President: Tony Matson 248.613.3485

Vice President: Corey Neil 810.223.7249

October 27th, 2007

On Saturday, October 27th we hosted our 35th Annual Sigma Chi Haunted Mansion. This year we were able to raise and donate $800 to The Children's Miracle Network - Hurley Hospital Ward. Thanks to the help of brothers and friends, we were able to reconstruct the house from regular living conditions to a night of terror in just 11 hours. It is truly amazing to see how much can be done for the community, when a little hard work and several people come together for a good cause. This proves that we can make a difference in our area!

In Hoc,
Lance Wildman
Events Chair

May 31st, 2007

Derby Days 2007 Winners- Alpha Gamma Delta

Recently the Zeta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi held their annual Derby Day's competition that raised a total of $1,965 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Derby Day's is a competition between the sororities and independent ladies of Kettering University, that brings the brothers of Sigma Chi and the young women of Kettering closer together, and more importantly, to raise money for a worthy cause. The Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, founded by Jon Huntsman a Sigma Chi Alumnus, concentrates on personal care of their cancer patients utilizing their staff of scientists, doctors, and nurses to aid those in need. The Sigma Chi Fraternity would like to thank all that participated in Derby Day's and look forward to creating more fond memories, and raising more funds to aid brother Huntsman in his goal.

Corey Neil
Chapter Editor

May 30th, 2007

I would like to congratulate the newest Zeta Theta members, Evan Hall, Jacob Ulmenstine, Dan Smith, Blake Steuwe, Jacob Siegwald, Kirt Poff, Kenan Kurtovic, Eric Schlaupitz, and Robert Stacey. These fine young men were initiated into our chapter on May 19th, 2007. I'm confident that these men will use the tools necessary to carry on our chapter's strong legacy we all cherish as actives and alumni. I want to thank my Kustos, Andrew "Rudy" Melisz who without him, a spectacular term would not have been possible. I would also like to thank Brothers Bob Waymouth (Hobart College, NY) and Stu Gruber (Hanover College, class of '62), for their honorary appearance during our ceremonies. Your presence at this special event, demonstrates to the new initiates that Sigma Chi is a lifelong devotion, not just an undergraduate experience. We were pleased to see you had a great time, and hope that you will visit again in the near future. We want to dedicate this years Initiation, to our fallen Brother Barry Van Vleck (GMI '65). His past participation has helped us to improve as a brotherhood in several different ways. We thank him for holding the Zeta Theta Chapter close to his heart for all those years; he will be missed by all. All honor to his name!

Lance Wildman
Magister '07

May 13th, 2007

According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Saftey Association) 16,885 people in the U.S. died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, representing 39% of all traffic-related deaths this past year. A number so astounding sometimes does not always reach or effect the decisions of some young people in regards to drinking and driving. The Zeta Theta Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity tried to convey this message to its undergraduate brothers and other students at Kettering University. The Chapter welcomed Shirley Walker from MADD to pay a visit to the fraternity house and tell her story.

Corey Neil, Shirley and Tony Walker at the Sigma Chi house.

Shirley conveyed the strong message of how some poor decisions made in a few moments can ruin one's life and their family's. The undergraduate brothers were very appreciative of Shirley's message and encourage all others to follow their risk management policy in regards to not allowing impaired drivers to leave the house at any time. Matt Jacobs a graduating senior from Holland, Michigan said,"I felt that by attending an educational MADD speaker we continue the improvement of our risk management and our overall safety on campus and within the Greek community. This experience is one that will not be forgotten quickly by the Zeta Theta Chapter.

Corey Neil
Chapter Editor

May 6th, 2007

The Zeta Theta had its Alumni Weekend celebration this past Saturday on May 5th 2007. The day started out with the Bulldog Battle at Woodfield a golf outing that included many Sigma Chi alumni, undergrads, Kettering faculty and Dr. Liberty the President of the university. After golf, lunch, and awards ceremonies, all brothers were welcomed back to the house for catered dinner, games, and old friends. The alumni were impressed with new renovations in the living room, chapter room, O.Q, and the BARTS. This event will now be an annual event interchanging event days between A and B section.

IH,
Corey Neil
Chapter Editor

April 30th, 2007

Sigma Chi Alumni Weekend

The Zeta Theta chapter proudly presents its alumni weekend on May 5th 2007. The day starts off with the Bulldog Battle at Woodfield a golf outing hosted by the Kettering Golf Club and the office of alumni affairs at Kettering University. After the outing all brothers, alumni and their guests will be welcomed back at the house for a catered dinner, open house, and a poker tournament. All spots have been filled for the Bulldog Battle at Woodfield, but all alumni that have not reserved their spot for the open house can do so by contacting brother Corey Neil at neil4102@kettering.edu. We look forward to seeing all of you.

IHSV,
Corey Neil
Chapter Editor

February 18th, 2007

A True and Loyal Sigma Chi Passes

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barry Van Vleck into Chapter Eternal. Brother Van Vleck a mechanical engineer, worked 37 years for GM, retiring in 1997 as the supervisor of the maintenance department in Rochester, NY. He participated in the founding of the Zeta Theta Chapter on November 10-11, 1963 at what was then known as the GM Institute and now is the Kettering University, graduating in 1965. He went on later to become Grand Praetor of the Northwestern New York Province. Brother Van Vleck participated in many initiations and brought his unmatched experience to the Zeta Theta house to educate the undergraduate brothers. Brother Van Vleck will surely be missed by all of the brothers at Zeta Theta. All Honor to His Name.

