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Like Father, Like Sons
Aaron, Ron, and Jeff.
years ago, I met my “It is said that families are bound by blood. What is to be said of
44 wife as a sophomore the binds the tie father and brother to an organization that holds dear
and she “saw frst hand the the ideals of truth, wisdom, and brotherly love? One of the proudest
building of a new fraternity days for my father and me came when we welcomed my younger
at IU”. So it was natural and brother Aaron into the Mystic Circle. Calling Aaron my brother was
easy for us to bring our boys nothing new until that point. The signifcance of “brother” took on
(Jeff and Aaron) to alumni new meaning once the
events and be a part of what was a very important part of our lives. oath was given and Ron Fischer, Indiana ‘69, and his wife Lynn
(center) chose to include Alpha Sigma Phi in
As time went on, they saw Gamma Chi buy our frst house, pay it the pin was placed on their will. The proud Hoosier family includes
off and fnally build a new house. But most important they saw his chest. I am truly Alpha Sigs Jeff, Indiana ‘92 (far left), Aaron,
what brotherhood meant to me and their mother. However; one of blessed to share a bond Indiana ‘95 (far right), and their daughter
the greatest joys in my life was to welcome both my sons into the with my brother and Lindsay (center) and their families.
Gamma Chi Mystic Circle and become my brother. The neatest part my father that goes
of this is that we didn’t get a chance to pick our blood relatives but we beyond blood and
all chose to be brothers together for life. It is incredible. “I devote incorporates us into a
a portion of my estate to the Fraternity,” Brother Fischer said. “I have much larger family.”
confdence my brothers will use it wisely.” - Jeff Fischer ’92
- Ron Fischer ’69
Alumni Spotlight, continued from page 1 site. What are your recommendations for
minimize security issues from occurring at Gamma Chi?
a client’s site(s). If an unexpected security The most important deterrent to vandalism or
breach does happen, the client is interested in break-ins is for the brothers to stay vigilant.
knowing how the situation occurred and most Simply interacting with someone or group
importantly what our company is going to do of people who are in the house that were
to prevent it from happening again. After an not invited or are outside participating in
incident, we investigate to identify the cause suspicious activity will often times deter
and then work with client to modify their criminal activity. Proper lighting on the
security procedures, staffng plans, and use of outside of the chapter house is also a good
technology to ensure that the same situation deterrent. Based on budgets, I would also
does not occur again. suggest investing in a modern access control
Jay Warnder, Aaron, and Mike Winterhalder system to ensure that only brothers and invited
Do you think the new FBI facial recognition guests can enter the house. This is especially
software technology will spread to the the best recommended procedure? important when the house is empty during
commercial industry one day? While I do not work in the home security semester breaks, etc.
Absolutely. In fact, most of the technology that industry, I would recommend having an alarm
the FBI uses or has developed is eventually system installed at your home especially if you What advice can you provide our young
used in the commercial industry. Our company live in an area that has had previous break- actives and Alumni about continuing their
offers comparable technology to client’s to ins. I would also recommend putting on your relationship with the chapter, and providing
help them conduct surveillance of suspicious exterior lights during the evening and a couple their support?
activity, complete investigations, etc. of interior lights if you are not home during I would suggest that the young actives stay
the day. Try to meet all of your neighbors focused on the continual growth of their
If we experience a home invasion, what is so that you can look out for one another and individual chapters and mission of the
report suspicious activity. Criminals typically fraternity. They should also try to develop a
look for the path of least resistance and where strong relationship with the Alumni to gain
they are less likely to be encountered. support for their chapter initiatives.
What is your long-term plan for working in I would suggest all Alumni try to re-engage
the security business? with the fraternity. I have recently done this
That is an interesting question. While the and have seen some great opportunities to
security industry continues to evolve and provide assistance to my undergraduate
grow, I think it is important to keep an open chapter and the fraternity’s foundation. It has
mind and have considered changing industries also been a great way to expand my network
and seeking a new career challenge. and to meet brothers from other chapters that
share common professional interests or are
Alpha Sigma Phi 6 - John Gullans, Stephanie looking to help the fraternity.
