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SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Legacy

100-Year Campaign for Gamma Psi

fall 2015

RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETE, BUT CAPITAL

CAMPAIGN IS IN THE HOME STRETCH
We Need Your Help

to

Reach $1.25 Million Before February 1

ctober 3 was a very proud day for all brothers

of Gamma Psi as we united for a ribbon cutting
ceremony, celebrating the remodel of our beloved chapter
house. The event was the perfect opportunity for alumni
and actives to come together and witness the impact our
investments have made on the brotherhood.

While there is much to celebrate with the completion of
construction at 729 E. Grand River, we must remember
that the 100-Year Campaign for Gamma PsiHonoring
Our Past, Securing Our Legacy still needs our attention.
Through the generosity of 214 alumni and friends, we
have raised $1,053,032 to date! Thanks to your loyalty,
our projections show that with an additional $200,000,
Gamma Psi can be debt free in five years. Gifts of any
size are needed to help us accomplish this goal.

interaction than ever before, Sigma Chi at Michigan State

University is well positioned for many years of growth and
prosperity, but we cant stop here. In order to continue
making a difference in the lives of these young men and
to lessen the burden of debt, we need your help to raise
$200,000 before the campaign ends on February 1.

Throughout this whole process, especially after attending

the ribbon cutting event, I have been filled with a sense
of promise for the future of our chapter. As alumni, we
understand that our gifts are more than an investment
in our physical structure; they are an investment in the
young men of Gamma Psi. The undergraduates continue
to impress us, receiving recognition on back-to-back
covers of The Magazine of Sigma Chi, recruiting 31
new members to the fall pledge class, and serving as
outstanding leaders on campus.

Thank you for your consideration. I hope that you will be

able to return to 729 E. Grand River in the near future,
meet the active members, and witness the dividends of
your investment. Youll be glad you did.

The ongoing support that we have received from alumni

is as equally inspiring. With more alumni engagement and

Brothers, I ask that you continue to invest in Sigma Chi

with me. With the years end upon us, please consider
making an additional gift to the campaign. As you may
remember, we are now offering the exciting opportunity to
have a pavestone personalized with your message of choice
for a donation of $500. If this option interests you, please
visit our secure online giving form at sigmachigiving.
kintera.org. A pledge card is also enclosed if you wish
to extend your giving through a multi-year commitment.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!

In hoc,
Rich Nemesi 81
Mentor and Campaign Chairman
rdnemesi@gmail.com
(248) 797-2394

Undergraduates Receive
Back-to-Back Peterson Awards
Gamma Psi Welcomes 31 New Members

Brad Kohut 17, Kyle Matel 17, Keenan Hammer 17, Dylan
Hammer 18, and Ryan Collins 17 accept Gamma Psis second
consecutive Peterson Award at the Balfour Leadership Workshop
with Grand Consul Mike Ursillo, Brown University 78.

amma Psi Chapter returned to campus this year after a busy and successful
summer. The executive team spent time together over numerous conference calls,
a weekend retreat, and the Balfour Leadership Training Workshop, where brothers
began planning for the upcoming school year. In addition to preparation for what was
to come, our chapter had the chance to recognize its efforts over the past year as we
brought home our second consecutive Peterson Award for chapter excellence. We were
extremely proud to accept the award from our National Headquarters. We strive to be
better each and every day.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TOP $1.05 MILLION

Join Our Growing List of Donors Today

e are truly grateful to the following brothers who have committed

$1,053,032 to the 100-Year Campaign for Gamma PsiHonoring
Our Past, Securing Our Legacy. Through alumni support, we can help
ensure Sigma Chi prospers for the next 50 years and beyond on the
Michigan State University campus. Join your brothers in securing our
future. Gifts of any amount are truly appreciated.

