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November 13, 2001
Consul: November 13th, 2001
Brothers:
It is only appropriate to start this update of the undergraduate chapter with a congratulations to the 12 new brothers initiated by Iota Sigma last weekend (November 9). Their names and e-mails can found at the "Brothers" link; feel free to send them a quick note of congratulations. Our Magister Ben Gustafson ('02) and Assistant Magister Joe Puetz ('03) also deserve praise for a job well done. Seven of the new initiates passed the national exam with honors, all the class as a whole accomplished virtually all of the tasks we set before them. (A few brothers were hoping for a prank; while the class came up with several ideas, they were all dismissed as too crazy.)
Now that initiation has passed, Iota Sigma enters a quiet period before Thanksgiving Break and finals thereafter. At this time, we're looking toward Recruitment next spring to ensure that all the men of good character at Valpo consider--and pledge--Sigma Chi. If there are any VU students of which you know that we should be looking at--be they freshmen, relatives, relatives of friends, or whatever--please contact our Recruitment Chair, Marty Rathmann ( mjr44valpo@yahoo.com ) with his name and any other relevant information.
A few other things worth mentioning:
1. Iota Sigma will have multiple brothers submitting applications for the Sigma Chi Horizons program. Horizons is a select workshop in Snowbird, Utah, that takes 2 sessions of 48 Sigs from across the country and fosters introspection while developing communication and leadership skills. Since the program's inception three years ago, Iota Sigma has sent two brothers every year. (Past participants include David Pykett ('01), Dan Trapp ('01), Mark Novell ('01), Tim Birner ('02), Todd Schweihs ('02) and Mike Morrison ('03).) Iota Sigma will again be represented at Horizons this summer.2. We're in the process of putting together an alumni chapter in Northwest Indiana to support Iota Sigma. There have a been a few preliminary 'alumni recruitment' meetings, but we'll be submitting a formal petition within a year. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact myself ( vu_purplecow@hotmail.com ) or our chapter advisor, Brother Jonathan Hogge ( smartdental@aol.com ) for more information.
3. Make sure to send us any changes in your contact information. Several alumni have already done so; if you've moved recently or would just like to touch base, drop us a note.
Other than that, the brothers of Iota Sigma are finishing up studies before Thanksgiving Break. (Oh, and VU basketball opens its season against Purdue. At home. It's good to be a Crusader.)
We hope the fall season finds you well. Until next time,
In Hoc,
Ryan