Sigma Nu - Theta Kappa

To all alumni, brothers, members, parents, and friends…

First of all - have a Happy & Safe holiday season! If you would, please pass this on to your fellow Sigma Nu brothers and alumni.

A) This week! We will have our end of year/holiday Atlanta Alumni Dinner on Wed., Dec. 14th at 6:30pm at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant in Buckhead. Details are at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/next-atlanta-event. We have the section reserved just as you enter Fado on the right – you can’t miss us. There is a lot of buzz about this and I have heard from a number of alumni!

B) Georgia Southern is in the Semi-Finals of the FCS Subdivision Playoff next weekend in Fargo, ND. If you are going let us know by announcing it here: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/site/events/40590?date=2011-12-17.

A couple of items and reminders for everyone:

1) Per our previous message at Homecoming and Alumni Social Events we are looking for volunteers to represent different decades and areas of interest. To get more information or to volunteer, please fill out the form at http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/hc-asc-volunteer on the website.

2) If you have digital pictures or videos from Homecoming 2011 or other events, please click here. http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/photos

3) LEAD – we need your assistance with LEAD, so we are looking for volunteers to facilitate LEAD sessions. Brother Larry Sands, ThK 325, is the AAB LEAD Advisor, so he can answer your questions, but please click to volunteer or get more information. http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/help-with-lead.

4) If you would like to contribute or pay your homecoming fee/alumni dues, please go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-payment.

5) We believe, although it is not formally announced yet, that Homecoming next year will be Nov. 1-4, with the game on Sat., Nov. 3rd against Appalachian State.
If you have thoughts or ideas they are welcome – these are some random thoughts to keep you informed. Please visit and register at website (www.sigmanugsu.com) and join the Alumni Chapter Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/).

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Theta Kappa Alumni Chapter, Officers, and Collegiate Chapter.

And lastly Have a Happy & Safe Holidays!

GATA!

To all alumni, brothers, members, parents, and friends…

We will have our end of year/holiday Atlanta Alumni Dinner on Wed., Dec. 14th at 6:30pm at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant in Buckhead. Details are at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/next-atlanta-event.

Georgia Southern made it to the Quarterfinals of the FCS Subdivision Playoff and will play their next game at GSU on Sat., 12/10 at 2:00pm. Come enjoy the game, stop by the house, have a hot dog, and meet some of the 22 new brothers or the new officer team. They will be playing at Paulson Stadium against the Maine Black Bears. Tell others you are coming at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/gsu-game-day and https://sigmanugsu.celect.org/site/events/40511?date=2011-12-10.

New Officers have been elected and are posted on the website: The new slate of executive officers are: Commander: Robbie Brannen – ThK 726; Lt. Commander: Cam Sabin – ThK 721; Treasurer: Drew Siegle – ThK 748; Recorder: Parker Moore – ThK 743; Recruitment Officer: Zach Dyer – ThK 739; and Marshal: Nick Brown – ThK 712. The remainder of the Officers/Chairmen: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/other-officers-chairmen and the Executive Officers: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/collegiate-officers.

A couple of items and reminders for everyone:
1) Per our previous message at Homecoming and Alumni Social Events we are looking for volunteers to represent different decades and areas of interest. To get more information or to volunteer, please fill out the form at http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/hc-asc-volunteer on the website.

2) If you have digital pictures or videos from Homecoming 2011 or other events, please click here. http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/photos

3) LEAD – we need your assistance with LEAD, so we are looking for volunteers to facilitate LEAD sessions. Brother Larry Sands, ThK 325, is the AAB LEAD Advisor, so he can answer your questions, but please click to volunteer or get more information. http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/help-with-lead.

4) If you would like to contribute or pay your homecoming fee/alumni dues, please go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-payment.

5) We believe, although it is not formally announced yet, that Homecoming next year will be Nov. 1-4, with the game on Sat., Nov. 3rd against Appalachian State.

If you have thoughts or ideas they are welcome – these are some random thoughts to keep you informed. Please visit and register at website (www.sigmanugsu.com) and join the Alumni Chapter Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/).
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Theta Kappa Alumni Chapter, Officers, and Collegiate Chapter.

And lastly Have a Happy & Safe Holidays!

GATA!

To all alumni, brothers, members, parents, and friends…

I trust everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Now we are onto watching the great matchups before bowl season, but the FCS Championship Series has started already, so here are some notes:

1) Please Vote for Jeff Monken as Liberty Mutual FCS Coach of the Year! Vote each day and encourage family, friends, as well as others to as well - you can send everyone links to our website to help with this cause. The link is: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/coach-of-the-year.

2) GSU kicks off against Old Dominion, in Round 2 as the number 3 seed, at Paulson Stadium at 1:00pm on Sat., Dec. 3rd. It should be a great game with school in session. More games to come both at Paulson and possibly elsewhere. For more information go to: http://www.georgiasoutherneagles.com/.

3) LEAD – we need your assistance with LEAD, so we are looking for volunteers to facilitate LEAD sessions. Brother Larry Sands, ThK 325, is the AAB LEAD Advisor, so he can answer your questions, but please click to volunteer or get more information. http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/help-with-lead.

4) Again thank you to all attended and to those who thoughts we were in – we got several notes. A special thanks to all those who pitched in this year. If you would like to contribute or pay your homecoming fee/alumni dues, please go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-payment.

5) We believe, although it is not formally announced yet, that Homecoming next year will be Nov. 1-4, with the game on Sat., Nov. 3rd against Appalachian State.

If you have thoughts or ideas they are welcome – these are some random thoughts to keep you informed. Please visit and register at website (www.sigmanugsu.com) and join the Alumni Chapter Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Georgia Southern upped their game for the latter part of the season with a very strong showing at Alabama and is now in the FCS Playoffs as the Number 3 seed. They will be playing at Paulson Stadium on Sat., Dec 3rd at 1:00pm ET against the winner of the Old Dominion and Norfolk State game held this Saturday.