Seven Founders Society

($100,000 and above)
Kenneth L. Way 61
1961 Class Gift
White Cross Society
($50,000 to $99,999)
Hap Fry 64
In honor of
Jim Delligatti 64 and
Jim Morton 64
Lawrence J. Pilon 70
Scott A. Gooding 80
In memory of
William L. Gooding III
Jay Gooding 81
Richard D. Nemesi 81
Gregory V. Spaniolo 92
In memory of
Jason Rossow 93
Robert Crowley Sullivan
Jr. 93
In memory of
Jason Rossow 93
Norman Shield Society
($25,000 to $49,999)
Timothy F. Shank 62
In memory of
Harold W. Shank
Jim Williams 70
Kerry Hunt, M.D. 82
James A. Kutil 82
Constantine Society
($10,000 to $24,999)
James T. Morton 64
John C. Bates 65
Ronald A. Glah 65
Richard Warner 65
In memory of
James P. Edwards 65
Ron Kirk 66
Allen J. Philbrick 66
Calvin J. Pratt 66
In honor of
Michael G. Roach 66
Robert C. Fenwick 82
J. Christopher Noonan 87
Michael J. Phillips 88
Chris Fisher 94
In memory of
Jason Rossow 93
Jeffrey B. King 94
John E. Low 94
James W. Stamper 94
Chris Wilczynski 94

Denis E. Wills 94
In memory of
Jason Rossow 93 and
Roy Kroth 45
Chad Hogan 16
Gamma Psi Society
($5,000 to $9,999)
Jayne Dykema
Grover P. Hartsuch 49
Robert L. Mikulich 52
In memory of
Audon H. Grimnes 46
Lee D. Bergen 55
David L. Gradison 59
J. Robert Prince 59
Robert D. Chickering 61
In memory of
Robert E. LaChapelle 60
and E.B. Hill 1915
Douglas Bergman 65
James R. Dewling 66
Steve Radcliffe 66
Michael G. Roach 66
Mark S. Bernthal 67
Leroy A. Geltz 67
Barry L. Peterson 68
W. Ted Huebner 69
Donald F. Carney Jr. 70
George M. Curis Jr. 73
William T. Roberts 73
Sheffer Family Gift
Patty and Bill Sheffer 73
Alan Crites 74
Richard R. Merritt 74
Reid M. Williams 75
In memory of
Mike McKee 74
Chris Fleck 77
In memory of
Scott Evans 76
Vincent D. Foster 78
Steven R. Zodtner 79
In memory of
E.B. Hill 1915
Christopher D. Begrow 81
In memory of
Rosa Alston
John J. Cavanaugh 81
David R. Martin 81
Scott Miller 81
Mark W. Richards 83
John R. Fisher 86
Lennon Family Gift
John P. Lennon 90
Kay Lennon
In memory of
Robert R. Lennon 62

Alumni are listed by graduation year in their appropriate giving levels.

If you feel an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name
has been mistakenly omitted or improperly listed, we sincerely apologize.
Please contact the campaign coordinator at (785) 843-1661 with any
corrections. Thank you for your support!

David Sbraccia 99
Michael Herula 06
Spartan Sig Society
($2,500 to $4,999)
Richard E. Moore 54
In memory of
Irene and Elton Hill 1915
Donald M. Sutherland 54
Peter C. Hubbell 60
Richard J. Loree 60
Peter A. Bernthal 61
In memory of
Larry Harding 58
Walter W. John 61
William A. Powers 61
In memory of
Russ Denker 61 and
Tom Esterline 61
Lynn E. Gill 62
Thomas M. Osler 62
Thomas C. Candee,
D.V.M. 66
In memory of
Jerry Spot Cummings 68
Richard Scott Cummings 66
In memory of
Jerry Cummings 68
Roger W. Hill 66
Dr. Floyd S. Ostrom 66
Ted W. Kinkel 67
Howard R. Broadman 72
Jeffrey A. Berner 75
In memory of
Irene and Elton Hill 1915
Rick S. Young 76
In memory of
Alyce and Rolf Young
Michael S. Green 77
In honor of
E. B. Hill 1915
Steven M. Thomas 78
In memory of
H.B. Thomas, Jr.
Mike Otto 80
Michael Fisher 81
In memory of
Rita Fisher (mom)
Paul A. Campbell 83
Matthew N. Mars 85
In memory of
Rosa Alston
David T. Hill 89
In memory of
James M. Hill 99
John P. Doyle 93
In memory of

