News Archive

News Archive of the Colorado Gamma of Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter. Visit the Colorado Gamma home page for the latest chapter and alumni news.

Apr 26, '09 - Thanks to all of the alumni who stopped by to attend today's AVC Meeting at the 121 E Lake Chapter House.
Apr 23, '09 - Chad Marturano '03 and Chapter President Mike Williams '09 met for lunch today on Capitol Hill. Chad works in the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and Mike is completing his internship at the State Capitol.
Apr 20, '09 - Spring '09 issue of The Spear was mailed to all alumni we have an address for. If you aren't receiving your Spear, please submit an Alumni Update
Apr 19, '09 - Colorado Gamma received the Academic Excellence award at the CSU Greek Awards ceremony this evening and Brother Andrew Dibala '11 won an individual award for Living the Ritual. Congratulations to the Chapter and Andrew on their achievements!
Apr 18, '09 - Thanks to Joe Giarratano '11, a photo of Colorado Gamma's 1985 Buc Cup has been added to the Buchanan Cup page. Good luck to the chapter on bringing home a second Buc Cup at this Summer's Grand Chapter Conclave in Orlando!
Apr 17, '09 - Thanks to Darin Layman '83 for supporting the chapter with a gift.
Apr 16, '09 - Congratulations to Loren Shepherd '59 on shooting a hole in one at the Littleton Golf and Tennis Course on Monday!
Apr 13, '09 - Thanks to Gary Halley '60 for supporting the chapter with a gift.
Apr 5, '09 - Thanks to Jim Benemann '78 for supporting the chapter with a gift
March 30, '09 - Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, the recipient of the 2008 Presidential Greek Vision Award, will host CPR and first-aid training sessions for the campus community during the month of April. The training, which is facilitated by the American Red Cross and normally costs $25, will be free of charge. Full Story
Apr 5, '09 - Thanks to Tony Mauro '99, Loren Shephard '59, Doug Braden '78, Dave Damhoff '79, Austin Martineau '00, and Todd Donvan '86 for attending today's AVC Meeting at the 121 E Lake Chapter House. Your time is greatly appreciated the active brothers thank you for stopping by.
Apr 2, '09 - Colorado Gamma has submitted its 2009 Buchanan Cup Application. Thanks to James Stuart '11 and the 2009 Chapter Exec for putting together a great 2009 application!
Mar 23, '09 - Details and current status on Colorado Gamma's Centennial Plan have been published. This page will provide the latest status and details as we approach Colorado Gamma's Centennial and full renovation of the 121 East Lake Street Chapter House.
Mar 20, '09 - Check out the MyCSU video about Chapter President Mike Williams '09 internship at the Colorado State Capitol.
Mar 19, '09 - Five additional alumni brothers have provided a gift in response to our Annual Giving Campaign. Thanks to Brothers Charles Simon '54, William Anderson '53, James Phelps '55, Harvey Morlan '41, and Archie Lind '64 for their generosity and support!
Mar 1, '09 - Co Gamma AVC members joined with Colorado Alpha (Colorado University), Colorado Delta (School of Mines), and Wyoming Alpha (University of Wyoming) for an AVC Training event on the CU campus. The event was hosted by Sig Ep Regional Director Ryan Dressler, and Ryan Blank Director of Health and Wellness. The group conducted activities and discussions related to Cross-Generational Communication, Identifying and defining SigEp’s Five Core Areas of Operation, Evaluating today’s undergraduate brothers and the Balanced Man Program (BMP), Discussing the differences between mentoring/coaching vs. parenting, and then creating a chapter specific mentoring game plan. A special thanks to Todd Donavan, Austin Martineau, Ross Hendrix, Loren Shepherd, and Tony Mauro for Attending. The AVC looks to implement the 30 and 90 day plans out of the meeting here in months ahead.
Feb 22, '09 - A special thanks to Tony Mauro '99, Loren Shepherd '59, Dave Damhoff '79 for representing Colorado Gamma Alumni at the February AVC (Alumni Board) Meeting at the Chapter House.
Feb 17, '09 - New photos added to Homecoming and Bachelor Auction pages.
Feb 4, '09 Alumni Update - Patrick Carter '82... "Still in Colorado, can't wait to hook up with some old brothers."
Feb 4, '09 Alumni Update - Kevin Urie '85... "I am excited to start reconnecting with my Sig Ep brothers, especially those from the 80's. I am very pleased that my oldest son Ryan has found that Sig Ep continues to exemplify all the goals & values that are part of the Sig Ep legacy and that have continued from the time when I was at CSU and in the house!"
Feb 3, '09 - 1987 and 1989 Flower Dance photos have been located and added to the Flower Dance page on CoGamma.org
Feb 3, '09 Alumni Update - Keith Watkins '74... "Since retiring as a Navy Supply Officer in 1998, I have worked for Science Applications International (SAIC) in Program Management on large DoD contracts. Currently I am supporting SAIC in a semi-retired capacity as a consultant and trouble-shooter on programs at risk."
Feb 1, '09 Alumni Update - Zack Schmitz '03 ... "I have been in Chicago for almost six years, working for a Budweiser beer distributor for the past 2. I am a Sales Supervisor to over 100 bars in the Lincoln Park / De Paul University neighborhood. I had the luxury of being in Paul Schnaitter's (04) wedding this last fall in Ft. Collins and celebrated it with Zach Shattuck (04). I even got to surprise my favorite lady, Rita, with a little visit."
Jan 29, '09 - Recruitment Events have been finalized for Sunday, Feb 1st through Monday, Feb 9th.
Jan 25, '09 - A special thanks to Tony Mauro '99, Austin Martineau '00, Loren Shepherd '59, Brian Pederson '01, Ben Lucas '07, Ross Hendrix '07, and Todd Donavan '86 for attending the AVC meeting at the chapter house on Sunday, January 25th. It was a great meeting and the chapter appreciated your visit!
Jan 25, '09 - We are currently conducting our annual giving campaign with a goal of 60 gifts this year. 28 alumni brothers have given back to support the Colorado Gamma Chapter so far... Visit the Secure Online Giving Portal
Jan 24, '09 - The Spring 1992 Spear has been located and converted to digital format! Read the tribute to Garry Saylor '58 and the 1st Annual SPECAT golf tournament announcement. Download current and back issues
Jan 23, '09 - The 18th Annual SPECAT golf tournament has been announced for Friday, September 4th, 2009. Check back at CoGamma.org for additional details and updates.
Jan 23, '09 - Brother Dave Damhoff '79 is organizing a 70's-80's Co Gamma reunion in Fort Collins for Fall '09. Keep an eye out for more details at CoGamma.org and in the Spring '09 Spear.
Jan 20, '09 - Undergraduate brothers returned to 121 East Lake over the weekend and Spring '09 classes began this week.
Jan 7, '09 - We are currently conducting our annual giving campaign and with a goal of 60 gifts this year. 18 alumni brothers have given back to support the Colorado Gamma Chapter so far... Visit the Secure Online Giving Portal

