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Champion Quest Is Calling

Michael Malenic — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Calling All Brothers,

Kappa Sigma has begun assembling our 2023-2024 AREA RECRUITMENT MANAGER (ARM) team.

This unique group of talented Brothers will be tasked to ensure we retain our rightful place as the most preferred fraternity in North America!

This is a great opportunity for seniors or upcoming graduates to consider. This is the time to travel, expand your network, and grow as a leader.

This is a full-time position. Twenty FINALISTS will be selected and invited to participate in live interviews to be held at Kappa Sigma International Headquarters (Charlottesville, VA) in March 2023. The fraternity will pay all travel expenses.

Of the Finalists, Kappa Sigma will ultimately choose five to 10 dynamic Brothers, who will be asked to serve a minimum one-year commitment to advance our fraternity. Competitive starting salary, bonus, and benefits will be offered.

To apply, we ask that you provide an introductory video (not to exceed three minutes) answering two very important questions…

– Why do I love Kappa Sigma?
– Why I want to be an Area Recruitment Manager?

In addition to the video, please include your resume and any Kappa Sigma accomplishments.

Applications are due February 15, 2023, and should be emailed to Leo Brown at Leo@hq.kappasigma.org.

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Kappa Sigma Celebrates Native American Heritage Day

Michael Benson — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 22:47:45 +0000

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity recognizes Native American Heritage Day today by celebrating the contributions of our Native American Brothers across North America. Brothers of Native American descent are exemplifying the Star and Crescent everyday in their lives, and a prime example is Brother Stephen M. Vest (Mu-Eta, University of Louisville,1983).

Brother Vest serves the Order as our District Grand Master for Greater Kentucky and is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Kentucky Monthly. Brother Vest traces his ancestry to Powhatan at the dawn of the European expansion into North America and is similarly a descendant of Thomas Aerosmith, a member of the Crow Nation who settled in a part of western Virginia that became a part of Kentucky. Clearly, Brother Vest’s ties to the Commonwealth of Kentucky run deep!

Pledging to join the Mu-Eta Chapter at the University of Louisville in the early 80s, Brother Vest entered the 12th Gate in 1983 and is proud of “the way that we’ve embraced diversity and inclusiveness” over the course of the ensuing 40 years. Brother Vest remembers his time as a Kappa Sigma Pledge and was “the most exotic person [at the time]. When the guys from Beta-Nu (University of Kentucky) came down for the Pledging Ceremony, they asked my Pledge Brothers ‘who’s the foreign guy? My family has been in the U.S. and America for as long as I can tell. I thought it was funny. Today, I’d be considered typical [and] it shows how far the Fraternity has come. We are much more inclusive today than we were 30-35 years ago.”

Over his almost four decades as a Brother of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Brother Vest has learned a great deal. One such lesson is one he readily shared with other Brothers: “There [are] important lessons in the ritual. And if you actually understand and follow the lessons in the ritual, everything else takes care of itself. You don’t have problems with people paying their dues or acting in certain ways if they truly understand what they’re a part of. We’ve all agreed to live by a certain set of rules and I don’t think this is something that’s restrictive… It’s empowering if you pay attention to it. The other stuff is non-existent or should be.”

Thank you Brother Vest for your leadership, wisdom, and for your dedication to your Brothers! A.E.K.Δ.B.

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ALUMNI AND UNDERGRADUATE DEVELOPMENT

Michael Malenic — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:53:26 +0000

The Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers have also shown their love and commitment to the Order through their gifts to the Endowment Fund of the Fraternity in providing support for scholarship and educational programs. Worthy Grand Master Adam Merillat also announced at the Grand Conclave that the Fraternity and Endowment Fund would implement a new initiative on the Founder’s Day weekend for the 5 Campaign. This Campaign focused on the challenge for Brothers who were One of Jackson’s Men to upgrade their Jackson’s Men commitment to the next level. The result was overwhelming and resulted in the most successful weekend campaign in the history of the Fraternity. 581 men stepped forward to meet the challenge to raise
$1,382,054 in commitments and gifts.

The success of the fundraising efforts continued on the weekend of March 4, 2022, with the 7th Annual Stephen Alonzo Jackson Weekend of Giving. Over the course of the three-day weekend, undergraduate and alumni ambassadors reached out across North America to Undergraduate and Alumni Brothers to raise funds for the Chapter Scholarship Funds for Kappa Sigma Chapters. The result was $726,115 raised from 14,576 Brothers. In the last two years combined for the Jackson Weekend of Giving, the Endowment Fund has benefitted from the generosity and love of the Order to raise $2,054,133. These funds will recognize the Undergraduate Brothers who excel in the classroom and who serve in leadership positions in the Chapter and on their respective campuses. These gifts also support future generations of the Kappa Sigma Brothers.

On Founder’s Day December 10, 2021, the Endowment Fund awarded 592 Scholarships to Brothers who distinguished themselves in scholarship and leadership for their Chapter. It was the largest number of Scholarships presented in a single year. This is a direct result of the growth in Chapter Scholarship Funds.