A couple of items and reminders for everyone:

1) Per our previous message at Homecoming and Alumni Social Events we are looking for volunteers to represent different decades and areas of interest. To get more information or to volunteer, please fill out the form at http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/hc-asc-volunteer on the website.

2) If you have digital pictures or videos from Homecoming or other events, please upload those to http://dropbox.yousendit.com/WilliamGeddy614872 or go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/photos. Please ensure they are free of viruses and it is easier if you zip them up first.

3) LEAD – as discussed at the Homecoming Alumni Chapter meeting, we need your assistance with LEAD, so we are looking for volunteers to facilitate LEAD sessions. Brother Larry Sands, ThK 325, is the AAB LEAD Advisor, so he can answer your questions or you can review the website and volunteer by filling out a form at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/help-with-lead.

4) Again thank you to all attended and to those who thoughts we were in – we got several notes. A special thanks to all those who pitched in this year. If you would like to contribute or pay your homecoming fee/alumni dues, please go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-payment.

5) We believe, although it is not formally announced yet, that Homecoming next year will be Nov. 1-4, with the game on Sat., Nov. 3rd against Appalachian State.

If you have thoughts or ideas they are welcome – these are some random thoughts to keep you informed. Please visit and register at website (www.sigmanugsu.com) and join the Alumni Chapter Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/).

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Theta Kappa Alumni Chapter, Officers, and the New Alumni Social Committee

Alumni, Brothers, Members, & Friends...

Today we take the time to thank our veterans for the sacrifices they have made and to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Originally, November 11, observed in the United States in honor of veterans of the armed services and in commemoration of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918. In 1954 it was renamed from Armistice Day and given the added significance of honoring all veterans. Because of its original meaning, Veterans Day coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.

If you are a veteran, know of a brother who was a veteran, or wish to honor a particular veteran, please send us a note with your name, branch and years of service, so we can add you or that person to our “Wall of Honor for Veterans”. The wall and links to add veterans are at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/theta-kappa-wall.

In addition to Veterans Day, November 11th has a special meaning for Theta Kappa of Sigma Nu Fraternity as on this day in 1989 we dedicated our Chapter House at 103 Olympic Boulevard, so today we celebrate 22nd anniversary of the dedication of our chapter home. In just 6 days, we will also celebrate the founding of our Chapter on November 17, 1967 by 18 young men. See the photo at:
http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/our-founding.

It is with regret that I have some sad news to announce today near the eve of the anniversary of our chapter’s founding. Stan Puckett, ThK 261, passed away and joined Chapter Eternal on Thu., Nov. 3rd, in Macon, GA. Stan was initiated as an alumnus in 1986 and was one of the early members of the colony, but was not available for the charter initiation in 1970, so he was initiated along with 13 other alumni on November 14, 1986. Stan had been suffering from an extended illness when he passed away.

A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 9th in the chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will be private. The family will meet friends from 2 p.m. to service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Stan was a longtime Probation Officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections and had retired in Macon, GA. He is survived by his family whom he adored, his wife of thirty-eight years, Susan H. Puckett of Macon and numerous family members. He was preceded in death by his son Christopher Stan Puckett.

Visit www.maconmemorial.com to express condolences. For more information and his obituary published in the Macon Telegraph, please go to: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/macon/obituary.aspx?n=melvin-stanley-puckett-stan&pid=154473022&fhid=6046.

Please join me in expressing the condolences of the alumni chapter to Stan’s family, friends, and brothers.

Thank you for attending Homecoming 2011! We would like to publish some information, news, and requests right away, so here it goes:

Despite the odds and marginal football, we had a great weekend. We hope that everyone had fun and got home safely – thank you for attending and if you did not, we hope you will mark your calendar for next year, which we are being told will be the weekend of Nov. 2-4, 2012 vs. Appalachian. It will be decided very soon and we will let you know but our bets are on November 3rd.

A couple of items for everyone:
1) At the suggestion of brother Larry Sands, ThK 325, and some others, we have created the Alumni Social Committee (ASC) to plan homecoming and other alumni social events under the auspices of the alumni chapter. Brother Greg Houlihan, ThK 334, made the presentation as Larry was running a half marathon (he survived). The intent is to: 1) to have completely satisfied alumni/chapter members/ guests at the lowest total delivered cost with value added activities and with emphasis on risk reduction, 2) Increase attendance and participation with a high quality event. Wilkes Evans, ThK 607, was elected chairman, Larry volunteered to represent the AAB, and Greg Houlihan volunteered to represent the 80’s, but there is plenty of room for more and so we are looking for volunteers. To get more information or to volunteer, please fill out the form at http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/hc-asc-volunteer on the website.
2) If you have digital pictures or videos from Homecoming or other events, please upload those to http://dropbox.yousendit.com/WilliamGeddy614872 or go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/photos. Please ensure they are free of viruses and it is easier if you zip them up first.
3) LEAD – as discussed at the Homecoming Alumni Chapter meeting, we need your assistance with LEAD, so we are looking for volunteers to facilitate LEAD sessions. Brother Larry Sands, ThK 325, is the AAB LEAD Advisor, so he can answer your questions or you can review the website and volunteer by filling out a form at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/help-with-lead.
4) Again thank you to all attended and to those who thoughts we were in – we got several notes. A special thanks to Jeff Miller, Alumni Commander (ThK 337), Robert Williams, Alumni Lt. Commander (ThK 258), Greg Houlihan Alumni Recorder (ThK 334), Larry Sands, AAB Vice Chairman (ThK 325), Wilkes Evans, the New ASC Chairman (ThK 607), and to the many others who pitched in this year. We will be sending out and posting on the website the Alumni Chapter Meeting minutes and the Homecoming Financial Report in the next few weeks. If you would like to contribute or pay your homecoming fee/alumni dues, please go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-payment.

Look for announcements in the near future from the New Alumni Social Committee (ASC) and a potentially a survey on homecoming and alumni social events to get your feedback and suggestions.

