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Xi Epsilon Alumni Update

CHAPTER EARNS FIRST F.A.C.E. IN LAS VEGAS

At the 65th Grand Conclave in Las Vegas, Nevada, Xi Epsilon was awarded the Founders’ Award for Chapter Excellence along with many others. This award is the first of its kind in chapter history and has brought Xi Epsilon to the forefront of the national spotlight. The other awards that the Chapter has received are:

-Champion Chapter Award

-Outstanding New Member Education Program

-Campus Involvement Award

-Outstanding Community Service Event

-Scholarship Award for 2004-2005 term

-GM of the Year– Greg Allison

-GT of the Year– Adam Guthrie

FRESHMEN MOVE-IN PROVIDES PLEASANT SURPRISE

During freshmen move-in on August 25, the Brothers were assigned to Harter Hall. One family drove up to the hall and the freshman came out of the car to register. The first day on campus, he was wearing a See-saw-a-thon shirt from last year’s event. He spoke with some Brothers and expressed his continued interest in our Order. We hope this little story helps to boost the pride you have in our organization knowing how wanted our organization is on campus.

SOME BROTHERS GOING ELSEWHERE AND SOME COMING BACK

Adam Guthrie– Left after his junior year to attend Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Adam is also currently an ADGM.

 

Matt McConnell– Left after his sophomore year to attend ITT Tech pursuing a career in C.A.D.

 

Scott Lykins– Now attending Edinboro to obtain a masters in education after graduating from Thiel.

 

Michael Scheimer– Finished culinary school and has returned to Thiel for final year to earn degree.

 

Matt Rheinhardt– Transferred to Case Western to pursue Mechanical Engineering.

ALUMNI PLEASE……………

The next alumni letter will include a “Where are they now” section. If you could either email me or submit a blob online about how your career is turning out, I will include it in the next letter.

· Visit http://students.thiel.edu/kappasigma and update/submit recent contact information. The website is updated regularly.

· Contact me, Greg Allison, at 724-787-6059 or gallison@thiel.edu for comments or questions.

· A copy of this letter is also available online at our website.

 

Upcomming Events:

 

SEPTEMBER 22-25– See-Saw-a-thon

 

OCTOBER 9- Homecomming and Initiation of                           Jose Ramos

 

NOVEMBER 12, 2005–  Thiel vs. CMU @              CMU. Gathering at CMU with the              Delta-Alpha chapter.

Xi Epsilon Alumni Update

See-saw-a-thon Raises $4,200

This year’s see-saw-a-thon raised over $4,200 for the Andrew See Memorial Foundation. The event took place from September 22-25 and featured a lightning storm on Thursday night and a live band on Saturday night. The lightning storm on Thursday night included a bolt that struck the chapel and even caused on girl’s phone to begin charging. The band Saturday night was cut short due to locals complaining about loud music.

 

With regards to the money raised, there is a possibility we will receive $1,000 more. Wal-mart has a national initiative that will match donations to approved charities up to $1,000. The Andrew See Memorial Foundation is the new philanthropy. This foundation is located in Greenville and selects each year an individual with cancer. This person is not able to pay for treatment, and the philanthropy helps the family financially. The young girl whom this event benefited visited the see-saw-a-thon on Thursday to show her gratitude.