IL Beta Slideshow

Very creative way to do a "Who's Who". Look carefully and see if you can "spot the SigEp" in the pictures.

SigEp presents the Goonies

SigEp presents the Goonies
Originally uploaded by jdebner

This is what it felt like every time we worked on a float or display when I was in school. Things really haven't changed that much after all.

SigEp Santa in New Orleans

As their last philanthropy of the semester members of the Louisiana Gamma Chapter joined with the Fore!kids Foundation to hand out Toys R Us gift cards. Among the celebrities also in attendance was New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton, pictured here with brothers Tyler Cocek, Andrew McWilliams, and Santa Sammy. Although you can’t see it in this photo, Santa is wearing his member badge on the red uniform.

(PS:One of the elves told us that this Santa is a close personal friend of Bill Hydrick, but you didn't hear it from us!)

SigEp - way to "go"

Sig Ep Urinal
Originally uploaded by chadpsk.

You really can find anything on the internet. This urinal showed up on on of the filters I have set to crawl around and look for SigEp uh, "Stuff" (Yeah, stuff. That's what I meant. Stuff)

I am of two minds about it. a) It is always good to see the letters displayed. b) But THERE??? There was no indication where it resides, but I rather hope it is not in a SigEp house. What would that say about how the chapter felt about the fraternity in general? Not that we all haven't had our moments, but this really is a bit much.

On the other hand, if this monstrosity is in a TKE or SAE house then we need to storm the barricades and torch the place. How Dare They?! "Remember the Toilet Bowl!" will be our battle cry.

Dallas Carlson Leadership academy (CLA)

The CLA in Dallas was well attended and by all accounts a success. We were fortunate to have both the current Grand President Steve Shanklin(OGH) and former GP Gary Griffith(OGH) in attendance. In addition to the expected "podium chores" they also were active leaders in the Chapter Officer training sessions.

The only hitch was that several of the expected faculty had to drop out at the last minute due to illness or transportation issues. Fortunately the folks who were there have done this a time or two and were able to ensure all sessions were covered. Bro. Lamar Roach(OGH) came with his Lamar University chapter. (He said he got a "weekend pass" from his children.) He and I went to the SEC/Sigma session during the Ritual and gave an impromptu personal discourse on the meaning and persistance of the ideals in the Ritual. (The lads may be warped for life now.)

Chapter and individual awards were given out over the weekend. Many Chapters showed impressive gains in manpower, grades, housing, alumni support, and other areas. Two Chapters stood out, however. St. Mary's SEC (shown below) and the recently rechartered Oklahoma Alpha (OK State University) both seemed to wear a path to the podium, each picking up several awards noting the hard work of the chapters and the support of alumni in their area.


CLA Dallas 2008_3 054
Originally uploaded by wordjunky.

The Education Foundation, which sponsors the CLA, held a reception for Dallas area alumni on Saturday evening which was well attended. Many of the alums stayed for the ritual presentation and the dinner afterwards. I thought it was a subtle but effective way to encourage those who may not have been active to become more involved.

I was asked by HQ to take photographs of the event for use in future marketing efforts. Here is a link to a few representative samples. If your chapter was there and you remember a camera in your face drop us a line. We'll be glad to send pictures for your web site, scrapbook or newsletter. Please: Dallas CLA only. The rest of you are on your own.

More Conclave Pictures

Pianoman - Pat Farrell entertains at the Alumni Reception Wednesday night.
Originally uploaded by wordjunky.

I have uploaded a few more pictures from Conclave

You can see them on Flickr on my "Conclave 2007" set...

Or on the group for Conclave pics that Columbus Johnson started...

Or on the larger General SigEp group.

The general SigEp group is the source for the pictures shown on the sidebar. If you have a Flickr account and want to have your SigEp pics get seen by more people - drop me a line at wordjunky "[at]" gmail "[dot]" com and we'll help you get set up in the group.

View "Official" Conclave photos

© Used with permission

Carroll Morgan, the official Conclave photographer, has provided a link for viewing his Conclave photos.
Many of them are available for purchase as well.

• Get a shot of your chapter taking the Buchanan Cup.
• Use a pic of your RD to decorate the chapter dart board.
• Find your Chapter Counselor having WAY too much fun!

With nearly 3000 snaps, there is bound to be something for everyone. Buckhead On-site Photography - SigEp Conclave

Carroll Morgan Buckhead On-site Photography ( 404.556.6821)
* mailto:carroll@BuckheadOn-site.com
Event photography - Studio quality
::Photography for conventions, conferences, corporate events, banquets, parties and reunions

Conclave 2007 Slideshow

I have taken the liberty of linking to the pictures Sean Leahey (HQ Staff) took at the Atlanta Conclave. (I got some too, but his are better and there are more of them.)

This link should take you to a slideshow of them.
SigEp One's latest photos slideshow on Flickr

Here is an example:

Conclave: Alumni Awards Dinner
Originally uploaded by SigEp One.

Steve Shanklin. New Grand President of Sigma Phi Epsilon.