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FOUR PILLARS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
DECEMBER 2024
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Sigma Chi - AU Chapter
Building Strong, Successful Men
for Over 100 Years!
FRIENDSHIP ✠ JUSTICE ✠ LEARNING ✠ LEADERSHIP
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Brothers,
The holidays are in full swing, and the Four Pillars Capital Campaign is spreading cheer by helping to make our dreams come true for future Trojan Sigs!
With a mission to raise $14 million for a brand-new AU Chapter house and a $500,000 endowed scholarship fund, we’re building a brighter future for Sigma Chi undergraduates. The new house will offer state-of-the-art facilities—including a gym, study hall, and library -- plus expanded living spaces that promise year-round comfort and joy for AU actives.
This ambitious goal is made possible by the generous support of brothers like Billy Walk, ’02, and Jim Connelly, ’77. This holiday season, you can join Billy, Jim, and the many other brothers in the spirit of giving. Your tax deductible end-of-year gift not only leaves a lasting legacy but ensures Sigma Chi remains the most prestigious and sought-after fraternity at USC.
Together, we’re giving future AU Sigma Chi’s the opportunity to thrive within the lifelong brotherhood that shaped us into the men we are today.
So, embrace the joy of giving and help build the future of Sigma Chi at USC!
In Hoc,
Kerry McCluggage, AU '76
President, Trojan Sig Foundation
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"Being part of Sigma Chi has been very rewarding and has allowed me to stay involved with USC on a much deeper level. After graduating in 2002, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed previous roles on the Trojan Sig Foundation and currently the Trojan Sig House Corporation where I’ve gotten to not only work with countless classes of college-aged Sigs, but also bros from previous generations whom I never would have met if I hadn’t remained engaged.
The Capital Campaign is an opportunity to reconnect with arguably one of the most important decisions we’ve chosen in our lives – to be Sigs." ` Billy Walk, '02
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"When I walked into the Sigma Chi house for Spring Rush ’73, little did I know what a life changing experience was before me. Knowing exactly one person on campus after transferring from community college was a little intimidating. On the second day of classes, Liz, a friend from my church and a Kappa, introduced me to Jack Kallota who immediately invited me to a rush party.
Now, fast forward 50 years, and it is a two-generation legacy, with sons Will and John both joining the ranks of Alpha Upsilon brotherhood. I can’t begin to name the many Sigs who have influenced me or impacted my life personally and professionally and am proud that 50 years in, many of my closest and dearest friends are the ones from 907 W. 28th.
I encourage all to stay connected to one another and to rebuilding our legacy on 28th. You will always find it here." Jim Connelly, '77
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YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME A PART OF HISTORY
With the year coming to a close, now is the time to step up and add your name to the impressive list of Brothers like Billy Walk and Jim Connelly with your tax-deductible, year-end gift. Donate today, and be forever-remembered as one of the men who contributed to building a legacy for Alpha Upsilon!
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NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Chapter House - $3M
Pillar #1 Friendship - $1M
Pillar #2 Justice - $1M
Pillar #3 Learning - $1M
Pillar #4 Leadership - $1M
Executive Board Room and Founder’s Room - $1M*
Chapter Room - $200K+
Dining Room & Kitchen -$150K+
Leadership Training Room - $75K+
Study Lounge- $50K+*
Foyer & Library - $50K+*
Fitness Center - $50K+
Basketball Court - $50K+
Volleyball Court - $50K+
Courtyard - $25K*
GIVING SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
Four Pillars Society - $1M+
Craig Nason Jr. Society - $500K+
1889 Society - $250K+
Jordan Standard Society - $100K+
Norman Shield Society - $75K+
Cardinal & Gold Society - $50k+
907 Society - $25K+
To secure Naming Rights for a given room or space in our new Alpha Upsilon Sigma Chi Chapter house, contact TSF President, Kerry McCluggage, '76 kerry@craftsmanfilms.com or Executive Director, Four Pillars Capital Campaign, Lisa Dulyea ldulyea@outlook.com. Naming Rights will be granted on a first come, first served basis.
