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Kappa Kappa Learns Leadership at Balfour

he Balfour Leadership Training Workshop provides a unique The men of Kappa Kappa also participated in the SigFest 2010
Topportunity for the men of Sigma Chi to develop their skills in basketball tournament where they beat Wabash College, Pittsburgh,
leadership and organization. Held at the University of North Carolina and Butler. Unfortunately, they lost 21-19 against Case Western
at Chapel Hill, the theme for this year was “Guard Well” with more Reserve University in the semi-finals. In the end, all of those who
than 2,000 undergraduate Sigs in attendance. From Kappa Kappa we participated in Balfour walked away with the proficiency necessary to
had Consul Andrew Cochrane ’12, Pro Consul Ryan Johnson ’12, run the house with the utmost integrity. Consul Andrew Cochrane ’12
Ritual Chair George Udumula ’12, Magister Lawrence E. Newquist and Pro Consul Ryan Johnson ’12 gained new leadership qualities
’12, Recruitment Chair Rob Christenson ’13, and Timothy Veldman necessary to safeguard the chapter this fall. Recruitment Chair Rob
’13. Timothy also attended the Horizons program, being the first Christenson ’13 brought in a strong pledge class this fall that has the
Kappa Kappa to do so since 2004. The Balfour Workshop aided them potential to do great things this for the chapter in the future. Magister
in honing their skills of strategic thinking, leadership, teamwork, and Lawrence E. Newquist ’12 has the responsibility of more than 46
communication. While at the workshop, they witnessed a flawless and pledges this semester, and he hopes to use the skills he learned at
emotional performance of the Investiture with an audience of 2,000. Balfour to initiate one of the largest classes this fraternity has seen in
Those present viewed it as a memorable experience that allowed them years. The experience of Balfour will resonate as they continue their
to gain new appreciation of the ritual. academic career and eventually shift into a business environment.

2010 Chapter Officers Happenings at Kappa Kappa
and Committee Chairs he Kappa Kappa Chapter saw another prosperous start to the school year in 2010. Coming

Toff a strong spring semester and with the executive members of the house possessing
adept leadership qualities from their experience at Balfour, we came to school with high
Counsul.........................Andrew Cochrane ’12 expectations. So far, we’ve lived up to these expectations with a notable I-Week, a lucrative
Pro Counsul...................Ryan Johnson ’12 Derby Days, and a successful Homecoming.
Quaester ........................Kevin Pinkos ’12 Our Investiture took place on Sept. 25th and we’re glad to welcome brothers Basil
House Manager..............Anthony Munari ’12 Sabbak, Francisco “Rudy” Trevino, Traeger Penicook, and Brandon Johnson as part
of the 2013.50 pledge class as well as Ryan Jang, Anthony Anderson, and Jacob Forby
Annotator.......................Kevin Hoff ’12 from the 2012 pledge class. The chapter recognizes Ritual Chairs George Udumula ’12 and
Ritual.............................Kris Drake ’11 Kristofer Drake ’11.50 for their hard work and dedication throughout I-Week. They acted
George Udumula ’12 proficiently throughout the process and served as strong mentors to the next class of Ritual
Chairs. The week made the bonds between us even stronger and forged a truly memorable and
Rush...............................Todd Bendell ’12 life-changing experience.
Rob Christenson ’13 The chapter donated more than $12,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network as a result of
Jimmy Martin ’13 our Derby Day’s philanthropy event in early October. We had impressive attendance of more
than 700 girls from 16 sororities participate in tug-of-war, an obstacle course, a volleyball
Cam Nekoroski ’13 tournament, and a hot dog-eating contest. The week ended with our annual Derby Darling
Chris Prchal ’13 Dinner where Kappa Alpha Theta was announced as the winner of the week’s competition.
Scholarship....................George Udumula ’12 The chapter recognizes Derby Days Chairs Will Arquilla ’13, Robert Gehm ’12, Kevin
Pinkos ’12, and Steve Richards ’13 for organizing and executing the event.
Chris Adams ’13 The Illini kicked off Homecoming with a 43-13 win over Indiana and following the game
Risk Manager.................Greg Lamorena ’12 alumni from many pledge classes came through the house. Eric Rahn ’75 discussed how
Social.............................Todd Bendell ’12 the alumni corporation is in good standing with the chapter and Pro Consul Ryan Johnson
’12 gave a short presentation on the accomplishments and goals of the chapter this semester.
Taylor Robinson ’12 Alumni had the opportunity to see how their beloved chapter has only improved since their
Magister.........................Larry Newquist ’12 time there and hear that we are always working to make it better.
Historian........................Tommy Munger ’13 -Thomas Phelps ’12, Tribune 3