03/18/2011 Welcome

Hello and welcome! This week marks a new milestone for the our alumni association. We are very excited to announce that we have added one more arrow in our quiver with the Chi Alumni Blog....

Question: What is this? 

Answer: Simple question, we've always operated with face-to-face contact and now we have this blog. A blog is simply an internet site that we can continually update with relative ease compared to a website which requires specific commands and codes to operate and be updated. We will be posting all email communications, event announcement, and general information on this blog so that we have a written record for each of you to look to for updates. 

Question: How can it help me?

Answer: This site is a quick and easy way to keep up-to-date on whats been going on with your alumni association. If you receive an email about an event but then can't find the email, you will have this site to fall back on. If your looking for updates on the active fraternity or an alumni Vs. active football game...check this site and you'll have all the information you need. For continual updates subscribe to our blog feed at: http://feeds.feedburner.com/ChiAlumni

Question: What makes this different from Facebook or www.Chialumni.com

Answer: In addition to being one of several resources that the alumni association plans to take advantage of, this site offers up a voice from ANY alumni. We are looking to create several reoccurring blog topics. If your an alumni interested in contributing to help further our organization but don't have the time to offer or possibly the location your currently living in isn't ideal then "blogging" can offer you an outlet.

Question: How can I contribute?

Answer: We are looking for alumni who want to offer their expertise on issues that can help the alumni association and/Or the active brotherhood. If you have some experiences please feel free to put together a post and email it to Secretary@chialumni.com When we receive your emails we will post it here for all to read. This can help if you have real world experiences you want to share...from a great vacation spot you've recently visited to some hard life lessons you've lived through and care to help others avoid falling victim to. Please don't hold back...

Question: I'm not a great writer but still want to help. What can I do?

Answer: The alumni association focuses on building a concrete foundation that will help excel our organization for many decades. We are still in the early stages of our growth and to continue to create a better alumni association we require help. Please click the paypal link and pay your dues for 2011. The cost is $25 dollars per year and ALL of the money goes to promote events, promote the alumni association and help build something we can all be proud to be a part of. Support your association and pay 2011 dues...http://chialumni.com/dues.html

03/13/2011 MDA Walk Success & Upcoming Events:

Hello ALL,

Hope everyone is enjoying a little bit of warm weather and sunshine! Thank you to all Alumni & Active brothers of Sigma Theta Chi that participated in the MDA Walk. We raised over $1325.00 which all went to help benefit the kids of Muscular Dystrophy. This event marks a great success of our Alumni Association. Active brothers alone raised over $300.00...and alumni did their part to make up the difference. This truly is a successful event for Sigma Theta Chi and is just the beginning.

A special Thank You to Anthony Veiga, Justin Jankow, Mike Nitto, Jorge Vasquez, Rich Slowik, Damiano Gaetano, Nelson Pires, Nelson Cardoso, Stefano Gaetano, Nader Nassif, and ALL of our friends & family who contributed to MDA....

Update on CHI activities:

Active: The active are going into Greek Olympics in a few weeks. A schedule of events has yet to be solidified and once done we will be posting the information on facebook along with our regular email blast.

           The brothers have been hard at work at planning this years Annual Induction Dinner. It will be held on June 3rd @ the White Sands Resort in Point Pleasant, NJ. If you are interested in attending, bids will be $75.00 and can be paid via pay-pal, check or cash PRIOR to the event. Bids paid the day of will be $100.00.

        If your interested in participating in any/all of these events or are looking for further detail, please respond to this email or contact Anthony Veiga or Victor Oliveira directly (both CCed on this email).

Formal Room Reservations:

The White Sands Oceanfront Spa & Resort
1205 Ocean Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
Toll Free: 888-558-8958
Tel: 732-899-3370 • Fax: 732-899-2993
E-mail: info@thewhitesands.com Website: www.thewhitesands.com

Alumni: We will be having our monthly Alumni Meeting this Thursday at 8pm. The location will be 821 Jersey Ave. Elizabeth, NJ. We will be discussing future fund-raising events and the Second Annual Alumni Reunion tentatively planned for **SAVE THE DATE**June 4th @ Bar-A, Lake Como, NJ. **SAVE THE DATE**.

Regards,

Your Alumni Association

www.chialumni.com

www.sigmathetachi.org

03/09/2011 Reminder MDA Walk this Saturday:

Hi guys,
As of last night, and due to the efforts of our alumni & active brothers hard work, we've raised over $750 dollars and we're still going strong! Our goal is set at $1000.00 please help us exceed our goals and the goal
of having a successful event.

This is a reminder that it's not to late to help out! The walk is this Saturday at the Prudential Arena in Newark, we will all be meeting there at 11am. We will have designated areas so just ask one of the volunteers from MDA for the team location. Please bring all donation money and paperwork..after the walk at 2pm we will be meeting just down the street at Iberia Restaurant on Ferry Street for some well deserved
refreshments...

