Sigma Chi - Kansas State University

2 Intramurals Last season, the flag football team did very well. I have advised that since this is only one sport, they need to sign up for as many as possible for overall points standings. Philanthropy The chapter is working to be involved in philanthropies of other organizations to promote their involvement in ours. Alumni Relations When my oldest son pledged in fall 2012, one of the first comments was about lack of alumni relations. Some of the members have attempted to set up events without success and they are looking for ways to remedy that situation. Alumni may need to set some events, as current members do not have an awareness of alumni schedules. Because we are in the process of physical and spiritual rejuvenation within the house, I value alumni involvement and feedback. To achieve great strides, we need hands-on alumni support and guidance. I would challenge all Delta Upsilon brothers to become directly involved with the chapter and use your given talents to provide guidance. The first place to start is to find a brother living in the Manhattan area who has time to stop by a couple of times each week and work with the house manger on a general maintenance program. Chapter dinner is Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting follows. I know the brothers would be elated to meet and hear stories from the older generation. You can always contact me with questions or concerns. When you come to the house, I ask you to keep an open mind and provide positive guidance as we work to build a positive and trusting relationship between the chapter and alumni. In Hoc, Teg Chaffee '86 Chapter Advisor Alumni Involvement Crucial (Continued from page 1) Alumni Party Like It's 1999 L ast fall, alumni from the graduating class of 1999 reunited in Manhattan for a fun-filled weekend of football and fraternal bonds. Friday night we held a private party at Kites Bar in Aggieville. During Saturday's football game, alumni rented the Wabash Landing at Bill Snyder Family Stadium and hosted close to 120 guests. The active Sigma Chi Chapter was invited to both events. The turnout for the weekend was great —16 of the 22-man class attended the reunion. (Above) Nearly 120 guests, both undergraduate and alumni, attended the Saturday afternoon event. (Left) Alumni rented the Wabash Landing at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Brothers visited the chapter house during the weekend's festivities. Alumni news Dick Bertrand '52 and his wife, Elaine, reside in Lincoln, Neb. He retired nearly 25 years ago and both he and Elaine remain in decent health. "Age has slowed our activities somewhat, but we go where we want to go and do what we want to do—just not very fast. I did give up flying airplanes last spring after 69 years of fairly active flying." E-mail: dbertrand@windstream.net Neal VanDoren '59 is semi-retired after briefly giving up his real estate license to retire, but three days later was offered a part-time office manager position. His wife of 56 years, Dolores, is fighting congestive heart failure and requires his help on a daily basis. He knows that some of the brothers may be asking, "Why is Neal still working?" His answer, "Ever try to live in the Bay Area in California?" Larry Meredith '61 retired from his position as assistant to the president at Western Colorado University in Gunnison in 2007. He then served four years as executive director of the Gunnison County Library District and in 2012 formed Raspberry Creek Books, Ltd., a publishing company interested in writing that celebrates the American West. He continues to live in Gunnison with Alyce, his wife of 54 years, and "when we can," at their second home close to grandchildren near Redstone, Colo. He is the author of the historical novel, This Cursed Valley.

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