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The chapter house continues to change daily as renovations are completed to transform the house into a craftsman style lodge. Alumni are encouraged to stop by the house to see the renovations in person! Jeff Young '89 and House Director Aaron Butcher work hard to plan and execute renovations and maintenance projects. They have also put a comprehensive plan into the budget for regular maintenance and upkeep of the existing and renovated parts of the house. Below is a detailed list of house improvements that took place in 2016 along with what is planned for the next two years. Larger Sigma Pi letters, made from repurposed copper window sills,
were added to the front of the house after the exterior facelift.
The Chi Omega side of the chapter house after receiving an exterior facelift.
A new concrete slab was poured for the basketball court and new goals were installed. The only broken ankles now will be from a
mean fake and drive to the basket.
A wall, complete with landscaping and benches, was added to keep cars off of the basketball court.
THE NEWSLE T T ER FOR A LUMNI AND FR IENDS OF BE TA CHAP TER OF S IGM A P I AT IND I ANA UNIVERS I T Y - W INTER 2017
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Chapter House Renovation Continues
Completed in Summer 2016
• Exterior facelift to the ChiO side of the house
• Major renovation of the basketball court
• Exterior lighting improvement• Larger Sigma Pi letters on the
front of the house• Repaired old drains in front of
dining room• Front stairwell conversion to
craftsman style• Kitchen repairs• 2nd floor president's suite
renovation• Replaced outdated Wi-Fi
Planned Fall 2016/Winter 2017
• Exterior: Sewage Exterior Drain Trap (High Priority)
• Updating Fire Alarm System (High Priority)
• Theta Chi Entry and Stairwell Remodel
• Kitchen Updates• Replace 1st Floor Fire Doors (Install
by Vendor)• 80 Folding Chairs for Chapter
(Purchase)• Library Leather Chair Replacements
(Purchase)• IU TV Room Furniture Replacement
(Purchase)• 2nd Floor Door Knob Keyless
Replacement as needed
Planned for 2017
• Exterior Facelift: Back, Theta Chi, Courtyard
• Replacing all Windows (1969 & 1987) 1st & 2nd Floors
• Installation of Fire Sprinklers• Replacement of 1969 copper piping
roof drains (starting to leak) with new PVC type piping
• Chi O Stairwell Remodel
Planned for 2018
• Front Handicap Accessible Ramp• Kitchen: New Ventilation System• Mailroom/House Director/Grad
Student Suite Conversion (IU Requirement)
• 1st Floor Front Flooring: replace original tile in front hallway, dining room and bike/library hallway with ceramic
• Party Room Lighting Replacement of 1987 light with more efficient ones
• Bike Room Updates
My name is Nicholas Fattore and I am the new Sage of Sigma Pi Beta Chapter. I had the pleasure of meeting several alumni at our Homecoming luncheon and hope to meet many more throughout the upcoming year.
Beta Chapter excelled this past semester. After being dealt a tricky hand due to an abbreviated rush process, the rush committee made the best out of the situation. Thirty-one new members joined the chapter and are poised to make a positive impact on the house. The fall 2016 pledge class stretches from San Diego, California to Fairfield, Connecticut, with a strong showing from Illinois and Indiana.
Our philanthropy committee has been hard at work planning the second annual Last Man Standing boxing tournament, which benefits the American Cancer Society (ACS). The tournament, to be held this spring, is already projected to feature more fighters and Greek organizations than last year's 24 fighters from 20 chapters. This year, prospective fighters will be receiving lessons from Golden Glove winning boxers and will also be able to obtain USA Boxing certificates.
After raising nearly $20,000 last year for the ACS, the committee has their eyes set on reaching $40,000 this year. If you would like to help us reach our goal, please make a donation at https://iu.crowdchange.co/fundraiser/278.
Homecoming 2016 kicked off at the chapter house prior to the IU vs. Nebraska football game on October 15, 2016, with a great lunch and meeting. Over 20 alumni representing every decade from the 1950s to the 2000s in addition to many undergraduate members were in attendance.
JJ Van Eekeren '16 (Sage for 2015-2016) and his Executive Council gave an excellent overview of the status of the Chapter. Brother Van Eekeren then introduced the incoming 2016-
2017 Executive Council.
Alumni, members and guests were presented an update on the facility plan, financial status of the Chapter and future projects. Afterward, many alumni lingered at the house to reminisce about their days in the chapter.
Overall, the event was deemed a success by those in attendance. Plans are being worked out for a spring event. Details, as they become available, will be posted to sigmapibetaalumni.org and sent via email.
Fall Semester Recap By: Nicholas Fattore '19
Homecoming 2016
Chapter Officers
PresidentNicholas Fattore '19
Chicago, IL [email protected]
Vice PresidentMitchell Donovan '19
Grosse Pointe, [email protected]
TreasurerAdam Adelstein '19Highland Park, IL
Sergeant at ArmsDennis Anastos '19
Winnetka, IL [email protected]
SecretaryNicholas Maier '19
Carmel, IN [email protected]
HeraldNicholas Bartenetti '19
Danville, [email protected]
Committee Chairs
Scholarship ChairBennett Van Schouwen '18
Recruitment ChairRobert Dluginski '19
Social ChairBrandon Mackles '19
Philanthropy ChairAaron Juceam '19
Brotherhood ChairSteven Wattley '18
Risk Management Dennis Anastos '19
Judicial Board ChairMitchell Donovan '19
Public Relations ChairNicholas Maier '19
Apparel ChairBrandon Kronewitter '18
Bike Team Captain Connor Livingston '19
Men of Sigma Pi gather with the ladies of Alpha Epsilon Phi at the IU Dance Marathon on November 6, 2016.
