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2016
SIGMA CHI
CHAMPIONS
SIGcess on ICE!
The 2016 Connable Cup winners at the 2016 Sigma Chi - Ice Hockey Tournament.
Sigma Chi Brothers from across Canadaenjoying a day of ice hockey in the sky! #AnythingForHockey
Sigma Chi UBC Brothers of the Sigma Chi Whalers Hockey Team celebrating their first intramural championship in years!
Sigma Chi Western Ontario Brothers of the Sigma Chi - Epsilon Omicron Hockey Team celebrating their Interfraternity championship!
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It was an honour this past November 2016 to watch the Initiation ceremony of my youngest son, Ben MacNicol, (pictured right) take place at my home chapter, Sigma Chi - Epsilon Omicron, at Western University. Ben is in his fourth (4th) year of a �ve-year program and as we all know, the commitment to being a Sigma Chi is a lifelong obligation and is not one to be taken lightly! Watching Ben take the pledge of the White Cross serves as a reminder of why we are (still) part of such a wonderful organization and why I am proud to serve as your Chairman of the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation. Congratulations to all of our new Brothers joining the Fraternity across Canada this past year.
Our mission at the Canadian Foundation is simple -- we exist to strengthen Sigma Chi in Canada. We ONLY exist to serve the chapters across Canada. We are proud of the impact and the di�erence we are making with our scholarships and grants (with over $160,000 awarded this past year alone) and humbled by the support we o�er to chapters in Canada with the help of our loyal donors. We have a signi�cant fundraising campaign underway now to raise $750,000. We have achieved about 40% of our goal -- and we can’t stop now.
One of the three 2016 John W. Graham Scholars I like to introduce is Brother Saif Akkad, UBC 2017, who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Integrated Sciences (specializing in Immunology and Human Physiology) and plans to become a doctor. Brother Saif Akkad (pictured right) noted that, “the John W. Graham Scholarship as well as other Sigma Chi scholarships have helped me pursue my academic, community service and philanthropic goals as university student. With the time I would have to otherwise spend working, scholarships like these provide me with the time needed to maintain a high academic average (in the 90% range) while remaining involved in my community as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Program and the local soup kitchen.” It is brothers like Brother Saif Akkad who are making a positive di�erence everyday at his Sigma Chi Chapter, his campus and community and we are proud to have awarded him as a Graham Scholar!
The majority of funding required for our leadership programs and many scholarships o�ered comes out of the Canadian Foundation general reserves – while the majority of donations received are earmarked for speci�c chapter accounts to help with their housing needs – which is not a sustain-able long-term �nancial model. In terms of support for the Canadian Foundation's General Funds, we are thankful to all of those donors, who are mainly from Sigma Chi - Beta Omega (Toronto-Ryer-son) and Sigma Chi - Epsilon Omicron (Western Ontario). While we do get some support from Sigma Chi - Delta Omicron (UBC-SFU), Sigma Chi - Theta Psi (Waterloo) and a smattering of donors from the other Chapters – it means we have to keep working.
We know the need is there and we also know the potential is there too. We need to do a better job of communicating our impact and the valuable role we play as your Canadian Foundation. We need Brothers across the entire country to step up and join the campaign by making a �nancial commit-ment. Donate online today at www.sigmachi.ca/donate and thank you for your support!
Thank you to our current Board of Directors who serve at the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation: Brothers John Akitt, Lionel Colman, David Garland, Tom Kennedy, Jim Lawley, Je� Lee, David Lucescu, Malcolm MacLeod, Steven Moro, Andrew Shoom-Kirsch, Peter Tilden and Doug Towers. Thank you always to our honourary directors, Brothers H. Gar�eld Emerson, Q.C., George A. Fierheller, Douglas A. McWhirter and Richard G. Taylor. While the list is too long to thank everyone who volunteers across Canada, let us take a moment to thank some of the (many) active volunteers who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes and in the interest of ensuring Sigma Chi continues to thrive and grow including: Constantine Sig Lionel Colman who works endlessly on alumni engagement with the help of Andrew Shoom-Kirsch; as well as, Doug Towers, Board Nominations Chair; as well as, David Lucescu, Treasurer, who dedicates many hours a week to make the Foundation operate smoothly throughout the year. In addition, Brother Robb Hadley, President of the Sigma Chi - Toronto Alumni Chapter who is a dedicated, engaged volunteer working to better our organization on so many levels, along with Nigel Fung, Ron Leung and all of the alumni and undergraduate leaders. These are just a few of the many Brothers making a di�erence across Canada.
Thank you to all of the donors who quietly support our organization consistently every year. We could not continue our work without your help so thank you kindly. The dedicated and committed alumni of Sigma Chi faithfully contribute to the well-being of society; we are delighted to work with our Brothers across the country on this journey to strengthen Sigma Chi in Canada and you are encouraged to call me directly at (416) 367-3040 if you would like to help in any way you can.