Campaign Status
At-a-Glance
As of November 19, 2015

$1,053,032 Total Commitments

214 Contributors
1,286 Active Alumni
16% Total Participation
Jason Rossow 93
Scott F. Davis 94
Thomas J. Rheaume Jr. 07
Patrick Lamiman 09
Jack Watson 09
Michael E. Chapman 12
William W. Nelson 14
Neofytos Panagos 14
Luke Young 14
Chris Duffey 15
Wyatt Lutz 15
Blair Montgomery 15
Kyle Ryan 15
Daniel Bearman 16
Green & White Society
($1,000 to $2,499)
Tor A. Brunvard 57
Donald L. Dils 57
In memory of
Ron Chamberlain 57
Robert W. Black 58
In memory of
Buzzy Fitzgerald
Richard D. Hicks 58
In memory of
E. B. Hill 1915
Thomas P. Jones 58
In memory of
Donald G. Mason 58 and
Daniel F. Webb Jr. 58
Ronald A. Malkin 58
Roger D. Missimer 58
Thomas Morrow 62
In memory of
Earl E. Morrow 21
R. Larry Schmidt 62
James Delligatti 64
Robert C. Beguelin Jr. 65
In memory of
Irene and E.B. Hill 1915

Joseph A. Watkins, D.V.M. 66

Judd C. Welland 67
Clark E. DeHaven 68
Stephen R. Cefalo 70
In honor of
Thomas J. Strickfaden 69
James G. Riley 71
Douglas R. Wight 71
Thomas A. Sterken 72
Robert W. MacMeekin 73
In memory of
John Woodruff 74
C. Kim Emery 76
Donald M. Beck 78
Michael G. Connors 78
In memory of
E.B. Hill 1915
Robert M. Kozloff 78
Michael R. Cattell 79
In memory of
Billy Grauel Jr.
Russ D. Hval 82
Daniel R. Gemuend 85
In memory of
Robert G. Gemuend 59
Joe A. Lukeman 98
Nathan E. Fredrick 08
Ryan Chopp 09
Jon Swetech 10
Curtis Mumaw Jr. 11
Ryan Kelly 13
David Wolf 13
Justin Fauntleroy 14
Joseph Gugino 14
Stephen Ciranna 15
Keith Cordner 15
Ryan Ortiz 15

Sigma Chi

Tim Shank 62 Finds His Identity at Gamma Psi

Alumnus Gives Back to Help Provide a Similar Experience

ven though Tim Shank 62 only spent one

year living in the Gamma Psi chapter house,
he made some of the best memories of his life
there. He joined Sigma Chi as a sophomore at
the encouragement of Tom Hext 62 and Bob
Lennon 62, but what really sold him on the
chapter was the group of men that gave him a
new perspective. Being in a fraternity helps you
develop so much as an individual, rather than
just another student, Tim says. The fraternity
gives you a personal identity, and that was
unique and important to me.

that we had. If we can make a

difference for some of these men,
help [them] build camaraderie,
live, and work together, thats a
valuable experience. Thats why
I supported the renovation and
updating of the chapter house.

Some of Tims favorite memories are of Gamma

Psi. He remembers the xylophone calling
everyone into dinner, Robert Chickering 61
leading Mom Webster into the dining room, and
the rest of the chapter following. The house was
the focal point for functions and camaraderie,
he says.

The brotherhood that Tim

experienced during his time as
an undergraduate would not have
been possible without E.B. Hill
1915, who served as the chapter advisor. He and
his wife, Irene, were dedicated to Sigma Chi and
everyone aspired to be like them, he says. Now,
Tim sees Rich Nemesi 81 filling the same role.
I give him so much credit for the time, patience,
and dedication in the rebuilding process of the
house, he said. Both he and EB have been
great role models.