Fighters from Beta Theta Pi and Delta Tau Delta await the decision.
Fighters from Chi Omega and Delta Gamma compete in the 2016 Last Man Standing event.
(L to R): Pat Carr '73, Jim Brown '74, Bob Poehler '72 and Clint Brown '76
(L to R): Dave Baldwin '73 and Don Hollinger '74
(L to R): Jeff Young '89 and Matt Cozzi '89
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Homecoming Reception at the Chapter House - October 15, 2016
Dining Room Chair and Funds for Renovations
Congratulations 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
Beta Chapter continues to seek donations to build 80-100 very special dining room chairs as well as raise money to continue to renovate the chapter house. Eighteen chairs are already made and being used in the dining room. Another three are in the process of being crafted now.
The chair design is based on the famous Arts and Crafts period Gustav Stickely #312 V Back dining room chair. It is hand-built of quarter sawn white oak with mortise and tenon construction making it extremely strong. The dark stain is a perfect contrast to the lighter flake grain of the quarter sawn white oak.
The upper back features the Greek letters ΣΠ carved on the inside. On the outside, in Arts and Craft style lettering, your name and Beta number will be inscribed (or that of the brother you are donating it in memory of or your pledge class name and year).
Dan Wilcox '71, who has been heading up and doing most of the work on the "Emerald Lodge" portion of the renovations to the chapter house for the last four plus years, makes each chair by hand.
If you donate $1,500 or more, you can have a chair made in your name or in memory of another brother. Another idea is for a pledge class to come together to raise the funds necessary to have a chair made in the pledge class' name. Donations of any amount are accepted and will go towards the continuing renovations of the house.
To donate, send a check made payable to Sigma Pi Beta Chapter Housing Corporation to:
Debra Moore, CPA Olson & Company, PC 1505 W Bloomfield Rd PO Box 488 Bloomington, IN 47402
If you have any questions or need help with contact information for your pledge class / organizing a donation, please contact John Huybers '90 at [email protected] or (317) 496-4216.
The Sigma Pi Beta Chapter Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding alumni for their achievements and service to fellow human beings and Sigma Pi. It has become a permanent part of the history and tradition of Beta Chapter.
Inductees are selected based upon several factors, including success in their professional career, commitment to philanthropy, community and Sigma Pi - whether at the national or chapter level.
Congratulations to Charles Boyle '74 and Donald Hollinger '74, the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees. Beta Chapter honored these men at the 2016 Founders' Day event.
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Alumni Officers
PresidentBill McGinnis '69
Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer
Michael Scott '[email protected]
VP Facility Jeff Young '89
DirectorsJimmy Arpaia '[email protected]
Jim Brown '[email protected]
Don Hollinger '[email protected]
Board MemberAcademic Advisor
Don Kritsch '[email protected]
Board MembersCharles Boyle '73
Chaz Halsell '[email protected]
Brian Hoffman '[email protected]
David Webb '[email protected]
Name Donated By Status1. Michael W. Frederick, B 637 Dan Wilcox Completed2. William A. McGinnis, B 619 Bill McGinnis Completed3. David H. Rust, B 621 Dave Rust Completed4. Jerry V. Mutchler, B 609 Jerry Mutchler Completed5. Jeffrey P. Young, B 1097 Jeff Young Completed6. Brian D. Clark, B 876 Brian Clark Completed7. Andrew E. Lux, B 1957 Andrew Lux Completed8. James F. O'Toole, B 738 Jim Brown and Pat Carr Completed9. Edward C. Rosenwinkel, B 635 Ed Rosenwinkel Completed10. David Butcher (Aaron's Father) Chapter Completed11. Daniel L. Wilcox, B 654 Dan Wilcox Completed12. Nicholas DeWitt, B 645 Dan Wilcox Completed13. Henry H. Hammond, B 691 Dan Wilcox Completed14. David R. Phillips, B 657 Dan Wilcox Completed15. Charles Richard Scott, B 661 Dan Wilcox Completed16. Charles Leroy Grinstead, B 663 Dan Wilcox Completed17. Gene S. Newcombe, B 398 Chapter Completed18. Dr. Roger F. Robison, B 478 Chapter Completed19. Don Kritsch, B 591 Donald Kritsch Building20. James Edward Johnson, B 415 James Johnson Building21. Steven Allen Spaulding, B 787 Steven Spaulding Building
(Far Left) James O'Toole's inscription on one of the new, hand-crafted dining room chairs. Donate $1,500 or more and you can have one made in your name.
(Left) (L to R): Dan Wilcox '71 and Gene Newcombe '51 stand next to the chair in Gene's name.
2016 Hall of Fame Inductees Don Hollinger
'74 and Charles Boyle '74
Henry H Hammond Dining Room Chair Project
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The crowd cheers the start of a fight between fighters from Delta Gamma and Alpha Xi Delta at last year's Last Man Standing event.
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