Pi Sigma Chi – Sigma Nu

Make sure you have, or create, 5 essentials re your affairs.

One of the things we deal with, unfortunately, is brothers passing.  We all can learn from each other's life lessons, and we all can pass on what we learn--that is what brothers do.  We have collectively learned some things along the way, and here is some brotherly advice for you to consider.

If you love your family, no matter how young and healthy you are, maybe especially if you are so young that you have young children, no matter if you feel invincible or vulnerable, you should have some things in place to help them deal with your affairs.  After all, anything can happen, anytime. 

We have learned you need to consider at least 5 things:

1. A trust for yourself or you and your spouse
2. AND a will or wills, alone or with the trust
3. AND a durable power of attorney for financial matters if you are incapacitated
4. AND advance health care directives to predetermine end-of-life health choices
5. AND, a “doomsday packet” with info about banks, insurance, pensions, property/deeds, passwords, pink slips, a map showing where you buried your cash in the backyard, etc., in the hands of one or two people you can rely on to open when only when the time comes.

It will take some hours of your time and cost a few thousand dollars if you hire a decent lawyer to do a decent job, but there are some online D-I-Y solutions and something is better than nothing.  

Having the above can save estate costs and, more importantly, unnecessary delays and hardship, and extra grief, heartache and chaos for your family. 

Some of you know all this stuff better than we do, and have taken care of this long ago, but you would be amazed, as we are, that it seems most of us avoid or delay taking care of our families regarding these things. So if you love your family, do them and yourself a favor, do what you can NOW.

Parents around?  Another tip, if your parents are still alive, do this yourself first, so then you can tell your parents what you did and ask if they have taken care of these things themselves in order to make things easier for you and the rest of their family.

Changes?  And when you move to another state, or have a change in your family, you should check and update the above actions as necessary.

"Here's to all our brothers in Chapter Eternal . . ."

REESTABLISHMENT HAS STARTED

JUST OUR FIRST REACH OUT

AND 25 PROSPECIVE RECRUITS

BIG SHOUT OUT FOR ALL WHO HELPED

Hello Brothers,

We had a successful "Meet the Greeks" event at CPP on Thursday 8/31. 

The event had a strong turn out with 5 Kappa Gamma alumni, 4 UCI, 1 UCLA, and 1 UoA brothers present for an hour and a half to recruit good men. It was great to be back on campus. Although the campus changed a lot, the desired feeling of belonging remains the same. Many students were walking around and finding a good fraternity to join. We had a successful recruitment strategy in place and gathered 25 potential re-founding members within the allotted time. Wish you were there to feel the synergy!

The IFC president came to our table informing us of the new recruitment policy. Before he walked away, he shared with us this "it looks like you guys know what you're doing and you are here to take care of business. You will be successful in Spring!"

Our well-thought-out game plan includes at least the following: 

• Potential New Members - submit names who are attending CPP currently.
• Alumni Advisory Board - AAB should be one on one mentoring to each Chapter officer. It is the advisor's job to provide proper guidance and make sure the officer is doing the right thing. We will have a training soon If you are interested, email Jordan Wu jcpwu237@gmail.com
• House Corporation Board - If you have expertise on this, email Jack Carlino jackpal1@aol.com

We appreciate Brother Michael Calderon (KG#293, Spring 2000) referring his nephew to us. He came with 3 of his friends to our table. These young men were ready to join Sigma Nu. They were walking alongside us recruiting other good men in University Park.

Give some applause to men below:

CPP Sigma Nu

Al Quiming (KG#147, Spring 1990)

Jordan Wu (KG#237, Spring 1996)

Quang Dang (KG#325, Spring 2002)

Robert Walczak (KG#397, Fall 2006)

Geoff Law (KG#448, Spring 2010)

UCI Sigma Nu 

Nick Sparks

Alan Buano

Dom Bettran

Matt Villegas

UCLA Sigma Nu

Jacob Stuart

University of Arizona Sigma Nu

Kyle Peron

Stay informed and stay engaged. Our fraternity is calling you back home!

