Sigma Chi - University of Missouri

THE TIGER SIG Winter 2016 Page 3 D uring fall 2016, the Sigma Chi Xi Xi Chapter began the semester with 41 new members; these young men were the first to participate in the Sigma Chi P4B new member program. The most significant changes between the old and new programs are the elimination of I-Week and the shortening to a strict eight-week schedule. The transition was challenging, but thanks to Magister Johnny Galvin '18, we initiated all 41 new members. We were paired with Alpha Chi Omega for Homecoming, and our skit theme was Rapunzel. Jack Gamble '18 directed an amusing skit about fairytales in modern times, and it earned sixth place along with best supporting actor for Sam Willoh '17 as the character Broom. The Chapter also wants to recognize Neil Hunt '19 for all of his hard work organizing everyone during the Homecoming season. While we did not place overall, we were successful in the house decorations and appeal categories along with the skit and dance. During Halloween, the Chapter volunteered to run a haunted house for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Missouri. It was a fun event that lasted more than four hours. We were even asked to return to help out again next year. We are once again on track to achieve a Chapter GPA above the university all-male average, and the Chapter recently elected a new and promising Executive Committee, led by Consul Sam Pottenger '19 and Pro Consul Jake Decker '19, of whom will continue facilitating the goals of our organization. Alex Boyd '17 and Nick Jenness '18 were selected to be members of the Greek Week Steer Committee next semester, with Alex as chairman of the committee, and Nathan Willett '18 was elected as VP of diversity and inclusion for IFC. The Chapter also has seven members studying abroad in Europe next semester. We are excited about the leadership our brothers are demonstrating and wish them luck in their new roles. In hoc, Berry Brooks '18 Consul bbbggc@mail.missouri.edu T he coffers of the Xi Xi Scholarship Fund enjoyed a significant boost thanks to alumni support given to the annual Shootout hosted in October at Columbia Country Club. More than 75 Xi Xi actives and alumni—a new high for players—participated in the event with Rich Elias '72 donating the $10,000 Title Sponsorship. Other major donors included Rick Murphy '71, John Qualy '70, Jay Shields '76, Chris Spencer '95 and Don Busse in honor of his recently deceased father, Bob Busse '50. The $500 closest to the pin winner was John Noblit '91. The first place team in the scramble format was Sean Burrell '11, Ryan Miller '10, Adam Noteis '07, and PJ Witzofsky '11. One of the strangest foursomes was the oldest with an average age of 77. It was composed of John Walker '60, Dan "The Kid" Slickman '77, George Gale '54 (who only putted), and Larry McMullen '53 (who got lost in a sand trap and was never found). With a superhuman effort by Walker and Slickman, the twosome/threesome/foursome shot a six under par 66. If they just had a 2-year- old Sigma Chi in the foursome, they might have shot their age. The afternoon was beautiful, the course demanding but fair, and the general facilities of the Columbia Country Club, our new venue, proved more than comfortable. Thanks to all who planned the event and participated in the tournament. Special recognition must go to Paul Courter '73, who supervised the event's design and managed the Shootout. The Scholarship Fund particularly thanks all of you. Shootout Raises $18,000 for Scholarships Even though initiation is now held some two months into the school year, in line with the new P4B program, it is remarkable that every man pledging Xi Xi was initiated. The ceremony was held again at the United Methodist Church in Columbia, which gives the Chapter appropriate space and atmosphere for ritualistic presentation. Xi Xi Chapter Initiates 41 out of 41 New Members

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