I became involved with the chapter in July 2012 not knowing everything that had taken place the previous 2-3 semesters. I was told that there had been a hazing allegation made resulting in a full investigation from Kappa Sigma Fraternity. � e allegations were unfounded, but a� er a complete chapter membership review was concluded 23 members were expelled for various reasons. � e chapter has been on a Trusteeship since.Eleven brothers returned to school in the fall 2012 semester. We spent several weekends making minor repairs and cleaning the chapter house. Our Challenge, from Kappa Sigma Fraternity, for the fall semester was to pledge and initiate 9 new members or lose the charter. We met that goal with 9 new brothers in our fi rst pledge class and 3 additional brothers in our mid-semester Rush. � ings were beginning to look up and it seemed that we were heading in the right direction until the fall grades came out.

� e chapter accumulative GPA was 1.9 largely due to the poor grades of the newest members – many of which did not return for the spring semester. Our membership was once again at 11 brothers. � is was Mu-Tau’s third semester below the required 2.50gpa. As a result the IFC (enforcing their By-Laws) recommended to the University and Kappa Sigma Fraternity that our chapter be pulled.� ere were a number of other factors that lead to our decision but the District Grand Master and I decided that in the long run it would be best for Mu-Tau and Kappa Sigma Fraternity if we pulled the charter. By us making this decision and not the university our return to APSU will be sooner rather than later. As of now we are planning our return in the fall of 2017.

I was recently asked “What do I need from the alumni of Mu-Tau”? Get involved in the Alumni Chapter. Be prepared to volunteer your time and “yes” - your money when the chapter and the alumni need you! Please understand that a “Chapter can exist without its alumni … but it will not survive! Use the next four years to get organized.� e return of the Mu-Tau Chapter will depend greatly on the size, strength and support of its alumni. “Not for an hour, a day or a college term only ... Kappa Sigma is for Life!AEKDBTim Hurt ’81 - � eta-� eta Chapter / WKU AA/ Mu-Tau Chapter noehurt61@gmail.com

A LETTER FROM THE ALUMNI ADVISOR

“So many memories began at this house - spontaneous trips to many cities started

there, many lifelong friendships began there, my brother met his lovely wife

there, sliding on the baseball tarp in the rain with brothers and friends & memories that

shouldn’t be mentioned on FB!!! Extremely sad for all the brothers & friends,

but thankful to have these memories!!!” — Trish Beirne

“I was there with you guys in the beginning & my heart weighs heavy for you now.

I’m grateful for the many friendships I made in that house & with those chapter members. I truly loved my many ‘big brothers’ (aside from Derrill Moore and Kel Topping) because that’s how I saw many of you. It’s also where I had my first

drink of beer. It’s where I was voted Valentines Sweetheart. It’s where I learned many things that, as Trish Beirne said, shouldn’t be replayed on FB. It was how I met my mentor, Douglas Barber who still gives me guidance today. It’s where I met my first boyfriend, Brandt Scott. It was where I met my lifelong buddies, Kevin Hackney, Randy Self, with whom I continue to share my life. The chapter may be gone & the house may be sold. But you guys & the memories will live on

for all of us!!! Love you all!!!” — Carroll Wade Bagwell

“....it was my 1st Quarter (not Semester) in the Fall of ‘86...the Kappa Sig house was the vortex of the 1st and best ‘Block Party’ at “The Peay”! ...and then, per usual, we all

walked to Big Burger!!!..what great memories with great people in and around that house!” — Kenny Alfonso

“A.E.K.D.B. forever and always.” — Chris Gray, Theta Prime

Chapter at Cumberland University

CLARKSVILLE ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA SIGMA REPORT

Brothers,

Well, with the recent developments regarding the Mu-Tau Chapter the mission and objectives of this Alumni Chapter have been changed to focus on preparing our organization’s return to the campus of Austin Peay. I want to start by saying it is an honor to have been asked to help in the organization

of the Clarksville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Sigma (CACΚΣ).

The things we have been able to accomplish so far have only been possible with the help of many of our Mu-Tau alumni brothers and long time friends. The objectives of the CACΚΣ are to encourage Kappa Sigma fellowship among members, to support and encourage the return of the Mu-Tau Chapter to APSU as soon as possible, to stay involved and connected with APSU and to advance the general welfare of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. The CACΚΣ is open to Mu-Tau Chapter members and Kappa Sigma alumni from other chapters in the Greater Clarksville area.

