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Grand Conclave Individual Volunteer Awards 2022-2023

Ryan Urban — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to the following Brothers for their dedication and service to the Kappa Sigma Fraternity this past year. We are proud to honor the following Alumni Brothers for their exemplary contributions as volunteers to the Order.

Alumni Awards

Assistant District Grand Master of the Year

Josh S. Lee, Southern California

Assistant Alumni Advisor of the Year

Jonathan J. Boyajian, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University

Outstanding District Grand Masters

Chad T. Joyce, Eastern Pennsylvania
Christopher P. Suttmeier, Central and Eastern New York
Jeffrey R. Cares, CAPT, USN (Ret), Northern New England
Brandon Y. Leung, New Jersey
Adam Zaher, Downtown & Staten Island, NYC
James A. Byham, Maryland
Noah Griffin, Central NC/Triangle
Zanas D. Talley, Blue Ridge
Hunter J. Labbie, Northern Florida
Jacob J. Wilson, Central Tennessee
Michael L. Benson, Michigan
Stephen M. Vest, Greater Kentucky
Cory M. Sims, Kansas
Jonah P. Hartswick, Northern Ohio
Wesley C. Bren, Southern Ohio
Lionel L. de la Houssaye, Jr., Southeastern Louisiana \ Southern Mississippi
Jacob C. Shaver, Alabama
Austin T. Landes, Oklahoma
Cary E. Vaughn, Mid-South
Michael K. Griffiths, Southwestern Louisiana
Nicholas A. Gallicchio, Northwest Texas
Gabriel F. Rodriguez, Northern California
Jordan M. Valenti, Big Sky
Mark A. Anderson, Los Angeles California
Nicholas E. Snowberger, New Mexico West Texas
Jeremy J. Phelps, Western Canada
Isaac E. Lipscomb, Southern California
Dustin P. Wright, Central Valley

Outstanding Assistant District Grand Masters

Kristian Griffiths, Theta-Rho, Southwestern Louisiana
David Brinkman, Theta-Upsilon, Southern Ohio
Blake Baxter, Mu-Delta, Southern California
Joshua Lee, Omicron-Zeta, Southern California
Kevin Clements, Sigma-Mu, Rocky Mountain
Nick Greenfield, Gamma-Psi, Oklahoma
Brian Hercliff-Proffer, Omicron-Rho, Michigan
Randy Robbins, Theta-Nu, Northern Ohio
Jared Howells, Epsilon-Rho, Northern Ohio
Kevin Boll, Nu-Lambda, Northern California
Dimitrios Kiniris, Nu-Lambda, Northern California
Tim Beacham, Epsilon-Pi, Mid-South
Joseph Lossino, Rho-Sigma, Downtown & Staten Island NYC
Raffaele Montuori, Rho-Sigma, Downtown & Staten Island NYC
Alexandro Perez-Tovar, Rho-Omicron, Central Valley
Michael Zarnowski, Upsilon-Kappa, Central/South New Jersey
James DelRocini, Xi-Rho, Central/South New Jersey

Outstanding Alumnus Advisors

Elijah Lopez, Delta-Zeta, University of New Mexico
Alejandro Torres, Theta-Zeta, Eastern New Mexico University
Lex Graham, Epsilon-Phi, Texas Tech University
Jason Strickland, Nu-Phi, Northeastern State University
William Wang, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
Patrick Wallace, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State Universiy
Kristian Griffiths, Theta-Rho, McNeese State University
Rob Scholer, Nu-Omicron, The University of Texas at Dallas
Tim Kunstel, Pi-Iota, California State University, Chico
Garret Olson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
Brian Hercliff-Proffer, Omicron-Rho, University of Michigan-Flint
Brandon Bounds, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University
Craig Ireland, Gamma-Psi, Oklahoma
Garett Reinhart, Nu-Psi, University of Cincinnati
Robert Lowe, Alpha-Zeta, University of Michigan
Logan Titus, Kappa-Rho, Boise State University
Jeffery York, Epsilon-Sigma, Florida State University
Kevin Amburgy, Theta-Nu, Ashland University
Alex Del Vecchio, Phi-Alpha, Ewing Township NJ
Todd Hammett, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi

