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Brown (Continued from Page 1) and then moved back to Quincy in 2008 after Outside of work, our second child was born to be close to family. I make time to have fun with my What is a typical day like at work for family and friends, you today? whether it is (over) I have a rather unique working arrangement decorating our house for Halloween, and schedule. I spend 70% of my days working spending the day at from a home offce in Quincy (in the old servants’ Wrigley Field (with quarters of our 1880s home), 15% of my time a cold beer in my in the Chicago offce, and the remaining 15% hand), organizing a visiting and interacting with clients throughout Man-Day (usually Ryan with his brothers from the 96.50 pledge class at his wedding. the United States. On the days that I am working consisting of targets/ from home, I am able to spend quality time with clays, a huge meal, my family, sharing breakfast or dinner or just bourbon, cards, and a roaring fre), or traveling 40th Birthday. Also important, our spouses know reading a bedtime story to one (or all) of my to New Orleans to JazzFest. and like each other, and they help organize couples three youngest children (ages 7, 5, 1). and family events throughout the year (including How are you involved in your community? an annual holiday party hosted this December by What do you do for fun? I am blessed (or just plain “lucky” as my Deidre and Dominic Susin ’96.50). In addition to I try to incorporate fun into every aspect good friend Seth Weis ’96.50 likes to remind purely social endeavors, I have done work for a of my life. At work, I recruit lawyers who me). I am grateful for this (although I do not number of brothers over the years. take their work seriously, but not themselves. always show it), and I try to use my time, talent What advice can you share with the and treasure to positively impact my community. Over the past few years, I alumni about the importance of home have served on the Board of the Quincy and family? Museum, consulted with and for the Quincy Catholic Schools Elementary Be dedicated to your career and passionate Foundation and Quincy Preservation about your work, but love your family, fnd true Commission, and coached my oldest friendship, and retain the spirit of youth. Finding son’s traveling soccer team. and maintaining a balance in your life is diffcult, and I recognize that everyone has unique factors How do you stay in touch with which make the formula for fnding balance your brothers today? challenging (and sometimes impossible). However, when you fnd balance, even for a We are a social group. In August, short window of time, you will know happiness. John Pellettiere ’96.50 hosted our 14th annual fantasy football draft, and in “No one on their deathbed ever says they wish Ryan and several 96.50 brothers during 1995 Mom’s Day Weekend. October, more than 30 guys got together they had spent more time at the offce.” to celebrate Greg McGrath ’96.50’s – Arnold Zack on the 3rd foor as a quiet room to study in • President (Continued from Page 1) the house and he has been the lead on lining Mark Anderson and the Executive up all that needs to be done to improve the Committee’s commitment to the • Mark Anderson and I have committed computer room. We are just waiting for the Greek system at Illinois through their involvement in a new Greek Alumni ourselves to working as a team in keeping all proper time frame. Corporation Board Association the “plates spinning” • Due to the generosity of a few alumni we • • Jason Detweiler continues his unwavering have qualifed once again for the Bell Chapter Commitment by the Board to examine “best practices” among other House Corporation commitment to keeping up with our Chapter Award which awards the following: Boards throughout the Greek System and House property management. What has been • 3 additional actives can go to LTW for a Sigma Chi done: ΣΧ • total of 8 participants One of our next steps will be to review with • We have got new volleyball court, • Additional spot allotted for the Horizons the Chapter their strategic vision and Chapter • Re-lined and painted the parking lot Program initiatives that will set the course and the • Developed a “punch list” to keep our • $1,000 for Academic Scholarship direction for years to come! property up to expectations • Scholarship initiative to improve our My hope is that you will see and feel a • Continue to work on the culture of commitment to “A Student of Fair Ability” renewed energy from your Board. Anyone that might be interested in “getting on our bus” respecting the Chapter House property spearheaded by the current Executive should feel free to give any Board member a • New commercial washer installed, now we Committee of the Chapter call! Thank you for the privilege to serve you. have two!! • Initiated better communications with the In Hoc, • Working on some other short term property Mom’s Club to help build a more cohesive partnership to help the Chapter maintenance items and long term projects • • Steve Sarovich continues his key leadership Discussions continue to an initiative to bring on an intern to help us coordinate the plans we Peter Steger ’79 role. We have installed new study carols have to improve our Board and the Chapter Housing Corporation President Alumni communication services provided by Te Laurus Group | www.thelaurusgroup.net | 770-903-3987 | @thelaurusgroup