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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Theta-Upsilon Chapter and Alumni Recognized for Outstanding work

 

Theta-Upsilon delegation pose for a photo at the Awards Reception at the 2024 Leadership Conference in New Orleans. L-R: Brothers Wes Bren IC '85, DGM; Emmett Jones IC '22, UAC Area 3; Quinn Sippola IC '22, AA Phi-Delta Chapter; Luke King IC '22, Grand Master; David Weygandt IC '22, Master of Ritual; Andy Zuchowski IC '94 AA Phi-Epsilon Chapter.

Theta-Upsilon Chapter wins the Founders' Award for Chapter Excellence for the third year in a row

Alumni and Undergraduate members also recognized for outstanding efforts as Kappa Sigma celebrates a record-breaking year. 


July in the Big Easy provided an opportunity for the Supreme Executive Committee to celebrate a great year, provide training for undergraduate members and recognize Kappa Sigmas and chapters for excellence. 


Another first!  Brother Jones named Undergraduate of the Year!

For the first time in the Chapter's 57 year history, one of our members was named Undergraduate of the Year for Area 3: Emmett Jones IC '22 who graduated this May. Brother Jones served as Grand Treasurer during the Colony period, as Grand Master in the reinstated Chapter's first year and served in roles of Pledge Program conductor and Champion Quest (Recruiting) Chair since. Emmett was elected last year at the Grand Conclave as Chapter's first-ever UAC (Undergraduate Advisory Committee) delegate for Area 3.  In this role, Emmett represented many districts and Chapters at the SEC meetings and assisted the SEC, Commissioners, HQ Staff and Endowment Fund Trustees with multiple priorities. Brother Jones also received a "Distinguished Service Commendation" for his efforts with the SAJ Weekend of Giving. 

Chapter Awards

The Theta-Upsilon Chapter was recognized with a F.A.C.E. Award (Founders’ Award of Chapter Excellence) for the 3rd year in a row. The Miami Chapter was one of only 29 Chapters (~top 10%) recognized based on it achievements in recruiting, scholarship, philanthropy, ritual proficiency and support of the Endowment Fund. 

The Chapter also was recognized for Academic Excellence with a Silver Bowl Award, for achieving 100% of the members having at least one Ritual Proficiency and for its recruiting in Champion Quest.


Undergraduate Awards          

Chapter awards come from great leadership and Theta-Upsilon members were also recognized:

  • Outstanding Grand Procurator Award: Harris E. Brotman IC '22  
  • Outstanding Grand Scribe Award : Luke R. Hastings IC '22
  • Outstanding Grand Treasurer Award: Luke R. King IC '22
  • Master of Ritual: David Weygandt IC '22
  • Undergraduate of the Year for Area 3: Emmett Jones IC '22 


Theta-Upsilon Alumni Recognized          

Theta-Upsilon alumni were also recognized for their service to Order including:

    • Outstanding Assistant Alumnus Advisor Award: Jay Cavender  IC '80, serving at Theta-Upsilon
    • Outstanding Alumnus Advisor Award: Andy Zuchowski IC '94 serving at Phi-Epsilon Chapter, Ohio University.
    • Outstanding Assistant District Grand Master Award: David Brinkman IC '80, serving Northern Ohio District
    • Outstanding District Grand Master Award: Wesley Bren IC '85, Southwest Ohio District 

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