Sigma Phi Epsilon - Missouri University of Science & Technology

Inside: Grand ConClave (P. 2) alumni SPotliGhtS (PGS. 2, 3) underGraduateS Start the SemeSter off StronG (P. 4) new memberS (P. 4) Dedicated to the Men & Women of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Missouri Gamma Chapter and Named in Memory of Our Enthusiastic Brother Wilbert "Beartracks" Burton and his wife Daisy BEARTRACKS Missouri Gamma Chapter Alumni Newsletter S I G M A P H I E P S I L O N Fall 2015 W hat a summer it was for the MO Gamma Chapter! The men recruited 28 new members, won a Buchanan Cup at Grand Conclave, and placed fifth among fraternities with a 3.152 GPA. The Chapter was number one last fall with a 3.197 GPA. The bar was substantially raised by several chapters, and Kappa Alpha Order led with a 3.299 GPA. The Buchanan Cup The Buchanan Cup recognizes the best of the best Sigma Phi Epsilon chapters. Chapters are measured in relation to the accomplishments of their peers on campuses across the country. Only the chapters that excel in every area of operations and further the Grand Chapter's strategic plan qualify for this high honor. Out of 231 chapters, 36 have received Buchanan Cups. The review team feedback form for the Chapter's application noted "Missouri Gamma Chapter is performing at a very high level. The Chapter's academics and member development programs are among the best in the nation." This is the sixth Buchanan Cup MO Gamma has received, winning in 1977, 1981, 1985, 1995, and 1997. The men worked hard to qualify for this award. The challenge now becomes improving the performance to be on the stage in 2017! Grand Conclave Grand Conclave is held every two years; it has educational, legislative, and recognition opportunities. More than 1,600 people registered for this year's Conclave, making it the largest in SigEp's history, and the largest fraternity gathering in the world. On August 12-16, Mike Kearney '61, Dr. John Parks '64, Mike Schmidt '75, Dr. LeRoy Thompson '56, Scott Tucci '15, Sebastian Klesing '16, and I attended the Grand Conclave in Nashville. It is a stimulating and motivating program and was an outstanding opportunity to appreciate what our brothers across the country have accomplished. Missouri Gamma Scholarship Fund I am certain you all recognize the large investment a college education is today. Please consider making a contribution to the Missouri Gamma Scholarship Fund with the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. The scholarships are to be given to the man or men that the selection committee, the board, and the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation deem to be most deserving based upon need, scholastic performance, contribution to the Chapter, and impact on the fraternal spirit of the Chapter. Contributions to the scholarship fund are tax deductible and can be made by check to Sigma Phi Epsilon Education Foundation. Please write "Missouri Gamma Scholarship Fund" in memo line and send to MO Gamma Alumni Corporation, P.O. Box 411811, St. Louis, MO 63141-1811. Contributions can also be made online at http:// ow.ly/HcpY5 (selecting the Missouri Gamma Scholarship Fund). Please also consider adding the Missouri Gamma Scholarship Fund to your estate plans. If you are interested in this support opportunity and would like more details, please feel free to contact me at the e-mail below. I would also like to give a big thank-you to Brett Goodman '93, John Marting '75, and Mike Smith '65 for their contributions to the scholarship fund in 2015. Thank you for your continued support. Please stop by the Chapter House if you have the opportunity. You will enjoy what you see and those you meet. Fraternally yours, Mike Hurst '74 Alumni Board President md_hurst@yahoo.com MO Gamma Receives Buchanan Cup at Grand Conclave Make Your Contribution to the Missouri Gamma Scholarship Fund Today MO Gamma won its sixth Buchanan Cup at this year's Grand Conclave. Your gifts help build balanced men! Please consider a gift to MO Gamma's Scholarship fund by visiting http://ow.ly/HcpY5

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