Sigma Chi - Iota Xi

This week, we are proud to highlight Cole Messina as our Brother of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.

As president, Cole has led our chapter to unprecedented heights, driving significant increases in membership, academic success, and community engagement. His unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership have made a profound impact on the Iota Xi chapter.

We are deeply grateful for Cole’s hard work and commitment. Thank you, Cole, for everything you have done for our chapter.

This week we would like to spotlight one our Alumni, brother John Hall (GMU class of '92).

John Hall is currently the Interim CFO for Hungry Marketplace, Inc, and is serving as the Treasurer for the GMU Alumni Association. He received GMU's 'Prominent Patriot' award in 2022 for his years of service to the school and was awarded "CFO of the Year" in 2021 by the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

When asked how Sigma Chi impacted him, he said:

"In college Sigma Chi provided me the foundation to start my life's journey to be a man of good character with ambitious purposes, a congenial disposition, good morals, a high sense of honor and a deep sense of personal responsibility. I learned to make friends with brothers who had different temperaments, talents and convictions. With the experiences gained from being active in the Fraternity, I left school with confidence in who I was as a person and an ability to be a leader of other men and women in the workplace, in several civic groups, a husband and father of three great kids. I believe the values I studied, embraced and still aspire to master have set me ahead of my peers in the workforce. I've often been the person people look to for guidance and leadership., whether it be as an award winning CFO, a Board member, a Scoutmaster, President of the Jaycees or a small group leader for a Bible study. Next to marrying my college sweetheart Alissa (a Zeta at Mason), joining Sigma Chi was the best decision I ever made and the most impactful one on who I am as a person and my journey through life. I am still very close to many brothers I went to college with and have never felt alone, unloved or unappreciated a day in my life since I was initiated."

169 years ago today at Miami of Ohio University seven men decided to found Sigma Chi. We are grateful for the legacy these men have left as it has allowed us at the Iota Xi chapter ,as well as the hundreds of other chapters around the world, to make memories and bonds which last a lifetime. To grow and to be our best selves.

Happy founders day

We know it has been a while since you've seen us, but not to worry! We've done some incredible things this year, including, but not limited to: Initiating both our fall pledge class, Beta Phi, and, our first Spring Pledge Class in nearly 5 years, Beta Chi. We have also won homecoming, celebrated our 35th anniversary (thank you to all the alumni who came out), and we now have a brother who is the Vice President of the Student Government. Thank you for all the support this year, and we can't wait to show you what we are up to next semester.

Iota Xi would like to give a warm welcome and congratulations to the newly initiated Beta Upsilon class! In Hoc 💙💛

We would also like to thank the alumni who attended and assisted with initiation. Also the George Washington Masonic National Memorial for hosting us! 🏛️

It’s that time of year! 🎃

Come support and raise money for cancer at our annual pumpkin smash event 💥! Find us next Wednesday in the JC plaza, hope to see you there!

due to some timing changes, we have updated our rush schedule 👇

Monday: Join the Sigs for a complementary dinner at Ho***rs Fairfax. Pick up in Washington Lot 🦉

Tuesday: Table tennis and games at Corner Pocket located at the HUB 🏓

Wednesday: Kick back and bbq with Sigs at the presidents park fields 🏈

Thursday: Compete in some dodgeball with the bros 🏃‍♂️

Wednesday (9/7): Meet and greet with alumni over dinner. Pick up in Washington Lot 🔵🟡

RUSH WEEK IS ALMOST HERE!

Monday: Join the Sigs for a complementary dinner at Ho***rs Fairfax. Pick up in Washington Lot 🦉

Tuesday: Table tennis and games at Corner Pocket located at the HUB 🏓

Wednesday: Kick back and bbq with Sigs at the presidents park fields 🏈

Thursday: Compete in some dodgeball with the bros 🏃‍♂️

Friday: Meet and greet with alumni over dinner. Pick up in Washington Lot 🔵🟡

Sigs had a good time last weekend at a brotherhood retreat in Bayse, VA! 🏔

For this weeks Meet-a-Sig-Monday, we have brother Brandon Tiet from Gainesville, VA! Brandon is currently a freshman studying Biology at Mason 🔬. Some of his hobbies include food 🥘, the gym 🏋️‍♀️, hiking 🥾, and playing destiny 🪐! Brandon has been a Sig since Fall 2021 and is also Kustos for the Iota Xi chapter. When asked about Sigma Chi, Brandon said: “Sigma chi has given me something that I never knew I needed, and to that I am forever grateful to the brothers and organization.”

Fun Fact: Brandon has been to Hawaii 🌺
Best of luck Brandon! In Hoc 🤝

Come out and have a great time with Sigma Chi in their annual Derby Days philanthropy week! Engage in activities such as tie dyeing your own t-shirt 👕 or competing in a custom banner competition! Or maybe show support by picking up some 🔥 Derby Days merch (link in bio). All proceeds go towards , we hope to see you there 🔵🟡!

(pie a sig and horse race have been canceled)

For this weeks Meet-a-Sig-Monday, we have brother Jarod Blakely from Hawaii & Australia 🇦🇺! Jarod is currently a freshman studying in the school of business at Mason. Some of his hobbies include travel 🛫, sports 🏐, and music 🎶! Jarod has been a Sig since fall 2021 and is also in the social and rush committees for the Iota Xi chapter. When asked about Sigma Chi, Jarod said: “Sigma Chi is an amazing group of gentlemen from all over. Meeting new brothers from different places is a cool experience due to the fact that we know that there is at least one thing that bonds us together, and that is the brotherhood.”

Fun Fact: Jarod has lived in the middle east for half of his life 🇸🇦
Best of luck Jarod! In Hoc