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Thursday, July 08 2010 21:03

The Executive Committee of the Sigma Chi Fraternity has announced the 2010 recipients of the Fraternity's Significant Sig Award. Among the many prominent members who were selected, we're proud to announce that two of the honorees are from San Diego. These brothers are (in alphabetical order) Thomas H. Ault (San Diego State, '67) and William C. Johnson Jr (Kansas, '62).

The Significant Sig award is one of the Fraternity's highest honors. It recognizes "those alumni members whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to the name of Sigma Chi." The Sigma Chi Fraternity has recognized more than 1,100 brothers since the Significant Sig award's inception at the 1935 Grand Chapter.

Additional brothers named as Significant Sigs in 2010 include Congressman Hon. Barry M. Goldwater Jr. and actor Clarence J. Brown III.

The San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter will be hosting a banquet on September 9 2010 to honor our newly distinguished brothers along with the late Marc Lord on selection to the Order of Constantine.

The banquet committee is chaired by Garrison Fletcher. Any alumni interested in helping with the event are encourage to attend the next committee meeting held at the All American Grill in Mission Valley at noon on July 15th. Click HERE for directions.

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Thursday, July 08 2010 20:17

For our July 2010 alumni lunch, the San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter proudly welcomes long-time member and Order of Constantine Sig William Dopp.

Brother Dopp will speaking on the Sigma Chi program called Horizons.The Horizons program is a value based leadership program for selected future leaders in Sigma Chi. Those entering their Junior year in college with a leadership position and good Academic average are eligible to apply. This year in 2010 nearly 200 Brothers were selected to attend the program. The Horizons program started 10 years ago with former Grand Consul Keith Krach and others to help fund the program. To date there have been over 1500 Brothers graduate the Horizons program.

Brother Dopp was initiated Lambda Chapter, Indiana University 1961, graduated 1964. Brother Dopp was honored with the Order of Constantine Award in 2001. He has been apart of 4 Alumni Chapters around the country. Served as founding Chapter Advisor along with Steve Batutis for Iota Chi, UCSD 1991. Has served on faculty for the Leadership workshop and currently on faculty for Horizons. Brother Dopp was Ordained an Episcopal Priest after 20 years in journalism and public relations. He has been married to Janet for 47 years and has two sons Bill and Doug who are both Sigma Chis.

ALL Sigma Chi alumni are welcome no matter if you went to school on the east coast, west coast, in the Midwest or the South. Spread the word and please pass this invitation along to any alumni who would like to come.

If you've paid your local alumni dues, lunch is $15.00. If you haven't paid your local alumni dues, lunch is $20.00. (Dues are $30 and payable at anytime.) All monies will be collected at the door.

This event will take place on Friday, July 9, 2010 11:45 am - Ramada Conference Center, 5550 Kearny Mesa Rd. Clairemont Mesa & Highway 163, San Diego, CA, 92111 Click HERE for Directions

As always, check our events calendar at www.sandiegosigalumni.org for the latest events and opportunities for Sigma Chi alumni in San Diego.

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Tuesday, July 06 2010 16:38

In an effort to inspire cultural awareness and promote local economic opportunities, Brother Anthony V. Ybarra (Eta Beta '99) has founded the San Diego Italian-American Chamber of Commerce. It has been his vision to form a networking group of Italian-American professionals who can promote their goods and services while helping preserve the Italian culture.

Brother Ybarra, already a member of Sons of Italy, has been working on forming this chamber over the past three years and looks forward to seeing a rejuvenation of both Italian based business and culture, similar to those seen in Little Italy. The SDIACC will also award college scholarships to students from the Greater San Diego area and offer internship opportunities to both high school and college students.

For more information on the SDIACC or how to become a member, please call (760) 635-9298 or visit www.sdiacc.com

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Thursday, July 01 2010 00:00

The time has come to nominate officers for the San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter for the 2010-2011 term.

The alumni chapter works to bring alumni together for both social and business networking along with working to assist the local undergraduates and the San Diego community. Serving on the executive board is a great way to get more involved and meet other local Sigs.

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Monday, May 10 2010 21:37

Brother Marc Lord (Delta Xi '84 - San Diego State/Order of Constantine 2010) passed away last Friday, May 7th.Marc died last Friday morning, May 7th, of an apparent heart attack while out for a walk with his wife, Rebecca. We are all stunned at the passing of such a relatively young and seemingly vibrant member of our fraternity. As you all know better than most, Marc Lord's level of dedication and self-sacrifice for Delta Xi can never be replaced. He will be sorely missed.  He leaves behind his wife Rebecca and a young daughter and son.

Earlier this year Marc had been selected for induction into The Order of Constantine, Sigma Chi's highest honor. Although Marc will not be here for his award dinner, we still intend to make the presentation to his wife and family. I hope that you will be able to attend the dinner this fall and help us celebrate Marc's enormous contributions to Sigma Chi.

Memorial services for Brother Marc Lord will be held this Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 2:00 PM at the UCSD Faculty Club on campus at UCSD.

The address is:

UCSD Faculty Club
9500 Gilman Drive, Building # 0121
La Jolla, CA 92093

If you would like to send his Family a card, here is their address.

The Lord Family
6627 Green Gables Ave.
San Diego, CA. 92119-2951