DONATE ONLINE OR BY MAIL
If you'd like to donate using our secure online portal, follow this link https://www.uscsigmachi.org/donate-to-four-pillars, or scan the QR code below. If you prefer to send in a check, or make a pledge via U.S. mail, please fill out the Donor Form on our website https://www.uscsigmachi.org/
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Huge and grateful thank you to the generosity of the following brothers who have already stepped up and contributed to preserving the AU chapter legacy for decades to come! | |
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Four Pillars Society $1M+
David Pyle, '80 (Executive Board &
Founder's Room)*
1889 Society $250K+
Kerry McCluggage, '76
Jordan Standard Society $100K+
The Ginger and Tony Allen Family
Foundation: Tony '59 and Ginger Allen
Scott Allen '82 Steve '83 and Tracy
Friedmann
Jim Connelly and Family, '77
Rick John, '80
Keith, '79 and Metta Krach
Matt Matteson, '81
Norman Shield Society $75K+
Scott Burnham, '79
Rick Myers, '79
Cardinal & Gold Society $50K+
Mike Femino and Family, '92 (Study
Lounge)*
John Geisbush, '78
Chip Herman, '78
William Holl, 79
Dr. Paul Olivera, III, '78 (Foyer &
Library)*
Tom Ralphs, '75
Dan Smith, '85
Joe Wirht, '81
907 Society $25K+
Jeff Armour, '77
Jim Burk, '74
Jeff Gill, '78
Andy Gilmour, '76
Andy Jessup, Jr. '88
Craig Johnson, '91
Sean Kell, '91
Kent Lucas, '78
Brad McCroskey, '77
Jim Morouse, '83
Mike Severson, '84
Dennis Slattery, '67
Mike Smith, ’85 (Courtyard - Smith
Family Courtyard: In honor of Tom
Smith ‘56 )*
Joe Tavarez, '78
Garrett Van Konynenburg, '23
Nelson Wheeler, '77
Dana Woudenberg, '68
Kendall Young, '83
$10K+
Gerald Anderson, '87
Gene Erbstoesser, '67
Dr. G Wayne Gertmenian, '62
Kirk Jensen, '78
Dan Plunkett, '79
William Rakow, '68
John Scudder, '68
Rick Sullivan, '80
Dan Vogelzang, '78
Billy Walk, '02
$5K+
Larry Hall, '76
Lacy Marlette, '68
Doug May, '81
Rich Miailovich, '60 (Miailovich
Family Foundation)
Bob Vogelzang, '81
$1K+
Kory Arntson, '91
Hunt Barnett, '80
James Carreon, '89
Mike Cobo, '78
Doug Hadnot, '68
Joe Hillings, '59
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$1K+ Cont...
Kory Arntson, '91
Hunt Barnett, '80
James Carreon, '89
Mike Cobo, '78
Doug Hadnot, '68
Joe Hillings, '59
Kevin Jones, '08
Stephen Kiefer, '78
William Kiefer, '81
Greg Martin '86
Scott Mullins, '93
Fred O'Banion, '69
Jeff Olson, '81
Bill Rakow, '68
Jimmy Slusher, '08
Stephen L. Smith, '70
Thomas Smith, '68
John Sorgenfrei, '76
Tony Tootell, '01
William Waller, '17
Jim York, '70
Up to $1K
Anonymous
Dan Bozo, '80
Blake Brewer, 09
Richard Cottrell, '83
Dylan Dann, '11
Peter Doder, '81
Matt Douglas, '19
Daniel Durfey, '59
Robert Eres, '02
Shane Foley, '91
Robert Hendershot, '74
Mark Hochgesang, '68
Marc Kazarian, '78
John Miller, '69
Mark Muller, '81
Michael O'Toole, '82
Hon. Victor Person, '68
Gary Potter, '63
Spiro Psaltis, '81
Robert Renouard, '85
Parker Reuter, '15
Maxxwell Sellers, '21
Jeffrey Schwartz, '88
Robert Skoro, '77
Bruce Smith, '76
Scott Spearman, '90
Jim Sprinkel, '74
Brian Ulf, '80
Derek Westervelt, '78
Mark Whiting, '07
| Cheers to everyone who is helping take this campaign all the way to victory! FIGHT ON! | |
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All gifts to the Trojan Sig Foundation's (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) Four Pillars Capital Campaign are tax deductible and can include one-time gifts, matching funds or pledges of up to three years. Non-cash assets (like equity stocks or bonds), in-kind gifts, and more are appreciated as well | | | | |
