The Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation has an immediate opening for a fundraising position.Click here for details.

The International Headquarters will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. The office will open Tuesday, September 7 for regular hours at 8:30 a.m.(Eastern)

During the most recent Grand Council meeting, Grand Council Directors voted to suspend the charter and close the Chi Septaton Chapter at Georgia Southern effective immediately.

The chapter hosted an off-campus social event that included unlimited access to beer (in the form of kegs) and hard liquor.

Additionally, the chapter advertised the social event on Facebook, which prompted the Georgia Department of Revenue to send undercover officers to the event. The chapter president, treasurer and another member have been charged with several offenses and are subject to monetary fines.

Executive Director Michael Carey is pleased to announce that Marsha Spears has returned to the professional staff at the International Headquarters in Indianapolis.

Marsha will handle accounting functions and donor records for the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation. Her first day on staff was June 1.

Marsha returns to the IHQ having previously worked on staff in the 1980s and 1990s. She managed the database for the Grand Chapter and processed associates, initiates and expulsions.

Chapters, colonies and alumni clubs are reminded that applications for 2010 awards should be submitted to awards@phisigmakappa.org by May 15. Click here for applications.

All chapters and colonies are reminded to file their Closing of School Report with the International Headquarters by May 5. The form can be found by clicking here.

The International Headquarters will be closed Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday. The office will resume normal hours at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 5.

The Chi Triton Chapter and the Phoenix Alumni Club will celebrate the chapter's 60th anniversary at Arizona State on Friday, March 26. All alumni are welcome to attend the Founders' Day dinner at Monti's in Tempe. Social hour will start at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m.

The chapter is doing very well and the undergraduates look forward to attending the event. The cost will be $35 per person, and there will be a cash bar. This will be a brothers-only event, without wives or dates. Call Don Dotts (480/838-4658) for more information.

The Grand Council held its mid-year meeting February 26-27 and took action regarding two chapters. The Grand Council suspended the charters of the Tau Hexaton Chapter at Monmouth University and the Epsilon Xi Chapter at Central Michigan.

The Tau Hexaton Chapter was closed due to risk management violations over the course of the last year and the failure to comply with sanctions.

The Epsilon Xi Chapter was closed due to low manpower and a high accounts receivable balance with the Grand Chapter.

The Grand Council also voted to cease recognition of the Omega Colony at the University of California/Berkeley. Low manpower and the inability to progress as a colony were cited as reasons for the withdrawal of recognition.

A total of 26 men were initiated into the Psi Septaton Chapter at Valdosta State on Saturday, February 6. A chartering gala was held at the Valdosta State University Center with 131 guests in attendance, including charter members, dates, parents and university guests. Representing the Grand Chapter was Grand President Todd Simpson, Grand Council Director Doug Diekow and Regional Adviser Frank Tortorici. Congratulatory remarks should be sent to Chapter President Josh Boston at jeboston@valdosta.edu.

The Xi Deuteron Alumni Association will host Founders' Day 2010 Saturday, March 27 at Maggiano's Little Italy on West End Avenue in Nashville. RSVP and advance payment is required. The cost is $35 for dinner only or $75 for dinner and a Founders' Day golf shirt. Dinner will be held for the first 200 to RSVP. For more information, contact Dale Akins at 865/693-5066 or dakins@themarketedge.com.

Temperatures are at record low levels across the country. Pipe freeze and breakage can cause displacement of students from chapter houses. Please be sure to run faucets with a small stream to keep water moving to avoid freezing. For more information, click here.

The colony at Valdosta State will become the Psi Septaton Chapter on February 6. Grand President Todd Simpson, Grand Council Director Doug Diekow and Regional Adviser Frank Tortorici will represent the Grand Chapter at this historic event.

The deadline for submissions to the winter issue of the Signet is December 14. All chapters, colonies and alumni clubs are welcome to submit items for the upcoming issue, which will be mailed on January 29.

All chapters and colonies are reminded that they are required to send at least six delegates to their assigned regional conclave. Check the 2010 Conclaves tab at the top of the page for more information. The registration form is due to the International Headquarters by December 15.

The Grand Chapter is proud to announce that it has colonized a group of 29 men at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. The Ritual of Association was conducted on November 1 and facilitated by Grand Council Director Doug Diekow (Florida AI), Regional Adviser Frank Tortorici (Alabama '60), Regional Counselor Tom Childress (Alabama '08) and a ritual team from the Omicron Deuteron Chapter at the University of Alabama. The Grand Chapter is pleased to be colonizing at an institution with a rich tradition of Greek life. Congratulatory notes can be sent to Colony President M.V. Young at mvy0001@auburn.edu.

Chapters and colonies are reminded to check the Risk Management section of the Collegiate Portal for information pertaining to Risk Awareness Week. The certification form is due to the International Headquarters by November 15.

Census fees are due to the International Headquarters by October 15. Insurance fees are also due to HRH Willis by October 15.

The International Headquarters will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The IHQ will be open Tuesday, September 8 for regular office hours.

Larry Messing (Memphis '99) has joined the staff at the International Headquarters as Director of Alumni and Development. His primary responsibility will be fundraising for the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation. Brother Messing was previously the President of Junior Achievement of Rockford, IL, a position he held since 2005. He was also a former Development Manager for Junior Achievement in Colorado Springs, CO.

The International Headquarters will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July. The office will open Monday, July 6 at the regular time.

