Sigma Chi - University of Missouri

THE TIGER SIG Spring 2018 Page 3 A s the grand finale of the Mother's Club weekend this spring the annual Xi Xi Scholarship Dinner gave firm proof of the rewards returned from a more measured program of recruitment. More than 40 chapter members were recognized for their scholastic achievements as they received in total more than $30,000, a larger level of support than given to any other fraternity chapter in the country. Three factors are weighed most heavily in our consideration of the worth of recruits: grades, leadership and philanthropy in high school. Of the three factors, scholarship is given primary importance. This quantitative system of measuring potential is then weighed against other characteristics of the young men under consideration. It is our intent, after a candidate is supported by the chapter, to have selected alumni make the final decisions in terms of worthiness. Since the goal of our chapter is to give preeminent attention to developing leadership qualities among our members, tangible recognition of scholastic effort is of prime importance to us. We essentially put our money where are mouths are. The strength of our educational endowment was abetted this year by major contributions from John Qualy '70, in honor of William E. Qualy and James M. Qualy; and Rich Elias '72, in honor of Richard M. Elias; and John W. Dickey '50 who created a PALS scholarship in honor of Jim Whitacre, Bob Evans, Andy McCanse, and John Dickey, members of the pledge class of 1945, and Thaddeus McCanse, example and mentor to them all. We also support Sigma Chi nationally in terms of leadership training by carrying the goal of consistently being named a Bell Chapter, a recognition given to those who give financial support to leadership programs executed nationally by our fraternity. We trust that next year's scholarship dinner will be even more reflective of our long-term goals. The Xi Xi of Sigma Chi SCholarShip and leaderShip program Joe Bednar '76, in a recent ceremony at the Reynolds Center, was named the recipient of the Mel Carnahan Public Service Award, an honor recognizing those who have served well above the norm in both paid and volunteer positions. In Joe's case, his accomplishments ranged from being an attorney for former Governor Carnahan to a prosecutor in Kansas City. His constant dedication to democratic ideals made him the choice of individuals and organizations that volunteer nominees. In his acceptance speech, marked by both laughter and tears, Joe indicated that his Sigma Chi experience had played a significant role in the pattern of his life. Eddie Griem '99, a former International Balfour Award winner, continued his recognition after a jump of some years when he was recognized as the "Best of the Best" among attorneys in the Midwest. Eddie was nominated for the award by his peers who had seen him successfully sue the IRS for unfair taxes leveled against the Tea Party and lead the case for the establishment of right-to-work laws in Missouri. Danny Kennedy '13, a graduate of MU's Journalism School who works in broadcast news in the Southeast, was honored with a Midsouth Regional Grammy award for his on-the-scene coverage of severe storms and subsequent flooding in the Tennessee area. John Qualy '70 was recognized as a Significant Sig. He spent 21 years as a managing partner for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance in Missouri. During his 42-year career with the company, John served in various roles for the Managing Partner Association and became its president in 2010. He was on the board of the Children's Miracle Network, raising more than $500,000 through Scramble for Kids over a nine-year period. AWARDS FLOW FOR XI XI ALUMNI Joe Bednar '76 receives the Mel Carnahan Public Service Award from the former governor's son, Russ. Six members were rewarded for their academic excellence at this year's scholarship banquet. Alex Wagoner '18 (1) and Hayden Zadrozinski '19 (3) were awarded the Dickey PALS Award. Henry Sniezek '20 (2 and 4) was awarded both the John Qualy Award and the Shields-Tidd Award. Alex Karranbrock '19 (5) was awarded the John Qualy Award. Nikko James '21 (6) was awarded the Rich Elias Award. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter Eternal Robert M. Sloan '53 entered the Chapter Eternal on January 16, 2017, at the age of 86. A Kansas City, Mo., native, Robert attended Mizzou in pursuit of a degree in civil engineering. After graduating from college, he joined U.S. Air Force, where he served as a lieutenant. Robert enjoyed a rewarding engineering career at Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff (now HNTB Corporation) that spanned over four decades before he retired as vice president. He will be remembered as a man of many talents, including highway, airfield, and home design.

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