If you have thoughts or ideas they are welcome – these are some random thoughts to keep you informed. Please visit and register at website (www.sigmanugsu.com) and join the Alumni Chapter Facebook site (http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/).

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Theta Kappa Alumni Chapter, Officers, and the New Alumni Social Committee

Alumni, Brothers, and Friends…

Homecoming is upon us – just a few days away. The date is Nov. 3-6 with the matchup of the GSU Eagles against the Citadel. The Homecoming Fee Payment system is up and you can now pay your assessments and dues. The chapter will be managing the payments this year, will pay bills due, reimburse for expenditures, and pay the alumni chapter for any donations and dues paid to the alumni chapter.

The chapter is collecting payment this year, so please pay your Homecoming 2011 Fees or Dues at the Theta Kappa website as soon as possible. You will be transferred to the Omega Financials website for payment information – this is the system the collegiate chapter uses to collect dues, payments, etc. The link to the payment form is: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-payment.

For last minute updates check back here or visit our Facebook Page at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/.

If you do not pay in advance you will likely need to pay by check or cash as we will not likely have a credit card payment machine available.

If you have not RSVP’d yet, please RSVP at Homecoming at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-rsvp. There is an explanation of Homecoming Fees and Alumni Dues as well as the Income & Expenditures for 2010.

One other note – we will begin “Our History Project” this year capturing video, audio, and written history and memories of Theta Kappa. Please bring your memories, photos (digitized if possible), videos, and yourself – we will have HD Video Recording Capability. We will focus this year on older alumni and key officers trying to interview as many as possible during the weekend. For more information, please go to: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/history-project.

We look forward to your arrival, please travel safely, and have a great time at Homecoming 2011!

Attached File (click to download): sigma_nu_newsletter_-_111026.pdf

Alumni, Brothers, Friends, etc.

Here is the newsletter with updates on Homecoming and the chapter. For more information go to the website at www.sigmanugsu.com, our Facebook group (Sigma Nu – Theta Kappa – Georgia Southern) – it is also located at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/sigmanugsu/, and check back regularly for more updates.

Homecoming payments will be accepted in the next few days and we will send out a note to everyone. The chapter will processing those this year as our website system is down (and being corrected), so they will process payments, pay the bills, and distribute as needed. Hopefully we will get the alumni system up soon. The Homecoming Fee is $75 (same as in 1986), but there are options to pay more if you so inclined. For more information see those notes when they come out. All golf will be paid directly at the course at whichever course you play at.

Watch Facebook and the Website (www.sigmanugsu.com) for more information and travel safely to Homecoming.

Attached File (click to download): sigma_nu_newsletter_-_111026.pdf

Brothers…

Just some quick updates & notes for everyone.

1) Fall 2011 just concluded – the chapter pledged 29 candidates! Great job! Come reconnect with your chapter and meet the new candidates. Check back for pictures soon!

2) Homecoming is just right around the corner November 3-6, 2011. See more at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-2011

3) An Alumni Dinner is scheduled for Manuel’s Tavern on Thu., Oct. 13^th at 6:30pm. See more at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/next-atlanta-event

4) A reception for Statesboro/Local area alumni will be held on Tue., Oct. 18^th at the City Campus/E-Zone in downtown Statesboro at 6:00pm. See more at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/next-local-area-event

5) House renovations were completed this summer with repairs and replacements of upstairs doors with steel doors. The house looks great and is full!

And if you missed it – GSU is ranked #1 in NCAA 1-AA (FCS) Football. Today they play Western Carolina at Paulson Stadium at 6:00pm.

Let us know if you have any questions and please register at www.sigmanugsu.com.

Sigma Nu Local Alumni...

I wanted to make you aware of a lecture being promoted by my program that I thought you might find interest in.

Luke Pittaway

William A. Freeman Memorial Lecture Series
Speaker:

J. T. Marburger, President
Insignia Promotions
“Tiger By Its Tail—How Do You
Manage Growth”

Sponsored by:
Center for Entrepreneurial Learning and Leadership

When:
Monday, April 11, 2011
5:30pm—6:30pm

Where:
Nessmith-Lane Building—Assembly Hall
Please join us for a private wine and cheese reception at 4:30 PM,
Nessmith-Lane Building, Courtyard Patio (rear of building)

Please RSVP Lisa Williams, lwms@georgiasouthern.edu

Dr. Luke Pittaway
Sigma Nu Alumni Advisory Board (AAB)
College of Business Administration
Management, Marketing & Logistics
Georgia Southern University
912-478-5321 (O)
lukepittaway@georgiasouthern.edu

Attached File (click to download): marburger_invite_-_luke.pdf

Alumni, Brothers, & Friends...

Spring is in the air now, so it is time to get more news out to our Sigma Nu Alumni. Here are some updates for each of you, plus a “Special Edition” of the Back & Gold for our spring events.

Our next Atlanta Alumni Dinner will be Wed., Mar. 30th (please note the Honorable Mr. McBrayer) at Manuel’s Tavern in the Highland area. It will start at 6:30pm. For more information go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/next-atlanta-event. Come celebrate a great year and meet some of your fellow alumni – you can plan for the “Spring Fling Golf Event” as well.

To see the latest news on our chapter go to the website, sign up for a RSS feed, or link directly to our news at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/news-information.

The 2011 Spring Fling (Golf)! The annual event is scheduled for the weekend of May 20-22 at Chateau Élan with the prime gold day being Sat., May 21st. Come for 1, 2, or 3 days, but please tell us your RSVP as soon as possible at: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/golf. Also see the attached “Golf Edition” of the Black & Gold for more information.

If you weren’t already aware, we have a new addition to the Theta Kappa Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) – Dr. Luke Pittaway, a member of the GSU Faculty and a member of the College of Business Administration. Dr. Pittaway is the William A. Freeman Distinguished Chair in Free Enterprise and the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Learning and Leadership at Georgia Southern University. For more information please go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/dr-luke-pittaway. We hosted a reception for Dr. Pittaway, the local alumni, and the chapter on Tue., Mar. 8th at the Chapter House.

