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Chapter News

From the
Chapter President

Brothers,
To be the newly elected consul is a great honor and
is something I had been working toward since I initiated
into the Kappa Kappa Chapter of Sigma Chi. The rich
history behind this chapter and the outstanding brother- The brothers of the house gathered for an annual group photo. Pictured with
hood we have are only a couple of the reasons why I take the white cross, the brothers sported Sigma Chi and Illinois gear to show spirit
such pride in being the consul of Kappa Kappa. toward our school and our beloved house.
Being elected consul is only the first step in achieving consuls to come and I know that this can be done. I have full confidence
the goals I have set for myself and my brothers. I am striv- that the entire chapter will work tirelessly to continue getting ritual certified,
ing to improve our on-campus philanthropy and extend our efforts beyond make improvements to our recruitment program, and leave our mark on
the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, and to get our chapter more involved with Kappa Kappa history.
other Greek organizations.
By joining with some of the other 45 houses within the Interfraternity In Hoc,
Council, the possibilities are endless. With our most recent success in win-
ning the Peterson Award, the most prestigious Sigma Chi award a chapter
can receive, we have a unique opportunity to make this the standard for all Kevin Steiner

Social Update Awards and Honors

By Social Chairs Thomas Abrams and Peterson Award
Eric Zuigler
This past summer, seven brothers
Over the past semester, our social events have of the Kappa Kappa Chapter joined
been at an all-time high for the brothers of Kappa over 240 other Sigma Chi chapters
Kappa. We have continued with our usual holiday and over 2,000 active brothers at the
bar crawls and fraternity-sorority exchanges with a Balfour Leadership Training Workshop.
new addition of the Sigma Chi Rodeo. The rodeo Joining them was brother Scott Altman
was a phenomenal event that consisted of broth- ’81.50, who spent over 40 days in space
ers inviting a lovely lady to our farm-decorated as an astronaut. Brother Altman gave an
senior house that resembled an authentic barn excellent keynote speech about the val- Brothers accept the Peterson award at the Balfour Leadership
and also included a very entertaining mechanical ues and ideals he learned as a Sigma Chi Training Workshop in the summer of 2017 with alumni
bull that the whole gathering enjoyed. that helped him achieve the success he Mike Church and Scott Altman.
enjoys today. The highlight of the work-
On April 7, over 45 Kappa Kappa members shop came at the closing ceremony when Executive Director Mike Church ’05 awarded his chapter its
and their dates attended our annual formal dance first Peterson Significant Chapter Award in 29 years!
in downtown Chicago. A moonlight dinner was
held at the Hubbard Inn, which is run by Carmen Greek Oscars
Rossi ’03, and the night was topped off with an First Place: Member Development:
overnight stay at the Hotel Allegro. Social events Kevin Steiner (Consul)
have always been an important part of Sigma Chi, accepts the first-place award
and at Kappa Kappa they continue to bring our for outstanding member
brothers closer and make the college experience development program on
more enjoyable. behalf of the Kappa Kappa
Chapter at the 2018 Greek
Kevin Steiner
Oscars.
Second Place: Scholarship Program:
Kevin Steiner also accepted The Kappa Kappa Chapter received awards for most
the second-place award for outstanding chapter president, most outstanding
outstanding scholarship pro- membership development program, second place
gram on behalf of the Kappa for risk management, and second place for its
Kappa Chapter at the 2018 scholarship program at the Greek Oscars. From left:
Danny O’Neil Greek Oscars. Marc Sleiman, Connor Callaghan, Danny O’Neil,
Second Place: Risk Management: Anthony Greco, Kevin Steiner, Lukas Kerstien,
Danny O’Neil accepts the award for second Mathew Naval, and Mathew Skelton attended
Pledge Wedding 2018: Brother Neil Novosel place outstanding risk management on behalf the 2018 Greek Oscars put on by Fraternity and
married his sweetheart while surrounded by their of the Kappa Kappa Chapter at the 2018 Sorority Affairs.
wedding party. Greek Oscars.
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