Kappa Sigma Xi Beta Alumni Blog

Xi Beta Alumni Chapter Formed

ksxbalumni — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:25:17 +0000

Brothers,

You may remember back two years ago when we announced the creation of the Xi Beta Alumni Corporation. The idea behind the corporation was to create something that would formally begin the initiative of revolutionizing how you as an Alumni Brother stayed involved with and supported the undergraduate chapter.

While we have had some success since then, including the Founder’s Day Dinner last year in Boston, it became obvious that the best way to engage you as an Alumnus was not by inviting you to a dinner once a year or sending a newsletter here and there. Instead we need to create something that will bring back that feeling you had as an Undergraduate – something we all shared a piece of – a Brotherhood.

It is with that idea in mind that I am proud to announce the creation of the XI-BETA ALUMNI CHAPTER.

Think about all of the wonderful experiences: intramural championships, highlighter socials, Greek Week championships, beating Pike and SigEp at everything, road trips to Montreal, dinner around Boston, the many hours spent in the Cafeteria, and the incredible feeling of dominating rush and seeing our new pledges become our brothers.

The truth is, we all miss the Fellowship experienced on Hemingway, Tremont, Eldora, or whatever street you lived on. This was our Kappa Sigma family, always there to make you laugh and always there when you needed them most.

What better way to ensure those memories never die and are passed down to the many Xi Beta generations to follow? Lets come together once again and give ourselves a chance to build something that can truly be with us for a lifetime.

To celebrate the creation of the Alumni Chapter we will be having an Alumni/Undergrad weekend during Northeastern’s November 14th Homecoming Weekend. More details to follow under separate cover.

I hope that as you read this you are as excited about this opportunity to get involved with the future of Xi Beta as much as I am. On behalf of the Alumni Chapter EC and the 25 charter members, I look forward to your support and involvement in the future of OUR Chapter.

To Join or request more information CLICK HERE


A.E.K.D.B

Daryn DeCesare

Grand Master

Xi Beta Alumni Chapter

Jeff Ostrosky Gets Hitched!

ksxbalumni — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:51:47 +0000

That’s right everyone, Jeff actually found someone willing to put up with him for the rest of eternity. Not to be outdone by Brother Witt’s engagement news a couple of weeks back, Brother Jeff Ostrosky (Xi Beta ’01) tied the knot with longtime girlfriend/fiance Luz Vizuete on a picture perfect evening at the historic Wayside Inn located in Sudbury, Massachussetts on Saturday August 8th. In attendance were Xi Beta brothers from near and far to send yet another brother off into the world of wedded bliss.

The farthest distance traveled award went to Dan Putnam (Xi Beta ’99) and wife Christine who made the trip in from Scotland. Fellow Amherstian and another 1999 Xi Beta initiate Aaron Hamel made the trip up from New York with his wife Libby. Both brothers were groomsmen in the wedding party. Rounding out the list of Xi Beta brothers in attendance were Brian Gnandt (’01), Justin Hansen (’01), Daryn DeCesare (’01), Michael Hall (’03), Shawn Wolfgang (’03), and Dustin Leer (’05).

All brothers in attendance were very smartly seated together at the table farthest from the dance floor and closest to the bar, but that didn’t stop Brother Hansen from making an appearance on the dance floor. The night was capped off by all those who were still awake going back to the hotel and fittingly shutting down the hotel lobby bar. Yet another great Kappa Sigma memory to look back on.

Thanks to Jeff and Luz for letting us share in the beginning of their new lives together and congratulations!

Brother Witt Engaged

ksxbalumni — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:20:16 +0000

A big Xi-Beta congratulations goes out to Brother Thomas Witt for his recent engagement to Jessica Hose!

Brothers please send in any big updates, it’s always good to read about your fellow Xi-Beta Alum.

Look Good and Save Money Doing It – Brooks Brothers Affinity Program

ksxbalumni — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:49:11 +0000

For those of you who are unaware, Kappa Sigma has set up a partnership with Brooks Brothers for 15% off all merchandise (25% during seasonal sales). All of the info can be found on the Brother’s Services section of KappaSigma.org, located here.

If you have any questions about anything Brooks Brothers, Brother Tom Kelly, Brooks Brothers enthusiast & spokesman for Xi Beta can help you out.

Looking for a job?

dustinleer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:55:00 +0000

For anyone who is a soon-to-be graduate, or just looking for a job in the digital/technology industry you may be interested in the “Digital Combine: The Next Generation Employer and Talent Showcase” coming up on April 28th at the Back Bay Convention Center.

