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BOBCAT SIG 2 the North Phase, being the renovation of the dorm side of the house. At the same time, the Bozeman construction market became so tight that we could not find a contractor who would even bid on the North Phase of the project. PRESENT STATUS Fortunately, we recently found a contractor who will work with us for construction to start in early spring next year. Our plan is to renovate the entire house as originally planned. However, this really depends on whether we can raise an additional $1.5 million. Any further delay will only increase the construction costs. If we cannot raise the $1.5 million by June 30, the date we need to begin contract negotiations, we will be forced to significantly modify renovation plans. We are at a critical juncture. We have discussed several options, but the only viable course that allows us to provide market- competitive housing for future brothers is through a focused, intensive, and short campaign to raise $1.5 million by June 3, 2024. The chapter house renovation project NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL HELP NOW! DIG DEEP and send your donation TODAY to Beta Rho of Sigma Chi House Company. There are two payment options: 1. Visit bobcatsigs.org/vision-2025/donate and follow instructions. Please add 4% to your contribution to cover the card fee. 2. If your donation is $1,000 or above and you wish to avoid the card fee, send a check instead. Make checks payable to Beta Rho of Sigma Chi House Company and mail the check to: Rick Dissly 6651 Leyland Park Dr San Jose, CA 95120 REMINDER: Donations eligible for tax deductions If your donation is $25,000 or above, you might be eligible to make a tax-deductible donation through the Sigma Chi Foundation. Contact Rick Dissly at rdissly@comcast.net for details. In Hoc, The Fundraising Team Paul Boylan '64, Rick Dissly '66, Mike Langohr '73, Walt Smith '85, John Hertz '89, Ryan Roseleip '97, Dillon Haskell '15 ONLY $1,000 (Continued from page 1) W hy did you join Beta Rho? For Ron Lewis '88, he remembers the respect he held for Sigma Chi members and wanting to join such an admirable brotherhood. As a successful businessman today, Ron is grateful for the fraternal experience that prepared him well for life beyond college. A Fraternal Foundation "In business, you rarely can do something by yourself," Ron said. During his undergraduate years, Beta Rho was Ron's first exposure to a collaborative effort beyond high school sports. Sigma Chi gave Ron a better understanding of how like-minded individuals can achieve shared goals through a common vision. Ron's Sigma Chi influence went beyond just his chapter, attending conferences that showcased the national scale of the brotherhood. He encourages today's Sigma Chi undergraduates to take advantage of the greater opportunities presented to them in today's fraternal landscape. Career Endeavors While pursuing a master's degree in business at Northwestern, Ron stayed involved with Sigma Chi for five years, working for the international fraternity in Illinois. He would go on to work in the agricultural industry for Cargill, relating back to his younger years growing up on a farm. "I've always wanted to be a bit of a global citizen," Ron said. While he maintains a drive to work for global companies, Ron always remembers his hometown roots. "My grandmother gave me a picture of the family farm with a clipping from our newspaper in Lewistown, which said: 'No one ever gets very far in life without remembering where they come from.'" Ron spent several years as an executive for Coca Cola in Europe, and he is currently the chief operating officer of Ball Corporation. Throughout his career, Ron has been honored to lead teams and manage their collaborative efforts. In each job he's held for the past 15 years, Ron had the privilege to develop a team member to be his eventual successor. Beta Rho Bonds Back in 2017, Ron had the chance to rekindle fraternal bonds at the Beta Rho centennial celebration. He was glad to see fellow alumni have gone on to do great things in their lives, and they should be proud of the men they became through Sigma Chi. "The anniversary was another one of my fondest fraternity memories, of which there are many," Ron added. He urges today's undergraduates to enjoy shared Sigma Chi experiences while following the fraternal values that give brothers meaning throughout their lives. You can connect with Ron at ronald_lewis@hotmail.com. Collaborating for Success Ron Lewis '88 on the Lifelong Impact of Sigma Chi The Lewis family. From left: Zach (son), Leanne, Nate (son), Chloe (dog), Taylor (daughter), and Ron Lewis '88. "Meaning drives happiness. Lessons you learn as a young man in Sigma Chi are not ephemeral—they last a lifetime."

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