Xi Beta Alumni Chapter Formed

 

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!

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!

Girlfriend of GM Recites “Star & Crescent”… Flawlessly

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!

 

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**

Xi-Beta Places In Homecoming Events

As Homecoming week comes to an end Xi-Beta walks away with three honors due to the hard work of all the brothers. They placed 2^nd for float building, 3^rd for their homecoming banner, and Brother Ranley was named Homecoming King. Brothers Dan Ratzenberger and Frank Delledera took charge with homecoming, organizing events and planning meetings. Throughout the week these two brothers made sure attendance was up at events such as Meet the Court, The Mayor of Huntington Avenue Debate, A Pep Rally, and Sporting Events.

Homecoming week at Northeastern University brings all student groups together and invites friendly competition between them. “Midnight madness was my highlight of homecoming week. At midnight madness the whole fraternity, as well as other student groups came together on Friday night to complete their floats. It was great to see that many people show up.” Brother Delledera stated.

At the end of the week, Homecoming King and Queen are announced; this year Xi-Beta sponsored Brother Robert Ranley to run for King. After a full week of promoting and hard work, Brother Ranley took the title of Homecoming King 2008. Brother Ranley has held numerous positions in Xi-Beta in the past such as Grand Master and Grand Master of Ceremonies as well as being a leader in Student Government Association as its President this year. “Being in two large organizations gives you the resources to really get your name around campus. Members of the groups helped design flyers, chalk, and spread the words to their friends.