In Hoc Signo Vinces,David MacNicol, WESTERN ONTARIO 1986Chairman
Brother David MacNicol with his son, Ben, following his son’sinitiation at the Sigma Chi - Epsilon Omicron Chapter in November 2016.
Brother Saif Akkad, UBC 2017, one of three 2016 John W. GrahamScholars for outstanding academic, Sigma Chi and community contributions.
The Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation Board of Directors.
Brother Jesse Grist, UBC 2017, was recently featured on his University’shomepage at www.ubc.ca as an outstanding student and Sigma Chi!
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Scholarships+AwardsSpecial thanks to Chairman John C. Akitt, WATERLOO 1987,Brother Doug Towers, TORONTO-RYERSON 1961, Brother Malcolm H. MacLeod, WATERLOO 1988, and Brother Ben Smith, WATERLOO 2016, for theirhard work and service on behalf of the Sigma Chi CanadianFoundation’s Scholarship and Awards Committeeduring the 2015 to 2016 fiscal year!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE2016 John W. GrahamSCHOLARS!
Left to Right:Brother Elie Bou-Gharios, McGILL 2017,Brother Saif Akkad, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 2017, & Brother Michael Wideman, WATERLOO 2017,
who have all show excellence in their academic, Sigma Chi and extracurricular careers and have received a scholarship of $2,500 each to further their educational pursuits!
The General Leadership Grants are provided in recognition of demonstrated values-based leadership amongst the Undergraduate Brothers in Canada. Congratulations to the following seven (7) recipients who were each recognized with a $1,000 grant to further their educational pursuits!
Dwayne Monteiro, TORONTO-RYERSON 2018Winston Mackie, McGILL 2018Brennan Lew-Cooke, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 2017Matt Soper, WESTERN ONTARIO 2017Andrew Evans, WATERLOO 2017Ryan Pritchett, WILFRID LAURIER 2017Alex Lister, WINDSOR 2017
The Jim Grimes Award is in honour of Brother Christopher “Jim” Grimes, WESTERN ONTARIO 1957, outstanding service to Sigma Chi and his very generous gift to the Sigma Chi Canadian Founda-tion. Congratulations to the following nine (9) brothers for this honour and were award $1,000 each!
Drake Greschner, TORONTO-RYERSON 2018Nicholas Pfeiffer, McGILL 2018Christoper Holland, DALHOUSIE-SAINT MARY’S 2019Louis Retief, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 2017Brian Tornabuono, WESTERN ONTARIO 2017Samuel Walters, WATERLOO 2018Ben Taylor, WILFRID LAURIER 2016Danh Doan, WINDSOR 2018Kyle Blezard, OTTAWA 2016
The following scholarships and awards were provided by the Sigma Chi Foundation, based at the International Fraternity Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA. We thank the Foundation for their continued support and congratulations to the following recipients!
General Undergraduate Academic Scholarships:Jordan Lively, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 2018Jay Singh, BRITISH COLUMBIA-SIMON FRASER 2018Joe Adams, WESTERN ONTARIO 2017Matt Soper, WESTERN ONTARIO 2017Turab Haider, OTTAWA 2018Darren Touch, OTTAWA 2017
Herschede Engineering Graduate Scholarship (US$1,000 - US$2,000):Joel Cheverie, McGILL 2015Jordan Lui, WATERLOO 2013
Madison Graduate Scholarship (US$1,000):Ron Leung, TORONTO-RYERSON 2012
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The Super Sigs of 2015-2016Christopher Connolly, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1986 David A. MacNicol, Western Ontario 1986George A. Fierheller, Toronto-Ryerson 1955 W. Gerald Strongman, Western Ontario 1960Colin E. MacDonald, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1969
WHITE CROSS TRUST BROTHERHOOD / JUSTICE ($5,000 - $9,000)
James C. Lawley, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1982 D. Timothy Sanderson, Western Ontario 1985Douglas A. McWhirter, Toronto-Ryerson 1958 Eric F. Thomson, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1972John F. Ricketts, Western Ontario 1960
WHITE CROSS TRUST FRIENDSHIP ($1,000 - $4,999)
