FOUR PILLARS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE | |
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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,
As I hope you already know, we have launched a Capital Campaign with a goal of $14M to build a new AU Chapter house and establish a $500k endowed scholarship fund for deserving Sig undergraduates. The new house will provide state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, study hall, library and more live-in capacity. This is no easy feat, but with the help of generous brothers like Dr. Paul Olivera, III and Rick Myers, we are making great progress! Each month, we'll feature two Brothers who are making the Alpha Upsilon "Legacy of Leadership" a reality for Sigma Chis at USC.
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Dr, Paul Olivera, III aka The Naked Rifleman, AU '78 | |
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"I grew up in Ontario, California and came to USC in 1974. As a first generation college student, I didn’t know anything about fraternities or sororities. My freshman year, I lived in the dorms on Exposition Blvd at Harris Plaza. In my second year, I discovered the Row and pledged at the Sigma Chi house, where I earned the moniker, The Naked Rifleman - a story for another time...
While at the house, I roomed with Rick Myers, and we are still close friends - and of course brothers. My time at USC and as a Trojan Sig taught me so much. I learned people skills, the importance of setting goals, and how to get along with everyone. Without a doubt, my time at Sigma Chi helped me grow into a much better person."
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"Our Founders outlined in The Spirit of Sigma Chi that our brotherhood is built on diversity—brothers with unique talents, temperaments, and convictions coming together to form a powerful bond. But in the process of becoming brothers, I not only learned to accept the differences of my brothers, I learned to draw strength and growth from them. The immersive experience with the AU Chapter and brotherhood played a pivotal role in shaping my life, profoundly influencing my success in both business and personal relationships.
Some say you should wait before joining a fraternity in college. I believe waiting only delays the chance to meet and learn from exceptional men and role models like Bill Holl, Kerry McCluggage, Dr. Paul Olivera, III, and Joe Wirht. Watching these men contribute to and interact with others gave me a roadmap for growth and success. I cherish the strong Trojan Sig brotherhood and friendships I've built."
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YOU, TOO, CAN BECOME A PART OF HISTORY
This is where you step up. This is where you make history. This is where your name gets added to the Alumni Donor Wall, along with Bill Holl, AU '79 and Joe Wirht, AU '81, as one of the men who helped usher the new Alpha Upsilon Chapter House into its next, proud era.
You, too, can become a part of Trojan Sig history by taking advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity ~ DONATE TODAY!
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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+
Anonymous (Executive Board &
Founder's Room)*
1889 Society $250K+
Kerry McCluggage, '76
Jordan Standard Society $100K+
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 - Smith
Family Courtyard: In honor 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
Rick Sullivan, '80
Dan Vogelzang, '78
Billy Walk, '02
$5K+
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
Jeffrey Schwartz, '88
John Scudder, '68
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 | | | | |