Outstanding Assistant Alumnus Advisors

Ryan Bailey, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
Matthew Hudak, Sigma-Xi, West Florida
Jonathan J. Boyajian, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University
Michael Malenic, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University
Anthony Favuzzi, Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University – Staten Island
Scott Sawamura, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
Ryan Nicholson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
Kristopher Stephenson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
Joshua Miller, Upsilon-Kappa, West Long Branch
John Sappanish, Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University
Ryan Kiedrowski, Kappa-Gamma, Northern Arizonia University
Eric Matoon, Beta-Psi, University of Washington
Cameron Merlino, Xi-Rho, Stockton University
Andrew Smith, Epsilon-Epsilon, The University of British Columbia
Russell Curry, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
Michael Malouf, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
Torey Hammet, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
Doug Archer, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
Noah Sellers, Omicron-Zeta, University of Hawii at Manoa

Outstanding First Year Volunteers

Nicholas Dayap, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
William Wang, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
Ryan Bailey, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
Jason Strickland, Nu-Phi, Northeastern State University
Jonathan J. Boyajian, Epsilon-Rho, Kent State University
Dmitirios Kiniris, Nu-Lambda, California State University, Sacramento
Scott Sawamura, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
Kristopher Stephenson, Tau-Gamma, University of Nevada, Reno
Kyle R. Korth, Omicron-Rho, University of Michigan-Flint
Anthony F. Favuzzi, Rho-Sigma, St. John’s University – Staten Island
Morgan Hasting, Gamma-Chi, Kansas State University
Logan Titus, Kappa Rho, Boise State University
William Barksdale Jr, Phi, Rhodes College
Brandon M. Kowalczyk, Gamma-Upsilon, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Cameron L. Merlino, Xi-Rho, Stockton University
Alexander D. Del Vecchio, Phi-Alpha, Ewing Township NJ
Timothy W. Beggs, Phi-Alpha, Ewing Township NJ
Noah Griffin, Central NC/Triangle
Hunter J. Labbie, Northern Florida
Michael B. Mann, Minnesota/North Dakota
Stone Eckenrode, Mu-Zeta, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Erik F. Yassenoff, Gamma-Xi, Denison University
Christopher J. Condit, Lambda-Gamma, Jacksonville State University
Ryan Bailey, Sigma-Upsilon, University of California, Riverside
Jeffrey Ludwig, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Jeremy Warren, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Ryan Cartwright, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Roland J. Bydlon, USN, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Stanley N. Lucas, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Charles W. Love, II, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Christopher S. Lodico, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
James D. Witty, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Aaron D. Boe, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
Steven C. Steinhagen, Beta-Theta, Indiana University
James S. Archer, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
Torey S. Hammett, Delta-Xi, University of Mississippi
Ty R. Johnson, Gamma-Tau, University of Colorado Boulder
Ryan M. Kiedrowski, Kappa-Gamma, Northern Arizona University
John E. Soppanish, Theta-Omicron, Muskingum University
James Costas, Desert Southwest

Congrats to our award winners and we hope this will inspire all Brothers to rise above and beyond. Take pride in your hard work this year, and we hope to see you on this list again next year! A.E.K.Δ.B.

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West Florida’s Sigma-Xi Chapter Lauded for Volunteer Efforts

Ryan Urban — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:25:50 +0000

The Brothers of the Sigma-Xi Chapter at the University of West Florida were lauded for recent volunteer efforts at a charitable gala.

Exemplifying The Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s ‘Service’ pillar, the Brothers had volunteered at a gala that raised nearly a quarter-million dollars for the Health and Hope Clinic, an important medical and dental free clinic in the Pensacola, Florida area.

“(The Brothers of Sigma-Xi showed) punctuality, sincerity, and dependability,” said Sally Bergosh, the Executive Director of the clinic. “This group of young men were awesome volunteers and represented professionally and in a positive light.”

Congratulations to the Health and Hope Clinic and the Brothers of the Sigma-Xi Chapter! Their dedication to Service shines as an example to all Brothers in the Order! Go Argonauts and A.E.K.∆.B., Brothers!

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Kappa Sigma Welcomes Upsilon-Omega Chapter at Tarleton State University

Ryan Urban — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 13:13:25 +0000

Kappa Sigma is proud to share the Supreme Executive Committee has voted to grant a charter to the former Tarleton State University Colony, becoming the new Upsilon-Omega Chapter. The newest Chapter of the Order earned this honor by maintaining 60 members, maintaining membership in numerous other campus organizations outside of the Order, taking part in specialized workshops, including Code of Conduct and Champion’s Quest, and establishing Chapter operations in the required departments of a healthy Chapter. The Brothers are eager to see what Upsilon-Omega will accomplish in their first year as a Chapter.

