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130th Anniversary Celebration
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130TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FESTIVITIES
Friday Night:
- 6:00 pm Open House at 212 E. Daniel
- Brien’s Bistro Food Truck 6-9pm
Saturday Morning/Afternoon:
- 10:00 am - Alumni Board Meeting at the house – All invited to attend
- 11:45 am - Papa Del’s pizza for lunch
- 12:30 pm - Presentation from Ivan Dozier of the Honor the Chief Society
Saturday Evening:
- 5:30 pm - Hall of Fame Banquet at the I-Hotel
Keynote Speakers Brother Tom Smith and his wife, Elaine Smith. Tom was a member of the Fighting Illini football team and former FBI agent. Elaine was an Alpha Chi Omega at Illinois, retired FBI agent, and author of the book (and possibly movie), “A Gun in my Gucci.”
In addition, we will have seven new members inducted into the Alpha Gamma Hall of Fame.
- 9:30 pm - Post Party at the Illini Inn (basement reserved)
When you sign up on the site, the last drop down box is your pledge class - please pick the year, ignoring any .50 designation.
If you would like a mailed registration form, rather than completing online, please email Rick Lannert to request the form. You may also mail your check back in with the hard copy registration form.
Do you want to know who has already registered? Click here!
T-SHIRTS
Please click here to get your t-shirts or pullover or both for the 130th Anniversary Weekend. Unfortunately, due to the current global supply chain disruption, we are unable to offer a golf shirt, in any color, as we had hoped. We need to sell 24 of each design to get the order processed. Without the golf shirt, it may be a challenge to sell 24 of the Nike pullovers, but we are leaving it up in hopes there is enough interest. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund.
The deadline for any order to be placed is midnight, central time, on Sunday September 26th. This is a hard deadline, and no extension or add-ons will be available after this time. All orders will be available for pickup at the Chapter House Friday Oct. 15th, or Saturday Oct. 16th.
HOTELS
The I-Hotel Block is currently sold out. The following hotels have vacancy, plus many others in the Champaign-Urban area.
TownPlace Suites by Marriott
603 S. Sixth St. Champaign, IL 61820
(217)-344-1600
Hampton Inn
1200 W. University Ave Urbana, IL 61801
(217)-337-1100
There are also numerous hotel options at Market Place Mall
near I-74 as well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the attire for the weekend?
Friday night and Saturday’s daytime activities are casual. Saturday night’s banquet is more formal – sportcoat with tie optional.
Is there a football game?
No. We selected a non-football weekend in order to have plenty of hotel availability for our event.
How do I check in for the events?
We will have Kappa Sigma representatives at the Chapter House to provide final details. For Friday night’s party, drink tickets will be distributed at the check in table at the Chapter House.
Is there a shuttle from the hotel?
There will be a shuttle to the Chapter House Friday Night from the I-Hotel and the two Hilton properties on South Neil St. More specifics to follow as the weekend gets closer.
Is parking available at the Chapter House?
We strongly encourage you to sign up for and take the shuttle to the house for Friday night’s party, or a ride sharing service. Parking is limited at and around the Chapter House.
When can I tour the Chapter House?
You may tour at any time Friday night or before and after the Saturday morning meeting. Feel free to ask a student to show you around.
What are the details for the Friday Night?
There is a food truck from Brien’s Bistro. Everyone will be on their own to pay for whatever is ordered from the truck. You can pre-purchase drink tickets on the website. More drink tickets can be purchased at the event.
What if it rains?
Friday night’s event will move inside the Chapter House
Are spouses attending?
Yes, some alums will be bringing their spouses.
Details for Saturday Morning’s meeting
At this meeting leadership of the Chapter and the Alpha Gamma Club will provide updates on our Chapter, the Alpha Gamma Club, the future of the Chapter House and the current environment for fraternities at Illinois as well as answer any questions from our alumni. Coffee will be provided.
What other events are going on that weekend?
More activities are currently being worked on between the meeting and the banquet. More details to follow as we get closer to the weekend.
Saturday Banquet Details
Cocktails begin at 530pm at the I-Hotel. Saturday’s banquet will feature former FBI agents Tom and Elaine Smith as speakers and will also include the announcement of seven additional inductees into the Alpha Gamma Hall of Fame. Cocktails will be provided via a cash bar.
Who do I contact with Questions about the weekend?
Rick Lannert is leading the committee for this event. Contact Rick by email at ricklannert@warehousedirect.com or by phone at 847-489-0079. The 130th Committee members are Paul Vallina, Jim Holdener, Tom Casper, Jesse Nauman, and Eugene Yan. Please feel free to contact any of the committee members.
Who else is coming?
We are expecting a healthy crowd from all ages. As people register, we will update this page with names and pledge class.
WHO WILL BE THERE?
We will be updating this list as people register. Check back often.
Kadin Asbery
Andy Ashta
Jorge Balestra
Steve Bauer
Lathan Bower
Mark Bridges
Tom Casper
Bob Chamberlain
Elia Chudov
Henry Coplan
Mark Davalle
Mark Dietrich
Mark Douglas
Ed Eaton
David Eitel
San Farrell
Steve Fifer
John Fisher
Tom Fleischer
Roy Fonda
Sean Forest
Paul Frost
Thomas Garcia
Doug Gehrig
Ralph Gilbertson
Rob Gillman
Mark Gittings
Riccelo Guidorizzi
Philip Hattwick
Rick Hartzel
Doug Heithoff
Jim Holdener
Jason Iannotti
Mark Iovinelli
Jason Jakubaitis
Noah Radloff
Dylan Kanner
Kevin Kirby
Josh Kneifel
Dan Kruger
Rick Lannert
Robert Larson
Tim Lennon
Dan Licata
Frank Lunn
Mike Mallidis
John Marchelya
Mike Marsaglia
Dennis McBride
Brendan McGuire
Jay McKeown
Kevin Miller
Javier Montano
Jesse Nauman
John O'Hara
Elijah Ochs
Frank Petrucci
Andy Pipitone
Anthony Pipitone
Eric Powell
Donald Robinson
Rob Robinson
Jon Rothstein
Reuben Raj Sathivelu
Jorge Shaw
Jay Sonalkar
Timmy Sullivan
Jove Taino
Marv Tazelaar
Marc Teer
Jake Trammel
Paul Valaitis
Paul Vallina
Joshua Waldbeser
Kevin Wiecek
Dave Williams
Richard Wright
Eugene Yan
Jacob Zieba