Lastly we would be remiss if we did not mention that you should “save the date” for November 3-6 for Homecoming 2011. For more information please go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/homecoming-2011.

Please send us your news, your updates, and fellow Sigma Nu brothers to this site to register.

Bill Geddy
ThK 219

Attached File (click to download): 20110228_sigma_nu_newsletter.pdf

Alumni, Brothers, & Friends...

Spring is almost in the air or at least it feels like it, so it is time to get the news out to our Sigma Nu Alumni. Here are some updates for each of you, plus a “Special Edition” of the Back & Gold for our Spring events

Our next Atlanta Alumni Dinner will be Wed., Mar. 30th (please note the Honorable Mr. McBrayer) at Manuel’s Tavern in the Highland area. It will start at 6:30pm. For more information go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/next-atlanta-event.

The 2011 Spring Fling (Golf)! The annual event is scheduled for the weekend of May 20-22 at Chateau Élan with the prime gold day being Sat., May 21st. Come for 1, 2, or 3 days, but please tell us your RSVP as soon as possible at: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/golf. Also see the attached “Golf Edition” of the Black & Gold for more information.

The Chapter will host a reception for local alumni at the Chapter House on Tue., Mar. 8th at 6:00pm. This reception will be a “meet & greet” for the local alumni, a reception for Dr. Luke Pittaway (see below), and coincides with a visit by Sigma Nu Leadership Consultant, Drew Logsdon. For more information go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/next-local-area-event.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Luke Pittaway, a member of the GSU Faculty and a member of the College of Business Administration, to the Theta Kappa Chapter Alumni Advisory Board (AAB). Dr. Pittaway is the William A. Freeman Distinguished Chair in Free Enterprise and the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Learning and Leadership at Georgia Southern University. For more information please go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/dr-luke-pittaway.

Lastly we would be remiss if we did not mention that you should “save the date” for November 3-6 for Homecoming 2011. For more information please go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/homecoming-2011. Please send us your news, your updates, and fellow Sigma Nu brothers to this site to register.

Bill Geddy
ThK 219

Attached File (click to download): 20110228_sigma_nu_newsletter.pdf

Our next Alumni Dinner will be a gathering at Manuel's Tavern (in Virginia Highlands) on Thu., Dec. 16th at 6:30pm. Come celebrate a great year and meet some of your fellow alumni, but also since GSU is out we hope several collegiate members will be there. For more information and to tell others you will be there go to: http://www.sigmanugsu.com/next-atlanta-event.

Also take a moment to vote for NCAA 1AA Coach of the Year at http://www.coachoftheyear.com/. We recommend Jeff Monken - Georgia Southern. If you forget where to go just go to our chapter's home page and you can link from there. You can vote one each day and set up a reminder until the voting stops.

To see the latest news on our chapter go to the website, sign up for a RSS feed, or link directly to our news at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/news-information.

Have a happy & safe Holidays!

Jim McBrayer, ThK 5, won election to the Rockdale County Schools Board of Education by a margin of 86% to 14% in the runoff held yesterday. Anyway Jim wants to express his great thanks to all the brother for stepping up to assist financially; it really made a difference. Congratulations Jim and thank you to everyone for your support! See the following article: http://www.rockdalenews.com/section/91/article/4789/.

This started as a recap of Homecoming 2010 but morphed into a message on our anniversary, crossed over to talk about our history, then playoffs got included, and then about our vision for the future – you get the point there is a lot happening! And it is all good.

Thanks & Thanksgiving…
First a special Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday wish to all of you and your families – our families. At this special time of the year we have a lot to be thankful for – all of us regardless of current circumstance. As I read an article while getting a haircut yesterday – it was a review of TNT’s new “Glory Days”, but the message was about college shows don’t succeed in the USA because only 25% of the population can identify with it because that is all that attends college – well we are all in that 25%. We have all done our taxes and got to the end where it tells you are at the top 10%, 5%, or some 1% of the income in the US. We are fortunate and have much to be thankful for – we live in the US and not somewhere else.

A special thanks to all of our Sigma Nu brothers and Theta Kappa alumni serving (and served) in the Armed Forces, really to anyone in the armed forces, both in the USA and abroad – keep safe!

GSU Eagles – One more time…
Playoffs – we are back and the stands are shouting “one more time” – wherever we end up at the end of the season – it is official – the GSU Eagles are back! From a stellar Homecoming and phenomenal victory against Appalachian State (#1 seed in Playoffs) in overtime finishing the season with 3 consecutive victories, GSU made it to the playoffs on the last day. It will be fun and it will be a great tee up for next year. Regardless if you are at Georgia Tech at Georgia, Auburn at Alabama, Florida at Florida State, at Paulson stadium, at home, or somewhere else – we know where all of your hearts will be. GO EAGLES!

Tickets are available at GSU and friends have a couple extras on the 50 yard line, so click here and we will tell you if some are left or if we have enough requests to get a small block for Sigma Nus, but you know who to call to see if he has any more tickets.

Homecoming 2010 / Homecoming 2011 – enough said…
We had a great time and we missed many of you, but save the date for 2011 – it is Nov. 3-6, 2011! If you missed it or if you haven’t viewed them – check out our photos. This coming year will be the 25th anniversary of the “Alumni Initiation of 1986”, the 14 charter members who were unable to make it the chartering. This is one event which really jumpstarted our alumni program and drive for a house. There will be a very big celebration and we want everyone to be there. We have rooms at 3 different hotels to accommodate the crowd! To see some of the fun this year you can see the slideshows, view photos, download, mark, and comment on the fun at www.sigmanugsu.com/homecoming-2010, but you will likely need to login.