We are encouraging all Mu-Tau Chapter alumni to join our Alumni Chapter. To facilitate the successful implementation, accomplish our objectives, improve communications, and support the return of our chapter it is necessary for us to implement annual alumni chapter membership dues.

The dues are very reasonable and are assigned based on three levels of alumnus status. The membership application online details this information. Brothers on limited incomes and still what to participate, you may contact me directly to discuss. We need as many brothers that can too participation in the CACΚΣ, and your dues and any other donations are appreciated to help grow the CACΚΣ and support our continued involvement in activities at APSU while we plan the return of the Mu-Tau Chapter.

Alumni Chapter dues are based on the calendar year, January-December, and with great things already happening this year we ask you to join right now and help us grow. You can complete your membership application and pay your dues online at www.cackappasigma.weebly.com. If you would like to mail your completed application and check, send to CACKΣ at P.O. Box 31715 Clarksville, TN 37040 (unless your application and dues were submitted online). A strong foundation of Mu-Tau Kappa Sigs will be imperative when we are able to return to campus.

While all initiated Kappa Sigma members are welcome at our events, only those who pay annual dues are members of the Alumni Chapter. Kappa Sigma alumni from other chapters are also encouraged to join our alumni group to socialize and network with local alumni. Alumni dues and any other donations are the only source of revenue for the alumni chapter. Alumni dues will be used to help us grow the organization, fund alumni events (such as Homecoming) increase/improve communications (website, newsletters and mailings), continue to be involved and support alumni activities at APSU and other activities to build a strong foundation to prepare for our return to APSU as soon as possible.

Whether you are a new alumnus or it has been many years, remember all the memories and fellowship the Mu-Tau Chapter gave you during your undergraduate years. There are still many ways to stay involved and help ensure we are prepared for our return to the APSU campus so others for generations to come can experience the opportunities off ered by being a part of the Mu-Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma at APSU!

Semper,Steve Topping #91(423) 802-3506 toppingsteve@yahoo.com

Also, it is not too early to pencil in Homecoming for this fall. Homecoming 2012 was great with a large increase in alumni participation. We are really making a push to boost the alumni attendance in 2013. The dates are Oct. 25-27. There will be more

information to come in upcoming newsletters and be sure to join our Facebook Group page as we will post info there as soon as it becomes available.

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

Also, it is not too early to pencil in Homecoming for this fall. Homecoming 2012 was great with a large increase in alumni participation. We are really making a push to boost the alumni attendance in 2013. The dates are

information to come in upcoming newsletters and be sure to join our Facebook Group page as we will post info there as soon as it becomes available.

W E L C O M E

KAPPA SIGMA

Mu-Tau Alumni

July 25-28

Grand Conclave this year is in Sin City: Las

Vegas. Sin City lives on the wild side and is

a haven for overstimulation, but it’s also an

interesting cultural study and a lot of fun. If

you’ve never visited the city, there’s no time like

the present to pack your bag and head to Vegas,

baby!

While it is not true that what happens in Vegas,

stays in Vegas (I promise, that credit card debt

will surface eventually), this city does give you the

freedom to do and experience things that you’ve

probably only dreamed about.

You can dance all night, soak in the sun with

frothy drinks all day, shop at high-end stores, rub

elbows with celebrities, wine and dine on fi ne

cuisine, ride a limo down the Strip at night and

feel free to be the wild and fun person you always

wanted to be. If you’re lucky, you might even walk

away a millionaire.

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Clarksville Alumni Chapter of Kappa SigmaP.O. Box 31715, Clarksville, TN 37040

President: Steve Topping — toppingsteve@yahoo.comVP/Clarksville: Matt “Pringle” Carroll — mcarroll@hendrickson-intl.com (work)VP/Nashville: Roger Grove — rgrove@ymcamidtn.org (work)GS: Patrick Armstrong — patricksarmstrong@gmail.comGT: Open (if interested, contact Steve Topping)

Kappa Sigma Mu-Tau Housing CorporationP.O. Box 292485, Nashville, TN 37229

President: Brandt Scott — brandt.scott@thehartford.com (work)Doug Barber — dbarber@clarksville.tn.us (work)W. Bailey Allen — wbadds@aol.comBilly Duvall — billy.duvall@bankwithheritage.com (work)Roger Grove — rgrove@ymcamidtn.org (work)

We now have a website! Please visit www.cackappasigma.weebly.com to see more information about the Las Vegas Trip, see photos from Homecoming 2012

and the past, register for membership, and pay dues or donate.