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At 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, the Chapter hosted the summer alumni interest meeting announced at the Brotherhood Fish Fry. Food from Central BBQ was provided by the Chapter for all attendees. M.L. Gough, Rhodes College Director of Student Activities, discussed new the administrative perspective on Greek Life, and John Gehrig (ES 1062) along with Commander Joe Doyle (ES 1061) and Rush Chairman Taylor Phelps (ES 1073) provided details of the Chapter’s recent progress.

For the second consecutive year, Rhodes College IFC awards Sigma Nu the “House of the Year” distinction. Also awarded to Sigma Nu: Greek Week Champions (IFC). Commander Joe Doyle (ES 1061) accepted the awards on the Chapter’s behalf.

The Chapter held its first annual Brotherhood Fish Fry event on Saturday, April 21, 2007. Bill Troutt, President of Rhodes College, along with alumni, actives, family, and friends spent an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the Sigma Nu House while celebrating the Chapter’s recent progress.

After careful planning, the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Nu has finalized the Program Booklet to be distributed on Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Brotherhood Fish Fry 2007. Please RSVP if you plan on attending this historic event!

The Chapter officially began the first phase of its plans for re-landscaping the Sigma Nu Fraternity House on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Rhodes College Physical Plant workers arrived at the house promptly at 8:00 a.m. with chainsaws, stump grinders, and a large dump truck to remove the overgrown bushes surrounding the house.

On Saturday, March 24, 2007, Sigma Nu competed along with numerous other student organizations in Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority’s annual Strike-Out Arthritis Softball Tournament. Funds raised by the competition were donated to the Tennessee Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.

Luke Branim (ES 1076), representing Sigma Nu, defeated nine other fraternity and sorority delegates with his “contortionist act” last night at the annual Mr. Shamrock Philanthropy Contest hosted by Kappa Delta Sorority. Funds raised by the competition were donated to the Neruofibromatosis Association.

The Spring 2007 Semester Chapter Report was mailed by the Chapter to all alumni with accurate addresses on file with the Rhodes College Alumni Relations Office. In addition to an update on the Chapter’s progress, the report contains supplementary letters from Bud Richey (HZ 169, A 260), Rhodes College Associate Vice President and Director of Alumni Relations, Jamie Augustine (ES 801), a member of the Rhodes College Board of Trustees, and Tim Gibson (HS 358), Rhodes College Assistant Director of Admissions and Faculty Advisor of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter.

Read the Spring 2007 Newsletter.

The Special Hearts Ball is a free dance party for teens and young adults with disabilities in the Memphis community. On Saturday, March 3, 2007, Chapter members volunteered to help Rachel Goodwin, Kinney Coordinator for the Senior Services and Independent Living Service Area, with decorations and logistics for the Arabian Nights-themed dance later that night.

The Chapter will hold its 1st Annual Brotherhood Fish Fry celebration on Saturday, April 21, 2007. The day’s festivities will include a welcome address by Commander Joe Doyle (ES1061), individual House tours by members of the Chapter, a banquet lunch, and a special Chapter Ritual portion for all Active and Alumni Brothers. Please join us for this exciting occasion!