Sigma Chi - University of Cincinnati

THE BEARCAT SIG Zeta Psi Chapter of Sigma Chi at The University of Cincinnati V Spring 2020 NEW DECADE, SAME ZETA PSI A s brothers of Sigma Chi, we're used to setting high expectations for ourselves and each other. The goals we've set for Zeta Psi are just as ambitious. Whether or not you've stayed connected with Zeta Psi since graduation, we all have a great opportunity to start new with Sigma Chi in 2020. In this edition of Bearcat Sig, you'll read how the undergraduates set a high bar for this year with everything they achieved in 2019. They're thriving under Sigma Chi's creed and acting with fairness, decency, and good manners—retaining our reputation as a top Sigma Chi chapter. Now it's our turn to set the bar high. To everyone who donated to our 2019 annual campaign, thank you! Our alumni's dedication to preserving Zeta Psi is proof this brotherhood is more than a college experience, and we're ringing in the new decade with a 2020 annual fund goal of $25,000. From providing leadership opportunities to funding chapter house projects, your dollars are put to work immediately for our chapter. It only takes a few minutes of your time to join our annual campaign. You can easily make your gift online by visiting donate. zetapsisigs.com or mailing a check to Lincoln W. Pavey Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 42605, Blue Ash, OH 45242. In making your 2020 contribution, you have two options: 1. The Sigma Chi Building Company: for house improvements (preferred and non- tax deductible) 2. LWPEF: for leadership programs (tax deductible) Add giving to Zeta Psi to the top of your 2020 to-do list to keep our chapter thriving. Whether it's giving just dollars a day or volunteering your time with Zeta Psi, you can make a huge impact on the future of our brotherhood. While it's a new decade, we're the same Zeta Psi. Our standards are high. Our membership is driven. Our goals for 2020 and beyond are bold. The board is assessing the long-term needs of our members and our facility. Here's to a great new decade for Zeta Psi! In Hoc Signo Vinces, Drew Harmon '14 President, House Corporation alumni@zetapsisigs.com C onnor "Bearcat" Martin '21 knew he was going to attend the University of Cincinnati since he was in fifth grade, even changing his middle name on Facebook to Bearcat which became a nickname. Once he began at Cincinnati and his older brother, Alex Martin '17, introduced him to his fraternity brothers, it didn't take long for him to realize he would be a Sigma Chi too. What Connor didn't know was the life-changing experience he was about to embark on. Before initiation, active brothers and new members meet one on one for an interview. This helps the new members get to know the older members better and learn the true values of Sigma Chi. It was during one particular interview Connor had with an older brother that had a lasting impact. He told Connor that after you go through a rough time in your life, you must "get back on the horse, don't point fingers, and stay positive." These words of wisdom left a mark on Connor, so he wrote it down in his phone to look back on. "Within a couple more interviews, I found that everyday people can say inspiring things and after three years I realized I had 1,000 quotes," said Connor. With a notes app full of friend, brother, and family sayings, he and a graphic design friend decided to make something of it. "He came to me and said we could make a book out of this and create a real aesthetically pleasing coffee table book," said Connor. "I wanted to share this story of being humble and finding inspiring stories from everyday people in your life that you can draw on." During his fourth year of college, he published Every Day Lessons from Everyday People: 365 Wise Quotes from Conversations. Connor had never imagined he would be publishing a book, but thanks to the motivation and support from Sigma Chi, he did. Connor began college as an engineering student, far from anything revolving publishing, but always felt he was meant for something An Everyday Undergraduate How Sigma Chi Inspired Connor Martin '21 to Publish a Book Connor Martin'21 at his book signing he hosted at Clovernook Country Club last December. (Continued on page 4)

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