August 2006
 
There is a New Tax-Savings Opportunity for Older Donors

On Aug. 17, 2006, President Bush signed into law new tax incentives for charitable gifts from donors who are 70½ or older. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 encourages financial support of charitable organizations across the United States.


 
 
Sigma Nu Celebrates 100 Years


(January 1, 1969) - A golden serpent, coiled as the number 100 and drawn with two heads, served as the Centennial insignia of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Like Janus, the ancient Roman god of gates and doors and, hence, of all beginnings, our Centennial year was also represented with two opposite faces. . .

 
 
Ready to Hit the Road

This fall, as our students return to class, the General Fraternity is pleased to welcome two new Leadership Consultants to our ranks: Eliott Ponte (Hartford) and David Roberson (Baylor). With nearly a dozen weeks of training behind them, both Eliott and David are now ready to hit the road. However, before they begin their journey, we thought we would take a moment for some brief introductions. . .
Eliott C. Ponte
David Roberson
 
Does Perception = Reality?

As I sit here today, the newest class of Leadership Consultants will soon head out for the fall semester. This got me thinking about just how long I have worked on staff, and I realized that this summer was the start of my 20th year working for Sigma Nu. It’s hard to believe that when I arrived here in 1987, I had a full head of hair.

It seems like just yesterday (1985) when I was considering

Then
Now
joining either Sigma Nu or another fraternity at the College of Charleston. Sigma Nu was the smallest chapter and rented the smallest house on campus. Conversely, the other was the largest chapter on campus and owned the largest house. I recall vividly my conversations with the officers of both chapters as I mentioned that I was looking to join one of these two fraternities.

The Sigma Nu Commander said that both were good chapters, but he hoped that I would join Sigma Nu. The President of the other fraternity said, "James, if you join Sigma Nu, you will be the only person of any significant worth to ever join that organization!" I looked him straight in the eyes as I shook his hand and said, "Adam, thank you! You have just helped me make my decision."
General Fraternity Staff on the Move

In addition to our two new Leadership Consultants mentioned above, there have been several other staffing changes in recent months we’d like to make you aware of:

Staff Departures
 

R. Sy Hughes
(Lander), former Director of Risk Reduction, has concluded his five years of service to the General Fraternity and now works as Assistant Director of Alumni and Reunion Giving at Virginia Military Institute Foundation, Inc. Sy will continue his service to Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. as a volunteer, serving as Division Commander for the following chapters: Washington and Lee (Lambda), Virginia Tech (Theta Xi), James Madison (Iota Delta) and Lynchburg (Mu Chi).

Russell J. Hammond (James Madison), former Director of Expansion, has concluded his three years of service to the General Fraternity and now works as a Director of Development for the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation, Inc.

Staff Changes

Timothy J. Braddick (Cincinnati), former Leadership Consultant, continues his second year on staff as our new Director of Risk Reduction. Tim will also assume responsibility for planning our College of Chapters and Grand Chapter conventions.

Kevin G. Coxwell (Georgia State) continues his second year on staff and begins this academic year as our Senior Leadership Consultant.

Christopher L. Healy (Fresno), former Leadership Consultant, continues his second year on staff as our new Director of Expansion.

Scott A. Smith (Central Arkansas) steps into the new role of Associate Director of Education while also continuing to serve as a Leadership Consultant.

Jon D. Sprenger (Drury), former Leadership Consultant, continues his second year on staff as our new Director of Recruitment.

Christopher M. Wetterman (Bradley), former Leadership Consultant, continues his second year on staff as an Expansion and Recruitment Consultant.



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