Homecoming Information

Greetings Brothers,

The active and alumni chapter is alive and well at Eastern Kentucky University and we want you to be a part of this special celebration.  We hope that you have already received notice or have heard about Sigma Chi Delta’s 45th anniversary and Sigma Nu’s 40th Anniversary that we are so excited to announce for this year’s homecoming, October 16th and 17th, 2009.  We have a weekend of activities planned for you and your family’s enjoyment.  An outing with a cookout is slated for Friday afternoon.  Following that, we will meet at a local sports bar and grill for an on your own dinner in the restaurant, and on your own drinks and provided appetizers in a private banquet hall afterwards.  The following morning at 8 am, we will meet for coffee and donuts before our annual business meeting.  Homecoming parade begins at 11 am.  Immediately following, the active chapter will give a tour of the Sigma Nu floor in Dupree Hall.  This is the first time in many years that an entire floor has been filled.  It will give you an idea of how alive and strong the chapter is at EKU.  They are delighted and so are we, and would like to share it with you.  Tailgating and BBQ at noon, then the football game.

Wrapping up the evening will be a dinner and banquet.  Expected to attend is presiding Regent, Joe Gillman, and High Councilman, Tony Marable.  There will be a salute to each decade with pictures and a narration by past presidents.  We are inducting two new Alumni Hall of Fame recipients this year.  If you know of a worthy nominee, gather all information and submit it to Al Krueger at AKrueger@semprautilities.com . Deadline for nominations is September 1st.  The Nomination form can now be submitted on line.  Past inductees include, Al Krueger, Dave Trudell, Ron Pincinshaum, Larry Cleveland, Tom Conrad and John Wooten.

During the banquet, sweethearts will be recognized, and the active chapter’s new sweetheart will be officially announced.  There will be a dance floor and music from the 60’s to the present suitable for dancing.  We hope you can join us in this celebration of brotherhood, family and friends that we all share in Sigma Chi Delta and Sigma Nu fraternities.

Did you receive a mailing this year via postal mail?  If not, please email Al Krueger to update your personal information.  His email address is  AKrueger@semprautilities.com .

We are trying to make this the biggest and best Homecoming in recent history.  If you have been a regular attendee, make it a point to call or write other brothers and make it a goal to bring one brother that hasn’t been in a while.  If you haven’t been to homecoming in a while or perhaps not at all, consider it this year.  If you decide to attend, call a brother you would like to see again, and bring him along too.  If you need help locating them, contact Al Krueger at AKrueger@semprautilities.com .  Let’s talk it up this summer and make this the best ever Homecoming!  See below for Al Krueger’s physical address and phone number.

In order to continue the thrive as one of the most active alumni associations of Sigma Nu,  and our commitment to keeping brotherhood and in support of the active chapter, please be sure to pay your 2009 dues.  We as the executive committee recognize that not everyone can give of their time as we have the opportunity to, but financial support allows us to keep the traditions and brotherhood alive and well for Sigma Nu at EKU.

Without your support to the alumni association, we would not be able to give scholarships, provide educational functions and help support the active chapter. We have the opportunity to endow a scholarship that was initiated by the active chapter a few years ago.  We need to raise $6500 dollars to reach our goal of $10,000 endowment level.  At that point, yearly scholarships can be granted to the active chapter.  Please join us and unify our efforts.  All contributions are tax deductible and information will be listed below.

Last year at our annual business meeting, we decided it was time to recognize those who pay their annual dues by recognizing level of support.

$25 – $99                   Knight

$100 – $199             Rock

$200 or more         White Rose

Homecoming/Anniversary Celebration Itinerary

What              Informal gathering and cookout, Food and drinks provided

When             Friday October 16  1pm to 6pm

Where           Keeneland Race Track, Turn 4 along fence

Info                 Josh Mitchell   3197 Sweet Clover Ln  Lexington, KY 40509

1-270-316-7348  jmitch82@gmail.com

What               On your own Informal casual dinner

When             Friday October 16  5pm to 7pm

Where            Gillum’s Sports Bar and Grill, Richmond Mall

Info                 Kevin Steelmon  1-859-582-3480

What               Social gathering, Provided appetizers, and On Your Own Drinks

When             Friday October 16  7pm to midnight

Where            Gillum’s Sports Bar and Grill banquet hall, Richmond Mall

Info                 Kevin Steelmon 1-859-582-3480

What               Annual Business Meeting

When             Saturday October 17th 8am Coffee and Donuts, Meeting at 8:30am

Where            Jaggers Room, Powell Building

Info                 Robert Fletcher  1-606-305-7070

What               Homecoming Parade

When              Saturday October 17th 11am

Where             Meet in front of Jones and Coates Bldg. on Lancaster Ave.

Info                 Robert Fletcher  1-606-305-7070

What               Tour of Active Chapter Floor

When             Immediately following conclusion of Annual Homecoming Parade

Where           5th Floor, Dupree Hall

Info                 Caleb Rice  1-859-433-1739

What               Tailgate gathering and BBQ lunch, BYOB

When             Saturday October 17th Noon

Where             Edge of Colonel Club lot, Alumni Coliseum Parking lot

Info                 Tom Conrad   1-317-739-9655

What               Annual Dinner and Hall of Fame Banquet and Dance

45th Anniversary of Sigma Chi Delta, 40th Anniversary of Sigma Nu at EKU

Cash Bar  Menu:  Buffet w/choice of Salmon or Rib Eye Steak, w/Tossed Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, Coffee and Tea.  Dessert selections will be NY Cheesecake, KY Derby Pie, Apple Crunch Pie, Key Lime Pie or KY Bread Pudding

When             Saturday October 17th 7pm to midnight

Where                        Arlington Mule Barn

Info                 Tom Conrad   1-317-873-9655

Cost                $35 per person

RSVP By September 1st

Lodging Information

W have reserved 15 rooms at Hampton Inn at the rate of $89.00 per night. AAA members and AARP members will be allowed to use their discounts to get a rate of $80.10 per night.  All the rooms have been reserved for Oct. 16 & 17.  Everyone must call the local phone number (859-626-1002) to fill a room.  The confirmation number on the account is 80837308.  If there are any problems, let me know.  I’ll take care of them.  The rooms will be reserved until OCT. 1, 2009.  IF THE ROOMS ARE NOT FILLED BY THIS DATE, THEY WILL BE FORFEITED and no longer reserved. Questions?  Contact:

David A Conrad  TT 66, 3866 Idlebrook  Lane,  Burlington, KY 41005

Phone:  859-586-7584  Fax:  859-586-0635  Cell:  859-240-5483

Email:  dconrad@cbtcompany.com