Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Cincinnati

Inside: Grand Opening Celebration t 2-3 Donor Spotlight t 6 Undergraduates Proud t 7 Theta Data A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI OF OHIO THETA t SIGMA PHI EPSILON FALL 2015 T he capital campaign will end on December 31, 2015. With more than $1.3 million in commitments, we are close to our goal of $1.4 million, which we hope to achieve by then. 25% of Alumni Have Given We are extremely thankful for the response from our generous donors. We have commitments from 298 SigEps and friends, which is 25% of our alumni base. Due to your involvement, we were able to complete the renovation and expansion, and our undergraduate brothers are enjoying the new and improved SigEp home. While the renovation is complete, our work is not done. We still must meet our fundraising goal to successfully conclude our campaign. This means that raising the remaining $58,054 is necessary to cover our expenses and maintain our operating budget. If you have yet to make a one-time gift or five- year pledge to the campaign, please come on board now; it's not too late! If you have already made a pledge, we kindly ask that you consider adding an additional year to your pledge schedule, or increasing your gift by 20%. If you have contributed a one-time gift, we kindly ask that you make another. All gifts are greatly appreciated. We realize it has been a long road to see our SigEp home become a reality. But we cannot lose steam now! None of us wants to leave the burden of debt upon the shoulders of our undergraduate members, so please join with me today as we finish this campaign as strongly as we started! Fraternally, Phil Shepardson '68 (513) 231-1513 pshepardson@beckman-weil.com Dan Komnenovich '74 (214) 458-4599 dkom9151@me.com Help Us Finish Strong, Alleviate Project Debt T his year was a banner year for Ohio Theta at the 54th Grand Chapter Conclave in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Grand Ole Opry. On Thursday night, Ohio Theta was a recipient of a Buchanan Cup for the 14th straight time and 17th overall. It was a great start to the weekend! On Saturday, the Ohio Theta AVC was presented with the Cornerstone Award. The Cornerstone Award recognizes AVCs for recent housing initiatives that left their chapters better housed and better positioned for future success. To make the weekend even more special, our very own undergraduate, Jeff Back '18, was selected to serve a two-year term on the National Board of Directors. We wish him the best in serving in our national organization! OHIO THETA CAMPAIGN TO END DECEMBER 31 Ohio Theta was awarded its 14th Buchannan Cup in a row at this year's Conclave. Conclave a Smashing Success for Ohio Theta (Continued on page 6) See Pages 2-3 for Photos of 321 Joselin's Grand Opening Celebration! Visit www.ucsigep.org and the Ohio Theta alumni Facebook page for more details on upcoming alumni events.

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