Stevens Sigma Phi Epsilon Accepts Outstanding Chapter Award from National Fraternity

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Stevens Sigma Phi Epsilon Accepts Outstanding Chapter Award from National Fraternity | Stevens News:

9/30/2013

The Stevens chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, New Jersey Alpha, received four prestigious awards at the fraternity’s national convention in Dallas, Texas this summer, including its third consecutive Buchanan Cup Outstanding Chapter Award. The Buchanan Cup is awarded to the highest performing chapters which excel in every area of operations and demonstrated superior and sustained achievement.

“Our goal is to get at least five in row,” said Stevens Chapter President Ed Watt ‘15.

In addition, the chapter learned it is one of three finalists for the Pay It Forward Grant, up to $5,000 in funding given to a deserving chapter to support housing or educational infrastructure improvements or operational budgets for activities and programs. The chapter would use the grant to improve its dedicated study spaces by purchasing new whiteboards, better seating and desk space and a new projector.

Stevens also took home the Man-Mile Award, recognizing chapters whose brothers traveled the most combined miles, and the Conclave Attendance Award, for chapters with the highest numbers of undergraduates in attendance at the convention.

“Everyone in attendance had a great time, and has been energized for a great semester,” said Watt.

Sigma Phi Epsilon, which has 66 brothers, organizes a number activities for the Stevens and Hoboken communities including, including Hall Brawls, a fundraising event in which freshman halls compete against one another in a variety of sports, and MLB Pitch, Hit & Run, a baseball skills competition for local children. 

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This Week in SigEp Patriot History, 18 – 25 AUG

(To get us back to our correct format, this work covers 8 days.)

“It may be taken as our position, and the basis of our system, that every man who enjoys the protection of a free government owes not only a portion of his property but even of his personal services in defense of it.” ~ George Washington

 

Brothers,

19 AUG 1966

World War II Veteran and WI Alpha Brother James R. Boren died on this date in Marinette, Wisconsin.

18 AUG 1980

World War II Veteran and KS Gamma Brother Major General Frank H. Spink, Jr., U.S. Air Force Reserve died on this date.

Respect can be paid to Brother Spink at Section O, Site 282, Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

20 AUG 2007

U.S. Navy Veteran and FL Epsilon Founding Father Major Herbert Luther Marsh, U.S. Air Force (Retired) died on this date in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 80. Herbert joined the Navy following his graduation from high school, and after completing his tour he attended Florida State University where he was a charter member of FL Epsilon. He later attended Georgetown University, and subsequently joined the Air Force retiring at the rank of Major after 20 years of service.

Major Marsh returned to Jacksonville with his family, becoming the director of the NE FL chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and later the NE FL chapter of the Leukemia Society. He devoted over 20 years to helping those stricken with these diseases. In his most recent years he was the owner of Marsh Tax Services.

Respect can be paid to Brother Marsh at Greenlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville.

19 AUG 2012

OH Eta Brother
Dick Allyn,
CDR, US Navy (Retired)

Korean War Veteran and OH Eta Brother Commander Richard “Dick” Hall Allyn, U.S. Navy (Retired), 81, died on this date in Albany, New York. In 1954, Brother Allyn accepted a commission in the U.S. Navy. He was a naval aviator and flight instructor during his service to the country during the Korean War and continued his military service through 1977.

Dick cared deeply about his vocation as an executive for the Boy Scouts of America for more than 30 years. He held all the important positions in the organization in several councils across the country. His service culminated in a position on the National Staff Northeast Region.

Respect can be paid to Brother Allyn at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.

This Week in SigEp Patriot History, 05 – 11 DEC

In this edition of “This Week:”
- More SigEp Rangers!
- SigEp Patriot Promoted
- Another Patriotic SigEp Joins the Ranks
- Update: SigEp Patriots Project

11 DEC 1887
On this date, U.S. Army World War I Veteran VA Epsilon Brother Charles Walter Mason was born in Stafford, Ohio.

11 DEC 1932
VT Alpha Brother Lieutenant Colonel William Thomas Collins, U.S. Army / Vermont Army National Guard (Retired) was born on this date in Burlington, VT.

08 DEC 1935
U.S. Army Veteran VT Alpha Brother Ferdinand “Ferd” Mario Anair Collins was born on this date in Waterbury, Vermont.