In hoc,
Corey Neil ‘06
Chapter Editor

October 28th, 2006

Sigma Chi Helps Make Wishes Come True with Fundraising

Over Halloween weekend the Zeta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi held its 34th annual Haunted House, a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network. Brothers came together starting on Wednesday night to have the house completely disguised from fraternity to scary by Friday night.  The haunted house was open on October 27th and 28th with admission at only five dollars a person. When all was said and done the brothers were able to raise $2,160.00. A special thanks to the citizens of Flushing, the students and faculty of Kettering University, and anyone else who was able to donate for such a worthy cause.

In hoc,
Corey Neil ‘06
Chapter Editor

August 17th, 2006

Zeta Theta Chapter Repeats Earning The Peterson

The Zeta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi has once again been awarded the Peterson Significant Chapter award. This award is given to those Sigma Chi Chapters displaying outstanding scholarship, member retention, financial stability, pledge retention, house occupancy, chapter and member character reputation, campus activities and leadership, ritual, initiation, pledge programs, alcohol risk management program, alumni relations, and publications. This is the second year in a row for the Peterson Significant Chapter Award to be given to Sigma Chi Zeta Theta, and the twenty-seventh time overall, this is a superb accomplishment.

In Hoc,
Corey Neil ‘06
Chapter Editor

May 20th, 2006

On May 20, 2006, we initiated 18 worthy candidates into our brotherhood. I would like to thank my Brothers of Zeta Theta Chapter, and especially our Kustos, Chris Channell, for all the help throughout this term. To the New Initiates, your journey into our brotherhood is complete but a lifelong journey still awaits you. Congratulations to Andy Anderson, Chris Bidlake, Matt Brinker, Dan Clifton, Mike Decello, Randy Gore, Jeff Haladik, Steve Handloser, Rob Heltsley, Nick Kennedy, Andrew Kenney, Mike Kopacko, Corey Neil, Jon Perla, Dom Piriano, Andy Scheich, Ryan Trobaugh, and Mike Watson. You guys have done awesome, and we expect that you will continue to do so. It has been my pleasure serving as your guide and mentor. Let your learning continue and may you always strive for what’s best.

      This is an amazing time for these men to become a part of our Order. With a new Peterson on the wall, and the ambitions of this class, we all expect that the best of our years are to come. You guys have so much ahead of you. May your work be diligent and may your times be fun. I know that you all will do great in your years here at the Zeta Theta Chapter and through your experiences in the rest of your lives.

      I would also like to thank all of the brothers on the Ritual Committee as well as the alumni who helped us throughout the term: Tom Cuthbert, (Kettering ’05) Tony Serafini, (Kettering ’05) Dave Slattery, (Kettering ’05) Mike Hipp, (Kettering ‘05), Andrew Wilson, (Kettering ‘04), Matt Burtch, (Kettering ’04) Ryan Schneider, (Kettering ‘03), Ryan Simon (Kettering ’03), Keith Boursaw (Kettering ‘03), Josh Myers, (Kettering ’02) and Nate Dau (Kettering ‘01). Special thanks to Barry Van Vleck, (GMI ’65) for your help and your ritualistic guidance. Also, thank you to the rest of the Alumni that showed support by attending this spring’s Initiation.

Jordan Sahs
Magister
Zeta Theta Chapter

November 21st, 2005

Our brothers would like to welcome its two newest members to the Zeta Theta team. Over the summer at Grand Chapter Jon Greenawalt was elected to the position of Eastern Michigan Province Praetor, and Matt Burtch was appointed to the position of Chapter Advisor. Both men are very experienced in and out of the fraternity and we are all very excited to have them share their knowledge and advice with our chapter.

June 7th, 2005

Sigma Chi would like to congratulate and welcome its newest members: Andrew Melisz, Anthony Matson, James Coleman, Chris Kinnear, Hamed Moshrefi, Lance Wildman, Nick Andalora, Patrick Foxworthy, Adam Calender, Tom Berish, Stephen Tarrant, and Joseph Neal. These 12 new members are great additions to the Zeta Theta Chapter of Sigma Chi. The brotherhood is confident that our new initiates will make contributions to the chapter, and the Greek and Kettering communities. It is our great joy that these fine young men have begun the journey of a lifetime through Sigma Chi.

In hoc,
Anthony P. Serafini
Magister -05'

June 7th, 2005

Recently a Sigma Chi alumni from GMI, Paul Walters, was awarded the Significant Sig Award. 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."

Paul F. Walters is Executive Vice President - Administration of Penske Corporation and Executive Vice President - Human Resources of United Auto Group. Penske Corporation is a privately held company with revenues of $14B and 36,000 employees worldwide. Penske Corporation owns 40% of United Auto Group, the #2 publicly traded auto dealer with 250 dealership around the world.

Walters earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from General Motors Institute in 1967. He currently serves on the Junior Achievement Board of Directors for Southeast Michigan. He is also a member of the Personnel and Industrial Relations Group of Michigan. Walters is the past president of the Industrial Relations Association and the Industrial Relations Research Association in Buffalo, NY. He also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Independent Health, an HMO in Buffalo, NY. Walters is active with the Sigma Chi Zeta Theta Chapter and serves as an informal advisor to the Chapter's House Corporation and Fundraising Campaign. Walters was born September 20, 1943 in Buffalo, New York.