november 2007 newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 3

Inside this issue:

SigEp

Spotlight

1

Where are they now?

2

Alumni 3

SigEp Updates 5

Undergraduate News

5

Web Links:

NE-Gamma Alumni Website

National SigEp Website

NE-Gamma Un-dergraduate Website

SigEp Spotlight: Reflection of Brotherhood SigEp Spotlight is a new feature to the alumni newsletter. Each edition will highlight one or two brothers and their reflection on their SigEp experience.

Do you ever ask yourself......"How did I get here?" It's a question that I ask myself of-ten. As an actor working in arguably the craziest industry in the world, living in Los Ange-les, one of the biggest cities in the world, it's hard not too. I love films, and it took me a few different career moves before I decided it's what I wanted to do for a living. I could-n't be happier with my decision so far. Because of my faith, the support of a great fam-ily, my leadership opportunities in Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the support of my Si-gEp brothers...I am built for this.

I love Sigma Phi Epsilon. Anyone who knows me knows I bleed it. It's inside me, and it always will be. I remember my first week in SigEp and I remember graduating and hav-ing to leave as an undergrad. Both events stick with me as major moments in my life. And everything else in between. The meetings, the rituals, the functions, the intramurals, the parties, the philanthropy, the love. Sig Ep was there for me when I got the big leader-ship position or when I got the big job. SigEp was also there for me when I lost a family member and lost the big job. Brotherly love is not convenient. It is real and true and is as strong a bond as almost anything in the world. I am so grateful. I will remember it all for-ever.

And now, a few years later, as an alumni, it still stays with me.

Along with my parents and grandparents, I believe SigEp helped raise me and make me into the man I am today. And working in a business where many people are dishonest and will do anything for more money (not everyone, luckily I've been blessed with work-ing with very good people so far) it is those three cardinal principles that have made me able to stay focused and true. The cool thing is that I don't have to think about it any-more. I don't have to think "I'm going to be virtuous in this situation." They are with me. I have the virtue to be honest with people in the entertainment business; to remain loyal to those who have gone to bat for me. I have the diligence to keep working at be-coming the actor I want to be, make the kind of films that can change people's lives, and to know that with future great success will come great responsbility to give back to oth-ers. And I have brotherly love. The support from my brothers has been amazing since I jumped into this business 100%. It would be very difficult to do this alone. And having my brothers stand by me helps me make it through when times are tough. Knowing that I have those friends I can call anytime gives me so much peace of mind.

And you can bet that as my career and life keeps expanding, SigEp will be a big part of it. I'll always remember what the best fraternity in the world has done for me, and to be able to give back with my time and with monetary donations will be a wonderful feel-ing. Thank you all for everything you do for me and for your fraternity.

HFF,

Erich Hover Alumni '02

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Where are they now? “Where are they now?” is an article that will continue to appear in SigEp newsletters as we build up our alumni base.

Alex Straatmann ‘00

Graduated from law school at Texas Tech in 2003 and spent three years in private practice. Currently works for U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith in Grand Island. He is entering his 5th year as Chapter Counselor for the undergrad chapter at UNK.

Dave Persson “97

Dave is getting married very soon and is living on the East Coast.

Rick Wood ‘64

Rick is living in Minnesota and reports that he is staying alive, working at various jobs, and is now a manager for an appliance company. He is married and has one daughter. He wants everyone to know that he is still a loyal Husker fan.

John Kennedy ‘06

John recently started his job as the Economic Development Director for Hamilton County, Kansas. He has been attending various conferences across Kansas for his job, discussing development ideas with Kansas representa-tives and senators as well as Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius.

Michael Saniuk

Michael is now the assistant coach for the UNO Women’s Tennis team and starting in July of 2008, he will be the assistant of the men’s and women’s teams. He will be in charge of scheduling matches, running practices, coaching at matches, and recruiting. Apologies go out to Michael for misspelling his last name in a previous newsletter.

Matt Rau ‘02

Matt just started a new job with Modern Banking Systems in Omaha. He is currently working as an account rep-resentative for independent banks throughout the United States. Along with working side by side with the Fed-eral Reserve to make sure all banks are up to standard, his company specializes in creating banking software/hardware for banks. Matt is in the process of purchasing a house with his girlfriend Amy and is working with Deeb Real Estate associate Brother Matt Hover.

Jared Blanton ‘05

Jared has been promoted in Senator Chuck Hagel’s office. He is now the Legislative Assistant for Agriculture/Natural Resource issues.

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Contacted Alumni The following alumni have registered on the alumni website. If you notice someone who is not listed, let them know how to register and get them in the communication loop.

Alex Straatmann

Brad Krauth

Brandon Pollnow

Brent Wieck

Brian Obrist

Bryce Todd

Chad Andersen

Charles McGraw

Chris Molczyk

Cody Freeze

Dean Nightingale

Dustin Kowalewski

Eddie Greeno

Erich Hover

Greg Wright

James McPeek

Jared Blanton

Jared Roberts

Jason Catchpool

Jason Vandenberg

Jay Dostal

Jay Jakob

Jeff Geiger

Jeff Peters

Jess Riffner

John Hardy

John Horvath

Justin Horn

Justin Pinkerton

Lucas Froeschl

Marcus Donner

Mark McCarville

Matt Hillestad

Matt Hover

Matt Rau

Mike Brown

Mike Belieu

Mike Saniuk

Nick Methe

Rob Church

Russ Beechley

Ryan Samuelson

Scott Merchant

Scott Ryan

Sean Conway

Sean Gellatly

Simon Lumley

Steve Ell

David Silverstrand

Jeff O’Riley

John Ingram

Jon Schilling

Josh Borowski

Kevin Gatzemeyer

Mark McGill

Steve Lungrin

Tim Dean

Tim Kaiser

Todd Schwindt

Tom Keller

Tony Maeser

Travis Gellatly

Trevor Tripe

Ty Bruntz

Tyler Macket

Dave Persson

Bob Dittman

Rick Wood

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Undergraduate News The undergraduate chapter did very well with fall recruitment. They signed over 25 guys and were well ahead of the Delts (10) and Pikes (5). This is proof that the principals of the Balanced Man Program work. The chapter is also celebrating the winning of another Buc Cup. This is the highest award that the chapter can receive from Nationals. That brings the total of Buc Cups to 3 for the Nebraska Gamma Chapter. The UNK chapter of SigEp was mentioned in the National Journal for Fall 2007 as being a silver cup recipient. If you don’t receive The Journal, you can access it at http://sigep.com/documents/journal-fall-2007.pdf

The new Executive Board for 2007-2008 is as follows:

President: Grant Campbell

VP Programming: Tyler Macke

VP Finance: Brian Hying

VP Membership Development: Mason Doughty

VP Recruitment: Evan Volzke

Chaplain: Jimmy Blex

Although it is short notice, the chapter is trying to get something together for Founder’s Day. There are a couple of LOPER home games left, October 18th against Chadron State and November 3rd against New Mexico Highlands. The undergrad chapter would like to get the alumni out to Kearney for a get together to catch up on old times and discuss the future of the house. More information will be coming soon on a date.

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