Sigma Chi - University of Florida

Attention: is newsletter is intended for alumni, undergraduates, and parents. If your son is still attending the University of Florida, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. ank you. GAMMA THETA TIMES SIGMA CHI University of Florida P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested Stay Connected at Gamma Theta! sigmachiuf.com | Instagram: @ufsigmachi O ur capital campaign has made incredible progress since last fall—but Gamma Theta needs help from ALL of us to keep up that pace and preserve our future at UF. If you have not yet made a gift, please donate within your means today. More details on page 1! Campaign Status at a Glance As of May 13 2022 $3 Million Goal $2,165,346 Written Commitments 72% of Goal Raised 159 Total Contributors 7.4% Participation G oing through rush in 1986, former Consul Todd Menke '90 simply wanted to find a fraternity that fit him best. "If you asked my loyal pledge brothers about me joining, they'd jump at the opportunity to tell you, 'Menke was a legacy, so they had to let him in,'" he joked. "I was really searching for the right group of guys to hang out with, and looking back now, my Gamma Theta brothers accepted me into their lives, changed my life, and launched me into life." Todd was elected Consul in the fall of 1989 after a stint as alumni relations chairman for two years, through which he connected with many alumni who helped the brotherhood. The position of Consul had a lasting impact on Todd's problem-solving skills and attributes as a leader. "I joke about it, but I'm actually serious when I say that being Consul was probably the best class I ever took at the University of Florida." After college, Todd went into banking thanks to Sigma Chi brothers paving the way. He realized shortly afterward that he had a passion for real estate, and he has now been involved in the industry for the past 30 years. Todd is a partner in a development company that invests in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Several Gamma Theta brothers have influenced Todd's career path, especially his old roommate Robert Castillo '89. "He's been a close confidant and dear friend since we left room 25!" Todd keeps in contact with alumni brothers as much as possible, and he is proud to help with the campaign to build a new house for Gamma Theta. "This campaign has reconnected me with brothers and brought back some great memories. I have really enjoyed being a part of this effort, and I'm even making plans to see some of my pledge class brothers at a Gator game this fall." When this campaign started, Todd was mindful that this was the second new house campaign in Gamma Theta history. "Brothers in the 1960s gave their time, talent, and treasure to build the house that most of us called home for four years at UF. It served us well, but it has outlived its lifespan and needs to be replaced. It's long past time for our generation to do the same for the next generation of brothers to follow." Among many things, Todd even has Gamma Theta to thank for his marriage, as Brother Mike Potapow '89 and his wife, Tobi Davidson, set Todd up with Kellie Scott at UF Homecoming in 1993. They have been married since 1995 and have three children, Grace, Edward, and Millie. Todd and Kellie will soon begin a new chapter as empty nesters, and they look forward to trips together with plenty of running, hiking, and stand-up paddleboarding. You can connect with Todd and ask him about helping with the Gamma Theta house campaign at wtmenke@gmail.com. Former Consul? Want to be featured in the next "Consul Corner?" Contact our communications coordinator at cmoore@penningtonco.com. Consul's Corner Former Consul Todd Menke '90 Calls Upon Brothers to Reconnect and Rebuild Celebrating 100 Years, Building for 100 More

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