An important Anniversary – November 17th…
We just celebrated our 43rd anniversary of the founding of “Nu Sigma”, the start of our colonization process with Sigma Nu, and the split from the local APO service fraternity. Many thanks to those founders who got our colony off the ground back on November 17, 1967. Speaking of our founding we are now working on a history project, so read on.

History, our history, – History 041 the project…
2011 is a big year for us as I noted above, but we will make it even bigger with some other news with some surprises to come as well. The big news is during this year, we will start to write and record (video) the Theta Kappa history. We will be asking for everyone’s help, but we will be asking each commander & officer team to step up and help write a history of their term. We want something from everyone – we want written history, newspaper clipping, yearbook stuff, GSU news, photos, videos, audio clip, rush slideshows, everything for our archive. We will video record key alumni for posterity, so jump into this project and help – you can nominate someone to be captured, but most of all – what can you do? Forward this email to EVERY Theta Kappa Alumnus you know, whether you think they on our email list or not, get other alumni involved, plan for homecoming, and help us find the alumni that are not registered for the website. If you are not registered for the website – do it today or do it this weekend – then start sending us your history! EACH and EVERY Theta Kappa Initiate has a great story to tell, DO TELL! Go to www.SigmaNuGSU.com/history for more!

Collegiate Chapter Updates…
The Collegiate Chapter is off and running in 2010; ready for 2011 which will be even bigger! The chapter has recently initiated 20 brothers and 93% of the fall candidate class! BTW – Theta Kappa just eclipsed the 750 initiate number mark (Michael Chalkley is ThK 750); we are now up to 751 with 50 of those since the re-chartering! Elections were just completed for the 2010-2011 term and you can see them on the website at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/incoming-officers. Congratulations to the incoming commander, Scott Mobley (ThK 710), who is our 41st Commander at Theta Kappa. A special thanks to the outgoing Commander (and previously the Marshal), Tyler Elder (ThK 694), on a great year and his upcoming graduation.

In addition to Tyler’s graduation at the end of this semester, Treasurer Luke Friesen (ThK 705), and a past Alumni Contact & past Marshal Bobby Cubbison (ThK 690) will graduate as well. Tyler is graduating in Construction Management with a minor in Business, Luke in Accounting, and Bobby in Logistics Management. Congratulations to all of these young men! I understand that each of these soon-to-be graduates has committed to pay their 2011 Alumni Dues and Homecoming Fee right away after they start their new careers and you can too at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/alumnidues.

Vision of our Future…
We always try to keep the future in focus – a vision if you will. So visit this part of the website and see for yourself what we envision, but it is only that – a vision – we are not raising money. Visit the vision at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/vision.

Some future dates to note:
>> GSU Eagles vs. SC State at Paulson Stadium – Sat., Nov. 27th at 2:00pm
>> Next Atlanta Alumni Dinner – Thu., Dec. 16th at 6:30pm - Manuel’s Tavern – more at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/next-atlanta-event.
>> The Atlanta “Spring Fling Golf Weekend” at Chateau Élan – Sat., May 21st – more at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/golf.
>> Homecoming 2010 – Nov. 3-6, 2011 – save the date – more at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/homecoming-2011.

For all events go to our website or: www.SigmaNuGSU.com/events

Today we celebrate our founding. On November 17, 1967, our founders gathered to found “Nu Sigma” and begin the petitioning process to become a Theta Kappa Colony. Led by members of APO Service Fraternity (local) these gentlemen gathered to start what is now the Theta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity at Georgia Southern. We toast you efforts and the entire chapter!

Raise a glass tonight in celebration to our founding and our brotherhood!

Alumni, Brothers, Friends, and Guests…

Thank you to those of you who attended homecoming this year – it was a great event and a great football victory! I hope you all had a great time and got home to rest after a long weekend.

Several alumni asked to pay their fees after the weekend or were not able to pay while they were in Statesboro, so we are providing this reminder and way to pay for Homecoming online. Please go to our website at www.SigmaNuGSU.com/pay-your-bill to find several simplified on-line methods to pay or to download, fill out, and submit a payment form. Please do so ASAP as we need reconcile our accounts. The weekend event cost about $11,000 for everything to put on including golf, tickets, meals, security, tents/tables/chairs, bands, and more – some of this the chapter budgets for and remainder is paid for through the Homecoming fees. For a complete accounting of the weekend you can look at Homecoming Budget & Expenditure Sheet which is on the above page at our website.

The basic fees were:
$75.00/couple for all alumni
$50.00/golfer for all golfers
$25.00/ticket for Football Tickets
$20.00/ea for the Steak Dinner on Friday night

With this information and the attached sheet, which can also be downloaded from the website as well, you can calculate and submit your fees to the Alumni Chapter. Since we are an Honor Fraternity, we leave it at that. Individual emails have been sent out if we had questions or you asked us to send you a bill after the weekend.

For those of you that were unable to attend Homecoming, we invite you to join in the success by paying Theta Kappa Alumni Dues, which are optional. Alumni Dues do not go towards the payment of Homecoming, as that is slef-funded, but rather to the sustainment of the Alumni Chapter and the House Fund.

A couple of reminders:
>>Homecoming 2011 is Nov. 3-6, so mark your calendars now!
>>November 17th is the anniversary of the spiritual founding of the colony and chapter, so raise a glass!
>>May 21, 2011 we will be having our 2nd Annual Spring Fling Golf Event at Chateau Elan, so plan for it!

In the coming days we will have some exciting news we wish to share with you, but until then we wish you the best!

Homecoming payment form is at: https://sigmanugsu.celect.org/uploads/files/0015/2004/homecoming_payment_form.pdf

Theta Kappa Brothers & Friends....

If you are not aware, Alumnus and Charter Member of Theta Kappa, Jim McBrayer (ThK 5), is running for the Board of Education in Rockdale County. Jim and his wife, Betty, are both 30 year veterans of the Rockdale County Schools (and others).