If you can't make it out Saturday that's no problem, you can still contribute and log in donations from co-workers, friends an family at the link below. Please help out a great cause!!

https://www.joinmda.org/MyWalkHub/MyTeamHomepage/tabid/190479/Team/chialumnicom/Default.aspx

Chi Once!
Your Alumni Association
www.chialumni.com
www.sigmathetachi.org

02/26/2011 Congrats to two fellow alumni

Congratulations to

Richard Slowik & Frank Del Vecchio

on their recent engagement

*not to each other*

For those of you have not had the pleasure of knowing either Rich or Frank, the alumni association will introduce...

Rich Slowik joined Sigma Theta Chi in the Spring of 2003 in a class by himself, literally, he went through the new member process by himself which as we all know is one of the most "interesting" ways to enter our organization. Not only was his character shown with this act but he also joined when our organization was at it's lowest. We did not have a house and there were fewer than 6 brothers active. During his years he earned the nickname of "Floppy" because of his long flowing (and somewhat girl-like) hair that flopped during an alumni vs active football game. You will all be happy to know Rich and his silky locks have parted ways circa 2005. In his free time Rich enjoys spending time with friends, snowboarding, drinking, and fixing up his new casa in Ocean twp, NJ. He also likes to weld, enjoy a cocktail or two, and in the summer months surf... Luckily for Rich and humanity, he met Natalie Castagno who will now enjoy keeping Rich out of jail.....

Francesco Del Vecchio or more widely known as Frank "the tank" entered his active years in the Fall of 2004. He has held several fraternal positions during his years, none more notably important than President during the Fall06 - Spring07 academic year, where Sigma Theta Chi was at it's largest it has been in the past 10 years. During his years attending glorious Kean University, Frank held the fraternity record for most fried bread sandwiches eaten in 24 hour period of time. This feat is one of Franks most cherished and closely held accomplishments and only was made possible from the strength and mental toughness during his training for his attempt at the world record for longest "World of Warcraft" marathon. Frank and Melissa Pontecorvo (Theta Phi Alpha Alum) met at Kean and currently reside together in wonderful town of Maple Shade, New Jersey on the Pennsylvania border.

Good luck!!

Sincerely,

Your Alumni Association

www.chialumni.com

www.sigmathetachi.org

02/24/2011 Chi B-ball Jersey order:

Hi guys,

The actives asked me to pass on a little information. They are ordering reversible mesh jerseys for this years greek olympics. The jerseys will be black on one side and gold on the reverse, w/ Chi logo on both sides. If you are interested in ordering they run $20.00 for the base jersey w/logo's & $2 per number on the back. Just get in touch with myself or Anthony Veiga (Active President).

Orders can be placed by emailing events@chialumni.com You will be receive a paypal request for $$ and your order will be placed once payment has been confirmed.

NOTE **Once you've placed your order just respond to this email with your size and if you would like a specific number it's $2.00 extra per number...Jerseys will be shipped to you

Paypal info:

Base jersey w/ Logo - $20 +$3 S&H = Total $23

Jersey w/ 1 Number - $22 +$3 S&H = Total $25

Jersey w/ 2 numbers - $24+$3 S&H = Total $27

02/12/2011 Special Alumni Meeting February 15, 2011 8pm:

CALLING ALL ALUMNUS,

The following is an email we sent to each active brother earlier today....The issue prevails that the fraternity, as well as they are doing, has done a poor job in preserving our beliefs. They need a refresher on what it is to be a chi brother and what this fraternity has stood for in the past 74 years. We need to instill our beliefs of courage, character, integrity & principle into each brother this Tuesday, February 15th. Your alumni association will be present to pass this message to these fine brothers. We invite each and every one of you to join in the passing on of our message. Every brother has a voice and each of you have earned that right. Please join us in continuing what is our life blood....We need your help! See you Tuesday....

Good morning,

Several of you know but I'm sure there are a few of you who haven't heard but the Alumni are calling a special meeting of the brotherhood for this Tuesday February 15th @ 8PM. I know some of you have plans of holding a meet and greet on campus but it seems to several Alumni that we have bigger issues that need to be addressed. Please plan accordingly as this meeting may take several hours. A few ground rules:

(1) If your on the active E-board please be at the house ASAP @ approx 8pm.

(2) If you are active but not on E-board please be at the house no later than 8:30pm (Exception Grecco 9pm)

(3) If ANYONE shows up even slightly out of it don't even bother showing up. Your actions will reflect your attitude and character.

See everyone Tuesday night and if you have any questions feel free to contact me directly.

Chi Once!

www.chialumni.com

www.sigmathetachi.org

02/03/2011 Alumni Meeting February 10, 2011

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to shoot everyone an update for next week’s alumni meeting. The location has been changed from Dami’s condo (821 Jersey Ave.) to Kean University Center room 334. We will be starting at 8pm so please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Also an important note we will be having E-board appointments so please make your best effort to attend and voice your opinion. Look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday.

Any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

Location: Kean University Center Room 334

Date/Time: 02-10-11 @ 8PM

Details: See attached agenda

Questions: Contact Bob Howe

Regards,

Bob Howe
www.chialumni.com
www.sigmathetachi.org