Sigma Phi Epsilon - Oregon State University

3 SIGMA PH I EPSILON W hile the closure of Oregon Alpha marks a difficult moment in our chapter's history, it is not the end of our story. We will recolonize Oregon Alpha in 2029, with the goal of bringing back a chapter that is stronger, more united, and fully aligned with the values that have defined our brotherhood for more than a century. Recolonization is not something we take lightly. It's a process that requires careful planning, deep collaboration between undergraduates, alumni, and the national fraternity, and a firm commitment to building a lasting foundation. In the coming years, there will be many opportunities for alumni to engage in shaping the future of Oregon Alpha. From mentorship and recruitment support to leadership development and housing strategy, our goal is to build a coalition of invested brothers who can help steer the chapter's return in the right direction. Your experience, perspective, and passion will be crucial in making this next iteration of Oregon Alpha the best version yet. We are committed to full transparency as this vision unfolds. Future newsletters and communications will outline key milestones, timelines, and ways to get involved. We want this process to be inclusive, thoughtful, and built around a shared belief in what SigEp at Oregon State can and should be. We understand there will be questions about what recolonization entails, and we'll work to provide clarity every step of the way. Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently left campus, we hope you'll stay connected and engaged as this process takes shape. For now, we ask for your continued support, your belief in what's possible, and your willingness to be part of this next chapter. Oregon Alpha has always been more than a chapter — it's a brotherhood. And we look forward to building that brotherhood again, together. LOOKING TOWARD 2029: RECOLONIZATION Oxford Club Circle ($250,000 and above) John Stirek Centennial Circle ($100,000 to $149,999) Michael Fritz Dubach Society ($50,000 to $99,999) Rodger Bloedel Wayne Ericksen Robinson Society ($25,000 to $49,999) Fredrick Koontz Gavin Brown Steven Cook Ronald Howard Kenneth Maddox Eric Schoenstein Jeffery Steed Grant Yoshihara Fireman's Ball Society ($15,000 to $24,999) Thomas Cutsforth Michael Cowgill William Potter Sweethearts Society ($10,000 to $14,999) Daniel Phillips Christopher Sarles David McDougall Mark Pahl Thomas Boubel Thomas Flomer David Klick Richard Smith "Big H" Club ($5,000 to $9,999) Steven Cowgill Michael Powers Victor Ceserani Thomas Decker Gregory Eves John Fox Michael Fraser John Gartland Ronald May Robert Murrill Thomas Paterson Scott Thompson Scott Wilcox Francisco Yraguen 1918 Club ($2,500 to $4,999) David Rosette Richard Petrone Christopher Beaman Richard Cool Steven Walter Richard Day Gene Milbrath Ryan Sieg Gordon Kelly Damon Barnett Dane Butler Jordan Carter Lee Cutsforth David Cutsforth Anonymous Donor Michael Goetze Evan Gremillion Eric Hill Kerry Larsen William Miller Jacob Roselli Peter Simpson David Teeter Brotherhood Club ($1,000 to $2,499) Thane Brown James Decker Craig Fletcher James Nissen James Rich Lynn Trenda Brandon Howard Kenneth Swygard Mike Laurs Darren Leva Ryan Sieg Maurice Banning Peter Niebergall Steve Altman Del Ball Dale Church Daniel Clinton Chad Dutton Randy Everett James Fronk Charles Hammerstad David Kappers Conner McNay Charles Meadows Douglas Mendenhall William Myers Jeffrey Nakashima John Sweet 224 Coalition (Up to $999) Lane Teller Ian Nicholson John Neri Mark Pranger Richard Hiller Robert Fuller Evan Sekulic Lynn Crews Michael Hufschmid F irst and foremost, please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in reaching out to update you on Oregon Alpha's Campaign. Though overdue, this message comes with deep gratitude and appreciation for your generous financial contribution to our beloved fraternity. Your support—whether recent or from years past—has made a meaningful impact, helping to sustain and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood that define us. Secondly, let's zero in on what has served to delay this update. You'll recall our Centennial Celebration and our objective of raising more than $2 million for the chapter's benefit to primarily provide resources to undertake a major upgrade of the facility and grounds. We have collected $1.3 million, of which $995,000 remains with the SigEp Foundation restricted for the use of Oregon Alpha. Since then, we encountered a number of obstacles in a pattern where we were in a series of problems: Winter of 2019 – We began with professional support to request the City allow us to develop the property on Arnold Way for either a sports court or parking. Our submittal met strong headwinds from the "College Hill" neighborhood organization. While our advisors thought we could prevail, it would be expensive. Winter 2020 – The arrival of COVID. Satisfying community and university standards resulted in closing the chapter house for the Spring term. And then for 2021-22 and 2022-23, we operated with an occupancy of less than 35 men. From 2020 through Fall 2024 – Even with occupancy less than 50, we incurred about $325,000 in costs, roughly split between improvements and negative cash flow. We reduced alumni communication to reduce costs, focusing on keeping the chapter operating. Overlayed with this were a series of behavioral problems with the chapter. In each incident, we resolved to work with the undergraduate leadership. Sadly, while leadership acted, the membership resisted. Where are we today? In summary: Total Pledges: Collections through June 2025: $1,237,731 Campaign Expenses Paid from AVC Resources: $180,000 Fraternity is more than just an organization; it is a lifelong commitment to shared values, tradition, and community. Your generosity has played a crucial role in preserving that legacy, and for that, we are truly grateful. We want to share with you how your contributions have been put to good use, the progress we've made, and the vision we have for the future. While this may be long overdue, please know that our appreciation is unwavering. When the chapter house is reopened, recognition of your giving will be acknowledged in the chapter house itself. If the amounts reported are not consistent with your records or there's an error with your gift listing, please reach out to Rachel Mason at SigEp at rachel.mason@sigep.net for Educational Foundation pledges and Nicki Baldwin at nbaldwin@penningtonco.com for House Corp pledges. The State of Our Second Century Campaign

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