Dear Sigma Chi Alums,
Over the past year, it has become evident that the engagement and involvement of alums has never been more critical. When we became members of the Fraternity we took on an obligation that was of lifelong duration. The participation as members of advisory boards, house corporations or alumni chapters is an opportunity to develop the leaders of the future. There is an urgent need throughout the Fraternity and especially here in Ohio for alums to provide guidance and develop the leadership skills of our undergraduate brothers.

The actions of brothers at several universities, has lead to serious disciplinary actions including revocation of charters. These situations could have been prevented if there had been effective and engaged leadership and monitoring of the activities and operations of these chapters. There is solid evidence which supports the success of chapters with active alumni advisory boards, house corporations and alumni chapter interactions with the local chapters.

Sigma Chi is not only a lifelong opportunity but a commitment to the betterment of the chapters and the General Fraternity by practicing the values and living the ritual.

During State Day on February 16, 2012, there will be a breakout session, especially for alums sharing information for alumni chapters, house corporations and advisory boards. The focus is to share information to increase involvement through new opportunities from the Fraternity including BLTW, HCOTS, Journey, Choices, and Mission 365.

As an officer of an alumni group, I invite you to extend this invitation to your members to extend the opportunity to meet with alums from around the state to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood with our undergraduate brothers.

State Day will be held at Ohio State on Saturday, February 16, 2012 from 9:00 – 6:00 in the Caniff Room of the Ohio Union. We hope you can join and bring a team.

Fraternally,
Rich Hronek, Grand Trustee

About the Summer 2012 renovations:

Thanks go out to Jim Smiley and James Howe for all the hard work on the major renovation project that was completed at 260 this past summer. In this email we will give you a quick run down and some photos.  We will be putting together a more comprehensive look and presentation at the Homecoming Event.

Over the course of 60 days, a devastating Derecho (which 260 survived) and one EXCESSIVE HEAT WAVE a very impressive, much needed upgrade was made to the Chapter House:

• All original cast iron was removed from interior of house
• All bathrooms were taken to studs and walls replace/rebuilt due to years of leaks. Updated finishes include corian counter tops and porcelain tile on floors & walls.
• Built integrated dresser and closet system in all rooms.
• All new light fixtures in rooms, kitchen, dining room and halls.
• Painted all bedrooms and dining room.
• Main sewer line into Summit St, back flow prevention valve, replaced sidewalk along Summit to 15th and entry sidewalk. Unexpected $28,000 !
• Rebuilt the parking lot retaining wall and the drainage lines around the House, including the line under the volleyball court

Link to some great before and after shots

Needless to say, it was a busy summer at 260.  The total project cost is close to $150,000.  This could not have been completed without an extremely strong Undergraduate Chapter, who contributed over $10,000 to make this renovation a HUGE success.   Here is snapshot of the start of the amazing work.

New paint in basement

New marble and tile in Men’s rooms

2nd floor men’s room, ready for all new plumbing and new fixtures

Full gallery of all the renovations here

Links to video of the unexpected main sewer line upgrade
Another video of the situation here.

 Homecoming 2012–CANCELLED

Make Sigma Chi part of your Homecoming this fall!

When: Friday October 5, 2012

Where: Scioto Country Club 6:00-9:00 PM
2196 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221

Details: This will be a STAG event.  There will be a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres.  The format will be a quick annual meeting, a presentation on the improvements at the Chapter House, followed by 50 year Sigs presentation.

If you cannot make the event, please join us immediately afterward at the Chapter house at 260 E 15th Ave to take a look at all the improvements.  The Undergraduate Brothers will be hosting an event for Alumni with adult beverages and finger foods.

Cost: $45 and must be paid by 9/21/12, please consider adding $25 extra to help sponsor an undergraduate member.

RSVP to Mark Dornfeld  at dornfeld@prodigy.net or via phone 614-654-4970.  Please send checks and make them payable to

“Alpha Gamma of Sigma Chi, Inc:
c/o Mark Dornfeld
13544 Church View Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147

Here is a long overdue update of what is going on with the Undergraduate Chapter.

ALUMNI EVENT w Grand Consul Dennis R. Santoli – 260 E 15th Ave.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!! Friday February 3rd, 2012 7-10 PM
Please RSVP to Tribune, Anders Miller ’14 at miller.5289@osu.edu

Chapter Adviser Jim Smiley and House Corporation President Dirk Greene will be stepping down from their positions at the end of this school year. We cannot thank them enough for the amazing effort these brothers have faithfully put into Alpha Gamma. We need alumni to step up and help fill these positions. Please get in touch with Dirk at 614-203-3266 or via email at Dirk.Greene@schottensteinpropertygroup.com

 Thanks to the Undergraduate Brothers for putting together this newsletter for the Alumni.   Please take a minute to read this.  

Click on the link here: http://www.natefisher.net/AGEXsmall.pdf