Jim is running to make a difference in our future and our young people by participating in the Board of Education. In the general elections Jim attained 42% of the vote with the nearest competitor at 25%, but there is still a runoff. 2 of his former competitors have endorsed him. By the way Robert Williams is his campaign treasurer.

Jim sends this note:

“First, thank you to all of our brothers that have contributed to my political campaign for the Board of Education seat in Rockdale County. As many of you already know, I am in a runoff election that will be held on November 30. I am in the process of raising funds for the home stretch. For the brothers that haven't had a chance to contribute, I am asking a donation of $10 if you can.”

Please make check payable to:

Jim McBrayer Campaign Fund
3270 Rowan Road
Conyers, Georgia 30094

Every little bit will help!

Fraternally Yours,

Jim McBrayer (Theta Kappa #5)

If you do not wish to participate, please ignore this message, and have a great holidays. We wish Jim the best in this runoff!

For more information go to: www.sigmanugsu.com/mcbrayer

Alumni, Brothers, and Friends...

Homecoming is just over 3 weeks away on Nov. 4-7. We look forward to an outstanding turnout, a great time, reconnecting with brothers, and celebrating our 40th anniversary.

Please take the time to RSVP to this big event and plan to come down (or up) to Statesboro for 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days or more. We have hotel rooms for the weekend and will be sending out the confirmations in the next few days.

We look forward to seeing you and introducing you to the newest members of the Theta Kappa Chapter.

The chapter will beging calling alumni next week, so also take the opportunity to connect with the members then.

You can RSVP at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-2010

Fraternally,

Bill Geddy
ThK 219

Attached File (click to download): 20100917_letter_news_website_to_alumni.pdf

Alumni, Parents, Members, and Friends...

We are looking for alumni to commit to homecoming now! We have about 75 people so far and our goal is 150, so we are ½ way there. We need your support, so we can grow this in the future – what can you do?

 
1. Register/RSVP for Homecoming in the next 3 days!
2. Forward the emails and Facebook messages you are getting onto every Theta Kappa alumnus you know whether they receive them or not.
3. Ask them to attend and get them to forward them as well.
4. Reach out to you Big Brother, Little Brothers, Pledge Brothers, and officers from your era in Theta Kappa – make a plan to attend with them even just for a day.
5. Register on the website and announce you are coming. If you announced it on Facebook - announce it on our website!
6. Send us some news about yourself or others – it is interesting – we got 3 articles today.
7. If you are coming to GSU this weekend (or live there) for the Wofford game, please come by the house to enjoy some BBQ, meet some of the members, their parents, and meet our new candidates. You will validate them joining!

Hotel Rooms: We have rooms - We believe have accommodated all room requests to date, but we will reconcile next week and start sending out the RSVPs by 10/15/2010. Unfortunately we don't have full time staff to manage this process, but we welcome volunteers. If you would like to make other arrangements at other hotels, please feel free to, but let us know so you don’t get double-charged. We will release extras soon!

To visit the website: www.sigmanugsu.com

To RSVP for Homecoming: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/homecoming-2010

To announce you are coming: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/site/events/12023?date=2010-11-04 (Many have RSVP’d on the site or Facebook, but have not done this, so do it now)

The Sigma Nu “Game Day” BBQ & Tailgate Party starts at 1:00pm at the house tomorrow.

We look forward to seeing you.

Commit!

The Theta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity

Attached File (click to download): 20100917_letter_news_website_to_alumni.pdf

Mark Cunningham of Theta Kappa chapter's band, The Burning Angels (TBA), is preparing for the release of their debut album, "Gasoline" in November 2010. The album was recorded by legendary producer John Keane who has produced R.E.M and Widespread Panic.

TBA has opened and performed with national acts such as The Whigs, members of The Drive By Truckers and other well-known performers. Outstanding regional acts that TBA have performed with are Bloodkin, Betsy Franck & The Bareknuckle Band, LIONZ, Dodd Ferrelle, Boo Ray and The Lefty Hathaway Band.

In Early 2010, Mark Cunningham of The Burning Angels entered the acclaimed Chase Park Transduction for his solo effort, Desolation Row. The Album features John Neff (The Drive By Truckers) and produced and recorded by Athens, GA icon Asa Leffer.

Mark is looking forward to returning to the 'Boro and rocking out the Sigma Nu house soon!! Mark can be reached at: burningangels@ymail.com

Tommy Carthron & Jeff Miller to attend Homecoming 2010!

Alumnus & Charter Member, Dan Jenkins (ThK 29), sends his best wishes for Parents' Weekend & the upcoming 40th Anniversary/Homecoming from "Down Under". Dan says "Good luck from Daniel Jenkins, ThK29, in Australia...would love to be there but it is a big swim from here. There in spirit, though.

cheers,

dj

daniel jenkins

metung, victoria, oz!

djstudios mailto:djstudios@danieljenkins.com.au

GSU Parents' Weekend is this weekend and we will be featuring our BBQ vendor for Homecoming 2010 (Babe's BBQ Shack). The Game Day Tailgate BBQ starts at 1:00pm with a 6:00pm Eagles Kickoff against Wofford. Stop by enjoy a Tailgate BBQ Lunch, meet the parents of our members, and meet the new candidates if you have not already. Also you are invited to RSVP & Register for Homecoming which is the weekend of Nov. 4-7. We still have Hotel rooms and we have picked up some more this week, so come and enjoy Homecoming with you chapter, brothers, and friends! Please register for this and our website at www.sigmanugsu.com – there are instructions on the home page on what to do.

Bill Geddy
ThK 219

Alumnus Kent Hampshire, ThK 303, was recently awarded the Westminster Police Department's Valorous Service Medal, the highest honor at the department, for his efforts to apprehend two bank robbery suspects who were fleeing from the scene under heavy gunfire eventually leading to the death of both suspects.