2008

Dec 30, '08 Alumni Update - Dan Foote '01, Isaac Greenlee '01, and Bryan Harmsen '01 closed out the last business day of the year by meeting for lunch at Mead Street Station in the Highlands. Dan recently bought a Condo in North Wash Park, Issac and his wife Megan live in Broomfield, and Bryan was visiting from New York City. (photo: Dan Foote and Isaac Greenlee)
Dec 29th, '08 - Congratulations to Brother Mike Flemming '03 and his fiancee Ashley Valentine, who purchased their first home in El Dorado Hills, California. Mike's wedding is on May 30th, 2009 in Northern California.
Dec 28, '08 - Members of the AVC (Alumni Board) and new Undergraduate Executive Board met for dinner at Breckenridge Brewery in Downtown Denver. The dinner was an enjoyable and productive meeting as we plan and prepare for continued success in 2009.
Dec 15, '08 - The Fall '08 Spear was mailed to all alumni in December. Read about Co Gamma’s victory in the Fraternity Decathlon, the 2008 Homecoming float competition, and almost all award categories at Greek Night Out. 1980's issues of the Spear have also been added to the archive! Download current and back issues
Dec 1, '08 - On behalf of all Colorado Gamma brothers, we wish Brother Ben Seiz '03 a speedy recovery after being involved in a serious auto accident in November near his home in Los Angeles. Get well soon Ben.

