KappaSigmaElon.org: Webmaster's Journal
This blog presents info postings of interest to the wider alumni community and is updated on an occasional basis. Typically, subjects shall highlight web site content that's new plus news/anecdotes about our alumni. If you have news you would like to share, please send a message to my In Box.
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Billy Chenault
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 06:04PM Billy Chenault #189 is Vice President of Luck Stone Corporation/Southern Region in Glen Allen, VA.
Family Weekend @ Elon
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 08:25AM Barry Baker #11 tells me that this weekend is Family Weekend at Elon. The chapter is having a BBQ featuring 'John Boy' of radio's 'John Boy and Billy'. Barry invites alumni attending the football game to join him -- he will be tailgating in the lower Harper lot (Phoenix Club parking). To send a message to Barry, click here.
Reunion Merchandise
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:58AM In honor of the 35th anniversary reunion celebration, Kappa Sig is featuring several merchandise items. This website has a special section that describes these items. For details, follow this link to 'reunion merchandise'.
Frank Fannon
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:43AM Frank Fannon #317 is Senior Loan Officer/ Branch Manager for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. in Alexandria, VA.
Alumni Giving Campaign Continues to Build Momentum!
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 03:57PM Per the report submitted by LLAA Grand Treasurer Tony Lewis, $8,400 in contributions has been received as of this date. This represents 84% of our stated goal.
While this is an impressive figure, it is interesting to note that just 36 of our 696 initiated brothers have participated so far. This represents a participation rate of just 5% of our entire 35-year fraternity membership.
A friendly challenge by the alumni who hail from the 1970s era to those of the 1980s era is now underway. As of today, 13% of the Neese House Gang have posted a donation, while 7% of alumni from the Practice House era have made a gift of $25 or more. Not to be outdone by the 'old men' of Neese House days, PHG has made up considerable ground over the past week and stands to take the lead in September. So far, the 1990s and 2000s alumni have trailed their elders, but a handful of donations from members of those groups will change the campaign dynamic very quickly.
Regardless of when you were an undergraduate member of Kappa Sigma at Elon, please support the 35th Anniversary Giving Campaign with your donation. Every gift of any size is welcomed and appreciated.
For details on how to give, click here.
Jay Epperson
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 03:47PM Jay Epperson #173 is Plant Manager of Virginia Diner, a 75-year-old dining institution well known as "The Peanut Capital of the World" and a refuge for folks who like down-home cooking. The firm is located in Wakefield, VA.
Robbie Waxman
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 08:35AM Robert High
Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 08:13AM Robert High #218 is principal of Robert High Properties in Wilmington, NC. The firm develops and manages a diverse range of properties consisting of office space, retail space, apartments, residential units, mini-storage, and mobile home lots.
Mark Novey
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 10:01AM Mark Novey #248 is Director of Information Technology at Telpage, a privately owned and managed, mid-Atlantic mass communications company.
Alumni News Jay Pusey
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 09:59AM Jay Pusey #446 is Director of Business Development for PETFOODDIRECT.COM, the largest pure play e-tailer for premium pet food, supplies, and accessories on the Internet.
Alumni News Michael Beale
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 08:08AM Michael Beale #328 is Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing/Promotions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC.
Jay Dodson
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 11:07AM 
Jay Dodson #281
lives with his wife and three children in Jamestown, NC. He is the
owner, head coach, and director of Star Aquatics -- a competitive swim
team based in High Point, NC.
Recently, when he posted his gift to the 35th Anniversary Giving
Campaign, Jay included an inspiring message that demonstrates the
appreciation he and so many of us have for our Kappa Sigma experience.
To read it, click here.
Greg Owens
Friday, August 22, 2008 at 10:31AM Greg Owens #164 is a mortgage consultant with Pinnacle Funding, Inc. in Durham, NC. He and his wife, Angie, own and operate Carolina Coffee Shop on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC.
Doug Gatlin
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 04:08PM Jack Locicero
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 02:49PM 
Jack Locicero is director of counseling services for Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. He received his bachelor's degree in psychology
from UNC-Greensboro, his master's in counseling from Wake Forest University
and his PhD. in counseling from Mississippi State University. Before
coming to Salem in 2005, he was director of the grief center for the
Hospice of Winston-Salem and associate professor at Madonna University,
Livonia, MI. He is a member and past president of the Association for
Death Education and counseling; the American College Personnel Association;
and the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors.
His areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, grief/loss and relationship
issues.
The Campaign Continues Strong!
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 10:58AM With the donations received by the Lambda-Lambda Alumni Association treasury over the past week, our '35th Anniversary Giving Campaign' has just crossed the 40% threshold to the stated campaign goal of $10,000. So far, fourteen donors have presented gifts totaling over four thousand dollars. While this accumulation is impressive, it represents a participation rate of less than 2% of our alumni base. Please join the list of alumni whose gifts help sustain the LLAA and perpetuate Kappa Sigma at Elon by stepping forward to make a gift. All gifts regardless of size are welcome. You may pay online via credit card or you can mail in your personal check. Click here for details.
Giving Campaign Now in Full Swing
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 08:56AM As of this writing, we stand just over a third of the way to our $10,000 goal. Several alumni have already stepped forward with generous gifts, and we anticipate a steady stream of donations over the coming weeks. If you have not joined this campaign yet, please take a moment to make a gift. Our Alumni Association operates only through the dues and donations presented by our loyal members, so every gift of any size is needed.
L.W. Waldrup
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 10:53AM L.W. Waldrup is business analyst for Stihl Incorporated USA in Virginia Beach, VA. His son, Mason, is guitarist for the popular heavy metal band "Dead Thoughts Memory", and L.W. also serves as the band's business manager.
35th Anniversary Giving Campaign Launched Today
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 12:21PM Today the Lambda-Lambda Alumni Association formally launched a major fundraiser designed to provide resources for the Association's treasury for the foreseeable future. A new section devoted to the campaign has been added to the web site, and the front page will portray campaign status for the duration of the initiative.
Many new web pages -- including a new front page -- have been added, so I recommend that you clear your browser cache so that all are visible.
New Web Page: Commemorative Hat
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 08:10AM 
A handsome memento of our 35th Anniversary event -- a commemorative hat -- will be sold on campus during Homecoming weekend. The hat can be purchased by mail order now -- click here for the details.