Holmes (Fiance), Erin Fischer, and Aaron Fischer Some chapter houses are getting modern
security to help prevent vandalism on
Alumni communication services provided by The Laurus Group | www.thelaurusgroup.net | 770-903-3987
Aaron, Ron, and Jeff.
years ago, I met my “It is said that families are bound by blood. What is to be said of
44 wife as a sophomore the binds the tie father and brother to an organization that holds dear
and she “saw frst hand the the ideals of truth, wisdom, and brotherly love? One of the proudest
building of a new fraternity days for my father and me came when we welcomed my younger
at IU”. So it was natural and brother Aaron into the Mystic Circle. Calling Aaron my brother was
easy for us to bring our boys nothing new until that point. The signifcance of “brother” took on
(Jeff and Aaron) to alumni new meaning once the
events and be a part of what was a very important part of our lives. oath was given and Ron Fischer, Indiana ‘69, and his wife Lynn
(center) chose to include Alpha Sigma Phi in
As time went on, they saw Gamma Chi buy our frst house, pay it the pin was placed on their will. The proud Hoosier family includes
off and fnally build a new house. But most important they saw his chest. I am truly Alpha Sigs Jeff, Indiana ‘92 (far left), Aaron,
what brotherhood meant to me and their mother. However; one of blessed to share a bond Indiana ‘95 (far right), and their daughter
the greatest joys in my life was to welcome both my sons into the with my brother and Lindsay (center) and their families.
Gamma Chi Mystic Circle and become my brother. The neatest part my father that goes
of this is that we didn’t get a chance to pick our blood relatives but we beyond blood and
all chose to be brothers together for life. It is incredible. “I devote incorporates us into a
a portion of my estate to the Fraternity,” Brother Fischer said. “I have much larger family.”
confdence my brothers will use it wisely.” - Jeff Fischer ’92
- Ron Fischer ’69
Alumni Spotlight, continued from page 1 site. What are your recommendations for
minimize security issues from occurring at Gamma Chi?
a client’s site(s). If an unexpected security The most important deterrent to vandalism or
breach does happen, the client is interested in break-ins is for the brothers to stay vigilant.
knowing how the situation occurred and most Simply interacting with someone or group
importantly what our company is going to do of people who are in the house that were
to prevent it from happening again. After an not invited or are outside participating in
incident, we investigate to identify the cause suspicious activity will often times deter
and then work with client to modify their criminal activity. Proper lighting on the
security procedures, staffng plans, and use of outside of the chapter house is also a good
technology to ensure that the same situation deterrent. Based on budgets, I would also
does not occur again. suggest investing in a modern access control
Jay Warnder, Aaron, and Mike Winterhalder system to ensure that only brothers and invited
Do you think the new FBI facial recognition guests can enter the house. This is especially
software technology will spread to the the best recommended procedure? important when the house is empty during
commercial industry one day? While I do not work in the home security semester breaks, etc.
Absolutely. In fact, most of the technology that industry, I would recommend having an alarm
the FBI uses or has developed is eventually system installed at your home especially if you What advice can you provide our young
used in the commercial industry. Our company live in an area that has had previous break- actives and Alumni about continuing their
offers comparable technology to client’s to ins. I would also recommend putting on your relationship with the chapter, and providing
help them conduct surveillance of suspicious exterior lights during the evening and a couple their support?
activity, complete investigations, etc. of interior lights if you are not home during I would suggest that the young actives stay
the day. Try to meet all of your neighbors focused on the continual growth of their
If we experience a home invasion, what is so that you can look out for one another and individual chapters and mission of the
report suspicious activity. Criminals typically fraternity. They should also try to develop a
look for the path of least resistance and where strong relationship with the Alumni to gain
they are less likely to be encountered. support for their chapter initiatives.
What is your long-term plan for working in I would suggest all Alumni try to re-engage
the security business? with the fraternity. I have recently done this
That is an interesting question. While the and have seen some great opportunities to
security industry continues to evolve and provide assistance to my undergraduate
grow, I think it is important to keep an open chapter and the fraternity’s foundation. It has
mind and have considered changing industries also been a great way to expand my network
and seeking a new career challenge. and to meet brothers from other chapters that
share common professional interests or are
Alpha Sigma Phi 6 - John Gullans, Stephanie looking to help the fraternity.
Holmes (Fiance), Erin Fischer, and Aaron Fischer Some chapter houses are getting modern
security to help prevent vandalism on
Alumni communication services provided by The Laurus Group | www.thelaurusgroup.net | 770-903-3987
