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TaU Campaign125Ph A S e II

Tau ChapterKappa Sigma

University of Texas

Chairmen

Joel Fontenot ’81Bill Stubbs ’81

Honorary Chairmen

Dr. Denton Cooley ’38Robert Hewitt ’50

Committee Members

Stephen Adger ’69Joe Bailey ’73Richard Bennett ’63

Jody Mitchell ’00Charlie Moncrief ’67Chick Pierce ’53James Powell ’52Jim Pritchett ’71Philip Pritchett ’59John Rauscher III ’69Howard Rose Jr. ’50Walt Schoenvogel ’74Jim Scott ’68Mike Sharpe ’79Joe Bob Shirley ’84

Loren Singletary III ’67Mac Thompson ’55Dennis Tottenham ’67Reggie Tuck ’69Duer Wagner Jr. ’48Rick Warren ’78Monk White ’61Tucker Willis ’59Bill Zwiener ’73

Campaign Leadership

Charles Boyd ’52Dan Burck ’51Frank Cahoon ’54Tim Herman ’63David Hetherington ’66Mark Hotze ’75Wade Kilpatrick ’69Jeff Lyons ’68Joe McDermott ’76Doug McLeod ’60F. Hagen McMahon Jr. ’66Walt Mischer ’70

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Our COntinued LegaCy

Aperiodic pause to reflect on history and envision the future is im-

portant for any organization. For the Tau Chapter of Kappa

Sigma, our history now spans close to 130 years—years filled

with unprecedented accomplishment, honor, and tradition. Since 1884, Tau

Chapter has been a cornerstone at the University of Texas at Austin.

Most of us can trace the roots of our success to one place—Tau Chapter. The

early training we received through our Fraternity, including leadership and

social skills, teamwork, and character, has been integral to our personal suc-

cess. Kappa Sigma has shaped men who are leaders in their careers, com-

munities, and at UT, but it is the common bond of our brotherhood that rings

throughout all eras. More than anything, brotherhood is what sets us apart

and what we, as alumni, treasure most.

While there may be some differences in today’s Chapter compared to the

one you knew, there has been a strong heritage of Tau men for nearly 130

years at UT. All Tau alumni can be proud of the legacy we have helped create

and the historical quality of our Chapter that carries on to date. With our past

and present secure, we must now look to our future. It is imperative that all

Tau Brothers bond together to overcome the challenges of our rapidly chang-

ing society that the Fraternity faces today. We must continue to support our

Fraternity and its mission to build better men.

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undergraduate aCCOmpLishments

Tau Chapter began its return to prominence on the UT campus in 2000 as the undergraduates turned a corner and started growing consistently. Headinginto the fall of 2012, Tau Chapter has positioned itself as leading all other fraternities in academics, intramurals, and campus leadership in the UTsystem. The undergraduate leadership credits much of the success you see below to the support of Tau alumni and from the recent construction of

the Chapter Lodge.

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academics• Gross GPA of the Chapter=3.18• 30% Engineering Majors• 25% Business Majors• 15% Communication Majors• 15% Liberal Arts Majors• 10% Pre-Med Majors• 5% Other

manpower• 187 active members• 2012 summer recruitment goal = 45-55-man fall pledge class• Number of actives over past years

- 2011-2012 = 187 active members; 54-man fall pledge class- 2010-2011 = 145 active members; 52-man fall pledge class- 2009-2010 = 120 active members; 34-man fall pledge class- 2008-2009 = 90 active members; 22-man fall pledge class

• Actives from 12 states

Campus Leadership• 6 Cowboys• 8 Spurs• An active member has held vice-presidency of IFC 2 straight years

• Student Government- External Financial Director- Associate Director of Public Relations- Engineering Representative

athletics• 1 Tennis Player• 1 Soccer Player• 3 Lacrosse Players• Intramurals for 2011-2012

- Champions - Soccer- 2nd Place - Football- 3rd Place - Softball, Basketball

philanthropy 2011-2012• Sent pledges/active members to assist Bastrop fire victims

- Logged 30 hours of community service• Participated in IFC golf tournament benefitting Boys and Girls Club of America

• Held 1st annual UT Veterans Washers Tournament benefitting University of Texas Veterans Organization

- Raised $600- About 160 hours of total active philanthropy hours

• 22 actives participated in Movember benefitting research for men’s health

- Two members raised over $800 each for the fight against prostate cancer and other male cancer initiatives

- Total: $3,820• Bone Marrow Drive

- 5 hours and 5 donors

- Texas- Alabama- Arkansas- Missouri- Illinois- Georgia

- California- Louisiana- Colorado- Nebraska- New York- Kansas

2011 Tau Chapter and friends

in 2008, Tau Chapter embarked on the Tau 125 Capital Campaign to address the housing issues our undergraduate Brothers were facing with the facility

at 1002 West 26th Street. More than $3.6 million was committed by 384 dedicated KS Brothers to support the construction of a new Chapter Lodge.