Probably the most impressive part of these efforts is that Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers alike are recognizing the value of their Kappa Sigma experience and the positive impact the Fraternity has made in their lives. The future is bright for Kappa Sigma with such commitment.

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Congratulations on the return of the Sigma Chapter at Tulane University!

Leo Brown — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:51:31 +0000

We are excited to announce the re-installation of the 35th Chapter of Kappa Sigma. Please join us in welcoming back the Sigma Chapter at Tulane University!

The Sigma Chapter’s 66 Founding Fathers were initiated on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Master Adam J. Merillat (Epsilon-Mu, The University of Tulsa, ’02), Brothers in Action Commissioner and District Grand Master Lionel L. de la Houssaye, Jr. (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’83), and Development Coordinator Kyle Somers (Xi-Rho, Stockton University, ’17).

There were also several Southern Louisiana volunteer officers in attendance including Assistant District Grand Master Michael K. Griffiths (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’87), Alumnus Advisor for Theta-Rho Kristian B. Griffiths (Theta-Rho, McNeese State University, ’14), Alumnus Advisor for Sigma Bradley D. Wellons (Alpha-Upsilon, Millsaps College, ’87), and Area Recruitment Manager Mark L. Gigliotti (Delta-Gamma, University of Wyoming, ’18).

The Ritualist for the installation was Samuel B. Isidoro (Xi-Rho, Stockton University, ’16).

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Theta-Rho (McNeese State University), Omicron-Chi (Nicholls State University), Rho-Theta (University of New Orleans), and Gamma (Louisiana State University).

The Sigma Brothers participated in over 2,100 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

Kappa Sigma continues our pursuit of Jackson’s Dream as we spread our Order across North America. Congratulations to the newly initiated Brothers and alumni of the Sigma Chapter!

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Congratulations on the return of the Theta-Upsilon Chapter at Miami University!

Leo Brown — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:06:12 +0000

We are excited to announce the re-installation of the 178th Chapter of Kappa Sigma! Please join us in welcoming back the Theta-Upsilon Chapter at Miami University!

The 58 founding fathers were initiated on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Scribe, Daniel J. Tierney (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’99), and Executive Director Mitchell B. Wilson (Beta-Nu, University of Kentucky, ’78).

The installation was coordinated by Alumnus Advisor Wesley C. Bren (Theta-Upsilon, Miami University, ’85). There were also several Northern and Southern Ohio volunteer officers in attendance including: District Grand Master Jonah P. Hartswick (Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University, ’13), Joseph E. Nist (Pi-Rho, University of Akron, ’09), Joseph H. Galloway (Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University, ’13), Garett Reinhart (Nu-Psi, University of Cincinnati, ’17), Austin A. Araco (Tau-Zeta, Arkansas State University, ’14), Thomas S. Alford (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’04), Scott J. Kingsbury (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’03), and Area Recruitment Manager Nicholas M. Hauck (Alpha-Iota, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, ’15).

The Ritualist for the installation was George L. Dickson (Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University, ’89).

The Theta-Upsilon Brothers participated in over 1,600 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Theta-Nu (Ashland University), Theta-Omicron (Muskingum University), Theta-Xi (Trine University), Nu-Psi (University of Cincinnati), Pi-Rho (University of Akron), and Tau-Mu (Capital University).

We will continue working to achieve Jackson’s Dream and spread our Order across North America! Congratulations to the newly initiated Brothers and alumni of the Theta-Upsilon Chapter!

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Congratulations to the Upsilon-Chi Chapter in New York City!

Leo Brown — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:29:52 +0000

We are excited to announce the installation of the 432nd Chapter of Kappa Sigma! Please join us in welcoming the Upsilon-Chi Chapter in New York, NY!

The 53 founding fathers were initiated on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Master of Ceremonies, Adam T. Poe (Kappa-Mu, Tennessee Technological University, ’06), and Director of Recruitment & Expansion Leo J. Brown, IV (Theta-Theta, Western Kentucky University, ’04).

The installation was coordinated by District Grand Master Adam Zaher (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’11) with the assistance of Alumnus Advisor Christopher H. Lai (Sigma-Epsilon, Hunter College, ’12). There were also several New York City volunteer officers in attendance including: Brandon Y. Leung (Gamma-Upsilon, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, ’11), Raffaele Montuori (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’13), Mark C. Lipari (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’12), Kyle Tan-Kyi (Gamma-Zeta, New York University, ’17), Joseph A. Losinno (Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University-Staten Island, ’14), and Michael C. Zarnowski (Upsilon-Kappa, West Long Branch, New Jersey, ’18).

The Ritualist for the installation was Sawyer I. Coleman (Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology, ’14).

The Upsilon-Chi Brothers participated in over 1,600 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Gamma-Zeta (New York University), Rho-Omega (Stevens Institute of Technology), Rho-Sigma (St. John’s University-Staten Island), and Tau-Delta (Pace University).