John C. Akitt, Waterloo 1987 Walter K. (John) Kellett, McGill 1968Scott M. Christie, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1990 David B. Lucescu, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 1988Christopher Cullen, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2011 Shawn W. Matthews, Waterloo 1991James A. Dodds, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1999 Mark H. Mosher, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1972 David J. Garland, Waterloo 1989 Andrew F. Ryba, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2006Robert K. Harwood, McGill 1948 David A. Stroud, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 1997Peter T. Hogarth, Bishop’s 1988 Peter W. Tilden, Bridgewater, Bishop’s 1989Aaron R. C. Johnstone, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2006
Lionel T. Colman, Toronto-Ryerson 1960 Barak S. Queija, McGill 1999Nigel S. Fung, McGill 2001 George R. Raptis, Wilfrid Laurier 1997Robert F. Hingley, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2008 Chris D. Renner, McGill 1989Andrew S. Kirsch, Brown 2002 Lloyd J. Rowson, McGill 2005Ross G. Lawley, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1983 Douglas I. Towers, Toronto-Ryerson 1961
Joel M. Cheverie, McGill 2015 Michael Lusthaus, McGill 2007David A. Finlayson, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1998 Gregory T. J. Treehuba, Waterloo 1971Warren A. P. Greenidge, McGill 2015 John F. Watson, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 1963Robb R. Hadley, Wilfrid Laurier 1997 Benjamin R. Wedge, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2013Thomas Hansen, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2013 William E. Wilson, Toronto-Ryerson 1955
Daniel G. Allard, Wilfrid Laurier 2004 Glen E. Martin, Toronto-Ryerson 1999Dr. Crawford S. Anglin, Toronto-Ryerson 1943 Bryan D. McCourt, Wilfrid Laurier 1999John D. Bain, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 2011 James B. Milner, Toronto-Ryerson 1951Michael J. Barichello, Windsor 1995 Glen W. Moore, Western Ontario 1979Casey Binkley, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2015 Steven M. Moro, Windsor 1996Robert J. Cameron, Western Ontario 1982 W. Darrell Murray, McGill 1952George C. Cobham, Western Ontario 2000 Jeffrey D. Nicholson, Wilfrid Laurier 1999Sean S. Cunningham, Wilfrid Laurier 1992 David C. Nordqvist, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2013Cheng-Eng Ed Deng, Toronto-Ryerson 1980 Bruno J. Peressini, Toronto-Ryerson 1981Carey J. Diamond, Western Ontario 1977 David O. Rickards, Bishop’s 1997Kyle L. Dicker, Ottawa 2014 Prescott M. Robertson, Waterloo 2009Nicholas J. Gibson, Wilfrid Laurier 2012 James W. Sadler, McGill 1977John R. Groves, Toronto-Ryerson 1968 David T. Spahich, Waterloo 2009Scott D. C. Harris, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 1966 Allen C. Stoolmiller, Case Western 1961Brock A. Howes, Waterloo 2006 Charles R. Tomlinson, Wilfrid Laurier 1996Mariusz Karczewski, Waterloo 2008 Jason M. Tower, Waterloo 1995Alexander M. Leggat, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2012 Martin L. E. Trudeau, Bishop’s 1995David A. Luck, Western Ontario 1963 Jeffrey C. B. Wagner, McGill 2003Colin A. K. MacDonald, McGill 2015 Ronald J. Wyer, McGill 1951Adam D. Marsh, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 2005
Robert F. Broad, Toronto-Ryerson 1964 Keith M. Martin, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 2010Jeffrey C. H. Lee, Wilfrid Laurier 2003 Nicholay L. Nikiforov, British Columbia-Simon Fraser 2006David J. Lindsay, Toronto-Ryerson 2016 Paul A. Tambeau, Wilfrid Laurier 2004Remigio V. G. Mariano, McGill 1983 Jerry H. White, Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s 1990
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NORMAN SHIELD SOCIETY (CONTRIBUTIONS OF $10,000 OR GREATER)
WHITE CROSS TRUST (CONTRIBUTIONS OF $1,000 OR GREATER)
CREST CLUB (CONTRIBUTIONS OF $500 TO $999)
FOUNDERS SOCIETY (CONTRIBUTIONS OF $250 TO $499)
CIRCLE OF HONOUR (CONTRIBUTIONS OF $100 TO $249)
SUSTAINING MEMBERS (CONTRIBUTIONS UP TO $99)
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016
FIVE CANADIAN CHAPTERS AWARDED
THE 2016 PETERSON SIGNIFICANT CHAPTER BLUE AWARD!
Congratulations to...
Gamma Lambda Chapter at McGill (top left)
Delta Omicron Chapter at UBC (top right)
Epsilon Omicron Chapter at Western (left)
Theta Psi Chapter at Waterloo (bottom left)
Iota Mu Chapter at Laurier (bottom right)
All were awarded the highest honour that the Fraternity bestows upon an Undergraduate Chapter!
