Gamma Delta Chapter of Sigma Chi

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Congratulations to Jared Kuykendall, OKLAHOMA STATE 2021, winner of the 2021 International Balfour Award. Kuykendall graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with a degree in business administration. At Oklahoma State, Kuykendall was active in several organizations, such as Phi Kappa Phi, a National Honor Society recognizing the top 7.5 percent of students at universities; the National Society of Leadership and Success; Order of Omega, an honor society recognizing fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities; the Spears School of Business as a scholar leader and ambassador; and the President’s Leadership Council. He served his Fraternity chapter as Consul, Magister, recruitment chairman and risk manager. At the international level, he served on subcommittees of the Fraternity’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. For more information, visit:
https://sigmachi.org/jared-kuykendall-wins-2021-international-balfour-award/

Gamma Delta received a Peterson Significant Chapter Award for 2020. Winning 7 of the last 8 years. One of the best Sigma Chi chapters in the country.

Sad news to pass along. Just found out that our long time chef, Larry Moss, passed away yesterday after suffering a heart attack. Funeral will be on 7/27 at the Palmer Marler funeral home in Cushing, OK.

It is with great sadness that we pass along some terrible news this evening. Brother Cricket Kingham passed away this evening after a battle with lung cancer and then pneumonia. Cricket had been a tireless volunteer for Gamma Delta and Sigma Chi. He was a member of the Order of Constantine, the Fraternity's highest honor for an alumni volunteer. Gamma Delta is especially indebted to his service, as his 10 plus year tenure as House Corporation President include the total remodel of the Chapter House, as well as a raising of the bar in programmatic areas. Cricket was a great friend, and a great Sigma Chi. Please keep strong arms around his wife Lee, and sons Jason and Chris. I'll pass along funeral information as soon as it is available.

We are devastated at the loss of Brandon Cavazos and working to support each other as best as we can. More than anything, our hearts are with Brandon’s family as they start the very difficult grieving process. We are cooperating completely with local police and Oklahoma State University but respectfully ask for space as we attempt to make sense of this tragedy.

Please direct any questions to Whit Culver, House Corporation President, via email at [email protected]

Sigma Chi Fraternity

The J. Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter Award is the highest honor the International Fraternity bestows upon an undergraduate chapter, and is reserved for those chapters that embody the organization’s ideals and meet its highest expectations in all major areas of operation and programming.

The Peterson Significant Chapter Blue Award is reserved for those chapters which have scored a 90 to 96.99 percent on their annual report, while the Peterson Significant Chapter Gold Award is given to those chapters that scored a 97 percent or higher on their annual report.

View the following images to see which chapters won in the 2015 to 2016 year.

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Congrats to the Gamma Delta Chapter for winning yet another Peterson Significant Chapter award yesterday at Balfour LTW.

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Strong arms around the family of Brother Al Cuite this evening, as he passed away after a long battle with cancer. Al went to TU, was Grand Praetor for many years, and a pillar in the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Former Oklahoma State player Brooks Thompson dies at age 45

Sad news...

http://m.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/osusportsextra/former-oklahoma-state-player-brooks-thompson-dies-at-age-45/article_0dfc42b7-9958-5a62-b89e-624c3c856551.html

m.tulsaworld.com Thompson was diagnosed with double organ failure in April and had been hospitalized for much of the past two months.

Former Cowboy Brooks Thompson fighting for his life

There are strong arms around you, Brooks.

http://newsok.com/former-cowboy-brooks-thompson-fighting-for-his-life/article/5492499

newsok.com APR 18, 2016 - Larry Reece, voice of the Cowboys, called out the Oklahoma State “Prayer Posse” this weekend. Reece, via a Facebook post, called for prayers for former Cowboys basketball player Brooks Thompson, who is fighting to survive after being diagnosed with double organ failure. Thompson playe…

Sigma Chi Reunion & Golf Classic

Make plans to attend!
http://www.sigmachiclassic.com/

www.sigmachiclassic.com "The reunion is always an enjoyable time getting to see, catch up about family changes and play golf with brothers of my era. It is also encouraging to see and meet new brothers and know that the infusion of younger generations taking part in 'The Classic' will ensure that it will continue on in goo…

Here Are the 25 People Who Have Visited the Obama White House the Most — No. 3 Is Apparently...

Pretty cool. #24 is Gamma Delta Sigma Chi Pat Maloney '02.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/02/08/here-are-the-25-people-who-have-visited-the-obama-white-house-the-most-no-3-is-apparently-shrouded-in-mystery/

theblaze.com President Barack Obama publicly released the White House visitor logs in recent years, providing some insight into the most frequent visitors of the president’s residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Inside Gov recently went through the data to find the 25 people who have visited the Obama White House.…

Congrats to Gamma Delta Sigma Chis Shel Detrick and Jack Allen for being named to the 2016 class of Significant Sigs!

Due to expected poor weather conditions before bedlam, there won't be a Gamma Delta tailgate.

An unlikely Cowboy became an unexpected inspiration

Great story about Brother Grant Reber and his family.

http://www.oklahoman.com/article/5455639?access=be4da0b59690b4d6cce2a3ef1b40cfd5

www.oklahoman.com STILLWATER — Oklahoma State mementos plaster the walls in John Reber's room. A Pistol Pete here. A “Go Pokes” there. But what he treasures most are the pictures of his grandson after those game-winning field goals earlier this season. Bryant Reber is the one celebrating with Ben Grogan. He's No. 30.…

Plaque on a new bench in memory of Larry Smith on the north side of the house.

Happy to announce that the Gamma Delta Chapter won yet another Petersen Significant Chapter award this evening at Balfour LTW.