We will continue working to achieve Jackson’s Dream and spread our Order across North America! Congratulations to the newly installed Brothers and to the future success of the Upsilon-Chi Chapter!

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Brother WAWA Snipe To Perform at Super Bowl LVI

Ryan Urban — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:00:57 +0000

Brother Warren “WAWA” Snipe (Mu-Iota, Gallaudet University, ’94) will be making history on Sunday when he takes the stage at Super Bowl LVI.

For the first time in the history of the Super Bowl, the halftime show will feature two famous deaf rappers. Brother Snipe and fellow musician Sean Forbes will sign and perform during the halftime show.

This is the second year that Brother Snipe will have a presence at the biggest football game of the year. Super Bowl LV featured Brother Snipe as the ASL interpreter for Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church’s national anthem and America the Beautiful performances.

“I would listen to the music over and over to get a feel of the music and the singing,” Snipe told The Washington Post last year. “This takes a lot of time and you want to make sure you’re understood, so playing with various ways to interpret a song is warranted!”

Super Bowl LVI and its halftime show will air on Super Bowl Sunday, February 13th. Brother Snipe is joined by other major artists, including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity extends our deepest congratulations to Brother Snipe as he shares his gifts with the world. Congratulations Brother! A.E.K.D.B.

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Congratulations to the Lambda-Zeta Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University!

Leo Brown — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:29:02 +0000

We are excited to announce the re-installation of the 211th Chapter of Kappa Sigma! Please join us in welcoming the Lambda-Zeta Chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia back to the chapter rolls.

The 46 founding fathers were initiated on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Brothers in attendance for the installation included: Worthy Grand Scribe, Daniel J. Tierney (Theta-Nu, Ashland University, ’99), Executive Director Mitchell B. Wilson (Beta-Nu, University of Kentucky, ’78), and Development Coordinator Kyle Somers (Xi-Rho, Stockton University, ’17).

The installation was coordinated by Alumnus Advisor and District Grand Master Zanas D. Talley (Sigma-Psi, Catholic University of America, ’15) as well as Lambda-Zeta alumni. The Ritualist for the installation was Sawyer I. Coleman (Rho-Omega, Stevens Institute of Technology, ’14).

The Lambda-Zeta Brothers participated in over 1,500 hours of service to both local and national causes. Their relentless work and duty to serve their fellow man exemplifies their commitment to the core tenets of a Kappa Sigma: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

A huge thank you to the following Chapters for their part in the installation: Eta (Randolph Macon College), Sigma-Theta (Old Dominion University), Sigma-Lambda (Christopher Newport University), and the Lambda-Zeta alumni that were in attendance.

We will continue working to achieve Jackson’s Dream and spread our Order across North America! Congratulations to the newly installed Brothers and to the continued success of the Lambda-Zeta Chapter!

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An Opportunity to Make A Difference…

Leo Brown — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 15:39:19 +0000

Kappa Sigma has begun the critical work of assembling our next AREA RECRUITMENT MANAGER (ARM) team for the 2022-2023 school year.

This special group of talented brothers will be tasked to ensure our rightful place as the most preferred fraternity in the world.

The Brothers we seek for this elite group must have a proven track record of fraternal accomplishment and an unwavering, evident love of the Order, along with unbridled enthusiasm and passion for Kappa Sigma.

As part of your application, we ask that you produce an introductory video (not to exceed three minutes) answering two very important questions…

– Why do I love Kappa Sigma?

– Why do I want to be an Area Recruitment Manager?

Twenty FINALISTS will be selected and invited to participate in live interviews at Kappa Sigma International Headquarters (Charlottesville, VA) in early Spring. The fraternity will pay all travel expenses.

Of the Finalists, Kappa Sigma will ultimately choose five to 10 dynamic brothers, who will be asked to serve a minimum one-year commitment to advance our fraternity. Competitive starting salary, bonus, and benefits.

In addition to the video, please include your resume and Kappa Sigma accomplishments.

Applications should be emailed to Leo Brown at Leo@hq.kappasigma.org.

You must be a difference-maker, and the most committed brothers should apply.

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BREAKING: HISTORIC, NEW ALL-TIME RECORD SET FOR FALL RUSH

Leo Brown — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:11:00 +0000

Kappa Sigma has just completed the greatest fall rush in our 152-year history, topping the all-time average men pledged by chapter.

Amazingly, we have also already pledged in more men than all of last year and it’s only October 25. This number will continue to grow as some chapters are participating in mid-semester rush and the establishment of new colonies across North America!

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity and Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund have never been stronger or healthier in our storied history.

The credit goes to our dedicated undergraduates and volunteer alumni who have solidified our rightful place as the largest college men’s fraternity in the world. Congratulations and thank you brothers, you have made history. Number one, second to none.

A.E.K.Δ.B.

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