"The John W. Graham Scholarship as well as other Sigma Chi scholarships have helped me pursue my academic, community service and philanthropic goals as university student. With the time I would have to otherwise spend working, scholarships like these provide me with the time needed to maintain a high academic average (in the 90% range) while remaining involved in my community as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Program and the local soup kitchen. Financial support from a variety of sources this year allowed me to start my own UBC community service program called 'Good Deeds' with the non-pro�t Generocksity, through this program I have hosted group community service events for over 60 students. This is further complemented by community service chairman position in Sigma Chi where I have worked to fuel a giving atmosphere within my fraternity and the greek community through group volunteer events.” -- Brother Saif Akkad, UBC 2017, 2016 John W. Graham Scholar and an aspiring doctor!
“The John W. Graham Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my studies and extracurricular activities without having to worry about earning money during the school year! The Fall 2016 term has been the toughest of my time so far and having the award made a signi�cant di�erence.
I have been leading a solar development project in Uganda for the last 12 months, aimed at developing the supply, infrastructure and technical capabilities for solar panel installation in the Rakai District of Uganda. I am hoping to continue working in the �eld of renewable energy, especially in the developing world where I believe this technology is needed the most.” -- Brother Elie Bou-Gharios, McGILL 2017, 2016 John W. Graham Scholar and an aspiring mechanical engineer!
Toronto-Ryerson | Beta OmegaMcGill | Gamma Lambda
Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s | Gamma Rho
British Columbia-Simon Fraser | Delta Omicron
Western Ontario | Epsilon Omicron
The 32nd Past InternationalSweetheart of Sigma Chi,Sydney Binnington, withBrother Michael Burns, CEOof Invictus Games Toronto2017 and recent keynote speaker at the 2016 Toronto Alumni Chapter Banquet.
www.invictusgames2017.com
Waterloo | Theta Psi
Wilfrid Laurier | Iota Mu
Windsor | Kappa Mu
Ottawa | Lambda Theta
Brock Colony | Sigma Chi Lambda
Brother David Lucescu with his nephew and Legacy Sig, Domenic Pine!
Waterloo and US Brothers Dave Romanykand Nick Pino at the Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games. #FlagFriday
John Akitt David Lucescu Andrew Shoom-KirschLionel Colman Malcolm MacLeod Gar�eld Emerson (Honourary)
David Garland David MacNicol George Fierheller (Honourary)
Tom Kennedy Steven Moro Douglas McWhirter (Honourary)
Jim Lawley Peter Tilden Dick Taylor (Honourary)
Je� C H Lee Doug Towers
Toronto-Ryerson | Beta OmegaConsul: Jeremy [email protected] Advisor (CA): Devon [email protected] House Corp. (HC): Mark [email protected]
McGill | Gamma LambdaConsul: Ben [email protected]: Milton [email protected]: Remigio [email protected]
Dalhousie-Saint Mary’s | Gamma RhoConsul: Noah [email protected]: Alex [email protected]: Chris [email protected]
UBC-SFU | Delta OmicronConsul: Elias [email protected]: Dwayne [email protected]: Nikolay [email protected]
Western Ontario | Epsilon OmicronConsul: Matt [email protected]: Song [email protected]: Charles [email protected]
Waterloo | Theta PsiConsul: Andrew [email protected]: Dan [email protected]: Neil [email protected]
Wilfrid Laurier | Iota MuConsul: Louis [email protected]: George [email protected]: Kelly [email protected]
Windsor | Kappa MuConsul: Alex [email protected]: Paul [email protected]: Jason [email protected]
Ottawa | Lambda ThetaConsul: Cameron [email protected]: Bob [email protected]: Kent [email protected]
Halifax AlumniPresident: Alan [email protected]
Montreal AlumniPresident: Raafeh [email protected]
Toronto AlumniPresident: Robb [email protected]
Ottawa AlumniPresident: Justyn [email protected]
Vancouver AlumniPresident: Sven [email protected]
Windsor AlumniPresident: Beau [email protected]
Ontario ProvinceGrand Praetor (GP): David [email protected]
Northwestern ProvinceGP: Brendan [email protected]
North Atlantic ProvinceGP: Eric [email protected]
Saint Lawrence ProvinceGP: Andrew [email protected]
Auditor (KPMG LLP)Bobbi-Jean [email protected]
Board of Directors Support /Special ProjectsKim [email protected]
Legal CounselDavid [email protected]
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Note: Please submit notices and address changesto the Secretary.
"The John W. Graham Scholarship really helped me take advantage of an amazing three month volunteer opportunity I had in India in the summer. It also helped me launch a successful new startup company called “Eggplantr”, the idea of which came out of that three month volunteer experience that this award helped support. Eggplantr ( http://eggplantr.click/landing ) was recently one of the winners at the University of Waterloo’s prestigious Velocity Fund Finals 5K business pitch competition!” -- Brother Michael Wideman, WATERLOO 2017, 2016 John W. Graham Scholar, Urban Planning student and an aspiring architect!
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