The chapter, while supporting many other causes, primarily supports the ALS Association.Īmyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a disorder that affects approximately 5,600 The Maryland Gamma chapter hosts fundraisers, the most famous is the Annual Crab Feastįor the ALS Association Lou Gehrig Disease. Aaron Krochmal, Campus Involvementīeing relatively young, the Omicron-Phi Chapter has become a successful force at WashingtonĬollege and continues to set the example by following the pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Outstanding First Year Assistant Alumnus Advisor: Dr. Outstanding Grand Master: Trey Weitzel ’10, Outstanding Alumnus Advisor: Vern Penner, June 2009, at the 67th Biennial Grand Conclave in San Antonio, Texas, the Omicron-PhiĬhapter received several awards, including: The Founder’s Award for Chapter Excellence, The chapter has also received national attention from Kappa Sigma Headquarters. On campus for academics by winning the Loving Cup award, which is awarded to the fraternity Furthermore, the chapter has earned a prestige Many brothers have taken on campus leadership positions, suchĪs the SGA Executive Board, Student Events Board, and many other campus organizations.Īdditionally, it is common to see the brothers actively involved in campus and communityĪctivities, events, and organizations. Since the induction of the Omicron-Phi chapter, the brothers have seized collectiveĪnd individual opportunities to further themselves as fellow brothers, leaders, scholars,Īnd community members. They sought to achieve their goals through the four pillars of Kappa Sigma: fellowship, Of the twenty-seven founding fathers pledged to the Fraternity. The chapter began as a colony in March 2006 when twenty-one On this day, 27 men moved from pledges to initiates of the fraternity and The Omicron-Phi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity was founded on Saturday, Aprilġ4, 2007. They took the traditions of theĪncient order in Bologna and created a fraternity that aimed to continue in its nobleĬause, that of unending brotherhood. On December 10, 1869, five students at the University of Virginia met in 46 East LawnĪnd founded the Kappa Sigma Fraternity in America. Over time, its strengthĪnd unity transformed the order from a protective society against Cossa into something Its members, the ancient order grew into a strong organization. With a strong foundation in the loyalty and quality of The society slowly grew too large numbers, taking in those students who desired the It embodied their idealsĪnd allowed for both the safety of their members and the strong unity of the society. Theseįorms and rituals became the basis of their organization. The students used secret words and signs to protect their ranks from betrayal. Pirate Baldassare Cossa, who would often have students of the University physically Was founded for mutual protection against the corrupt governor of the city, former The origins of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity can be traced back to the city of Bologna,Īt the University of Bologna, a teacher by the name of Manuel Chrysoloras foundedĪn ancient society of students with five of his most devoted disciples. Meaningful college experiences by offering progressive membership development and As a values-based men’s fraternity, Kappa Sigma strictly forbids hazing and fosters Kappa Sigma is focused upon the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. Has the lowest national dues out of any other fraternity and has the oldest continuousĮndowment fund which has donated $6.5 million to undergrads since the fund’s inception New initiates per year, service hours, and philanthropic donations. It is currently the leader of all American Fraternities in terms of pledges, It’s International Headquarters is based out of Charlottesville, Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ), commonly nicknamed Kappa Sig or K-Sig was founded in 1869 at the Located throughout the United States and Canada. Living members, including over 20,000 undergraduates and 320 Chapters and colonies The following funds are available to assist your chapter in bringing brothers to Pike University events such as Chapter Executives Conference, Leadership Summits, Convention, and The Academy.Kappa Sigma is the largest college social fraternity in the world with more than 230,000 Lifetime Achievement: Order of The West Range.
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