Nov 20, '08 Alumni Update - Hindman and Rubright on Roatan Island, "Greetings from out of the past--the attached photo comes to 121 E. Lake from the island of Roatan. On the left is brother Steve Rubright '71, and on the right is brother Gary Hindman '70. Steve is still currently employed by BP in Alaska and Gary is retired and living in Meeker, Colorado. Although a few years have passed, the memories are still vivid. Even though we tend to embellish them a bit, our days in 'The Fort' at 121 E Lake will always be special."
Nov 19, '08 Alumni Update - Milligan joined by Brothers for his Wedding, "This photo taken was at a Rockies game before Jason Milligan’s wedding. In the pic from left to right: Dave Sime '06, Nick Macias '05, Jason Milligan '06, Jenny Macias, Brandon Kiser '05, Carl Rose '07, and Matt Tuffin '06."
Sep 24, '08 - CSU senior Alex Griffin has been involved in Greek Life since his freshman year. For Alex, being Greek is all about being balanced. That means balancing school work, fraternity life, an internship, community service, and being a Presidential Ambassador. He even studied abroad last fall! Alex represented SigEp in the American Gladiators competition at this year's Fraternity Decathlon — and won! Not only is Alex's victory helping his fraternity in the decathlon, he is helping out a charitable cause. When SigEp fraternity won the decathlon, the prize money was donated to YouthAIDS. Check out this video to learn more about Alex and his SigEp experience!

2007

July 11, '07 Alumni Update - Jamey Mills '84 joined Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor in the downtown Denver office in 2006, after spending 17 years in the technology and telecommunications sectors as an executive. His practice concentrates on financial and wealth planning for executives in the technology sector. In his free time, Jamey enjoys cycling, skiing, mountaineering and limited golf.

2006

May 31, '06 Alumni Update - Jerry Schopf '63 is retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force. He recently moved from Texas to Whidbey Island, WA, in Puget Sound, where he built a home overlooking Skagit Bay.
May 30, '06 Alumni Update - Nick Bardis '86 is Legislative Director with the Water Environment Federation in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Nick lives on Capital Hill in Washington, DC, and has a second job tending bar at Union Pub, located near the US Senate/House Office Buildings.
May 29, '06 Alumni Update - Mark Nowak '90 lives in Ladera Ranch, CA, where he is an investment advisor with Capital Advisors, Inc., a money management firm for small businesses and high net worth clients. Mark and his wife KeiLee are the proud parents of Hudson Robert Nowak, born Jan. 2, 2006, weighing 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Mark keeps in touch with Chris Wener ’91, who lives in Las Vegas.
May 28, '06 Alumni Update - Brian Flemming '02 writes, “My wife Patty and I own Big Street Construction and build upper-end custom homes in the Fairbanks area. We recently lost our two-year-old daughter to a tragic accident in December 2005. We greatly appreciate all of the phone calls, email, and support that we have received from the SigEp community. God Bless.”
May 27, '06 Alumni Update - Zach Schmitz '03 was recently promoted to Assistant General Manager of the Riverview Tavern in Chicago, IL, after bartending there for two years. Zach writes, “I enjoyed watching Duncan Leever ’03 marry his long-time sweetheart, Holly Hollcroft, (Chi Omega ’02), in Vail with Chad Marturano ’03 and Chris Regan ’03. Dave Sime ’05 also lives in Chicago and he, Duncan, and I gather to watch the Broncos almost every Sunday.”

Comments ...

Mar 26, 2009 Mike Serino

Are pledges still required to answer the house phone?

Mar 30, 2009 Bryan A. Harmsen

Mike,

The chapter no longer uses the Pledging model, therefore there are no longer pledges. Any man invited to join Co Gamma must be worthy of all privileges and responsibilities of being a SigEp on Day 1. The chapter has a membership development program that enriches the member and the chapter, but specifically answering the house phone doesn't really benefit either. I'm sure the guys at the chapter still have a good time at Co Gamma, but the experience has been a bit different for the last 10 years.

Still, you should stop by the house and talk to the guys. I'm guessing you'll find more similarities than differences between your Co Gamma experience and the current active brothers' experience. It's still about building brotherhood that lasts a lifetime, supporting your brothers through the best and worst of times, and having a great time at CSU.