11/21/19
A message from the SAE Fraternity Service Center in Evanston:
Dear Brothers,
Over the course of the last twelve months we have been working diligently with local alumni the Iowa State Administration, faculty and the IFC to seek an opportunity to recolonize the Iowa Gamma Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. In September we met with a committee considering our formal request as well as Dr. Vernon Hurte, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students and Billy Boulden, Assistant Dean of Students and Directory of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement.
We are excited and pleased to share with you that we have been given the approval to begin the process of recolonization and to seek an initial recruitment class in fall 2020. Over the course of the next semester, we will be integrated into the IFC recruitment program and be included in materials and resources supporting the recruitment process, so students will be aware of SAE as an option for Fraternity life.
We are also pleased to share with you the following sentiment expressed on behalf of the University by Billy Boulden. “The Sorority and Fraternity Community is excited to welcome Sigma Alpha Epsilon back home to Ames. Sigma Alpha Epsilon has evolved quite a bit over the last four years as a national organization. That evolution can have an immediate and direct impact on the Iowa State community. Restarting a chapter is not an easy feat, but I am confident that Sigma Alpha Epsilon will be able to identify some True Gentlemen at Iowa State. Our office looks forward to working with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon staff and alumni to ensure that a chapter is created with a strong vibrant future.”
IFC President Zach Woodbeck shared. “Sigma Alpha Epsilon has the distinct potential to make a statement in Iowa State’s Sorority and Fraternity Community. Whether it be mental health, member safety, or other aspects of fraternity, I am especially excited for SAE to set the new standard.”
Over the next few months, we will be working to identify advisors for the group, coordinate with Province Tau leadership and local alumni to begin to map processes and timelines. We will have more information to share with you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you have questions or are interested to support these efforts we would welcome hearing from you.
There are some brothers for whom we do not have current email addresses. We would encourage you to share this message with others. Below, you will find a link to mysae.net, our membership portal where contact information can be updated.
There are many valuable opportunities ahead for SAE at Iowa State. The rising of a Phoenix chapter presents a significant chance to contribute to the Iowa State community. We look forward to your support and involvement and seeing the Iowa Gamma chapter rise above.
Fraternally,
MIKE SOPHIR
Chief Executive Officer & Eminent Supreme Recorder
