Eta Iota @ Grand Chapter

This past weekend, over 500 Sigma Chis converged on The Big Easy for the fraternity’s bi-annual Grand Chapter. Eta Iota was represented well with numerous undergraduates and alumni, including Tyrel “J-J” Gibson, Grant “big-britches” Petronsky, Julio “Papa-John” Varela, Tom “something’s growing on my face” Maugeri (he swears it’s not infectious), Jeff “Look who I’m dating” Fejfar, Mark “Have you seen my jet” Burroughs, Brian “any scissor lifts around here” Lojko, and the 99-01 Int’l Sweetheart Wendy Papson. A good time was had by all and the locals on Bourbon Street treated us well during the after hours festivities.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETA IOTA

Although the party is still about 6 weeks away, it’s official this coming week: Eta Iota turns 30 on Tuesday, March 6th. What’s in store for our chapter as we approach this big anniversary? Who knows? But based on our remarkable history so far, it’s safe to say our chapter certainly has a bright future within Sigma Chi.

Looking back over the past three decades draws quite a picture of our accomplishments as a group as well as individual achievements. Starting from a group of 11 we have grown to over 700 brothers who, in my honest opinion, share some of the closest bonds of brotherhood within our fraternity. With a dozen or so Peterson Significant Chapter Awards we have proven our chapter to be comprised of true Sigma Chis capable of meeting and exceeding the standards of an exemplary chapter.

We have also had our fair share of hurdles and roadblocks along our journey but have emerged as a stronger chapter for having had those experiences. Just last year, Major General John Bailey set another milestone in Eta Iota’s history as his personal achievements earned him the distinction of being the first “Significant Sig” from our chapter. Congratulations again to Brother Bailey and I look forward to future achievements and successes from within our chapter. Continue reading →

30th BIRTHDAY UPDATE

We’re down to 3 weeks and counting until the preliminary deadline! Be sure to send in your registration and make your arrangements. Ticket costs go up after Feb 22nd and the hotel rooms at the plaza Resort & Spa are already filling up quickly at our discounted rate. American and Delta are also starting to fill up with the start of summer vacationers so be sure to book soon if you want to take advantage of the 5-10% discount we’ve arranged with both carriers. Continue reading →

On behalf of The House Corporation, I hope everyone and their family enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season. We have accomplished a lot in 2000 and are keeping up the pace into 2001 in preparation for the big projects and events planned for Eta Iota.

30th Birthday Update

You should have already received your complete invitation packet for 30th Birthday (they were sent out earlier in December so let us know if it has not arrived). We have posted complete information on the website at http://www.etaiota.org/birthday.htm including the full weekend schedule, hotel & travel discounts, contact information, pricing and even the ability to make online credit card payments! Continue reading →

House Corp Update

We recently mailed out the fall House Corp newsletter and you should have received it by now. Enclosed you found an update from the undergrads and some important information about the big birthday bash next April. Be sure to check out the online page for updates (www.etaiota.org/birthday.htm) and be on the look out for your complete invitation package scheduled to be mailed in December! Continue reading →

Brothers,

The purpose of the House Corporation (as I see it) is two-fold:

1. Provide adequate housing for the undergraduate chapter at a reasonable price

2. Provide programs to our chapter alumni aimed at helping each of us retain the Spirit of Youth and maintain the strong ties of brotherhood that we forged as undergraduates.

Having stated our purpose from a high-level perspective, let me give you some detail on each of these challenges. Continue reading →

I just got the summer issue of The Magazine and while looking through it, it was great to find Eta Iota in so many places. From our alumni brothers submitting letters and photos to an article from the undergrads. For those of you who haven’t seen it yet or do not subscribe, here’s a quick wrap up… Continue reading →