May 2013 Issue Lorem Ipsum Leaders, Scholars, Athletes, and Gentlemen Iota Sigma Chapter Pressing On! Iota Sigma Back on the Map officially as a Chapter The weekend of February 11th was a FIJI filled weekend for the Iota Sigma Colony transitioning into the Iota Sigma Chapter. On Thursday, February 14th, The Iota Sigma brothers had a campus wide reception for the Colony’s return to campus as a Chapter. On Friday, the 15 th, 38 brothers were pledged into the Iota Sigma Chapter followed by White Star reception. Don Mighell was induced as the Legate for the coming weekend festivities. Bright and early on Saturday morning, Iota Sigma gained 35 initiated members. They also initiated a graduate into Iota Sigma, Chis Yano, who was pledged into the ranks of Iota Sigma in 1997. Saturday night was the banquet for all of the brothers, where Don Mighell presented the president, Josh Cox, with the Iota Sigma’s new Charter. Continued on Page 4 \r\n; Iota Sigma Chapter May 2013 Issue Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Inductees were just announced for the Honorary Greek leadership, Order of Omega. Phi Gamma Delta now has five members in it. These men are as follows: Antonio Cervantes, Josh Cox, Kris Koll and Ryan Webster. They are joining existing member Mark Rosario. Less than 3% of Greeks are asked to Join Order of Omega. Congrats to those men! _____________________________________________ During the recent Order of Omega Awards – Iota Sigma received 10 awards placing it in the top three chapters on campus. More details in a future newsletter. Archon President, Scott Mikulecky (left) and Former Archon President Bill Miller (right) Ryan McFarland (left) and Tom Barlow (right) 2 \r\n; Iota Sigma Chapter May 2013 Issue Don Mighell served as Legate for the weekend Chartering Committee member Paul Lawson presents a Distinguished Service award to Tracy Machtan Eight members of the original founding class along with Don Mighell and Bill Miller in attendance at the banquet 3 \r\n; Iota Sigma Chapter Head table at banquet Wayne Mark (Rho Phi graduate) with son Spencer Mark Newest FIJI Sire and Son members May 2013 Issue The original charter Table set for the evening 4 \r\n; Iota Sigma Chapter May 2013 Issue Ed Gabe, Fraternity Ritualist Right: Larry Watson receives Distinguished Service Award from Archon VP Mike Lucas Below: Graduates in attendance at the banquet 5 \r\n; Iota Sigma Chapter May 2013 Issue Above: Chapter’s Cabinet Officers, Ryan McFarland (PL), Joe Weist (Section Chief), Scott Mikulecky (Archon President), Mike Lucas (Archon VP) Left: Both “first” chapter presidents – Josh Cox (left) and TextMike Schell (right) New members of Iota Sigma! 6 \r\n; Iota Sigma Chapter May 2013 Issue Iota Sigma Chapter Returns… Scott Mikulecky was the keynote speaker that evening. Once the charter was regained and pictures were taken, the Ball began and Phi Gams danced the night away. On Sunday morning, at 10 am, it was time for the Founder’s and Parent’s Brunch. Awards were given out as well with some speakers including Josh Laufenberg, J.B. Goll, Joe Weist, Ryan McFarland, and Dustin Ogle. There was a special award given out to Wayne Mark and his son, Spencer Mark, who was induced into Sires and Sons. A special thanks to everyone who attended the special weekend! That wrapped up the Chartering weekend for the Iota Sigma Chapter! Chartering Weekend Quotes Here are a few quotes from brothers about the amazing experience that they had at Chartering. Josh Brewer says, “It was a great sight to see undergraduates and graduate brothers from all over come to this special event. It was a great feeling and a weekend that I’ll never forget.” Daniel Barry quotes, “It was one of the most amazing experiences ever, so many moments I will never forget.” Mark Rosario states, "For almost two years the brothers of the Fiji colony of Indiana State University have worked to make the charactering weekend a reality for undergraduates and graduates of this proud fraternity. It was amazing to make that happen!” Cody Strain says, “It was a wonderful weekend that none of us will ever forget! The amount of support we had from our graduate brothers to the Rho Phi chapter all came together at a time that some of us, at times, thought may never come. Chartering weekend may have been the end for the colony, but it marked the beginning for our great chapter! Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming FIJI Events IUPUI FIJI Expansion FIJI Homecoming 2013 will begin September 23 When: October 5, 2013 Where: Memorial Stadium If you know a current or future IUPUI student or want to help, contact Joe Weist at jweist@gmail.com FIJI Pig Dinner 2014 Indianapolis Ekklesia Summer 2014 When: April 5, 2014 Where: Meadows Banquet Center Website: Facebook: www.isufiji.com www.facebook.com/isufiji 7 Created by Mark R. Thurow