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February 05, 2002
Consul: February 5th, 2002
Brothers--
Spring 2002 will be my last semester as an undergraduate student and brother, so I'm personally looking forward to making the most of it and adding another chapter to Iota Sigma's already rich history.
There are plenty of great plans already in the works: with the help of Chapter Advisor Jonathan Hogge, we'll be finalizing the details of a Northwest Indiana alumni chapter, and the Annual Golf Outing will be among the most successful yet. (For more information on either of these, just e-mail me at vu_purplecow@hotmail.com.)
The VU Sigs will also be trying something new this March, when 18 brothers head to Ft. Myers, FL for a unique Spring Break experience. Iota Sigma applied for, and received, a Faith and Service Travel Grant from the Lilly Project for Thelogocial Exploration of Vocational Discernment at Valparaiso University. This program supplies funds for organizations seeking to engage in community service/social justice work while exploring issues related to vocational discernment. (The concept is, in short, the notion that not only are we all called to a certain profession, but that in that profession, we must discern how we can best serve God and man with the talents we've been given.) By day, we'll be building houses at a Habitat for Humanity site, and the evenings will feature group meetings and discussions that should be great for both individual and brotherhood growth. Accompanying us on this trip is Professor David Weber (Theology), a student favorite for his easygoing demeanor and sense of humor. This journey will provide a great opportunity for introspection and the development of leadership qualities that Iota Sigma has always strived to instill in its members. (And, yes, this will all happen in Florida.)
Finally, we look to our newest future members as a source of inspiration. Last Friday, nine men pledged themselves to the best fraternity on campus. They are an amazing group, brothers, and rest assured that the future of Iota Sigma will be in good hands.
As we join these pledges in looking toward new beginnings, please feel free to contact us or drop in at any time. For now, take care and guard well.
In Hoc,
Ryan Wolf