Commander Oliver Selected as Collegiate Grand Councilman
At College of Chapters last weekend in St. Louis, Commander Trey Oliver, Beta Theta 2736, was selected from over 170 Commanders present to serve with three other Commanders as a Collegiate Grand Councilman for the next year. In addition to four Vice-Regents, one of whom is our own Lee Perrett, Beta Theta 1591, the High Council has four collegiate members with full voting rights and input.

This is a tremendous honor and even greater responsibility for Trey, his executive officer team, and the entire chapter.  It not only speaks well of Trey but also of Beta Theta’s active chapter, heritage, and legacy.

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An Obligation to Excellence

Brothers Pat Sefton, front left, and Walter Hargrove, front right, both examples of excellence, last month at their induction into the John M. Ward Alumni Hall of Honor.

As noted above, College of Chapters was just completed last weekend in St. Louis. Commanders from all chapters participated with sessions being led by staff, alumni, and members of Task Force Hopkins.  College of Chapters was re-designed and re-scheduled from previous editions, and this event compared favorably with any professional-level leadership training available at any corporate meeting.
 
Regent-Elect Charlie Eitel led the opening address focusing on his successful turn-around of four businesses.  Jerry Fields of J.D. Fields & Co., a worldwide supplier of steel products, provided a luncheon address in which he described his up-from-the-bootstraps life from a dirt floor in Texas to near-bankruptcy by an embezzling CFO to a $9 million yacht and a $25 million gift to Texas State University.  Jerry attributed much of his success to Sigma Nu values and relationships.  Click here to read more about Jerry and his life.
 
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Beta Theta 1000, Jere Fail

Jere Fail, Beta Theta 1000

Past Regent Joe Gilman bought a 1955 Delta on eBay and saw this article about the initiation of Jere Fail, Beta Theta 1000. It’s very interesting and a good read.

Jere had this update for us: "I too had a copy of that 1955 Delta but it has long since disappeared during many of the moves I have made since that time.

Jim Thurman's comments brought back fond memories of a group of very outstanding young men and my selection to represent them as the 1000th initiate of the Beta Theta chapter of Sigma Nu. I treasure that honor and the fraternity badge awarded to me then.  Time has not diminished either.  Jim was an excellent Commander and led Beta Theta through turbulent times.

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Parking Lot Renovated

View of the new parking lot looking toward the northwest.

Many of the projects associated with our current capital campaign are not glamorous, but as every owner of an older home knows, they are essential. Such is the case with our parking lot.  It has had no maintenance since construction 15 years ago.
 
During Christmas break, the island in the center was removed. The trees which used to be at the top of the steps to the old patio were dead and six new parking spaces were gained from this removal. The bricks placed there by the seniors when the current house was built were re-located to the area around the rock, displacing the loose gravel that was always getting scattered.
 
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What Does Sigma Nu Mean to You?
Sigma Nu has undoubtedly made a great impact on our lives. Let's celebrate the lifelong friendships and character-building skills that we formed thanks to our fraternity membership. Let us know, what does Sigma Nu mean to you?