Record-breaking 111 chapters apply for Buchanan Cups As Grand President Bert Harris, Florida ’74, took the stage at this Conclave, he directed his first words to the 111 chapters who applied for the prestigious Buchanan Cup. “By participating in the Buchanan Cup process, you have added value to your chapter and our Fraternity,” he said. “So should you win or lose, stay in the hunt. Stay in the hunt to build a better brotherhood.” The Buchanan Cup was named after Edwin “Buc” Buchanan, Ohio State 1911, in 1967, who served as Grand Treasurer from 1932-1967. The Buchanan Cup recognizes the best-of-the-best Sigma Phi Epsilon chapters. Chapters are measured in relation to the accomplishments of their peers on campuses across the country. Only the chapters that excel in every area of operations and further the Grand Chapter’s strategic plan qualify for this high honor. The record-breaking number of applicant chapters was a testament to the progress of the Fraternity over the past two years, he said, adding that SigEp’s Founding Fathers would be proud. “They would be stunned to see SigEp’s might at 231 chapters today,” he said. “They would be stunned to see over 300,000 lifetime members. They would be amazed that 15,000 SigEp undergraduates maintain a 3.15 GPA.”
Grand President Bert Harris congratulates Oregon State Chapter President Trevor Scott, ’14, on their chapter’s Gold Buc Cup.
As Harris told the story of the Balanced Man Program over the years, he reminded attendees of the importance of continual progress, the critical role of national fundraising and the strength of the BMP. “I am very proud to be associated with a fraternity which is based upon mentoring and positive development,” he said. “And I firmly believe our methods are the best way to build friendships which last forever.”
2013 Buchanan Cup Recipients Gold Cups
Silver Cups
American Christopher Illinois RLC Newport Loyola Marymount Delaware Drexel RLC RLC Elon RLC Nebraska RLC Georgetown Ohio State RLC Georgia RLC Oregon State RLC Indiana RLC Lawrence Tech RLC Southeast Louisiana State Missouri State Maine RLC RLC Maryland-College Toledo RLC Park RLC Minnesota RLC Missouri State RLC Monmouth RLC Murray State
Cincinnati RLC
Nebraska–Omaha North Dakota Oklahoma RLC Oklahoma State RLC Pepperdine RLC Rider RLC Saint Louis San Diego State RLC Stanford Stevens Tech RLC Tampa Texas Christian RLC Valparaiso RLC Washington West Chester Western Michigan Bert Harris and emcee Nick Woloszyn, West Virginia ’14, flip the switch to begin the 53rd Grand Chapter Conclave.
“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” ~ Epictetus CONCLAVE 2013
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