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Objective : Give to OH Eta SigEp through Miami University Foundation to stimulate Leadership and Scholarship initiatives
Doc Gordon had an impact on countless OH Eta brothers' lives by allowing them to find their leadership potential as members of the fraternity to be successful at Miami and in their families and careers.
Doc said, "The quality of the men is what makes this thing go!"
This endowment is created to honor Doc Gordon's OH Eta legacy while creating opportunities and supporting initiatives where brothers find their own leadership potential to be successful at Miami and in life after college.
"More than just four years..."
Your gifts to this endowment allow you to:
• Support the OH Eta Leadership Development Committee (LDC) main areas of focus:
1. Engage Alumni to support/mentor Sound Mind/Sound Body Initiatives
2. Leadership Events and Excursions
3. Opportunities to Build Relationships and Foster Brotherhood
• Support scholarships for SigEp leadership conferences:
Carlson Leadership Academy, Ruck Leadership Institute, Conclave
• Support merit based scholarships and awards for chapter brothers that display SigEp values in Academics, Athletics, Chapter & Campus Leadership.
Contributions to this endowment are invested permanently to establish annual returns in perpetuity that are reinvested into the brothers of OH Eta for educational and scholarship purposes and used to make the chapter and endowment grow into the future.
Use of funds will be reported annually through the 'Eta News' so you will see each year the impact you've made on OH Eta. This is a great opportunity for alumni, friends, and parents to help shape OH Eta now and for the future!
Additional information:
• 100% tax deductible contributions for the benefit of OH Eta Leadership Development and Scholarship purposes –a variety of assets can be contributed: cash, appreciated securities (fmv vs basis), real estate
• Deferred gifts or bequests can also be accommodated
• Accommodates employer matching (depending on matching rules), online giving, and official recognition by the university For Love & Honor Roll with appropriate documents for claiming as a deduction on tax return
• Contributions recognized by Miami and included in total life-time giving to the university.
• Endowment administered, managed, and disbursed by Miami University and directly benefits the active brothers of OH Eta
Contact Mark Durket '76 mdurket@rsanet.com, 513-520-3773 for more information or to submit commitment form.
** Note: Contributions to this endowment are considered donations to Miami University and are used for education and scholarship opportunities that benefit OH Eta brothers, as detailed above.
Supporting the chapter experience
Our undergraduate brothers remind us every year that their experiences at SigEp leadership programs are life-changing.
We need to protect these life-changing experiences
Only 13% of program expenses are covered by leadership endowments. Said differently, only 13% of these experiences are protected by restricted funds.
Chapter Leadership Endowments ensure undergraduate officers and emerging leaders receive leadership and development opportunities throughout their chapter experience.
Funding a chapter leadership endowment significantly reduces the chapter's annual dues and eliminates increasing leadership program registration fees.
Our young brothers need your support
These programs prepare them for life after college.
Carlson Leadership Academy
For brothers who have shown a desire to lead their chapter, Carlson offers training in leadership techniques, problem-solving as a team, goal-setting and execution. The academy is facilitated by alumni with years of SigEp involvement and senior leadership experience. Chapter leaders leave with increased knowledge and confidence in their ability to create a positive environment for their brothers to grow. Learn more about Carlson.
Ruck Leadership Institute
This advanced leadership intensive equips a Ruck Scholar to lead culture change that extends beyond his chapter and campus and into his community. Executive-level alumni mentors guide attendees on how to engage in difficult and meaningful conversations – a skill they often can't develop on their campuses. Scholars are selected through a competitive application process, and they leave with an awareness of their own leadership styles and a new and better vision for the future. Learn more about Ruck.
Grand Chapter Conclave
Conclave brings together SigEps from every chapter to recognize high achievement, inspire continued success and leave a legacy on the national organization. The legislative process running throughout the biennial event gives delegates the opportunity to create policy, practice public speaking and build consensus. It is an opportunity for college men to connect and see their brothers coming together to define and advance SigEp's vision of personal and collective growth. Learn more about Conclave.
Five locations | Two Days
$50,000 endowment goal
Endows registration for seven executive officers
One location | Four Days
$30,000 endowment goal
Endows lodging, registration, and travel for one scholar
One location | Four Days
$30,000 endowment goal
Endows registration and lodging for one delegate, one alternate, and one volunteer