Loyal and True: Bryant Reber - Oklahoma State Official Athletic Site

Great piece on Gamma Delta's own, Bryant Reber.

okstate.com STILLWATER - Cornerback Bryant Reber is a walk-on from Leawood, Kan., who also lived in Cushing, Okla. The senior sat down with okstate.com to talk about what it means to be a walk-on at OSU and his time in Stillwater." />

http://sigmachi.org/news/sigma-chi-reveals-winners-of-the-2015-significant-sig-award

Congrats to Brothers Jay Helm and Mac McCrory on being named Significant Sigs for the class of 2015!

Gamma Delta won Varsity R***e yesterday. Have we ever won before? Congrats to the guys! Speechless.

This weekend, at the conclusion of Balfour Leadership Training Workshop, Gamma Delta received the Peterson Significant Chapter Award. It is the third time in the last 4 years the Chapter has received the award. This is a significant achievement that represents the overall success of the Chapter over the last year.

Congratulations are in order again for Brother Connor Davis as well. Connor was a finalists for the International Balfour Award, which recognizes the top undergraduate in the Fraternity. Adrian Avila, from New Mexico, was the overall winner, but we are all very proud of Connor's achievements. He is brought distinction to Gamma Delta, and adds to the recent legacy laid down by Clint Merritt and Taylor Henderson, recent winners of the award from Gamma Delta.

Finally, the Gamma Delta House Corporation once again received the Gold Outstanding House Corporation Award.

Looking forward to the next school year, we are off to a great start!

Congratulations are in order for brother Connor Davis. Connor, who was Gamma Delta's Consul in 2012, was recently named a finalist for the 2014 International Balfour Award, which recognizes the top undergraduate in the Sigma Chi Fraternity. The award winner will be announced this summer at Balfour Leadership Training Workshop.

This extends a remarkable stretch for Gamma Delta and the Balfour award. We had the 2010 winner in Clint Merritt, followed up by the 2012 winner in Taylor Henderson.

Connor graduated this spring, and will be headed to graduate school at the University of Chicago in the fall. He represents the best qualities of a Sigma Chi, and deserves to be the winner of the Balfour Award.

Here are the details for Brother Larry Smith's funeral service:

Friday, April 4th
Floral Haven
6420 S. 129th East Avenue
Broken Arrow, OK

The service will begin at 3pm, with a reception following on site.

Please post if you plan on attending, as we'd like to have an idea what the turnout will be so we can plan the White Rose Ceremony accordingly.

IH,
whit

With a heavy heart, I pass along the information that Brother Larry Smith, who was in the 1998 fall pledge class at Gamma Delta, passed away last night. There was an apparent fire in his apartment, and he suffered smoke inhalation.

Funeral information will be passed along as soon as we hear something.

Larry was a great Brother, who loved Sigma Chi. He dutifully served the chapter as Quaestor, amongst other positions, and is remembered as being unfailingly loyal to his friends. There are numerous side splitting stories about Larry, he was the best.

InHoc,
Whit

Tailgate opens at noon on Saturday. Snacks at noon and main course at 4pm. Hope to see you there. Go Pokes!

Congrats to Gamma Delta Sig, Derek Branson, on his blocked punt against Texas Tech last night!

K-State Tailgate
Our tailgate opens on Saturday at 10am, with food being served at noon. Kickoff is at 2:30. Hope to see you there!

2013 Sigma Chi Classic

2013 Sigma Chi Classic

Brothers,

How 'bout them Cowboys! Great win this past weekend.

We know everyone is looking forward to our home opener which is also Dad's Day. The Gamma Delta Posse is looking forward to our second season of pregame tailgating. Our first year was a big success; this year will be even better.

As you may or may not know, the pregame tailgate was one of the initiatives by Significant Sig Roger T. Helms (Gamma Delta '86). He underwrote huge expenses last year to kick off a potentially great tradition for Gamma Delta at OSU football games. Roger purchased a large, commercial quality tent, hired a service to put up and take down the tent each week, paid for the food, the food service personnel, security, and everything else that it took to make the show go on. Thank you Roger!

This year another great brother has stepped up. Significant Sig John A. Clerico (Gamma Delta '63) has been a huge supporter for many years. Among many other things, John was one of the three men who donated the gift which made Gamma Delta a "Thomas Cowan Bell" chapter back before there even was such a thing. Bell chapter status gives our young men guaranteed participation in many of the Fraternity's leadership programs. John has agreed to underwrite the expenses related to the tailgate this season. Please pass on our thanks when you see Brother Clerico.

This year we have asked the Stillwater Alumni Association to take a leadership role in order to involve more people, relieve pressure from the actives, and provide a higher degree of continuity from year to year. Members of the Alumni group will work very closely with the active chapter and are very excited about their expanded involvement.

Additionally, a blast email went out today with this information. We will be sending out emails at the beginning of every week that will include details for that week's tailgate. If you didn't receive this email, but would like to be added to the list, please send an email to [email protected].

OSU vs. Lamar will be the beginning of this fall's pregame tailgates.

Saturday, September 14

Tailgate Opens: Noon

Food Begins: 4:30 p.m.

Kickoff: 6:30 p.m.

The tent is just west of the Seratean Center on the south side of Morrill Ave.

Be sure to thank Brother John Clerico for generously underwriting this year's tailgate season!

Two great pieces of information to pass along from Leadership Workshop today:

1. Gamma Delta received the Peterson Signficant Chapter Award today. The undergrads are doing a great job, we should all be proud of them.

2. The Gamma Delta House Corporation Board was named the outstanding house corporation in the Fraternity.

These are great accomplishments that will help us get off to a great start once school starts in a few weeks.

Rush is concluded for the summer as well. We have signed 44 young men, which gives us the largest pledge class at OSU. The rush team worked very hard and signed some great kids. Should be a great year!

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