As you know, the Epsilon Mu Chapter House was built in the 1950s. Since the 1970's very little capital investment has been made in the structure. From 1973 until 2003 no capital campaigns were conducted. This trend was reversed in 2002. Initially, the investment was small. New couches in the living and TV room and a lawn sprinkler system. In 2003 a capital campaign was commenced. Approximately $135,000 was raised and invested in the Chapter House. We installed a sprinkler and integrated smoke detection system, remodeled the showers and bathroom upstairs, replaced the floors throughout the first floor, repaired extensive wood rot on the exterior, repainted the exterior trim, and installed a new roof.

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We are happy to report we have secured a venue for our annual (almost) ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT!! The event will be dovetailed around Homecoming Weekend and

Played before the Homecoming festivities;

WHEN: Saturday October 16th 8:00 AM Shotgun Start

WHERE: Clary Fields Golf Club 9999W. 49th Street Sapulpa, OK. 74066 phone # 918-248-4080

PRIZES: Team Trophies for First and Second ..... THE COVETED Charlie Stewart Closest To the Hole and Hugh Morgan Kershner Longest Drive Awards

KAPPA SIGMA HATS and TOWELS and other DOOR PRIZES and;

THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BROTHERHOOD (ALONG WITH SOME SWING OIL!!)

GET THOSE TEAMS TOGETHER AND LET ME KNOW YOU'RE COMING!!!

AEKDB,
Walt Pettit 78'

Edward J. Moppert, Jr. (Eta Prime , Duke'41); Philip E. Moppert (Epsilon-Mu , Tulsa '71) and Edward J. Moppert III (Epsilon-Mu, Tulsa '09)...like father , like son...like grandson. Welcome Brothers!

Left to Right in photo: Philip E. Moppert (Epsilon-Mu,Tulsa'71); Edward J. Moppert,Jr. (Eta, Duke'41) and Edward J. Moppert,III (Epsilon-Mu,Tulsa'09)

Each year, as part of our core principles of Leadership, Fellowship, Scholarship, and Service, the men of Kappa Sigma host a fun filled week of fundraising benefiting a deserving charity. We call this week the Kappa Sigma Olympics, and this year it will benefit the Little Light House of Tulsa.

The Little Light House has been serving children since 1972. The Christian organization provides specialized educational and therapeutic services to special needs children through the age of six. What makes the Little Light House truly special is the fact that the charity provides all of its services tuition free. Moreover, as a 501 C3 organization the Little Light House takes no state or federal funds.

Our week consists of multiple events and begins on April 11, continuing until April 17. On Monday we host an all you can eat dinner with all proceeds going directly to the Little Light House. We will visit the Little Light House in person on Tuesday to directly interact with the special needs children. Thursday will host a special brotherhood event. And, on Saturday we hold a series of “Olympic” sporting events followed by our famous dance competition. Throughout the week we will rely on the assistance of the campus community; but more importantly we rely on you, our friends, family and alumni, to make the week a success.

Although we raise money through all of the aforementioned activities, we also hope to raise significant funds by selling raffle tickets from now until April 17. Several runners up will win small gift cards. The second place winner will receive $500 in savings bonds. And, the first place prize is a 46” 1080p HDTV. All prizes have either been donated or paid for in full by the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Little Light House. We would really like your support in our efforts to help this wonderful cause. Tickets cost one dollar, but are discounted in bulk.

You can purchase tickets below:

I am very happy to announce that the Epsilon Mu chapter has returned to the rolls of FACE award recipients. It was made possible through the hard work of our outgoing officers and incoming officers focusing on the different elements to ensure our success. We also have to thank Brother Rick Kelly, the AA who spent countless hours testing brothers for ritual proficiency and the many other things he does for our chapter.

The FACE award recognizes Kappa Sigma's top chapters who excel in rush, community service, grades, and leadership. I spoke with our current GM, Brother Daniel Tarr who indicated they are already planning on what they can do this next year to ensure another FACE award and many others!

Congratulations to our hard working undergraduates-- we have a lot to be proud of!
AEKDB
Brother Hugh Robert

I wanted to let everyone know what Kappa Sigma plans for homecoming 2009. Kappa Sigma will have a golf tournament on Friday October 30th. KE alumni Walt Petitt is putting Friday's golf together. You will be informed about location and start time as soon as we have it completed. This year's game is Saturday, October 31st at 2:00 PM. We will have a BBQ at 12:00 noon at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity house. It will be sponsored by the Bologna Society. Hotel rooms will go fast. I suggest you call the Double Tree at 61st and Yale and reserve your rooms now.

I would like to get an idea of how many alumni and family will be attending the BBQ at the Kappa Sigma house at noon on Saturday the 31st. It will help me plan the food and drink purchase.

Please respond to Rob Souzzi at robsuozzi@aol.com.

