“Each year, the Order of Constantine recognizes a group of Sigma Chi brothers for their commitment, dedication and service to the Fraternity. Induction into the Order of Constantine is considered to be the highest honor that the Sigma Chi Fraternity bestows upon one of its members. The honor of being named an Order of Constantine Sig has been conferred on just over 720 brothers since the Order’s inception at the 47th Grand Chapter in 1948.” This averages only ten new Order of Constantine inductees per year.
Currently only twenty-one brothers can be inducted into the Order of Constantine each year. Epsilon Eta has a total of thirteen with seven still living. Epsilon Eta has more living and more deceased Order of Constantine brothers than almost any of the 244 chapters in North America. Because of the limits placed on annual inductions, on average a chapter would be able to induct one brother every 11.6 years.
We at Epsilon Eta are fortunate to have so many brothers who contribute to our local Active Chapter, Alumni Chapter, House Corporation and our Foundation, but until now we did not have a system in place to recognize those who do so much. To correct this deficiency, we have created two new awards to recognize our local alumni.
Outstanding Alumni Award
This award recognizes alumni who over a long period of time have exhibited a high level of commitment, dedication and service to the Epsilon Eta Chapter. They have also not been awarded the Sigma Chi International Fraternity Order of Constantine.
The criteria for the award shall be contributions in an extraordinary way to one or more of the following Epsilon Eta Chapter organizations: Active Chapter, Alumni Chapter, Endowment or House Corporation. The service to Sigma Chi shall be demonstrated Internationally and/or locally, and can be contributions of time, talent and/or treasure.
The Fresno Alumni Chapter President shall appoint an Award Nomination Committee consisting of Sigma Chi alumni. The Award Nomination Committee shall review contributions of alumni and select brothers for the award that satisfy the criteria. The number of awardees shall not be limited, and the award shall not necessarily be awarded annually.
A suitable commemorative gift shall be presented to the awardee at an appropriate social gathering.
Alumni President’s Citation
The Alumni President’s Citations are presented to undergraduate or alumni members who perform outstanding service to the Active Chapter, Alumni Chapter, Endowment and/or House Corporation. The citation can also be presented non-members in special circumstances. The Alumni President selects the recipients, who receive certificates to honor their service.
