape him into who he is today. "We want Sigma Chi to continue to lead the Virginia Greek System in all areas of life at the University, both in and out of the classroom," Don said, adding "and that includes being in a fraternity that promotes the fraternal benefits of living in a fully modernized and safe home away from home." Don's commitment to the Psi Chapter has never wavered, nor has it gone unrecognized. In 1998, at the forty-seventh Grand Chapter, he was inducted into the Order of Constantine, considered to be the highest honor that the Sigma Chi Fraternity bestows upon a Brother for his commitment, dedication, and service to the Fraternity. In doing so, Don joined three other Psi Brothers previously elected to the Order, Robert Harmon '23, inducted in 1950, Malcolm Christian '49, inducted in 1963, and Robert Fair '50, inducted in 2014. Don's devotion to Psi of Sigma Chi continues into the present. He has spent the last thirty-five years on the Psi of Sigma Chi House Corporation, having earlier spent twenty-five years as its President. He now is a member of the House Corporation Building Committee, helping with our current renovation of the Chapter House. Capital Campaign co-chairman, Steve Herbert '68, is proud to call Don his Sigma Chi Brother. "Don Sours has served our Psi Chapter with great distinction, dedication, and loyalty through all of his adult life," Steve said. "His current involvement with the ongoing expansion and renovation of the Chapter House, after his many years of leadership on the House Corporation Board of Directors, is a remarkable achievement that is greatly appreciated by all Psi Actives and Alumni." Don and his wife, Josephine, live in Keswick, Virginia. The couple has six adult children and six grandchildren. You can contact Don at ch1636@aol.com. Psi Chapter Continues Its Leadership at the University of Virginia O ver the past year, the Brothers of the Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi have been regularly involved in all facets of the University of Virginia community by volunteering their time and filling leadership positons as needed in a wide variety of student organizations. We look forward to continuing this tradition in the upcoming Fall 2016 semester. AN EVENTFUL SUMMER Over the summer, both Alumni and Actives of the Psi Chapter attended a groundbreaking ceremony signifying the start of our amazing renovation of the Psi of Sigma Chi Chapter House. Once completed, it will be very exciting for Alumni to come back to U.Va. and see how much their House has changed. This summer was also an important time for the many Psi Brothers who spent their summer working hard at internships, conducting research on the Grounds, or studying abroad. Also, over the summer, several enthusiastic Psi Brothers attended the Balfour Leadership Training Workshop and the Grand Chapter, and this fall they will share their experiences with the Brotherhood so that everyone can benefit from what was taught and discussed. LEADERS ON CAMPUS Earning the fourth highest collective GPA of all fraternities in the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) for the spring 2016 semester was a huge accomplishment for the Brotherhood, and we have every intention of continuing our academic success in the upcoming fall semester. Included in our list of achievements from last year is news that several Psi Brothers have been accepted into the McIntire School of Commerce and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy for intense study and learning over the next two years. Also, we are very proud to report that Consul Conor Kelly '17 will be living on the Lawn this coming academic year. PSI GIVES BACK In addition to our academic achievements, Psi Brothers also are making meaningful contributions to a large number of charitable organizations The Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi was very excited to welcome in a new pledge class. (Continued on page 6)

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