News

Annual Fund Update
Thanks to the 50-plus alumni brothers that have supported the Annual Fund so far this year.  Without your generous donations a lot of what we do wouldn't be possible.  Call this toll-free number - (800) 975-6699 - if you'd like to make a donation to the Annual Fund.  You can find the Honor Roll here to see an up-to-date list of donors for this giving year.

New Job Networking Site Created for Greeks
HireGreeks.com offers a new way for companies to seek employees through fraternity and sorority undergraduate and alumni members.  This new tool allows employers to focus on a narrow but extremely talented group of professionals in their searches to fill positions with this web site.  

Click on the headline to learn more about this new web site.

Did You Land a Job Thanks to Sigma Chi?
Sigma Chi was filled with many fun memories, and served as the foundation for great friendships that have lasted well beyond graduation. But we know that the Sigma Chi connections have likely led to great job opportunities too. Did you land a job thanks to a career network formed at Sigma Chi? Share your story on the message board.

Also, if you’re looking for a new job or looking to hire, the Sigma Chi brotherhood is a great place to network. You can share your details on the message board, and hopefully find your next career path or great employee.

News & Notes
Thank you to our 53 of 809 active members who have donated this giving year!  This makes up 6.55% of the active member population, and is our best year for donor participation. Thank you for your continued support.

The basement project in honor of Brother Dale Heiges '68, spearheaded by Brother Jay Odice, is nearing completion. Please come visit the House and see the exciting additions.

From our undergrads...Theta Chapter has been awarded the Province Cup. Award money will be going toward a library in the basement.

Why Did You Join Sigma Chi Over Other Fraternities?
Gary Bootay '63 writes "I was recruited by 4 fraternities, everyone was friendly and it would have been hard to choose except that my father, his brother and my mother's brother were all Sigma Chi's at Hobart...that dipped the scale."

Share your answer to this question on the message board.

Events

Alumni Weekend
6/2/2012 to 6/2/2012
There will be an event for Alumni Weekend on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at the house from 3p-5p. All Alumni welcome.

NJ Sigma Chi Annual Summer BBQ
6/16/2012 to 6/16/2012
Please join area alumni and undergrads in welcoming newly graduated Sigma Chi's to the NJ/NYC area and the recognition of Sigma Chi's that have served in the Military (to receive a Sigma Chi Military Recognition pin), as well as those that were initiated at least 50 years ago (to receive Semi-Century Sig pins and certificates) at our  NJ Sigma Chi Summer BBQ.  This BBQ is open for all Sigma Chi's in the area as well as their families and any friends too.  Please feel free to bring the kids too. This is RAIN or SHINE!!  Follow this link to RSVP for the event.

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Monmouth Park Racetrack - Day at the Races
7/28/2012 to 7/28/2012
Come join us at the Monmouth Race Track Saturday July 28 for a Day at the Races!

COST:  Adults - $15 (includes admission and food).  Kids under 12- free admission but a few bucks for food is appreciated).  Limited Water and Non Alchohol bevereage included so BYOB or purchase at the track concession stands.

Tickets will be at the Train gate entrance. (to the left of the Grand Stand entrance as you approach the track). Mention THE GROUP – COLLEGE FUNDING ASSOCIATES (Not Sigma Chi). They will direct you to our picnic area which should have a sign on the fence near our entrance.

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Save the Date - Monmouth/Ocean County Food Bank
11/18/2012 to 11/18/2012
Save the Date for the Monmouth/Ocean County Food Bank event on November 18 this year.  Stay posted for more details.

150th Anniversary of Theta Chapter
4/22/2013 to 4/24/2013
Theta Chapter's 150th Anniversary will be celebrated the weekend of March 22-24, 2013. We will be having Initiation of the new brothers and a banquet the night of Saturday, March 23, 2013. All Alumni are welcome.

HELP IS WELCOME in setting up committees from various areas to help get the word out. Contact House Corp. VP Peter Bloom at peterwbloom@gmail.com.

Homecoming
9/29/2012 to 9/29/2012
There will be an event Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, September 29th, 2012, with a cocktail social to commence immediately after the football game, approximately 4 PM and the Annual House Corporation Meeting to follow, all Alumni are welcome.