If you plan on playing golf you can reach Walt Petitt at his E mail: walt.petitt@rcbins.com

We are kicking of the fall 2009 and spring 2010 Bologna Society year with a special gift.  Every brother that joins the Bologna Society by October 30th will receive a special commemorative Kappa Sigma Coin. The coin displays the Star and Crescent on a red back round. The reverse side reads the 67th Biennial Grand Conclave, San Antonio, Texas and has past SEC members on a green back round. The coin is raised and has a nice weight. All raised portions are in gold. The crest is all gold and displays the keys, skull, bones and swords. The star is white and has red and green ruby colored points around KE with a black back round. The coin is dated 1869 to 2009. This is a must for every Kappa Sigma and makes a great collectible. Every Kappa Sigma alumni that has seen the coin has asked me for one. There are only 150 coins to be given away.

Here's how to get your coin. Send in your Bologna Society dues now and receive a coin. Make sure you include your address, zip code and E mail. This is a one in a life time coin. I hope everyone takes advantage of this special gift.

robsuozzi@aol.com

It is my esteemed privilege to report that the Epsilon-Mu Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity has yet again dominated formal recruitment at The University of Tulsa.  This afternoon, 31 young men have accepted bid invitations to join Kappa Sigma and continue to make Epsilon-Mu the largest Greek organization at TU.  This marks the SIXTH consecutive year that Kappa Sigma has had the largest pledge class on fraternity row.  We have continued to build upon the solid foundation that has allowed us to be at the pinnacle of Greek Life at Tulsa.  No fraternity at TU comes close to matching the size of Kappa Sigma.

Within the class of 31 men, two are Epsilon-Mu legacies: Joey Moppert, son of Phil Moppert (initiated in 1971); and Luke Weitkemper, brother of Sam Weitkemper (class of 2010).

The breakdown of the rest of the fraternities at TU are: Pi Kappa Alpha - 23, Sigma Chi - 21, Kappa Alpha - 13, and Lambda Chi Alpha - 12.

Thanks for your continued support and more great news is to come soon!

AEKDB,
Michael Guilfoy

I wanted to write to let you know that we have upgraded and refreshed the Epsilon Mu website.  There are still a few things we are working on, such as a Bologna Society Members Section which will give you access to past composites, pictures, historic documents, and more.  Under the history section we now have a listing of all the past GMs.  If you see someone missing from the list or the years not being correct, please let us know.  If you have the names of sweethearts, we can include those as well on our history section of previous sweethearts.  The new site was developed by Justin Christian, one of our alumni and assistant alumnus advisor and has done a great job!    We also want to thank Adam Merillat for all the hard work he has done on our old site.  He will continue working with Justin on the site as well.  Since moving back to Tulsa, Adam has since taken over as AA of the chapter as well. 

To visit the site, go to:  http://www.epsilonmu.org

HOMECOMING DETAILS:

Epsilon Mu Chapter of Kappa Sigma
Invites You to Homecoming 2009

Friday October 30, 2009 1:00 PM Kappa Sigma Golf Scramble at Clary Fields. For more information, contact Walt Pettit at walt.pettit@rcbins.com or visit our website www.epsilonmu.org

Friday October 30, 2009 5:00-8:00 Epsilon Mu Chapter Open House. Come by and see the new renovations and meet the new pledges and actives.

Saturday October 31, 2009 11:00- Bologna Society Sponsored Cook Out at the Chapter House. All alumni and their families are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Rob Suozzi at robsuozzi@aol.com

Game Time is 1:00 PM against SMU.

Please RSVP to me if you are able to make it next Wednesday, Nov. 11. Look forward to seeing you there!

AEKDB
Hugh

BETHELL - Jerry Randolph, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away early Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2009. Born in Tulsa on January 29, 1933, to parents, Fitzhugh and Wilma Bethell. He was a world class tenor soloist and served as minister of music for many years in various states. He last served at Calvary Baptist in Tulsa. He was owner of indoor Auto Mall and an avid collector of antique and classic cars. He was a member of Easton Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by: his loving wife, Ramona; children, Jeri Lynne Malroney and Laurie Hawkins; brothers, John and Robert Bethell, and grandchildren, Clint and Lauren Hawkins, Danielle Kurkov, and Melissa Malroney. Viewing: Sunday, November 29 and Monday, November 30, 2009, at Moore's Southlawn. Service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st. Moore's Southlawn 663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com - Jerry Randolph Bethell