Kent is a Detective with the Westminster Police Department in Westminster, CO. On November 19th, 2009 he was on his way back from the prosecutor's office when he responded to a radio of a bank robbery that had just occurred. He was in an unmarked car in civilian clothes with no ballistic protection. He spotted a car matching the description of the bank robber's getaway car and inconjunction with a patrol car attempted to facilitate a traffic stop. The vehicle fled through a busy strip mall parking lot and the occupants made the desperate decision to shoot out their back window at the other officer (Sgt Martinez) and Kent.

Martinez and Hampshire began pursuing the fleeing robbers chasing them down a major surface street in Westminster. During the pursuit the suspects would slow down to fire at Sgt. Martinez and Kent. Responding patrol units were also fired upon.

After another unit rammed the fleeing suspects car, the suspects decided to "shoot it out" and the officers had to do something that noone wants to do...shoot a suspect. The suspects, a male and female common law married couple, both died from gunshot wounds. Further investigation found that they had commented on "doing a Bonnie and Clyde" type of robbery and obviously were willing to kill responding police officers. Two officers were wounded.

The incident warranted local headlines and even made national news. All of the officers were awarded medals for their courage, but Kent was awarded the Valorous Service Medal...the highest honor at the department...for his efforts.

Kent's ccomment was "It was very evident to me that God was watching over me that day and I was able to serve Him in an honorable way. Sigma Nu's Creed...To Believe in the Life of Love, To Walk in the Way of Honor, To Serve in the Light of Truth...definitely directed my actions that day."

Alumni & Friends...

This is just a quick reminder about our dinner tonight at the Taco Mac – Perimeter Place. It will be at 6:30 pm at the Taco Mac - Perimeter Place. For more information go to http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/next-atlanta-event and be sure to visit our website as well as think about attending Homecoming on the weekend of Nov. 4-7. Another event we have in the short term, is GSU Parents’ Weekend on Sat. Oct. 9th in which all alumni are invited to come and interact with the member, parents, alumni, and new candidate class. Or to just stop by to visit our latest tradition – “Sigma Nu Game Day” in the house parking lot out back each home game. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Brothers & Friends...

We recommend that you take a look at our upgraded website (www.sigmanugsu.com) - there is plenty of content and you can add to it! Also we have an Atlanta Alumni Dinner at Taco Mac on Thu., Sep. 30th at 6:30pm, where we may be giving away a room for Homecoming (depends on how many we have sold). I would be remiss if I didn't mention Homecoming was the weekend of Nov. 4-7, but come for 1, 2, 3, 4 days or just Saturday. Look at your website to see what is going on. For instructions on what to do go to: www.sigmanugsu.com/email

Fraternally,

Bill Geddy

ThK 219

Brothers & Friends...

Attached is a letter re-launching our website (with instructions), our September Newsletter, and detailed instructions about the website (if you need).

Please visit our website at: www.sigmanugsu.com, register or re-register, and look around. A couple of key things upcoming are:

>>Game Day at GSU vs. Elon - Sat., 09/25
>>Alumni Dinner at Taco Mac - Thu., 09/30
>>Homecoming at GSU - Nov. 4-7

Please see the website and attached email for more information. Also please pass this on to other alumni as we may not have their email. We will be mailing this week.

We recommend you put @celect.org, @sigmanugsu.com, and @sigmanugsu.celect.org domain names and alumni@sigmanugsu.com in your “Safe Senders” list of your Email program.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.

Bill Geddy
ThK 219
alumni@sigmanugsu.com

Attached File (click to download): 20100917_letter_news_website_to_alumni.pdf

Alumnus Mike Thurman, ThK 328, a past Rush Chairman and IFC Rush Chairman (in addition to many other chapter offices) received the City of Smyrna "Mayor's Education Award" for his work at Campbell High School in establishing a mentor program for 'at-risk' students. He was also honored as a "Principal for Day" at Campbell Middle School. Congratulations Mike!

R.E. Shane Ragan II,CIC,TK 254,BBA 1990 has been inducted as President of the Professional Insurance Agents of Georgia for 2010-2011.  The PIA of Georgia has represented property and casualty agents in Georgia for 72 years.  My father Gene Ragan (PIA President 1980) and I are the first father and son to have this privledge.  I attribute the leadership skills instilled in me by my parents and Sigma Nu in helping me prepare for this opportunity.

Alumnus and Past Commander, Jim Walker, ThK 150, has volunteered to faciliate sessions at the chapter's LEAD Program this year. Jim, who owns a consulting firm in the Roswell area, also returned to GSU this past February to participate in the ritual team as the Marshal to initiate the brothers at Theta Kappa.

Brother Walker was accompanied by Brother Wray Upchurch, who attended the initation and re-chartering as well.

Alumnus Colonel Alvin (Irv) Lee, ThK 210, relinquished command of the 61st Corps of Engineers District, which is responsible for New Orleans and lower Mississippi on Fri., July 23, 2010. Alvin was the longest tenured COE Commander in that district since the Hurricane Katrina disaster and was faced with the mission of restoring public confidence in the district and providing "100 year level" protection of the area. During Alvin's time with the chapter he served as the Pledge Marshal and Lt. Commander. He is being reassigned to the Pentagon after this ardous and important tour.

The cermony was attended by fellow alumnus Jim Mullis, ThK 195, our 18th Commander. Jim submitted this information and is sending photos/article for inclusion on the site as well as for the Delta. Brother Mullis attened both the reception the night before as well as the cermony the next day, said "He was recognized and roasted by the whole state. He evidently made a huge difference as judged by the gifts, attendance and awards". We look forward to seeing both Irv and Jim as well as their spouses at Homecoming 2010. Irv is a native of Bickley, GA.

Jeff Dudley has taken on a new role with the chapter - he has become the official - Sigma Nu Filmmaker. First Jeff converted the video of our House Dedication on Nov. 11, 1989 to digital format for the website and to preserve the footage then he was enlisted to film Regent Joe Gilman's 64th Grand Chapter address to the Fraternity. Afterwards Jeff had Joe record his address to the Theta Kappa Chapter and alumni at the re-chartering ceremony. Joe gave a powerful address and is worth watching.

