Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Cincinnati

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI SPRING 2025 T H E TA D ATA A s a fraternity, SigEp often cites the idea that behind every great chapter is a great set of volunteers. This could not be truer for Ohio Theta. As chapter counselor, I personally get to see the impact of our volunteers on undergraduates. Whether it is a senior telling a story about a dream career opportunity guided by a volunteer or a freshman describing new life skills he learned from his mentor, Ohio Theta volunteers make a difference in the lives of young men every day. In just the spring 2025 semester, undergraduate brothers received mentorship and guidance from more than 30 Ohio Theta volunteers and alumni. Mentorship takes on a variety of forms at 321 Joselin: You will find each executive board officer with a personal mentor they meet with at least monthly to work through obstacles and make plans to accomplish their goals. You will find mentors buried in project plans and spreadsheets to help in coordinating the next great Ohio Theta event. You will find alumni stopping by the chapter house to share their professional wisdom as part of a chapter-wide professional development series. Some volunteers live just a few miles away from campus while others live and work hundreds of miles away. As I reflect on the impact of our mentors, I wanted to hear directly from them: Why do you volunteer? "I'm happy to volunteer my time to return benefits I gained from having similar mentorship at that stage of my life. I enjoy working with undergraduate members of the chapter to help carry on the traditions while also adapting to the future, ensuring the continued success of Ohio Theta!" –Braden Baldwin '18, VP of Member Development Mentor The Ohio Theta tradition of excellence continues, and undergraduate lives are impacted for the better because of volunteers just like Braden. Fraternally, Erik Angus '17 Chapter Counselor Ohio Theta's current and past AVC presidents, from left: John Abraham '77, Rey Medina '99, Phil Shepardson '68, and Bryan Buechner '14 (current). Together, they represent a legacy of volunteer leadership and dedication that continues to shape the future of the chapter. Rey Medina '99 and Roger Stateczny '96 are pictured with Grand Chapter President Brad Nahrstadt '89 following the presentation of the AVC Operational Excellence Award. The moment reflects the strength of alumni support and national recognition of Ohio Theta's continued growth. PAY I T F O R WA R D ______________ The Impact of Alumni Volunteers Ohio Theta Invites You to Conclave Join Us in Tampa Bay! E very other year, more than 1,000 SigEp brothers gather to relive the college experience that shaped us—lifelong friendships, leadership opportunities, and the Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love that guide us. This summer, Ohio Theta invites you to join us at the 59th Grand Chapter Conclave in Tampa Bay to celebrate those memories and create new ones. With Rise as the theme of this Conclave, we celebrate the upward movement of our brotherhood and our shared aspiration of reclaiming SigEp's title of the largest and best fraternity on every campus where we plant our flag. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with old friends, experience the strength of SigEp today, and rediscover why our brotherhood lasts a lifetime. Register now and represent Ohio Theta Chapter in Tampa Bay! WHEN: July 23-27, 2025 WHERE: Water Street Marriotts, Tampa Bay, Fla. REGISTER: sigep.org/conclave The Tampa Bay waterfront is calling, and your Ohio Theta brothers can't wait to see you there!

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