As we reconvene in Milwaukee for the fall semester, Iota Pi is full of energy and plans for the upcoming year. We currently have 40 members, 39 of which are active as one of our brothers has taken the semester off to work on the democratic campaign in Michigan. This spring we initiated 9 members and we look forward to equally successful pledge classes both this fall and spring. This summer saw the completion of a remodeled second floor bathroom, updated electrical system and addition of a big screen TV in the basement, and many other improvements to our house. Our chapter is progressing at an incredible rate and this semester promises to be a great one.
We will certainly be very busy this fall. We have decided to move our annual Derby Days philanthropy week to the fall in an attempt to improve its success and our Derby Days chair, Jake Schlater, is taking on this project full force. Our scholarship chair, David Miller, is in the process of organizing a Resume workshop as well as study hours at the library. We also hope to have a brotherhood retreat and a ritual workshop. There are also plans for social, recruitment, and alumni events to be better than ever. Please refer to the upcoming events listed to the right for updated notices on our scheduled functions.
I would finally like to address a few questions and concerns that may arise with prospective members. First and most importantly, please forget any stereotypes that you may hold about fraternities in general or specifically fraternities on Marquette's campus. Greek Life at Marquette and especially our chapter of Sigma Chi are great organizations of which to be a part. Collectively, Greeks at Marquette have a higher overall GPA than the All-University average. In addition, Fraternities and Sororities raise thousands of dollars towards philanthropy and log countless hours of community service each year. Sigma Chi in particular has earned the Outstanding Philanthropy of the Year Award the last two years running. In addition, we have great social events. We have both semi-formal and formal events, host parties at our house, and participate in exchanges with other sororities. Please feel free to see for yourself what we are all about at our Rush/Recruitment events or contact Patricio Gonzalez for more information on joining Sigma Chi.
Looking forward to an eventful semester,
Charlie Doolittle
(816)-868-2113
