Monday, June 2, 2008
Mike Elwell, chapter adviser for Sigma Nu, visited members of its colony four times a week last year. He had to ensure they took proper steps to prevent hazing and drinking, received good grades and worked on their petition to re-charter the fraternity.
According to Elwell, the national fraternity of Sigma Nu has told the colony to start planning a date for its re-chartering ceremony.
“From an alum standpoint, it’s nice to see this back on track,” Elwell said.
After losing its charter because of hazing in 2005, all but two members of Sigma Nu were replaced. Alumni hosted events in Kansas to recruit new leadership.
Jordan Herbert, Olathe sophomore and Sigma Nu president, said the colony worked hard to write a 400 page petition to present to the national fraternity. They must demonstrate they can form a lasting organization.
“You have to prove to the national chapter that you’re working to be a rock chapter, which embodies everything good about a fraternity,” Herbert said.
According to Herbert, Sigma Nu has 23 members this semester, and they are anticipating 50 members for next semester.
“We’re getting back into Greek activities and philanthropy. Now we’re trying to reach out to the community and the University,” Herbert said.
Herbert believes the national fraternity should perform a re-chartering ceremony before October.
Brad Beacham, executive director of Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc., said he would be surprised if the Sigma Nu colony was not ready for their charter by the end of the year.
“The fraternity is delighted at the wonderful work out student members have done over the course of this last academic year,” Beacham said.
The national fraternity needs to evaluate a colony’s petition before granting a charter, but Beacham believes the KU colony is very close to completion. John Gofcha, Salina sophomore, helped with philanthropy projects like Cans for Chemo to help re-gain the colony’s charter.
“Since we were restarting, there were lots of leadership positions open, and you could jump right in,” Gofcha said.
Gofcha hopes Sigma Nu will make strides in its grades and participation on campus next year.
“We’re really looking forward to the re-chartering ceremony,” Gofcha said.
— Edited by Mandy Earles
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