Xi Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi at the University of Missouri
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Page 4 Fall 2013 The Tiger Sig Jeremy Terman '16 Named Young Fundraiser Philanthropist of the Year of HyVee, Harvesters, and Hen House, naming the effort Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat. The initial Halloween-based program featured two live remotes and raised 1,720 pounds of food in four hours. The annual drive continues today, involving six schools with the goal of 12,000 pounds in food donations. J eremy Terman '16 was recently named the Young Fundraiser Philanthropist of the Year in Kansas City. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through financial support, development of charitable support, and general leadership in philanthropy. Jeremy brought his gift for fundraising to college where the Special Olympics, after hearing his résumé, created a special intern position for him. He helped spearhead the Xi Xi effort in the Polar Plunge at Stephens Lake, which resulted in the Chapter team raising $5,435. Special Olympics then put him in charge of organizing community volunteers for its Spring Games. This year he will lead the effort to raise $15,000 from university organizations. Jeremy's motivation for charitable effort was awakened at the age of 12 when he volunteered at Operation Breakthrough, a school for impoverished children. Recognizing how basic their needs were, he started a fund drive at his school to buy clothing, diapers, and hygienic items. Over the next five years, he expanded the scope of his program by enlisting the cooperation Besides his recognition as Young Fundraiser Philanthropist, Jeremy was featured in Leawood Lifestyle Magazine as a Star Student for receiving the Congressional Gold Medal Award in Washington, D.C. He was also the Fox 4 Reaching for Excellence awardee. We are honored to recognize him as a brother and an outstanding young man. Welcome, New Members Michael Bell Denver, Colo. Business Finance Mark Eckhardt St. Louis, Mo. Business Connor Kuhlmann Kansas City, Mo. Biochemistry Matt Peterson St. Louis, Mo. Business Charlie Shehan Chicago, Ill. Business Mark Vega St. Louis, Mo. Business Matt Blanchard Chicago, Ill. Business Johnny Frith St. Louis, Mo. Business Finance Harrison Lanning Kansas City, Mo. Business Clayton Sherrillo St. Louis, Mo. Business Finance George Williams Kansas City, Mo. Business Alex Boyd Kansas City, Mo. Business Dillon Jones St. Louis, Mo. Business Max Linscott Kansas City, Mo. Business Nick Pirotte Kansas City, Mo. Agribusiness Management Grant Sitomer Kansas City, Mo. Business Andrew Yonke Chicago, Ill. Health Science Jack Cantalin St. Louis, Mo. Business Jake Keane St. Louis, Mo. Journalism Peyton Mach St. Louis, Mo. Business Jason Snow Kansas City, Mo. Health Professions Jack Zohner St. Louis, Mo. Business John Connors St. Louis, Mo. Business Management Tom Keller Kansas City, Mo. Engineering Reilly Manz Detroit, Mich. Journalism Bucky Kessinger Kansas City, Mo. Mechanical Engineer Brendan Marquart Kansas City, Mo. Business Management Sam Corothers St. Louis, Mo. Business Josh Koch Kansas City, Mo. Luke Crites Cape Girardeau, Mo. Business Health Science Jake Kopesky St. Louis, Mo. B.J. Dean Business St. Louis, Mo. Business Landon Pitt Springfield, Mo. Business Cooper Ogborn Chicago, Ill. Business John Quinly Kansas City, Mo. Political Science Tanner Rofles St. Louis, Mo. Finance Anthony Martinez St. Louis, Mo. Business Skylar Rolle Kansas City, Mo. Civil Engineering Rick Murphy St. Louis, Mo. Business Finance John Rupple Dallas, Texas Business Jackson Stevens Kansas City, Mo. Business Andrew Swailes Kansas City, Mo. Chemical Engineering Drew Tobin Lane Tree, Colo. Business Management