The Norman Shield 49th Edition 2021–2023 COPYRIGHT 2021 BY THE SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY All Rights Reserved Published by the Sigma Chi Fraternity under the direction of the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Editorial Team: Michael J. Church, James M. Cogdal, Mark Galbo, Craig Pritchett Special Thanks: To Craig Pritchett for his contributions to the layout and design of the 49th edition of The Norman Shield. To the members of the Fraternity’s Executive Committee and Sigma Chi Leadership Institute for their advice and leadership in the production of the 49th edition of The Norman Shield. To all previous Editors of and contributors to The Norman Shield. Printed in the United States of America Sigma Chi, the Greek letters ‘ΣΧ,’ Norman Shield insigne, Sigma Chi Badge, Sigma Chi Seal and Sigma Chi Coat of Arms are registered marks of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Recognizing Our Leading Donors The Sigma Chi International Fraternity deploys educational programming through the generous and unwavering support of alumni donors whose goal is to inspire our members to live a values-based life. Several distinguished brothers stepped to the forefront to provide funding for the development and implementation of the Preparation for Brotherhood (P4B) Program and the Sigma Chi Online Learning Management System. Pictured on this page are the major donors for both initiatives, followed Bill George, David Dillon, by the supporting donors listed below. Without the generous assistance of GEORGIA TECH 1984 KANSAS 1973 The George Family these brothers, the Fraternity’s transformational leadership efforts would Foundation not have the extensive reach and considerable impact on its members that contribute to Sigma Chi’s mission. Supporting Donors James R. Allen, John K. Forst, Mark Paniccia, DEPAUW 1979 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1984 A COLLEGE IN STORRS, CONNECTICUT 1983 Anderson J. Arnold, Robert J. Georges, PENNSYLVANIA 1982 FLORIDA SOUTHERN 1973 Dr. Mark E. Sand, PURDUE 1973 Robert D. Basham, Jeffrey T. Gill, MARYLAND 1970 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 1978 Christopher Robert Sayer, David Pyle, J. Willard Marriott, Jr., SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN UTAH 1954 Lee A. Beauchamp, Stephen W. Goodroe, 2006 CALIFORNIA 1980 The J. Willard & Alice S. TEXAS A&M-COLLEGE GEORGIA 1971 Marriott Foundation STATION 1975 Robert L. Seidell, Gregory J. Harbaugh, NEBRASKA 1965 John G. Berylson, PURDUE 1978 BROWN 1975 Robert A. Seybold, Gerald D. Hines, WILLIAM & MARY 1972 Kim A. Caldwell, PURDUE 1946 OREGON 1969 Michael A. Ursillo, Robert E. Joseph, BROWN 1978 Samuel J. Chase, WILLAMETTE 1957 TEXAS TECH 1969 Dr. Daniel P. Walsh, Alan J. Kessler, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 1971 John A. Clerico, SAN JOSE STATE 1979 OKLAHOMA STATE 1963 Chuck L. Watson, Richard J. Lewandowski, OKLAHOMA STATE 1972 Steven A. Denning, RIPON 1975 Richard E. Marriott, Philip F. Anschutz, GEORGIA TECH 1970 Kenneth L. Way, Joe W. Martin, UTAH 1960 KANSAS 1961 MICHIGAN STATE 1961 The Anschutz Joseph J. Durzo, HOUSTON 1976 Foundation SYRACUSE 1967 John A. Wunderlich, Timothy A. Michael, ILLINOIS 1977 Dr. H. Allen Ecker, OHIO STATE 1970 GEORGIA TECH 1957 Michael C. Zibilich, Jon P. Milanese, LOUISIANA STATE 1970 Mark A. Emkes, MIAMI (FLORIDA) 1984 DEPAUW 1975 Robert L. Zorich, Jeffrey S. Muir, CALIFORNIA-SANTA Carl Everett Jr., GEORGIA AND INDIANA 1971 BARBARA 1971 NEW MEXICO STATE 1973 The Sigma Chi International Fraternity dedicates this page to all of these loyal brothers and wishes to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for their generosity. Donald H. Schefmeyer, Thank you! SYRACUSE 1969 Table of Contents The Norman Shield To the young man who stands on the threshold of that great experience which caused Founder Isaac M. Jordan to remark, “Sigma Chi was my first love; it shall be my last,” this volume is dedicated. Name ......................................................................................... Chapter ...................................................................................... Date Pledged ............................................................................... Date Initiated ............................................................................... Date Graduated ............................................................................ Life Member No. and Date ............................................................. Letter From the Grand Consul As the International Grand Consul, welcome to our Order! It is an honor to serve as your International Grand Consul. To emphasize the scope and reach of our fraternal bonds across the world, I was initiated into the Epsilon Omicron Chapter at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and now proudly serve the Fraternity as its third international president from Canada. You now have the opportunity to experience the connection of more than 265,000 living members across the globe. This is an exciting time to be a Sigma Chi. Our Fraternity recently unveiled The Transformational Leader program to provide you the leadership development resources so you can become a better brother, a better chapter member and a better steward to Sigma Chi’s values on your campus and in the world. Your journey began by meeting our membership criterion set forth in The Jordan Standard — used by our Founders more than 165 years ago and still relevant today. Your next steps in Sigma Chi will be ones that will benefi t you throughout your lifetime. The Preparation for Brotherhood program awaits to welcome you into the Sigma Chi new member orientation that more than 355,000 members experienced before you. In this course, you will learn the history and heritage of the Fraternity, the structure of your undergraduate chapter and its members, and most importantly, you will learn about yourself. What awaits you after Initiation is the Sigma Chi Ritual, which unlocks your pathway to benefi ts that no other fraternal organization can off er its members. Sigma Chi is certifi ed to build Transformational Leaders. If you are looking for an experience to elevate your social skills, enhance your professional development and cultivate the lifelong bonds of brotherhood, You should you’ll fi nd it here. Sigma Chi created its own accredited leadership development entity ΣΧPECT MORE — the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute — the fi rst ever Greek-affi liated organization to earn accreditation recognized by the US Department of from your fraternity. Education. Not only will you earn a degree from your individual course of study at your university, but you can earn accredited leadership certifi cates Your commitment and stackable credentials from your Sigma Chi experience. to Sigma Chi is You should EXPECT MORE from your fraternity. Your commitment to Sigma Chi is lifelong in duration and will always be immeasurable in value. lifelong in duration Throughout my term, we will continue to fi nd new ways to invest in you and further impact your chapter and career well into the future. and will always Thank you for choosing Sigma Chi and congratulations for pledging your time and talents to our Fraternity. I am confi dent your journey will be be immeasurable nothing less than exceptional. It is my sincere hope that you and I have an opportunity to discuss your experience somewhere and sometime. If I can in value. be of any assistance, please reach out to me. In Hoc Signo Vinces, D. Timothy Sanderson, WESTERN ONTARIO 1985 72nd Grand Consul Table of Contents Th e Norman Shield Prologue Welcome to the era of the Transformational Leader and the beginning of your Sigma Chi journey! The Sigma Chi International Fraternity is proud to present an unprecedented milestone in our history: The Transformational Leader program. By pledging yourself to Sigma Chi, you’re making a lifelong commitment to being a Transformational Leader in your chapter, community and the world. Sigma Chi, in turn, pledges to prepare you for your future as a positive changemaker and innovator in the workplace and beyond by using Sigma Chi’s ideals, values and teachings as your guideposts. Today’s collegiate landscape can provide you with key necessities to declare a course of study and plan a path for success. As a Sigma Chi, you should ΣΧPECT MORE from your experience on campus and in your chapter. That’s where The Transformational Leader will help you elevate your skills and your ability to meet the rising challenges of today’s world. The Transformational Leader program begins with FOUNDATIONAL Leadership. As it states, it is the foundation of your lifelong journey as a Sigma Chi. Let’s begin your journey… A foundational In the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute’s (SCLI’s) Foundational Leadership course, you will embark on a path of self-discovery to build the foundation leader moves to become a leader and gain leadership skills that will from the serve you both personally and professionally. You will theoretical to gain an understanding that the growth and development of an organization’s vision, the practical mission, and values are integral in establishing foundational leadership qualities. Upon completion by analyzing of this course, you will be able to demonstrate essential life skills that lead to personal fulfi llment and success and recognize distinct leadership the importance possibilities and positions in order to ensure talent alignment within organizations. of symbolism OBJECTIVE within their Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • Articulate a clear • Analyze the integration of personal and understanding of the symbolism in storytelling and de nition and framework of personal narrative professional Foundational