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Sigma Chi - AU Chapter
Building a Legacy of Leadership
for Over 100 Years!
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Brothers,
It’s hard to believe 2024 is nearly behind us. It has been a remarkable year for the Trojan Sig Foundation and the AU Chapter, and we have much to be grateful for. We welcomed one of the largest Fall pledge classes in our history, cheered on brothers as they made us proud both on and off the gridiron, and published a stunning book, The Proud History of the Trojan Sigs. We also honored two remarkable alums for their service at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club: Andy Jessup, Jr., ‘88 and Kim Bowman, Jr., ‘06, and we continue to make great strides in our $14M capital campaign goal to build a new home for the brothers who will follow in our footsteps.
In this special holiday edition, you will read how a Trojan Sig is still thriving in Hollywood, fun facts about our chapter’s history, learn more about Tom Selleck’s new book (which would make a great holiday gift!), and join us in congratulating the many generous brothers who have contributed to building a legacy for Alpha Upsilon.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In Hoc,
Kerry McCluggage, AU '76
President, Trojan Sig Foundation
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Did You Know...?
The Alpha Upsilon Chapter has a long, and interesting history. Each month we'll share some fun and compelling facts about the Trojan Sig legacy and why it continues to be the most sought-after and highest-rated fraternity at USC.
- The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi is the original fraternity queen and the most famous! Brilliant young women, from physicians and scientists, movie stars, and world-renowned athletes, Trojan Sig Sweethearts are in a league of their own. Read more about Sigma Chi Sweethearts, click here: https://bit.ly/3VVgJaL
- Brother John Goddard, '55 is known as the "World's Greatest Adventurer." With accomplishments such as climbing the most treacherous mountain ranges, setting an aviation speed record, and paddling down the Nile, John earned the moniker, "the real-life Indiana Jones." An athlete and a scholar, John read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica, was a famous anthropologist, and earned his PhD. "To dare is to do - to fear is to fail," was John's motto. To learn more about John Goddard's fascinating life, click here: https://bit.ly/3ZBBbOW
- Since 1912, AU Chapter has boasted 19 Olympians. Listed in 12 different sports and winning 11 medals, no other fraternity chapter in North America even comes close!
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2022-23 Alpha Upsilon Sweetheart Rachel Grode | |
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From a Star on the USC Basketball Court to a Star in Hollywood to a Best Selling Author... Is There Anything Tom Selleck Can't Do?
From his rambunctious California childhood to his humble beginnings as a handsome, USC athlete that caught Hollywood’s eye -- starting with a stint on The Dating Game, then the Fox New Talent Program, co-starring with Mae West, and eventually starring in the hit CBS drama Magnum P.I -- Brother Tom Selleck's memoir, You Never Know, is packed with colorful anecdotes. He reflects on his meteoric rise to superstardom in his mid-thirties, the longevity of his career, and his unique ability to connect with audiences. In the process, he both embodied and redefined the traditional ideals of onscreen masculinity, cementing his place as an enduring Hollywood icon.
His best-selling-book is available on Amazon and would make a great gift! Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-Tom-Selleck/dp/0062954857
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Join the Four Pillars Capital Campaign Book Club!
The exclusive Four Pillars Capital Campaign Book Club is reserved for our most dedicated alums who contribute $25K or more to help build the new Alpha Upsilon Chapter House! As a member, you'll receive your own copy of "The Proud History of the Trojan Sigs: Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity" by renowned author, Jeff Burnside, '79. But that’s not all... your generous gift will leave a lasting mark on our chapter’s legacy, helping make the "Legacy of Leadership" a reality for generations of Sigs to come. Make history with us, and become a member today!
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Building Our Legacy:
Progress Update on The Four Pillars Capital Campaign
The 2024 Holiday Season is the time for Alpha Upsilon Sigs to step up with their year-end, tax-deductible commitment in support of building our new chapter house at USC!
We have now reached about 40% of our capital campaign goal of $14M to build a new chapter house and create a $500,000 endowed scholarship fund to support deserving Alpha Upsilon undergraduates. According to the Four Pillars Campaign Executive Director Lisa Dulyea. “The Trojan Sigs are now seeing that this amazing project is getting closer and closer to reality,” she said, “and now is the time to be a part of this effort and help get us across the finish line.”
“The old house has served us well,” said Kerry McCluggage, President of the Trojan Sig Foundation and Chairman of the Four Pillars Capital Campaign. “But to continue to provide a quality ‘live-in” experience and support the chapter’s #1 ranking on the Row , the importance of our mission has never been greater.” The stunning building will be constructed on the present site of the current house (it remains the largest piece of land on The Row) and carry Alpha Upsilon forward for future generations of our undergraduate brothers. It will provide a chapter house that is representative of Sigma Chi's leadership role in the USC Greek Community, be competitive with housing options (on and off campus) and help keep the occupancy of the house full of emerging, active leaders.
With the year coming to a close, now is the time to add your name to the list and join the ranks of Brothers like David Pyle, with your gift! Just imagine yourself holding a golden shovel at the ceremonial groundbreaking or using commemorative scissors to cut the ribbon at our Grand Opening.
All donors will be invited to these ceremonies to celebrate being a part of the over 100-year history of the Alpha Upsilon chapter of Sigma Chi.
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A HUGE AND GRATEFUL THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED! | |
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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,
and Steve, '83 and Tracy Friedmann
Jim Connelly and Family, '77
Rick John, '80
Keith, '79 and Metta Krach
Matt Matteson, '81
Jon Muller, '84
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, '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)*
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
Jim Mitchell, '72
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
Kory Arntson, '91
Hunt Barnett, '80
James Carreon, '89
Mike Cobo, '78
Doug Hadnot, '68
Joe Hillings, '59
Gordon Jennings, '69
Kevin Jones, '08
Stephen Kiefer, '78
William Kiefer, '81
Greg Martin '86
Keith Moreland, '83
Scott Mullins, '93
Fred O'Banion, '69
Robert Olive, '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
Jeff Swan, '81
Brian Ulf, '80
Derek Westervelt, '78
Mark Whiting, '07
*Naming Rights
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BUILD YOUR OWN LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
This is where you step up. This is where you make history. This is where your name gets added to the Alumni Donor Wall as one of the men who helped usher the new Alpha Upsilon Chapter House into its next, proud era.
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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 (David Pyle, '80)
Chapter Room - $200K+
Dining Room & Kitchen -$150K+
Leadership Training Room - $75K+
Study Lounge- $50K+* (Mike Femino, '93 and Family)
Foyer & Library - $50K+* ( Dr. Paul Olivera, III, '78)
Fitness Center - $50K+
Basketball Court - $50K+
Volleyball Court - $50K+
Courtyard - $25k+* (Smith Family Courtyard: A gift from Mike Smith, ‘85 in honor of his father Tom Smith, ‘56)
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.
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/
*Naming Rights Assigned
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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. | | | | |