And please sign up for @sigmanucpp on Instagram (QR code. below).

Fraternally,

Jordan Wu, Vice President

JOIN US FOR A FAMILY FUN DAY

AT MILE SQUARE PARK

Saturday, October 14, 11 am-3pm

This is our first family event in OC and we have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback.  We are expecting a big turnout.  You do not want to miss out on this event with food, beverages, fun, game, lots of kid activities and a chance to see everyone and catch up.

• Large shaded reserved pavilion; plenty of seating; wives, kids, and guests welcome
• Tacos and non-alcoholic beverages included.  (Anyone who wants to bring adult drinks, please be aware that the park does not allow alcohol.  Up to you to BYOB and use discretion.)
  
• Bounce house for kids
• Arts & crafts activities
• Park has rental paddle boats and bikes
• Photographer for photo ops we will share with all in attendance
• Plans for older kids to watch younger ones and get community service credits

Email Quang Dang at quangxdang@gmail.com about games/activities you can bring or questions you have.

In Brotherhood,

Quang Dang (S-02), Director & Event Organizer

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Register online (just click on blue button below)

• Cost only--
• • $25 per individual
  • $40 per couple 
  • $50 per family of 3 or more
• Sponsors--Will be recognized, welcomed, acknowledged and appreciated. Sponsorship includes cost for you and your family and helps cover possible extras and support for our organization
• • White Rose $100
  • Red Carnation $200

Registration info:  All registrations are online using a credit card.  If you don't remember your password, just click on "forgot password" and get a new one.  

Profile/#Attendees:  As you register, after you make your ticket or sponsor choice, you will get to your "profile" page.  Your name is there so you won't need to add that, but PLEASE check your other info, update it (add a head shot if it is not already there), then scroll to the bottom and enter the number of attendees other than yourself.

One of the new PSC-SN Legacy, Inc., Directors, Brian Wheeler (F-84, EC 86-87) organized the event last year.  He and Director & Events Chair Juan Lopez organized this year's event and they did a FANTASTIC JOB!.  "Many thanks" to both of you!! 

There  were 18 Brothers, sons and guests playing.  See photo above, L to R: Vince Dudziak, Tyler Harvey, John Mairs, Tony Ochoa (F-85), Brian Wheeler, Greg Vancil (S-84), Steve Vengrow (F-84), Mike Blay, Brad Baggarly (S-82, EC 84-85), Mitch McCarley (F-84), Steve Hovland (S-83), Scott Wilson (F-80/SN Omega), Juan Lopez, J. Clark, Aiden McCarley (Mitch's son and recent college graduate--"Congratulations" to Mitch and Aiden), Davis Holland (Steve's son). 

Reports are that Brian Wheeler's group, with Tony Ochoa, Mitch McCarley and Aidan McCarley, led our guys by coming in 4th overall at 3 under, aided by a couple of driver shots "off the deck" (a no tee, fairway shot) and by Brian holing out from 87 yards for an eagle on the 12th.    

A great time was had by all and by the end of the day Brian and Juan were starting to plan how to double our turnout again next year.  (Photo below, L to R:  Mike Blay, Greg Vancil, Mitch McCarley, Brian Wheeler, Tony Ochoa, Steve Vengrow, Juan Lopez, Vince Dudziak.)

CAL POLY DEFINITELY KNOWS WHO WE ARE!

AND NOW THERE ARE 16

NEW DIRECTORS, NEW BLOOD, NEW ENERGY, NEW IDEAS

MORE ERAS AND MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU

IN OUR "YEAR OF REVIVAL"

It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Slate Nominees chosen by me to fill the 4 new director openings have all been elected. As of July 1--

• Jonathan Shearer (S-06)
• Alex Miller (F-10)
• Robert Walczak (F-06)  
• Brian Wheeler (F-84) 

--have become newly elected members of the Board of Directors for Pi Sigma Chi-Sigma Nu Legacy, Inc.  Each brings the enthusiasm for the positions that we expect will energize our activities for years to come.