David L. Tracy, age 74, business man in Tulsa since 1960, passed away December 2, 2009 in his home after a long battle with cancer. David was born in Tulsa to Hubert and Jean Tracy. He was a 1953 graduate of Will Rogers High School. He attended T.U., where he was a Kappa Sigma, and finished his business degree at OSU. David was a partner in the Bettes Insurance Agency for 40 years, and partnered with his son, John Tracy, in real estate investing, developing land, and designing and building homes and commercial properties. He built, and managed duplexes, apartments and office buildings. He was an avid student of, and investor, in the stock market. He loved working on his cattle ranch, racing everything from motorcycles to stock cars, and flying his airplanes. David will be remem- bered as a generous, adventurous, talented, and caring man, who loved his Lord and his family - his wife, Pat, of 50 years; son, John Tracy and wife, Kim, B.A., and their children, Krista and Jason Tracy; daughter, Lisa Tracy of Jay, OK, and her children, Rocky and Stoney Drake, and Amber Owings and husband, Jeremy, Tulsa, and their children, Zeke Railey and Kaylee and Emily Owings; his brother, Stephen V. Tracy, Tulsa, and extended family. Our friends’ and family’s love goes with David, who is now with our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. The funeral service will be held at Moore’s Southlawn Chapel, 9356 E. 51st Street, on Wednesday, December 9, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to help others. Moore’s Southlawn 663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com - David L. Tracy

Buy now you should have received the end of the year holiday E-mail from the University of Tulsa. It explains that you can donate your tax deductible contribution to the University of Tulsa. If you would like your tax deductible donation to be passed on to the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Tulsa just earmark it for Kappa Sigma and all the funds you donate will be put into a special fund for use at the Kappa Sigma house. It is a great way of donating to the University and having the local chapter benefit. This has not replaced the Bologna Society.

You can still go on line at www.epsilonmu.org and donate to the Bologna Society.

Happy Holidays,

AEKDB

Rob Suozzi

I am very happy to pass along some good news. Adam Merillat and his wife Katie welcomed a future Kappa Sigma into the world last night, Blake William Merillat, weighing 8 lb 13 oz.

AEKDB Hugh

If you have the skills or know a brother who does and willing to assist the chapter with this project, please let me know.

AEKDB
Hugh

I am glad to announce a reception honoring Epsilon Mu Alumni Roger “The Jet” Jarvis (’72) and his wife Jamie will be held at the Epsilon Mu Chapter House on April 22^st, 2010 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in recognition of his induction into the University of Tulsa Engineering Hall of Fame.  Refreshments will be provided.  You are invited to attend and see our friend and brother.  So you can catch up on Roger’s recent accomplishments, the following is a short summary of recent work:

Roger Jarvis (BSPE ’76)

Entrepreneur Roger Jarvis (BSPE ’76) has an exploration track record that is the envy of the energy industry. In 2001, Ernst & Young named Jarvis its Entrepreneur of the Year for his three successful start-ups to that point. In May, of the same year, Worth named him as one of the nation’s top 50 public CEO’s while running his then-current company Spinnaker Exploration and in 2005 Jarvis completed a sale of Spinnaker to Norwegian major Norsk-Hydro for $2.6 billion.

Graduating from The University of Tulsa in 1976 with a petroleum engineering degree; Jarvis enjoyed his first success – good timing – and received more than 20 job offers from a then talent-short oil and gas industry. At 22 years old, he joined Amoco (Standard of Indiana) in the Denver division. With the Overthrust Belt in its infancy and activity at a cyclic peak; Jarvis received great experience and exposure early in his career.  At 25 years old, he struck out on his own, co-founding the first of four successful oil and gas start-ups.

As CEO of King Ranch from 1988 to 1995, he guided the turnaround of the 150-year-old Texas institution’s oil and gas business and was the architect of strategies that helped expand, integrate and improve its operations in everything from cattle to farming to real estate. During his tenure there, King Ranch became the largest producer of citrus, cotton and fine grains in the United States while continuing its tradition as the nation’s largest beef operation.

In 1997, Jarvis founded Spinnaker, an independent exploration company on the concept that huge new volumes of three-dimensional seismic data would change the way successful independent oil and gas companies would explore in the Gulf of Mexico. Jarvis’s emphasis on technology and integrated analysis led to Spinnaker’s assemblage of one of the finest technical staffs in the region and to an impressive track record: 90 oil and gas discoveries in eight years; an average of nearly one discovery per month. Powered by its decisive information advantage, Spinnaker built interests in 1.5 million acres – much of which was in the prolific deep water plays and held the highest ratio of assets to employees of any company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. In that same year, Norsk Hydro bought Spinnaker for $2.6 billion.

Jarvis’s entrepreneurial drive is now behind Common Resources, which has quickly become one of the most successful independents in the domestic gas shale plays. Common Resources was one of the first companies to be active in the Haynesville Shale; extending the play a distance of 75 miles to include the Shelby Trough of East Texas. In less than one year after that dramatic success, Common helped open the Hawkville field in the Eagle Ford shale of south Texas. That play is now one of America’s fastest growing and most economic and Common’s appears very well positioned.