This is an amazing result given this was the most money we have ever raised for the Fraternity and only 24% of our alumni made commitments.

Our suCCesses

The early financial support allowed us to begin construction on the Chapter

Lodge in 2009, with the facility opening to much fanfare in the fall of 2010.

Here is an excerpt from an article, Limestone provides 15th century Italian

style, written for Stoneworld.com by Karissa Giuliano:

May 1, 2012

Rich in history while still anchored in its modern home at the University of

Texas in Austin, the Kappa Sigma fraternity lodge is built of local stone that

gives the house a rustic feel. Over the 11-month period of construction, the

design goal was to take the 5,390 square feet of space and create a lodge-in-

spired dining/study hall while keeping the fraternity’s unique history in mind.

The brotherhood of Kappa Sigma began in 15th Century Italy and was

founded as a society for mutual protection against the violence and robberies

being perpetrated on students by the henchmen of a corrupt city governor.

The design model for the lodge is deeply rooted in the fraternity’s history

and culture.

“There wasn’t any question about using local limestone for the lodge,” said

Katheryn Lott, AIA RID, LEED AP BD+C of Katheryn Lott Architects.

“There were two fraternity alums that were very involved during the project.

One of the alums, from Houston, TX, was involved in the overall design de-

cisions. He said he had seen the regional stone and loved it.”

The stonework—both inside and out—including the stately arches, directly

reflects the Old World European craftsmanship and style of 15th Century

Italy. The entire exterior of the Tau chapter’s lodge is made of a native

cream-colored limestone from the surrounding Austin area. All of the interior

walls are the same native stone as the exterior, split on all sides with random

heights and lengths.

The reaction to the lodge has been very well re-

ceived as the pledge classes have increased in size

for the last two years since its opening.

The Lodge was completed and dedicated in No-

vember 2010 and is said to “embody the strength,

character and spirit of the Kappa Sigma Renais-

sance predecessors of Bologna.”


The Lodge was designed to accommodate many

of the Chapter’s activities and provide a loca-

tion to meet, study, and congregate. The

Lodge was always to be the first constructed compo-

nent of our plan as the undergraduates needed a loca-

tion to operate and recruit while the new Chapter

House was built. Additionally, the alumni leadership

did not wish to begin construction of the new Chapter

House until the Lodge was complete and there were

commitments in hand to cover the remaining cost of

construction.

The Lodge has been completed and utilized by the

Chapter for the last two years and it has had the desired

effect on the undergraduate membership. The Lodge

is, arguably, one of the nicest structures on West Cam-

pus and has been a boon to Tau Chapter in recruitment

as they currently have close to 200 active members and

look to reach 225 in fall 2012. Everyone involved in

this project is filled with pride for the size and quality

of the undergraduate Chapter, as well as excitement for

what the Lodge has done for the current Chapter, and

what it and a new Chapter House will do for future

generations of Tau Kappa Sigmas.

The final phase of the Master Plan is to build a new Tau

Kappa Sigma Chapter House. The preliminary designs

and specifications are laid out in the next few pages. It

is the strong support of our alumni that funded the

building of the Lodge. This support, as represented in

the Lodge, has contributed to the Chapter being as

strong as it has ever been. As outlined in these pages,

the men of Tau Kappa Sigma are honorable, intelligent

leaders. A new house will position the Chapter as the

dominant fraternity on campus and contribute mightily

towards another 130 years of tradition and excellence.

mOving frOm phase i tO phase ii


With over three years of discussion and planning, the alumni lead-

ership of Tau Chapter has developed a revised construction plan

for the new Chapter House. The original design called for a

large portion of public space which, upon reflection, was unnecessary as the

Lodge provides an outlet for many of the Chapter’s academic and social ac-

tivities. The revised design calls for an 8,000-square-foot facility that will

house 20 undergraduates in single-occupancy, suite-style dorm rooms. Addi-

tionally, on the main floor there will be a house manager suite, a spacious liv-

ing room and study area, and an opening to an activity room in the basement.

Next to the activity room there will be a large Chapter room for meetings and

other educational activities. The basement will be at grade and have access to

the courtyard and Chapter Lodge. The architect, Design House, and the Tau

Chapter alumni leadership have developed an estimate for this project totaling

$2 million.