These additional members of the Board, and the three directors we re-elected, Ken Coopman (S-66), Robert Marshall (F-66) and Brian Rheinhardt (F-79), bring our number to 16.  

A GOOD TIME TO RAISE YOUR HAND & SIGN UP

Having 16 people actively involved is only a beginning.  We still desire additional brothers who are willing to help create a buzz around our “Year of Revival” beginning in the Spring semester of 2024.  Serve on a committee!  

• The Alumni Advisory Committee will work with recruits and Sigma Nu.  
• The Legacy Fund Committee will be considering scholarships again.  
• We will have some event in the Spring to include Kappa Gamma candidates. 
• Volunteer to help with an event, or with our website, or just suggest events and activities and share some ideas.  

Call me, text me (562-577-1180), email me by hitting "REPLY," or email the Officers or Directors by using the buttons below.

We need you.

In brotherhood,

Jack Carlino, President

Pi Sigma Chi-Sigma Nu Legacy Inc.

SAVE THE DATE

WHAT:  FAMILY DAY AT THE PARK

WHEN:  SAT., OCTOBER 14, 2023, 11 AM--3 PM

WHERE: MILE SQUARE REGIONAL PARK, FOUNTAIN VALLEY

WHO:  BROTHERS, WIVES, KIDS, GUESTS

Brothers,

We hope this message finds you well.

OUR IDEA

We have been floating the idea of a family event at Mile Square Park in O.C. in the Fall.  Over the last week, after reaching out to some of you, we received emails, text messages and phone calls from many brothers, including several who we haven’t heard from or seen in 10+ years, expressing their support. We are very excited to see this type of response. Thank you to all who took a minute to reach out.  

SO YOU HAVE SPOKEN AND IT'S A GO!  

Please mark your calendars and save the date. Plan to bring your loved ones and get ready for a day of laughter and quality time as we catch up on each other’s lives. There will be fun activities for all ages including outdoor games, paddle boat rentals, bike rentals, beverages, catered food, and more.

Let’s continue to make even more lasting memories as we revitalize our brotherhood and prepare for recolonization of Kappa Gamma starting in--

January, 2024, our '"YEAR OF REVIVAL"

PLEASE TEXT OR CALL A BROTHER NOW

Please help us spread the word as we know some Brothers do not read our emails or check our social media.

In brotherhood,

Quang Dang, Director

HELP?--If you want to get involved, volunteer, make suggestions, or just tell me you will be there, just shoot me an email by clicking on this link:

 mailto:quangxdang@gmail.com

CAL POLY GOLF TOURNAMENT

MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023

Spots Going Fast--TIME CRITICAL

We are again supporting the annual Cal Poly Pomona golf tournament at Glendora Country Club, starting at 9 am, Monday, July 31.

Brian Wheeler and Juan Lopez are organizing our foursomes.  

Last year we had 2 foursomes and all had a great time.  This year we expect 4-6 foursomes, but spots are limited and filling up very fast.

LETTING PEOPLE KNOW WE ARE COMING BACK--

In addition to a chance for brothers to get together and have a great day, including lunch and dinner, it is a chance to let other alumni and Cal Poly staffers know Sigma Nu is coming back to campus in our "Year of Revival."  

We are sponsoring 2 tee signs and awarding cash prizes for a putting contest and a closest-to-pin contest.  

REGISTRATION--

If you want to play, register online at the tournament webpage now using the button below.  Just scroll to the bottom and register as "Individual Golfer."  

FOURSOMES/PAIRINGS--

As soon as you get your email confirmation, add a short note re who you want to play with and forward it asap to Brian and Juan (just copy these email addresses and paste it into the "To" line on your forwarding email):

 bwheeler829@gmail.com, Juan.Lopez@cox.net