Sigma Chi - University of Michigan

SC THETA THETA CHAPTER OF SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | FALL 2016 BOARD ANNOUNCES END OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN F or the last four-plus years, we have worked together to complete phase two of our Chapter House renovation. We have successfully addressed the critical needs of our 100-plus-year-old house and we are bringing the Preserving Our Past, Securing Our Future: 100 Years at 548 South State capital campaign to a close. Through your efforts, we have raised $1,415,145 toward our $1.5 million goal. The house looks great and it could not have been done without the loyal financial support from our broad alumni base. CAMPAIGN TO END MARCH 1, 2017 Our financial campaign to make needed repairs and updates to the Chapter House and improve our debt situation will come to a close on March 1. We hope that by then, all brothers will have pledged or contributed to the campaign to pay for the work that's been conducted over the past few years. None of this would have been completed without the enthusiastic involvement of many of you. If you have not visited Theta Theta recently, we urge you to see the results from your support. MEETING OUR GOAL Currently, we remain short, but within reach, of our $1.5 million campaign goal, and ask that you consider helping us get across the finish line. We plan to recognize donors who have committed $5,000 or more to the campaign with a permanent plaque to be installed on the first floor of the fraternity. We will also be including our lead donors from Phase One of the campaign. We hope you will consider making a pledge if you have not already done so or increasing your current commitment if you are able. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE We are planning a celebration and unveiling of the recognition plaque next fall during Homecoming weekend on October 28, 2017. Please make plans to join us to see the Chapter House and meet the brothers so you can see what your generous and hard-earned contributions have made possible. Thank you again for your support. In Hoc, David Train '84 House Corporation President (248) 640-7657 dtrain@ckgppw.com Theta Theta Concluding Another Successful Semester O ur Chapter has had a successful first semester of school. Recruitment went swimmingly, our transition into the Preparation for Brotherhood pledgeship program (P4B) has been smooth, our executive committee is organized and proactive, and all our brothers are pleased with the state of the Chapter. This semester we recruited 20 fine men to our Chapter, as members of the Omicron class. Our membership is the highest it has been in over 13 years with 81 members and 41 brothers living in the house, which is the most we have had since the renovation. RANKING TOP 10 IN ACADEMICS Our Chapter GPA is 3.39. This places us 10th out of 28 fraternities, an improvement from last semester, where we ranked 12th. We recently established a Chapter Chegg account, which will allow brothers to have access to study materials and tutoring advice through the online platform, which has already proved to help us academically. PHILANTHROPY STAYS FRESH Earlier this semester, we raised $350 for a Sigma Phi Epsilon basketball tournament to benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Our philanthropy chair- man is planning our Puppies on the Porch philanthropic event, with a date yet to be decided. We're also organizing our first philanthropy event with Alpha Delta Pi, which is scheduled to be a karaoke night later this year. BROTHERS ON CAMPUS As a Chapter, we continue to focus on being active both in and out of the fraternity. Our pro consul, Matt Ladis '18, is also the treasurer of MUSIC Matters on campus, a club that organizes concerts on campus. Additionally, Brother Andrew Fink '18 recently received a promotion on the Solar Car team as head of business operations. Our intramural ultimate frisbee, softball, and soccer teams all made it to the playoffs this semester. Though no championships were attained, our brothers fought hard in their games and represented us well on the field. We enjoyed seeing many alumni this fall when they came out for football games and alumni tailgates. It's always a pleasure to reconnect with our older brothers who have paved the way for us as Sigma Chis. We have a lot in store for the spring semester and are excited to share with you our future successes. Fraternally, Austin Mead '17 Consul (650) 862-7833 | aurome@umich.edu Brother Matthew Ladis '18 (far left) with brothers from other schools at the Horizons leadership development program in Utah.

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