Not your normal, everyday career fair, this event, based off of the NFL Combine brings together traditional company showcases, resume reviews, and educational sessions focused on providing you with the skills necessary to stay competitive in today’s market.

Check out the details here. Send this along to anyone who may be interested.

Xi Beta in the Running for “Best Student Group on Campus” [UPDATE]

ksxbalumni — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:09:05 +0000

The votes are in and Xi Beta has been named “Best Student Group on Campus”. Check out the article at Huntington-News.com: http://www.huntington-news.com/inside/best-of-nu-best-student-group-1.1711606

…Not Best Greek Chapter–Xi Beta has already conquered that mountain. We’re now aiming our sites on ”Best Student Group on Campus” as part of the Huntington [NU] News’ ”Best of NU” list for 2009. Currently holding at first place with 38% of the vote, Xi Beta is now seeing some competition from The [University-funded] Council for University Programming, which is not too far behind with 32% of the vote, and climbing. Click here to vote now, and help Xi Beta, the sole greek organization on the list, continue to dominate.

Xi Beta Takes It Home

dustinleer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:00:18 +0000

Tonight capped off Greek Week 2009 with the Greek Awards Ceremony, and the chapter took home some hefty awards that should make all of us proud to be Xi Beta alumni.

Brother Matthew Desilet took home “New Fraternity Member of the Year”. Just finishing up his first semester as a brother, Matt certainly has accomplished some great things already as the chapter Ritualist, and I see more great things coming from him in the future.

“Greek Man of the Year” was awarded to Matt Viccaro– his efforts to overhaul and legitimize the Inter-Fraternity Council over the past year have been nothing but successful. It also helps that the sororities love him.

Brother Grand Master, Lyle Stevens won well-deserved “Fraternity President of the Year”. I didn’t expect anything less from him, and I’m happy to call him a friend and brother. Lyle, you can now breath.

The chapter also took home “Top Achievement in Philanthropy,” which goes to show that service really is Our Greater Cause, and we do a damn good job at it.

Last but not least, due to all the hard work and effort put in by all of the individual brothers that make up the chapter, I am happy to report that Xi Beta has taken home “Fraternity Chapter of the Year”. This makes two years running. Congrats to the undergrads for this well-deserved award, and congrats to the alumni for helping to create the chapter we have today.

A.E.K.D.B.

Another Greek Sing Win

ksxbalumni — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:54:36 +0000

Check out the video from last night’s Greek Sing victory. These guys were unbelievable.

Also check out Brother Bill Palmer in the Greek God competition.

Girlfriend of GM Recites “Star & Crescent”… Flawlessly

ksxbalumni — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:40:23 +0000

The Star & Crescent shall not be worn by every man…” — A phrase heard and recited by Kappa Sigma brothers around the world. But not last Saturday night. As her name was called out in the banquet hall of Maggiano’s Little Italy, Alyssa Gugliotti, girlfriend of GM Lyle Stevens, walked poised and confident (not unusual for Alyssa) to the podium where she took hold of the microphone and [flawlessly] performed “The Star & Crescent”.

A cap off to a great weekend of networking and catching-up at Fenway; pickup football; and a celebratory banquet–this display of diligence and commitment from a non-brother really was sobering, and like one of Alyssa’s fellow Delta Zeta’s before her, Amy P, I think the coveted “Xi Beta Brother of the Year” award is in her future. Great job, Alyssa!

Thank you to all that came out for our Founder’s Day celebration, and all who donated. We’re getting the ball rolling here, so start looking out for more upcoming events, news, and stories. This is your chapter so please submit entries, pictures, etc. Make comments, give us your feedback. Subscribe to keep informed. Update your contact info. Join the facebook fanpage. There’s a lot you can do, and it’s all easy. Let’s get going.

Happy Founder’s Day, Brothers!

ksxbalumni — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:13:58 +0000

On this day in 1995, 19 friends became 19 friends & brothers of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Northeastern University. This small group of diverse men has grown to the membership of well over 200 undergraduates and alumni that we know today. A lot has changed over these 14 years, and Xi Beta has gone from a small, unknown chapter in New England, to one of the top three in the country. Be proud, brothers, and although things may be different from your days as an undergrad, one thing stays constant—always constant—Kappa Sigma.

“Not for a day, an hour, or a college term only…but for life”

Happy Founder’s Day!

A.E.K.D.B.

**Looking forward to seeing you all for our Founder’s Day celebration, coming up on March 13^th & 14^th**