Foundation Issues Year-End Giving Reminder
As the end of 2018 approaches, the Sigma Chi Foundation is reminding brothers and donors of opportunities to receive additional charitable income tax credit by the Dec. 31, 2018, deadline. Gifts of appreciated property, such as publicly traded securities, are a sound and convenient way to benefit Sigma Chi while providing favorable tax consequences. Donors […]
Sigma Chi Remembers Significant Sig Bob McNair
A successful businessman and world-renowned philanthropist who returned the National Football League to Houston and long-championed Sigma Chi’s excellence in leadership education, Significant Sig Bob McNair, SOUTH CAROLINA 1958, entered Chapter Eternal Friday after a courageous battle with cancer. “We are saddened to learn of brother McNair’s passing,” said Sigma Chi Foundation President and CEO […]
Sig Alumni Find Success During Mid-Term Election Cycle
Ten Sigma Chi alumni were victorious during Tuesday’s mid-term congressional election, with three brothers gaining seats in the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. Democrat Dean Phillips, BROWN 1991, flipped Minnesota’s third district seat with a win over incumbent Republican Erik Paulsen to help regain a House majority for the left side of the […]
Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit Applications Open Nov. 17
Undergraduate members with at least one full scholastic year remaining in their academic studies as of May 31, 2019, are eligible to apply for the 2019 Horizons Huntsman Leadership Summit starting Nov. 17. In addition to answering questions and writing personal essays, each applicant must submit a letter of recommendation testifying to his character and […]
Foundation Highlights Year-End Giving Opportunities
With the end of the 2018 calendar year and the holiday season approaching, the Sigma Chi Foundation is highlighting giving opportunities to impact brothers in 2019 and beyond. GIVING TUESDAY Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable giving season when many people focus on holiday and […]
Executive Committee Adopts New Policies During October Meeting
During their meeting in Toronto on Oct. 12 and 13, the Fraternity’s Executive Committee adopted two new policies regarding the Good Samaritan conduct of members during a medical emergency and the conduct of alumni volunteers, respectively. GOOD SAMARITAN POLICY Individual members who assist another person in obtaining immediate and appropriate medical care will not be […]
Recommend a Brother for Induction into the Order of Constantine
Since its inception at the 47th Grand Chapter in 1948, induction into the Order of Constantine has been reserved for those alumni members who have contributed at least 20 years of volunteer service to the Fraternity and is considered the highest honor the organization can bestow upon a member. Conferred on just over 760 brothers, […]
Initial Phase of Ritual for Life Debuts Across Sigma Chi
Designed to educate new initiates on Sigma Chi’s Ritual history and inspire them to apply its lessons to their lives, the Ritual for Life (R4L) post-initiation education program made its phase one debut across Sigma Chi chapters in the United States and Canada on Oct. 1. “We are excited to get the first phase of […]
Significant Sig Award Nominations Are Open Online
From Hollywood stars to United States senators, international business leaders to hall of fame football standouts, Sigma Chi has recognized more than 1,800 brothers with the Significant Sig Award since its inception at the 1935 Grand Chapter. The Fraternity’s awards committee is seeking nominations for the 2019 Significant Sig Award class. Winners will be announced […]
Chapter-Based Designated Driver Programs Eliminated
Chapter-based “safe driver,” “sober driver” and “designated driver” programs operated by undergraduate members or pledges are no longer allowed by the International Fraternity, which marks a major change to its policy on transportation and designated driver programs. The existing policy was amended via an email vote by the Fraternity’s Executive Committee on Sept. 12, and […]
North-American Interfraternity Conference Adopts Sigma Chi-led Hard Alcohol Policy
In an important, decisive action to enhance health and safety in fraternity communities, the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) adopted a standard prohibiting hard alcohol from fraternity chapter facilities and events. The resolution was introduced during the Aug. 27 NIC annual meeting by Sigma Chi through its voting delegate, 70th Grand Consul Tommy Geddings, SOUTH CAROLINA […]
Merlin Olsen Day of Service Date Is Set
While famous for his hall of fame football career, Order of Constantine Sig and Significant Sig Merlin Olsen, UTAH STATE 1962, was equally as committed to his philanthropic efforts as his gridiron prowess. On Sept. 15, Sigma Chis are encouraged to honor his legacy with participation in the eighth-annual Merlin Olsen Day of Service. […]
Foundation Awards a Record $505,000 in Academic Scholarships
Impacting brothers from 169 different Sigma Chi chapters and their respective institutions of higher learning, the Sigma Chi Foundation has issued an organizational-record $505,000 in academic scholarships for the 2018 to 2019 academic year. The Foundation marked its 12th consecutive increase of at least $25,000 in awards with a 6-percent increase in scholarship funding from […]
Solar-Powered House Makes Sigma Chi History
While speaking with his family’s financial advisor, Order of Constantine Sig Mike Patton, CAL. STATE-FRESNO 1966, was asked a question that motivated him to give back to his undergraduate chapter. A longtime volunteer and former Cal. State-Fresno house corporation board member, Patton recalled being asked, “‘If your doctor told you that you only had six […]
Combined Federal Campaign Begins
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign according to opm.gov, has recognized the Sigma Chi Foundation as an official CFC approved charity for the 2018 to 2019 fundraising cycle that began on Sept. 1. Raising millions of dollars each year, the CFC utilizes pledges made by federal […]