Tim lived in the sun room in the back of the old

chapter house, which the six men sleeping there
dubbed the poop deck. During the winter, it
got so cold that a cup of water would freeze
solid overnight. After sleeping there during the
winter, I realized that we needed a new chapter
house, he says. The new house opened in 1963
and it needs to be updated. We want to be able
to give the current brothers the same experiences

Tim says maintaining contact with a good

number of his brothers has been much easier
thanks to the Internet. It also helps that most of
his brothers coincidently have winter homes in
the Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and Fort
Myers Beach, Florida, areas. He stays in touch
with Jim Delligatti 64, Mike Roach 66, Jim
Morton 64, Ken Way 61, and Calvin Pratt
66. Its a gift for many of us to be able to end

Robert J. Geyer 43 turned 94 in October 2015. He

is suffering at times with the effects of Alzheimers
and dementia, yet has kept a good disposition
and outlook toward others. Robert has difficulty
traveling and cannot attend Sigma Chi functions.
His son writes, Thank you for remembering him.
He was your first chapter president. Robert lives
in Albion, Mich.

Bruce J. Greenman 43 and his wife are only

two years away from their 75th anniversary. They
reside in East Lansing, Mich.

He encourages brothers to go back

and see the chapter house and
relive the memories. Once the
process gets started, people will
come along, Tim says. When
one person donates a little, then
get updates on the chapter and the
progress of the projects, they are
induced to contribute more.
After graduating from Michigan
State, Tim received his MBA from Western
Michigan University. He worked in a few
different businesses before starting his own real
estate company, Michigan Real Estate Services,
then went into the real estate investment
business, building and leasing buildings to
major corporations. Tim and his Sigma Chi
sweetheart of 52 years, Judy, split their time
between Michigan and Florida. They have
a daughter, Kimberly, a MSU alumna, and
a granddaughter who lives in Schaumburg,
Illinois. Tim is semi-retired and has taken many
opportunities to travel all over the world with
Judy and other friends. Every winter they go
to Cancun, Mexico, for two weeks. He stays in
Michigan through most of the football season
and can often be found at the games. E-mail Tim
at tfshank@aol.com.

Alumni News

Michael G. Rogula 50 spends his summers in

Dearborn and winters in Vero Beach, Fla., playing
a lot of golf and spending time with his grandkids.
He still hears from brothers Denny Thomas 50
and Mayo Arndt 50. E-mail: rogula@att.net
Harry W. Wagner 51 enjoys retirement, plus
three kids, six grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren. He says, Life is good and health is
good at 86! He lives in White Lake, Mich.

Bob W. Black 58 says that life is good in La Jolla,

Patricia, enjoy the relaxed life with their fourth

son, Billy. He says that their traveling days may be
over, but good memories live longer. They reside
in Sun City, Ariz.

Calif., since retirement. It has been great for him and

his wife, Ginny. Cultural life in the arts and music
has been rewarding. Bob is the president of the
board of trustees in the Athenaeum Arts and Music
Library in La Jolla, and Ginny is involved with a lot
of chamber music. E-mail: bobginb@aol.com

William H. Shannon 49 says I may be one

of the oldest alumni (93) but still going strong!
William and his wife, Barbara, live in Mentone,
Ala. E-mail: bilbar@boonlink.com

Dr. Floyd S. Ostrom 66 retired in 2012 after

a career in pediatric medicine. He spent 33
years in general pediatrics and the last seven
in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Floyd

Richard C. Birke 49 and his wife of 65 years,

up in the same area, Tim says. No one knew

we would end up here. We didnt plan it, it just
kind of evolved, but its nice to pick up some 50
years later.

and his wife, Margaret, have four children who

are self-sufficient and healthy. They have five
grandchildren. Floyd and Margaret both hope to
be able to attend the 2016 Homecoming and 50th
anniversary of graduation from MSU. Go Green!
E-mail: fsostrom2@tx.rr.com
Robert C. Beck 77 recently decided to leave
the full-time private law practice to explore other
opportunities in business. He is pleased to report
that in July, he accepted a position with the Great
Lakes Capital Funds, now Cinnaire. Robert became
reunited with close friend and Gamma Psi brother,
Mark McDaniel 77, who founded the company
and serves as the CEO. Robert and his wife, Ally,
live in Portage, Mich. E-mail: rcbecl3@yahoo.com
James L. Hallman 77 moved to Milwaukee to be
the general manager of the Fairfield Inn and Suites
by Marriott.
Ryan M. Black 14 works for Johnson & Johnson
in Philadelphia. E-mail: rblackgliz@gmail.com

