Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Alabama

SUMMER 2018 ALABAMA BETA s THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SIGMA PHI EPSILON Inside AL SigEps Can't Be Ignored ~ p. 2-3 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony ~ p. 4 Where Do You Fit in Brother? ~ p. 5 S igma Phi Epsilon is successful largely because of the tireless work of thousands of volunteers who donate their time and talents to support the Fraternity experience at local, regional, and national levels. Many of SigEps' volunteers are alumni who stay involved to give back. Others are members of the university's faculty and staff, as well as parents and community leaders, who give back because they believe in SigEp's ideals and want to make an impact on the undergraduate experience of college men. Whether you have an afternoon to share each week or once a year, you can support the Fraternity's mission of building balanced men. ALUMNI AND VOLUNTEER CORPORATIONS An Alumni and Volunteer Corporation (AVC) is an independent, nonprofit corporation established to serve and benefit the alumni, volunteers and undergraduates of a specific chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Because undergraduate membership turns over every four years, the AVC provides continuity by maintaining a long-term perspective. Our AVC will focus on the following to ensure the long-term growth and success of the Chapter: mentoring undergraduates, cultivating alumni, managing assets, and maintaining corporate health. The volunteers on the AVC are responsible for advising and counseling the undergraduate leaders of the Chapter. Additionally, the AVC should maintain a dialogue with Chapter alumni. Strong, alumni-focused communications, combined with annual alumni events, help build a lasting affinity for Sigma Phi Epsilon. The AVC should maintain communication with parents, university officials, local SigEp alumni, and community leaders. By developing and engaging a network of support, the AVC can recruit new volunteers and donors to better support the Chapter. The AVC is entrusted with the Chapter's scholarship fund, SigEp Educational Foundation, through which tax-deductible donations may be made. AVC members who own or manage real estate should also have a plan for both regular operations and capital improvements. Finally, the AVC is responsible for maintaining the health of the corporation. As an independent, nonprofit corporation, there are regular and annual responsibilities to the members of the corporation, the state and the IRS. Focusing on these objectives takes a team of volunteers. Successful AVCs typically have at least 10 alumni, parents, and community members involved in numerous roles. Please read the rest of The Red Door to find out more about how you can give back to Alabama Beta. Fraternally, Mark Salmon '87 AVC President SigEp Volunteers Are the Backbone of Our Chapter How Can You Help? Larry Whitman '85, Alex Mazzaferro '19, and Mark Salmon '87 stand in front of the new Chapter House as Alex cuts the ribbon. Mark Salmon '87 addresses attendees at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE Read more on page 4

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