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Cost Estimate

Chapter House $1,600,000

Contingency/Development $400,000

Tau 125 Phase II Campaign Goal $2,000,000


• 12 single-occupancy bedrooms with shared bathrooms

• Outdoor roof terrace (shared amenity)

• Egress stairs

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Highlights

• 8 single-occupancy bedrooms with shared bathrooms

• House manager’s quarters

• Main entry lobby

• Living and study room – plaques and trophies (can be locked)

• Library

• Common bathroom for guests

• Grand stair down to common space

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Highlights


LIVING AND STUDY ROOM

LIBRARY

• Chapter room and study hall

• Activity room

• Men’s and women’s bathrooms

• Shared laundry facility

• Storage area

• Access to lower courtyard and Lodge

Highlights

Basement

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CHAPTER ROOM AND STUDY HALL

MEN’S WOMEN’S

The results of Phase I of the Tau 125 Campaign were outstanding and our un-dergraduate Chapter has already benefited from the generosity of Tau Chap-ter alumni by having one of the best facilities of any fraternity on campus.

Just imagine the effect a new Chapter House will have on the standing of our Fra-ternity in Austin. Your gift can have an immediate impact on the lives of Tau menat UT both now and for years into the future. Like many of us, these men will beour sons, grandsons, and other contributors to our community.

Today, perhaps more than ever, it is important that we provide young men with asmall, group-living environment that offers a solid foundation for their educationand affords opportunities for high academic achievement and the development ofleadership and social skills.

You have been asked to give before and we are now asking again for you to committo this most important project. You are the only one who can place a value on yourKappa Sigma membership—on the lifelong friendships you made, the developmentof your values and principles, and the many ways the Fraternity experience enhancedyour college years.

Remember that each of us benefited from the generosity, work, and sacrifice ofthose who came before us. We all enjoyed the comfort and brotherhood Tau Chapterprovided during our years at the University of Texas. Now it is our turn to repay theFraternity, ensuring that the same, wonderful experience is available to others.

Our undergraduate Brothers have already made a commitment to work hard incontinuing the programs and traditions that have benefited the lives of so manyKappa Sigmas over the years. Together with our undergraduates, the alumni lead-ership is committed to this major undertaking, which will allow us to secure abright future for our Chapter. The commitment you make today will ensure ourlegacy at the University of Texas for the next century and beyond.

ensuring Our strength–hOw yOu Can heLp

Campaign giving LevelsThe Robert Hewitt Honorary Society - $500,000 and above

The 1884 Founders Society - $250,000 to $499,999

The Life-Loyal Tau Society - $100,000 to $249,999

The West 19th Society - $50,000 to $99,999

The AEKDB Society - $25,000 to $49,999

The Texas Independence Society - $10,000 to $24,999

The 125th Anniversary Society - $5,000 to $9,999

The Kappa Sigma Society - $2,500 to $4,999

The Brotherhood Society - $1,000 to $2,499

Campaign Donor – Up to $999


Tau Chapter 2010 Pledge Class

gift OppOrtunities

All supporters of the project contributing $2,500 and above will be recognized on a

plaque to be prominently displayed in the Chapter House. Unless directed, all donor

names will appear in campaign publications by category, relative to the size of the gift.

Gifts in honor or in memory of Brothers, as well as family and pledge class gifts, are wel-

come. Recognition in such cases will be given to both the donor and the honoree.

Because of the magnitude of our need, we urge you to consider a major gift to the cam-

paign. Early lead gifts to the campaign are preferable to help reduce borrowing costs. But

to help donors make the largest gift possible, pledges may be spread over a five-year pe-

riod. Also, any amount donated in Phase II will be counted toward your cumulative giving

from Phase I. All gifts and pledges to Phase II will be non-tax deductible.

If you have any questions or comments please contact either of our campaign chairmen,

Joel Fontenot ’81 at [email protected] or (214) 202-3876, and Bill Stubbs ’81 at

[email protected] or (832) 276-1964.

Make checks

payable to:

Tau 125 Campaign

(non-tax deductible)

Mail all forMs and

payMents to:

Tau Chapter of Kappa Sigma

P.O. Box 5021

Austin, TX 78763-5021

The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man,

but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman...

a man of honor and courage...a man of zeal, yet humble...

an intelligent man...a man of truth...one who tempers action with

wisdom and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God.

Kappa Sigma • University of Texas

P.O. Box 5021• Austin, TX 78763-5021

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