Worthy Grand Treasurer Martin C. Petersen (Rho, Arizona State University, ’66) attended the Installation to represent the Supreme Executive Committee. Other attendees included District Grand Master for Northwest Texas Nicholas A. Gallicchio (Xi-Upsilon, Texas A&M University-Commerce, ’02), Assistant District Grand Master William “Chris” Wilson (Xi-Upsilon, Texas A&M University-Commerce, ’02), and Andy H. Diric (Xi-Delta, The University of Texas at San Antonio, ’95), who served as Ritualist. Thank you to all the volunteers and alumni who helped make this installation special.

We would also like to thank the Brothers of the following Chapters who attended the Installation as ritual teams.

Epsilon-Upsilon – University of North Texas
Theta-Gamma – Midwestern State University
Theta-Omega – University of Texas at Arlington
Nu-Omicron – University of Texas at Dallas
Xi-Upsilon – Texas A&M Commerce
Tau-Sigma – Angelo State University

Brothers everywhere wish Upsilon-Omega the best as they begin their road to excellence and offer our congratulations! Ride on, Texan Riders!

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Meet the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC): Area 5 Delegate, Nick Monroy

Ryan Urban — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:51:59 +0000

Nick Monroy (Gamma-Tau, University of Colorado-Boulder, ’20)

Nick Monroy sat down with HQ and answered a few questions as part of an introductory interview for his new role with the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC). Learn more about Brother Monroy below!

What is your hometown?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What are you studying in school?

Journalism with a minor in Political Science

What leadership positions within your Chapter have you held?

Grand Procurator

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

TEDxCU, CU College Democrats, University of Colorado Student Government

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give?

Do not doubt what one Chapter, one EC, or even one Brother can achieve–every undergraduate in Kappa Sigma is capable of revolutionizing their respective Chapters. You can be the catalyst for change in whatever you want to see, so leave a legacy that you can look back at with pride.

What is the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC)?

The UAC serves a critical role within the Order by ensuring undergraduate viewpoints are presented to the Supreme Executive Committee (SEC). Through the UAC, undergraduate Brother’s voices are heard directly. Each member of the UAC serves a one year term, and is elected by active Brothers in one of five geographical areas at either the biannual Leadership Conference or Grand Conclave.

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Meet the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC): Area 3 Delegate, Armani Jackson

Ryan Urban — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:09:21 +0000

Armani Jackson (Sigma-Eta, Central Michigan University, ’20)

Armani Jackson sat down with HQ and answered a few questions as part of an introductory interview for his new role with the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC). Learn more about Brother Jackson below!

What is your hometown?

Chicago, IL

What are you studying in school?

Political Science

What leadership positions within your Chapter have you held?

Alumni Chair Fall 20, Formal Chair Spring 21-Spring 22, A Greater Cause Chair Fall 21, and I’m the current Grand Master of Ceremonies.

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

I currently play Rugby

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give?

Champion Quest is the bloodline of Kappa Sigma; continue to strive for greatness. Go out and dominate your campus this fall!

What is the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC)?

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Meet the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC): Area 2 Delegate, Jake Brown

Ryan Urban — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:30:35 +0000

Jake Brown (Upsilon-Zeta, Middle Georgia State University, ’21)

Jake Brown sat down with HQ and answered a few questions as part of an introductory interview for his new role with the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC). Learn more about Brother Brown below!

What is your hometown?

Cumming, GA

What are you studying in school?

Aviation Science & Management

What leadership positions within your Chapter have you held?

A Greater Cause Chairman, Grand Master of Ceremonies, and the Current Grand Master

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

Off campus, I serve in the United States Marine Corps Reserve as an infantryman. Going on 3.5 years in the service.

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give?

Kappa Sigma Fraternity is truly the best fraternity in the world and I fully believe that you get what you give. If you throw yourself in fully, you reap the benefits tenfold. I highly encourage you to volunteer to serve your Chapter and your community with your time and energy and then you will see what Kappa Sigma truly has to offer.

What is the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC)?

