News - Chapter News

Thursday, March 04 2010 00:36

The San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter invites you March 2010 lunch event with our special guest brother William Altaffer, the world's most travelled man.

William was the world's most traveled man in 2005-2006. He has been a member of the Travelers Century Club for 30 years. He is a 4-Star member of the Photographic Society of America, member of the Circumnavigators Club, Visited every Country in the world, plus 300 island groups, disputed areas, territories and colonies. Bill has published dozens of exotic travel articles, he has made six trips to Antarctica, skied six continents, crossed the equator 50 times, and 50 International Date line crossings. Brother Altaffer has visited both poles, North and South, used 12 Passports and 130 Visas, logged over 450 at sea days, and surfed on every continent.

These are just a few things Brother Altaffer has experienced or accomplished. He is going to be speaking to us about his recent excursion to Serbia.

ALL Sigma Chi alumni are welcome no matter if you went to school on the east coast, west coast, in the Midwest or the South. Spread the word and please pass this invitation along to any alumni who would like to come.

If you've paid your local alumni dues, lunch is $15.00. If you haven't paid your local alumni dues, lunch is $20.00. (Dues are $30 and payable at anytime.) Regardless if you've paid your dues or not, wives, girlfriends, sweethearts are $15.00. All monies will be collected at the door.

This event will take place on Friday, March 12, 2010 11:45 am - Ramada Conference Center, 5550 Kearny Mesa Rd. Clairemont Mesa & Highway 163, San Diego, CA, 92111 Click HERE for Directions

As always, check our events calendar at www.sandiegosigalumni.org for the latest events and opportunities for Sigma Chi alumni in San Diego. Upcoming lunch speakers include Loren Butler and San Diego City Councilman Kevin Faulconer.

News - Chapter News

Thursday, February 18 2010 11:27

Padres Baseball season is right around the corner!

The San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter is hosting a behind the scenes tour our PETCO PARK. Come check out the field, the dugouts, media box and other hidden areas of San Diego's great treasure. Brother Scott Baird (UOP '06) was recently hired by the Padres Baseball organization as an Inside Sales Representative. He is excited to be part of the fabric of San Diego rich baseball history and offer this opportunity to fellow brothers. So if you're a lifelong Padres fan or new to the area contact Scott for this huge opportunity!

Details:
San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter - Behind the Scenes Tour of PETCO PARK
Date: Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Time: 2pm

Please RSVP by contacting Brother Baird at his office (619) 795-5176 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

News - The International Sigma Chi Fraternity

Thursday, February 11 2010 12:48

As the temperatures drop and the winter season sets in across the country, remember that HUGE fish, great brotherhood and long summer nights await all Life Loyal Sigs, including your family and friends, in Los Barriles, Mexico, May 28-31, 2010!

Last year's participants took in over 20 striped marlin and the tournament winner brought in a 300+lb. marlin! See a video of all the fun and fantastic sportfishing here.

2010's tournament will be bigger and better.
Visit www.Baja-Challenge.com to reserve your spot today! You truly can't beat the Life Loyal Baja Sportfishing Challenge for bringing together family and friends.

Put your deposit down by March 1st and receive free Baja airport transfers!

News - Chapter News

Wednesday, January 13 2010 20:44

We will admit no man who is not believed to be: a man of good character; a student of fair ability, with ambitious purposes, a congenial disposition, possessed of good morals, having a high sense of honor and a deep sense of personal responsibility. That is the standard by which young men are judged and then selected to join Sigma Chi Fraternity. The criteria is applied by college students to college students and when done correctly, a diverse, dynamic group of high minded young men come together and share their lives. It begins in college and lasts a lifetime. Fraternities often receive a negative stereotype; sometimes justified, but more often not. When done properly an incredible experience is provided. Sigma Chi places heavy emphasis on a lifetime commitment to a set of ideals, to service, achievement and citizenship. A member, no matter the age, will not answer “I was Sigma Chi” but instead “I am a Sigma Chi”. This holds true from age nineteen to ninety nine.

The ideals of the organization are lofty and the young men, their families, their university and their community all benefit. Great emphasis is placed on selecting diverse men.  Friendship among members having different temperaments, talents and convictions sharing a common believe in an ideal creates a stronger bond than friendship among like fellows.

In like spirit, the San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter has pledged to aggressively launch a mentoring program for the undergraduate Sigs in San Diego by local Sigma Chi alumni.  At the helm is alumni brother Ted Tsighis.  All the ground work is laid to make this a successful program, but now we need our Alumni Brother's assistance to make this program beneficial for our Undergraduate brethren.

Here are the Mentoring Program Guidelines:

• Alumni Brother is the driving force of the relationship, he is responsible for establishing initial contact and staying in monthly contact
• I will check in once initial contact has been made and then once per semester via email to check in with Alumni to see how their relationship is going.
• There are no reports to make, just the trust of a Brotherly Bond
• No loans or borrowing money of any kind
• Program is only available to Juniors as they hopefully have some idea of what career path they want to take and have some quality time to get to know their mentor
• Alumni is not t to express financial, reglious, political views or any wild parties or "hazing" that may have happened in your years
• This relationship is completely confidential
• If possible, the Mentor will participate in the Mentee's initiation
• Make this fun for you both!

Alumni can call or contact Ted directly with questions/comments at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 520-465-2711.  Get involved today.

News - Chapter News

Wednesday, January 13 2010 20:37

At the ritualistic alumni chapter meeting held in December of 2009, Sigma Chi Grand Consul Wayne Tucker presented Scott Holtgrieve a Grand Consul Citation for his extensive work and dedication to the San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter.

A Grand Consul’s Citation may be presented by the Grand Consul, to a member who has performed outstanding service to the Fraternity; or to designated non-members in special circumstances. Individuals may be nominated for the award by a chapter, Fraternity body or member. Citations will be made sparingly and with a high degree of selectivity for service which may include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) service for several years to a functioning group within the Fraternity (as faculty member of the Leadership Training Workshop, a House Corporation Officer, Chapter Advisor or Alumni Chapter Officer); (b) a single event involving unusual devotion of time or sacrifice or heroism (major fund raising project, Chairman of a Grand Chapter Committee, installation of a chapter, an act resulting in the saving of human life)