Vice President of Recruitment

Alex Hundertmark

SFE

Alaska Alpha

"As man draws nearer to the stars, why should he not also draw nearer to his neighbor?"
- Lyndon B. Johnson

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Why does Sigma Phi Epsilon pride itself on being different?

SigEp prides itself on being different because that difference has helped us come to lead the fraternity world. SigEps refuse to be stereotyped as “frat boys,” nor its chapters as “animal houses.” Sigma Phi Epsilon is dedicated to the idea that a fraternity is much more than a social organization -- it is an institution of higher learning; one that centers around the ideals of allowing one to live his best life

What is Sigma Phi Epsilon’s stance on hazing?

Sigma Phi Epsilon is clear and concise in its stance against hazing. Hazing is illegal; therefore it has no place in the Fraternity. Sigma Phi Epsilon holds its members to the highest possible standard, so breaking the laws of the country, state, and university will not be tolerated.

Sigma Phi Epsilon truly believes that the words “hazing” and “fraternity” are not interchangeable. SigEp has, for many years, been breaking the stereotype that fraternities haze. The National Fraternity, through programming and leadership opportunities, has promoted the idea of safe and responsible development. Hazing is the direct opposite of everything Sigma Phi Epsilon represents.

What is Sigma Phi Epsilon's perspective on alcohol & substance abuse?

Sigma Phi Epsilon does not promote the use of alcohol in any manner whatsoever. It is the national fraternity’s opinion that alcohol should only be used in a safe and responsible manner by people of legal age.

Sigma Phi Epsilon goes to great lengths to educate its members on alcohol and its effects. Through national programming, Sigma Phi Epsilon helps its members understand the consequences of one’s choices when alcohol is involved. SigEp also promotes risk management guidelines to help chapters and members make smart decisions when it comes to alcohol.

What does it cost to join Sigma Phi Epsilon?

Dues for Alaska Alpha for new recruits are $300.  Of that, $220 goes to our Nationals to pay for your lifetime membership fee.

After your first semester, dues are $350, except as follows:

• You can subtract $25 for paying your dues on or before a specified day set by the Vice President of Finance
• You can subtract $25 for getting a GPA at or above a 3.0 for the previous semester
• You can subtract $25 for being in a leadership position on the Executive Committee
• You can subtract $10 for being on the Standards Board (Chaplain applies above)

• You must add $25 for paying your dues after a later specified day set by the Vice President of Finance
• You must add $25 for getting a GPA below a 2.0
• You must add an additional $50 for getting a GPA below a 1.0
• You must add 10% per month for late payment

• Payment plans are available and encouraged through the Vice President of Finance.  We understand that it is sometimes difficult to meet this obligation, and sometimes additions to your dues can be avoided by being on a payment plan.

Why do we pay dues?

Believe it or not, paying your dues actually benefits you in the end.  Our chapter budget, while modest, exists for the pleasure of the chapter.  Brotherhood events, dinners, and functions are all paid for by the chapter, as well as membership development activities, supplies for our rituals, and other general expenses.  The money we as members put in is brought right back to us through the many events our Vice President of Programming or Membership Development put on.  Our budget is a pot, collected at the beginning of each semester, from which we can all draw upon to support the further development, advancement, and enjoyment of our chapter.