In accordance with the Constitution and By-laws, Chancellor of the Court of Honor David Spreitzer will serve as chairman of the Nominating Committee for the 62nd General Convention. The purpose of the committee is to receive all nominations for Grand Council, interview all candidates and make recommendations to the General Convention in Boston this August.

Any brother in good standing may submit nominations. Those nominated must be brothers of the Third or higher ranking degree and may not include the Chancellor, or any brother "who is or within the two years immediately preceding the Convention has been on the paid staff of the Fraternity."

Nominations should be sent to Executive Director Michael Carey at michael@phisigmakappa.org. Resumes of nominated candidates and supporting information would be helpful, but is not required.

   The Omega Colony was re-established Friday, March 13 at Cal/Berkeley. Regional Counselor Zach Jacobson and Fraternity Operations Specialist Erik Sederstrom represented the Grand Chapter for the re-colonization.
   To celebrate, the new colony hit the Pacific Coast Highway and visited chapters at Cal Poly, UC/Santa Barbara and the Signet Circle Corporation, which was celebrating Founders' Day at USC.
   The Eta Colony was re-established Thursday, April 16 at the University of Maryland. Grand Council Director Tim Vojtasko, Eta Alumni Association President Scott Shaul and Fraternity Operations Specialist Erik Sederstrom represented the Grand Chapter.
   The staff at the International Headquarters publicly thanks the Xi Septaton Chapter at George Mason for helping to recruit on the Maryland campus.

The Grand Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa wishes to congratulate the North-American Interfraternity Conference on a most successful Centennial Conference held April 19-21 in Washington, DC. Additionally, we congratulate the newly-elected officers and returning officers: Bob Marchesani, Phi Kappa Psi, Chairman; Howard Pickett, Sigma Nu, Vice Chairman; Rick Barnes, Farmhouse, Director; Dr. Robert Burns, Sigma Pi, Director; Larry Leib, Sigma Alpha Mu, Director; Chuck Mancuso, Delta Chi, Director; Mark Romig, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Director; Wynn Smiley, Alpha Tau Omega, Director; Allen Groves, Pi Kappa Alpha, Director.

Phi Sigma Kappa stands ready to Advocate, Collaborate, and Educate along with the officers and staff of the NIC. For more information on the NIC, visit their website at www.nicindy.org.

The Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation has announced an opening for the Director of Alumni and Development. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the fundraising efforts of the Foundation, to include the annual fund, major gifts and planned giving. This position will also be responsible for coordinating alumni programs. The Director of Alumni and Development will report directly to the Executive Director of the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation.

Click on the link at the bottom of the home page for more information and a complete description.

   The Psi Triton Chapter was re-chartered at Hobart College March 28. Chancellor of the Court of Honor Dave Spreitzer, Executive Director Michael Carey and Fraternity Operations Specialist Erik Sederstrom represented the Grand Chapter for the weekend's festivities.
   For complete details, watch for the spring issue of the Signet.

     Hi. I'm Todd Simpson, Grand President of Phi Sigma Kappa.
     March 1, 2009 marks the 136th Anniversary of the founding of Phi Sigma Kappa. 136 years of commitment. 136 years of Brotherhood.
     I wonder what our founders would think if they saw Phi Sigma Kappa today? I wonder what Big Chief Barrett or Jabez Clay would say if they saw our re-designed website or our cyber footprint on Facebook or LinkedIn?
     What would our founders say to the expansion opportunities for Phi Sig at campuses like Cal/Berkeley or Maryland or the many other institutions where the Fraternity is working to raise the Phi Sig flag?
     What would they say to our structure of nationwide volunteers who counsel and advise and mentor our collegiate brothers? Men like Regional Adviser Dave Schell, Chapter Adviser Scott Christopher or Alumni Club President Chad Burney.
     What would our founders say to the Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation or Phi Sigma Kappa Properties . . . separate corporations dedicated to serving the Grand Chapter and our members through educational funding and housing?
     What would they say to our dedication to the Cardinal Principles and our defined core values like Valuing Brotherhood Above Self or Demanding Excellence?
     Or what would our founders say to the largest and most successful merger in the 233 year history of the college fraternity movement . . . .the 1985 Merger between Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa.
     What would our founders say? I think they'd look at the spirit of Brotherhood in our chapters and the dedication of our members and say . . . "I'm Damn Proud to be a Phi Sig."
     On behalf of the Grand Chapter I want to say happy Founders' Day, brothers. Let's let the 137th year of Phi Sigma Kappa be the best cycle ever!

     One of the most enjoyable aspects of being the Grand President is sharing all the interesting history and snippets of information about Phi Sigma Epsilon and the Merger. Not only was the merger between Phi Sigma Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa the largest and most successful merger in the history of the North American Interfraternity Conference (and still is), but is was also the beginning of a new era of Phi Sig brotherhood stretching across the country.
     I enjoy sharing the heritage of Phi Sigma Epsilon with my collegiate brothers, and I take great satisfaction in their keen interest in the Epsilon history of their Fraternity.
     February 20, 2009 marks the 99th Anniversary of the founding of Phi Sigma Epsilon. As I consider the date, I look back on the Merger with pride and conviction that when Phi Sigs put our minds . . . and our hearts . . . into something, there is truly nothing beyond our reach.
     Happy birthday, Phi Sigma Epsilon!

R. Todd Simpson, EI '86
Grand President