Central Missouri ΣΧ Alumni

Central Missouri Alumni Chapter met via Google Meet on June 10.

 Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every even month. Upcoming meetings are August 12, October 14, and December 9.  The August 12 meeting will probably be held via Google Meet.

 Many Alumni Chapters are successfully meeting online via Zoom or one of the other meeting service platforms like Google Meeting. Some groups have seen an uptick in attendance. Attracting new members who perhaps find online engagement more accommodating to their schedules certainly helps share our messages and introduces chapters to larger Sigma Chi audiences.

 The Sigma Chi Colony at Westminster has 9 colonists living in the Sigma Chi House. Recruitment efforts for the second class of colonists are underway. All is progressing well according to Chapter Advisor, Significant Sig Bob Aulgur.

 A documentary premiering at the We Are One Festival entitled “Wake Up” on June 4 via YouTube was produced by Alex Lindley, Missouri ‘ 15.  Wake Up – Stories From The Fronlines Of Suicide Prevention includes the story of Keller Zibilich, LSU ’14 and the efforts of his parents Michael Zibilich, LSU ’70 and his wife Gayle to help Sigma Chi erase the stigma behind mental health. A full length feature story highlighting  Project Wake Up will be featured in the Summer Issue of The Magazine of Sigma Chi.

 Sunday June 28, 2020 marked the 165th Anniversary of the founding of Sigma Chi. We have much to be proud of:   350,0000 plus all time initiates, 249 active chapters and colonies, 131 active alumni chapters.

 Sigma Chi Leadership Institute’s recent achievement as a state – licensed institution of higher learning enables Sigma Chi to be the only organization in the Greek -letter world to be able to provide third party authenticated and validated leadership and character development curriculum to our members.

 Look for a Google Meet e-mail notice in early August from President Andy Kassel, Western Illinois ‘ 95 for our August 12 online meeting. See you online August 12

Lunch meetings are held the second Wednesday of every even month. Upcoming 2020 meetings are February 12, April 8,June 10, August 12, October 14, and December 9.

Held at the Stadium Grill, 1218 Fellows Place, Columbia,Missouri at Noon. Meetings usually last about an hour.

President Andy Kassel, Vice President Ben Trachtenberg, and Secretary/Treasurer Bruce Klaus were reelected to office for 2020.

The Sigma Chi house at University of Missouri closed in November. For more information, see the Sigma Chi International website at www.sigmachi.org

A colony will be starting at Westminster in 2020. Meetings will be held at the Sigma Chi house. After February 1 2020,members of Sigma Chi can visit a meeting on any Sunday at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, please e-mail Significant Sig Bob Aulgur Westminster ‘ 75 at drychi@yahoo.com

A Province Workshop will be held at St Louis University on Saturday, February 8, 2020. This will include chapters from Northern and Southern Missouri Provinces. If you would like to attend contact Andy Kassel.

You can pay your 2020 dues of $20 with a check. Just send to:        

                                                          Central Missouri Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter

                                                                            P O Box 813

                                                                       Columbia,MO 65205

See you at our next meeting February 12

Lunch meetings are held the second Wednesday of every even month. Upcoming 2019 meetings are October 9 and December 13.

Held at the Stadium Grill, 1218 Fellows Place, Columbia,Missouri at Noon. Meetings usually last about an hour.

Vice President Ben Trachtenberg was the certified delegate for Central Missouri Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter at the 82nd Grand Chapter held in Salt Lake City,Utah. June 27-June 29. Steve Schuyler, Arizona ‘ 79 was elected as the 71st Grand Consul.

You can pay your 2019 dues of $20 with a check. Just Mail to:        Central Missouri Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter                                                                                                                               P O Box 813, Columbia, MO 65205

The St Louis Alumni Chapter will hold the 86th Sid Weber Bar B Q at Rob Westrich’s house on Thursday, September 26                                                                  

ST. LOUIS SIGMA CHI ALUMNI CHAPTER                                            86th Annual Sid Weber BBQ

Thursday, September 26th, 5:00 to …   Rob Westrich’s House 669 Locksley  Webster Groves, MO 63119 One price fits all…$40.00. Same terrific barbecue, side dishes, dessert and beverages provided by Brother Brady Hanlen, Owner of Hanlen’s Fine Meats & Catering Service. Craft Beer donated by Brother Scott Kemper, Proprietor, of Llywelyn’s Pub. We now offer the option to pay on-line securely through PayPal!   Please contact Chuck Heyl to RSVP chuckheyl@gmail.com so we know you are planning to attend.

Lunch meetings are held the second Wednesday of every even month. Upcoming meetings are August 14, October 9 and December 13.

Held at the Stadium Grill, 1219 Fellows Place, Columbia,Missouri at Noon. Meetings usually last about an hour.

Vice President Ben Tractenberg will represent the Central Missouri Alumni Chapter as our certified delegate to the 82nd Grand Chapter to be held in Salt Lake City,Utah on June 27 – June 29. It is thought that current Grand Pro Consul Steve Schuyler, Arizona ‘ 79 will be elected as the 71st Grand Consul. Ben Trachtenberg, Yale ‘ 01 is also the Chairman of the Governing Laws Committee for Sigma Ch International Fraternity.

Xi Xi Chapter Advisor Jon McGuff was in attendance at our meeting and reported that the undergrad chapter is progressing towards their goals. Central Missouri Alumni Chapter President Andy Kassel is assisting in administering programs.

Delta Tau chapter is completing initiatives for reinstatement at Westminster.

Once again, Significant Sig W Bruce Cameron, Westminster ‘ 78 has had a book made into a movie entitled ” A Dog’s Journey”, which is a sequel to ” A Dog’s Purpose”. The new movie was released in May.

You can pay your 2019 dues of $ 20 with a check. Just mail to:

                                                        Central Missouri Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter

                                                                         P. O. Box 813

                                                                Columbia,Missouri 65205

                           See you at our next meeting on Wednesday August 14 at the Stadium Grill