Jeff plans to expand his filmmaking for the chapter again as a surprise event. In his spare time, Jeff is the General Manager of WMAZ-TV in Macon, a member of the Gannett family.

Jim McBrayer, ThK 5, retired from the Rockdale County School System, but is getting back involved by running for the School Board. Jim has enlisted the assistance of fellow alumnus, Robert Williams, as his campaign treasurer and confidant. Jim is holding a campaign fundraiser golf tournament at Highlands Golf Course in Conyers on Fri. Aug. 12th. Best of luck in your campaign - we know you will be a true asset to Rockdale County Schools in this new position.

New alumnus and recent graduate, Bennett Barry, is starting a new career in Raleigh, NC with Maxim Healthcare. Congrats Bennett!

Bennett finished his time up at GSU as one of the members restoring the charter and as the Social Chairman for the chapter, where he excelled at throwing parties. After graduation Bennett spent about 2 months touring Europe and if you missed his updates on Facebook - you missed a lot. Every picture did appear to have a beer close by.

Conrats on the new job and we look forward to seeing you at your first homecoming as an alumnus.

The Little family men: Lee (Dad), David (past Commander), and Drew Little (Rush Chairman) all went to West Georgia (Carrollton) for a weekend and spent time working with Theta Pi alumni and members on their house. It was a big work day for the chapter and they had a lot of people chip in to help. New Regent Robert Durham came by to lend support; turns out Lee Little and Robert Durham attended High School together.

Lee is a Theta Pi member (Th Pi 110) and a West Georgia graduate - David and Drew of course are members of Theta Kappa and were both legacies. David graduated from GSU in the Spring, is looking for opportunities, and has couple out there. Drew returns in August as the Rush Chairman for Fall Rush.

Brothers Bobby Cubbison and Michael Greer attended Sigma Nu's 64th Grand Chapter in Boston, MA over the 4th of July Weekend. Brother Cubbison said "As you all know our 64th Grand Chapter was this past weekend. It was truly an amazing and motivational experience. I can't wait to tell you about it this fall." See Bobby's letter in the "Collegiate Pages" after you log in. To hear more about it you will need to attend an alumni event in Statesboro this fall, but it will be worth the trip.

We look forward to great things from these dedicated and newly energized brothers.

Alumnus Eric Moore, ThK 273, our AAB Rush Advisor, will again be working with the chapter to facilitate a Rush Workshop for fall semester. The workshop will be on Thu., Aug. 12th at the GSU Student Union. All members will particpate and all alumni are invited.

If you know of a incoming male freshman or transfer student, please submit a Membership Referral on this site. It is very much appreciated.

Thank you Eric for your efforts and time - good luck to Rush Chairman, Drew Little, and the chapter with fall 2010 rush!

Alumnus Bill Geddy, ThK 219, just spent 10 days in Berlin for a software conference and a couple of days of touring. It had been since the fall of the Berlin Wall that I was last there, so it was interesting to see. I ate a lot of good German food, drank German beer, took a lot of pictures, saw the sites, and did a little business.

Thank to everyone who attended the Theta Kappa Spring Golf Tournament (Spring Fling) hosted by Jim Rawlins and Jim McBrayer. It was a great success and an even better time. Look for photos and videos shortly.

Tuffy Rawlins

ThK 30

Alumni Tuffy Rawlins, ThK 30, and Jim McBrayer, ThK 5, organized and hosted the first Spring Golf Tournament in the Atlanta area. The event was held at Chateau Elan's Woodlands Course on Sat., May 22nd. On Friday night we went to Jack's for drinks, dinner, and the arrival of one late arriving alum. Local accomodations at the Holiday Inn Express in Brazelton worked out well.

We had a good group and the weather worked out for us. See the photos under events. Thank you to Tuffy and Jim for organizing and hosting the event - we look forward to the Homecoming Tourney this fall and next year's event as well.

The Theta Kappa Chapter celebrated is 40th Anniversary as a chapter in Sigma Nu Fraternity on May 10, 2010. We will officially celebrate the anniversary at Homecoming this year with alumni, collegiates, parents, and guests.

Five past commanders returned to GSU on Sat., Feb. 27th to be the ritual team for the re-installation, re-chartering, and initiation of the Theta Kappa Chapter. The Chapter had the option of requesting a ritual team from another school or reaching back to the past and finding 5 worthy commanders or alumni to fill the roles.

It was historic as it was the first time serving a initiation in each of the roles for each Commander. Robert, our founder and first commander, graduated before the chartering in 1970, so was not initiated until 1986 by then Commander, Bill Geddy, ThK 219. This was Robert's first initiation as commander, but he did a great job as did the entire team. The commanders were (serving in the role as): Sentinel: David L. Little - ThK 671 (2008-2009), Marshal: Jimmie D. Walker, Jr. - ThK 150 (1980-1982), Commander: Robert G. Williams - ThK 258 (1967-1969), Lt. Commander: John B. Austin - ThK 120 (1977-1978), and Chaplain: William B. Geddy - ThK 219 (1985-1988).

The ceremony was “choreographed” by Chris Healey, staff member and the Director of Fraternal Expansion and the entire weekend was presided over by Regent Joe Gilman. Also Educational Field Consultant Gabe Ford and over 50 alumni participated in the weekend of activities.

You can see a historic photo at: http://sigmanugsu.celect.org/initiation-commanders, numerous other photos, and find out more about the ceremony throughout the site.

The Theta Kappa Chapter initiated 29 brothers on Sat., Feb. 27, 2010. The ceremony was conducted by 5 past commanders and was attended by almost 50 alumni. Additionally 2 members of fraternity staff and the Regent, Joe Gilman, attended as well.

We are now at Theta Kappa 730!

Theta Kappa inducted 31 candidates into Sigma Nu Fraternity during fall semester. This was the largest candidate class at GSU - the closest other fraternity was 10 away.