Sigma Chi - University of Memphis

2 The WISE OLD OWL @MemphisSigs Sigma Chi Memphis memphissigs www.midsouthsigs.com l f i Follow Us Online BRETT COLLINS '04 EARNS SIGMA CHI'S LECLERG OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARD O n June 22, 2018, Epsilon Kappa Chapter Advisor Brett Collins '04 was awarded the Erwin L. LeClerg Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award. Established in 1972, this award recognizes the most outstanding Chapter Advisor in the fraternity. The award is named for Order of Constantine Sig Dr. Erwin L. LeClerg, Colorado State '23. Erwin was a Grand Praetor of the Eastern Province, a member of the Executive Committee, and an advisor to the undergraduate chapters at Colorado State, Louisiana State, George Washington, and Maryland. Since 2009, Brett has served as Chapter Advisor after being asked to take over the position by Tom McAdams, Vanderbilt '60, one of Brett's mentors. Since jumping into the role, Brett has made it his mission to lead by example and live his life by the values which Sigma Chi holds dear. His passion has helped him guide many young Sigs throughout their college years. This has led to Epsilon Kappa winning numerous Peterson awards and numerous campus awards as well. Brett, we all thank you for your hard work and the time that you have spent helping grow the men of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter. This award is well-deserved and we know there are still many more good things to come. A Lifetime of Memories Elton "Corky" Dalton '59 Reflects on Epsilon Kappa's Impact E lton "Corky" Dalton '59 was first introduced to Epsilon Kappa Chapter by his college friends that were already members. Corky reflected on the great times he had in the Chapter, stating, "One of the things I remember most was in about 1961 when past Grand Consul W.B. 'Daddy' Ricks, North Carolina 1889 visited our Chapter. He was in his 90s at that time, but he was still active with the fraternity." Corky laughed when he remembered showing the then retired Methodist minister around the Chapter as a party with an open bar went on at an alumnus's house. "I don't think he realized there was a bar outside the back of the Chapter House." Corky is part of a long line of Sigma Chi brothers. He mentioned that his brother is a Sigma Chi from Arkansas, and his older cousin is a Sigma Chi from Alabama. Additionally, Corky's oldest grandson is a brother from Pittsburg State University, and his son- in-law was also a member of the chapter in the 1980s. "One of the biggest highlights, though, was when I pinned the Sigma Chi badge on my son, followed by attending my two grandsons' initiations in recent years. My son was initiated at Arkansas as was my youngest grandson three years ago." There is no doubt that the fraternity still plays a valuable role in Corky Dalton's life, as he shares its values with many family members that he can also call brothers of Sigma Chi. "I also have many great friends who are Sigma Chis," he stated. While an undergraduate, Corky met his wife of 56 years, and pinned her with his Sigma Chi pin. They now live together in Kennett, Missouri, and own farmland as well as a cotton gin and two funeral homes. The two split their time between their homes in Missouri and South Florida, and enjoy traveling. "I often wear Sigma Chi shirts and baseball hats, gifts from my children and grandchildren," he stated. "Wearing these has led me to meeting Sigs all over the country as we travel." Corky mentions that he tries to come out and visit his old Chapter at least once a year for various functions, and encourages brothers from his time who have lost touch to do the same. His mark on the Chapter today is clearly seen through his donation of the Sigma Chi Fraternity stone monument located in the front yard of the Chapter House. Corky can be reached at corky.dalton@sbcglobal.net. From left: Zac McRae '00, Corky Dalton '59, and Jamie Russell '02. "I often wear Sigma Chi shirts and baseball hats, gifts from my children and grandchildren. Wearing these has led me to meeting Sigs all over the country as we travel."

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