Back-to-Back
Peterson Awards

Spartan Sig

(Continued from page 1)

As the school year began, one of the most

important events of the year, recruitment
week, was the first task our chapter faced.
Through careful planning at BLTW,
Recruitment Chairmen Alex Breedan 18
and Mike Murri 18 brought in 31 men who
exemplify the Jordan Standard and are worthy
of being called brothers. With a record 300
young men coming through our doors during
the week, it was crucial that Alex and Mike
were well prepared and organized.

SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Gamma Psi Alumni of Sigma Chi

P.O. Box 81164
Rochester, MI 48308

Address Service Requested

To kick off the start of the years philanthropic

efforts, we hosted Fight Night during the first
week of October. The event, chaired by John
Bach 16, was the most successful one weve
ever had. We increased relations among
our fellow fraternities by inviting them to
join in on the event, and they came out in
full support. We had five boxers volunteer
from Sigma Chi along with boxers from 10
different fraternities! At the end of the night,
we raised $9,000 for charity. The event was
a huge success and promoted Sigma Chis
positive public image.

Welcome, New Members

Nick Delang 18, Matt Beachle 18, Zach Greene
18, Jack Snedeker 18, Connor Wahl 18, Collin
Seneski 18, Shea Joyce 18, and Sean Riley
17 at the fall philanthropy event, Fight Night.
Members of the Greek community had a chance
to compete in officiated boxing matches.

As many young alumni pointed out to me at

Homecoming this fall, chapter morale has
never been greater. Gamma Psi continues to
improve on a daily basis and gain new luster
for the white cross. It is nothing short of an
honor to be the leader and consul of such
great brothers.
In Hoc Signo Vinces,
Keenan Hammer 17
Consul
keenanh21@gmail.com

Online Giving
www.sigmachigiving.kintera.org
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Sigma Chi Fraternity MSU

Logan Arnold
Rochester, Mich.

Garret Gardella*
Rochester, Mich.

Nico Mancini
Nathan Rutila
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Fenton, Mich.

Dan Baldwin
Northville, Mich.

Cameron Gugel
Rochester, Mich.

Jacob McElroy
Birmingham, Mich.

Brooks Beattie
Birmingham, Mich.

Alec Morgan
Bryan Gutowsky
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Northville, Mich.

Alex Shuart
Northville, Mich.

Josh Berry
Portage, Mich.

Colin Highet
Charlotte, N.C.

Carson Patten
Denver, Colo.

Christian Sottrel
Grosse Pointe, Mich.

Alex Caprara
Novi, Mich.

Daemon Johnson
Lake Orion, Mich.

Devon Reininger*
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Anthony Sourges
Northville, Mich.

Maxx Salman
Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Ryan Chorazyczewski Nick Jones

Rochester, Mich.
Lake Zurich, Ill.

Manny Rodrigues
J.T. Stewart
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Alex Cross
Birmingham, Mich.

Jack Ronan
Rochester, Mich.

Joe Sullivan
Northville, Mich.

Nick Ross
Birmingham, Mich.

Jack Warren
Grosse Pointe, Mich.

John Kalil
Rochester, Mich.

Brian Fortin
Mitch Katkic
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Brighton, Mich.

Congratulations, Seniors

*Legacy

Michael Avesian 16 John Bach 16 Matt Beck 16 Nick Bierely 16

Christopher Duffey 16 Steve Dolinski 16 Garrit Hayward 15 Chad Hogan 16
Andrew Lepczyk 16 Mitchell Manni 16 Michael McCord 16 Jeffrey Nemesi 16