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Meet the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC): Area 1 Delegate, Tavier Maldonado

Ryan Urban — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:42:50 +0000

Tavier Maldonado (Mu-Iota, Gallaudet University, ’18)

Tavier Maldonado sat down with HQ and answered a few questions as part of an introductory interview for his new role with the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC). Learn more about Brother Maldonado below!

What is your hometown?

Boston, Massachusetts

What are you studying in school?

Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Management

What leadership positions within your Chapter have you held?

Grand Master (Current), Grand Master of Ceremonies, Grand Scribe, Guard, and Public Relations Chair

What other organizations are you involved in on campus?

Student Body Government Director of Student Media (Present), Business Student Council President (Present), Student Body Government Vice-President, Business Student Council Vice-President

What’s the best advice for Kappa Sigma Chapters that you can give?

Good leadership gets the job done, but outstanding leadership goes beyond just getting the job done, for diligence is your watchword. Continue to set the standard higher each time, and each time you do, remember this; commitment and motivation. By seizing every opportunity, you can get to further yourself and your Chapter. No goal is impossible to reach; having trust in your fellow Brothers and your Chapter’s Executive Committee can go to great lengths.

Quoting the Golden Hearted Virginian’s words, “May we not rest contentedly until the Star and Crescent is the pride of every college and university throughout the land.”

What is the Undergraduate Advisory Committee (UAC)?

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A Greater Cause Spotlight: Brother Justin Constantine

Ryan Urban — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:08:46 +0000

Brother Justin Constantine, Lt. Col, USMC (ret) (Lambda-Sigma, James Madison University, ‘90) is the epitome of Leadership and Service. In 2006, while serving in Iraq as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, Brother Constantine was shot by a sniper and lost his left eye, parts of his jaw, teeth, and tongue. His injuries were so severe that he was mistaken for dead by other patrol members and declared dead at the time. Brother Constantine survived thanks to his own tenacity and the aid of doctors, surgeons, and physical therapists.

This struggled prompted Brother Constantine to found the Veterans Success Resource Group (VSRG), a Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign beneficiary. VSRG is a specialized 501(c)3 charity and is recognized by the GuideStar’s Gold Seal of Transparency, for its dedicated work in providing food, clothing, and other high demand items to veterans. Over the years, VSRG has amassed a database of more than 11,000 resources for veterans and their families. Kappa Sigma is proud to support our Brother and this wonderful organization through the Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign.

Despite all that Brother Constantine has had to endure, and what he has been able to accomplish for others, he is now facing another challenge. Cancer is trying to do what a sniper could not. In January 2020, Brother Constantine was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. With conventional treatment proving unsuccessful, Brother Constantine and his wife, Dahlia, have turned to The Block Center in Chicago, IL for help. The costly expenses of this treatment and led to a GoFundMe campaign to help provide support to Brother Constantine, who has already sold his home, and his treatment. To learn more and contribute to the GoFundMe campaign, follow THIS LINK.

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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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Kappa Sigma to Lead One of America’s Best Known Beverage Bottlers

Ryan Urban — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:18:36 +0000

Congratulations to Brother Michael A. Suco (Lambda-Gamma, Jacksonville State University, ’87) on his election by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED’s Board of Directors to serve as President and CEO, beginning on August 1st of this year. Brother Suco will become the 8th President and CEO of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED when outgoing CEO, John Sherman retires in July. Currently, Brother Suco serves as the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED’s Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Coca-Cola has been a well-known American staple in diets and pop-culture for over 130 years; since its founding on January 29, 1892. Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED is the third largest privately held Coca-Cola bottling company in North America.

Brother Suco earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Jacksonville State University, where he joined the Lambda-Gamma Chapter of Kappa Sigma in 1987. Following his graduation, Brother Succo began his career at The Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery in 1991 and subsequently joined the Coca-Cola Company in 1996 as a Market Development Manager. In 2000, Brother Suco joined the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED and has served in numerous management roles over the ensuing 22 years including his current role as Chief Commercial Officer.

In addition to his leadership within the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Brother Suco is a leader in his community and beyond through his service on Boards including Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Georgia Beverage Association, the Hispanic Business Council, Oglethorpe University, Fiesta Cultural Festival, the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, and the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama.

Congratulations Brother Suco, all Kappa Sigma Brothers stand with you as you prepare to lead the Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED! AEKDB

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