07 DEC 1967
On this date, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of World War II Veteran and FL Alpha Brother Major Winston Eugene Arnow, U.S. Army JAG Corps to a seat on the U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida.

This Week Last Year
MI Alpha Brother Lieutenant Junior Grade John Dennis Bunbury, U.S. Navy died in Rockford, Michigan. John was born in South Bend, Indiana, and lived in Niles, Michigan until the nuns encouraged him to attend Loras Academy in Dubuque, Iowa. Brother Bunbury graduated from the University of Michigan, School of Business in 1951 and married his Tri Delta college sweetheart Barbara Krause in 1952.

Soon after graduation, John served on an amphibious flagship in the Navy as a Lieutenant J.G. He dedicated his entire professional career to Wolverine World Wide and retired from the company as President of the International Division. Brother Bunbury unselfishly volunteered his time as President of the Rockford School Board and as President of the Rockford Lions Club. He was also a member of the Rockford City Council, the Board of Aquinas College and the Board of the Independent Bank.

In his later years, he truly enjoyed his work as a member of the State Board of the Michigan Special Olympics. Brother Bunbury was a member of the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club and sailed in 18 Chicago-Mackinac races, and, along with a few of his Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers, was a founding member of Cannonsburg Ski Area.


Wreaths Across America™ (WAA)
Yesterday, Wreaths Across America held more than 600 events all around the country. It was great to be part of one such event at Arlington National Cemetery other SigEps for the second year in a row, and to be able to place wreaths at the gravesite of several SigEp Patriots who gave so much so that we can enjoy our way of life.

Here you can see OK Alpha Brother Specialist Trey Lewis, U.S. Army National Guard laying a wreath at the grave of Korean War Veteran and TN Alpha Brother Sergeant First Class John Rambo, U.S. Army who was a POW for 19 months before returning home.

CELEBRATE!
- Congratulations to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF) Veteran OH Kappa Brother Mike Woodall who was promoted to Sergeant of Marines on Tuesday.
- On Friday, NJ Alpha Brother Second Lieutenant Andrew Boyle, U.S. Army and OEF Veteran and FL Delta Brother Captain Nate Davis, U.S. Army graduated Ranger School at Fort Benning. Congratulations!
- Congratulations go out to TX Delta Brother Colby Farley who enlisted in the Army National Guard (Texas) this week. Thank you for stepping up to serve the country!

RECENT LOSSES TO THE ROLL
* U.S. Army Veteran OH Theta Brother John Joseph Fesenmeier died 07 DEC at the age of 75 after a long and courageous struggle with a complicated, multisystem illness. Brother Fesenmeier earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He then earned Masters and PhD. Degrees in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University. John served two years in the US Army in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. He moved to Mobile in 1976, and was an active member of the Men of St. Joseph. Brother Fesenmeier volunteered at Providence Hospital and was a member of the Country Club of Mobile. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 10 A.M. tomorrow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Robin Baggett Educational Fund at any Regions Bank location or McGill-Toolen Catholic High School. Entombment will be in the Mobile Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

* MO Zeta Brother Sergeant James L. Maynard, U.S. Army passed away on 09 DEC at his home in St. Peters, Missouri surrounded by friends and family, following a battle with cancer. Brother Maynard was born May 26th, 1934 in Logan, West Virginia. Jim served his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne during the 1950's after which he went to SEMO in Cape Giraurdeau, MO. He was a dedicated brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Services: The family is being served by The Baue Funeral Home, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, MO. A private memorial will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the BJC Hospice, 8300 Eager Road, Suite 500A, St. Louis, MO 63144.

SIGEP PATRIOTS PROJECT (SPP) UPDATE
* SigEps Who Serve – the official Facebook group of the SPP – would like to welcome SigEp Patriots Victor Morris and Colby Farley.

The passing of SigEp Patriots Fesenmeier and Maynard remind us that once they have died, we are unable to collect, honor and show respect to the patriotic accomplishments and sacrifices of such Brothers. This is one of several goals of the SigEp Patriots Project, and we continue to desire a mutually beneficial partnership with HQ in the achievement of this end. We hope you will reach out to Richmond to express your support for this effort, and will contact SPP with any information, comments, and /or recommendations (Sigepswhoserve@gmail.com).

Fraternally and Respectfully,

Brother Ed Jones, NY Eta ‘96
Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy Reserve
Founder, SigEp Patriots Project