Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Illinois

Illinois Alpha Stable Financially On a Steady Pace for the Future T he Illinois Alpha AVC has a strong cash flow with the chapter house at 90 percent capacity. With this cash flow we are able to fund projects around the house, including creating a new room last summer on the third floor. As of March 18, 2018, our investment account is at $805,000. Fixed income investments make up 66 percent of the account. e balance is in an S&P 500 stock fund. We also have over $100,000 in net cash reserves for things that may go wrong in our 95-year-old chapter house. Additionally, we are saving for the inevitable day when we will either build a new chapter house or undertake a total remodel of the current chapter house. Either one of these alternatives would likely cost several million dol- lars, but we are aware and are taking the necessary steps to be prepared. Fraternally, Ken Naatz '74 IIlinois Alpha AVC Treasurer kennaatz@hotmail.com P.O. Box 42 Elmhurst, IL 60126 O n Friday, April 27, Lloyd Murphy '78 and Vance Fraley '56 hosted their annual Senior Send- Off Dinner at the Big Grove Tavern in Champaign for the following: Alexander Lopez '18, Andrew Shone '18, Brendan Weibel '18, Connor Dieckman '18, Davis Gerew '18, Jake Al- exander '18, Joseph Labriola '18, Nick Salela '18, Nickolas Pudik '18, Stephen Trainor '18, and Suman Patel '18. Lloyd commented, "is was possibly the best Senior Send-off Dinner ever! I'm looking forward to you guys staying involved and shaping the face of Illinois Alpha for many years to come. HFF." George Pappas '78 also commented, "I am very proud of each of the graduating brothers, as well as the entire chapter for the accomplishments over the last year. I look forward to visiting during Homecoming!" C hapter leaders continue to improve Illinois Alpha's Balanced Man Program (BMP), which has become the backbone of each brother's day-to-day experience. e BMP eliminates hazing and instills purpose and perspective young men can rely on for the rest of their lives. It reinforces academic excellence, empowers each brother to lead with integri- ty, promotes physical health and mental wellness, and prepares them for successful lives and careers. For more news and BMP updates, visit https://sigep.org. Chapter brothers are also benefiting from their partic- ipation in SigEp's award-winning leadership programs. As many as 17 chapter leaders attended Carlson Leader- ship Academy and received training in leadership techniques, problem-solving as a team, goal-setting and execution. Six new members attended CLA and took advantage of SigEp's newest lead- ership program, Rising Leaders, designed to teach leadership funda- mentals and help young leaders understand their personal lead- ership styles and strengths. Paul Clancy '19 attended SigEp's Ruck Leadership Insti- tute last summer at the University of Richmond, spend- ing five days with executive-level alumni mentors learn- ing how to inspire and enable others through a shared vision, and ultimately how to lead culture change. If you know of any current or incoming students that would make a great fit for SigEp, please encourage them to apply for the Illinois Alpha Balanced Man Scholarship. Fraternally, Erik Angus, University of Cincinnati '17 • Regional Director Brothers, Your Chapter Is Calling I f you are interested in volunteering as a mentor to chapter leader- ship or as a director on Illinois Alpha's Alumni and Volunteer Cor- poration, please contact District Governor Chris Dillion at http:// sigep.org/about/who-we-are/district-governors/. If your schedule doesn't allow you to volunteer at this time, you can support the Illinois Alpha experience by making a gi to the chapter's scholarship funds through the SigEp Educational Foundation. e SigEp experience is life-changing when it is guided and sup- ported by caring alumni and volunteers. ank you for making that life-changing impact possible. As my time working with Illinois Alpha comes to an end, I want to share with you what a pleasure it has been working with your chapter. is is a pivotal time in Illinois Alpha's history, and it has been an hon- or to work alongside chapter leaders and volunteers to lay a foundation of success for years to come. While I will no longer be serving as a re- gional director, I am excited to say that I will be continuing on SigEp's Headquarters staff as a new chapter development director. Fraternally, Erik Angus, University of Cincinnati '17 Regional Director 4 Progressive Member Development with the Balanced Man Program Congratulations, Graduating Seniors

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