Each group supports their own philanthropy, or charitable cause, by holding events and fund raisers throughout the year. Providing service for communities and charitable organizations is another merit of fraternities. Most fraternities implement and exercise a scholarship program that ensure academic success for the organization and its members - common characteristics of these programs include exam databases, tutoring and course advice from experienced members, and awards/incentives for outstanding scholastic performance. Scholastic excellence is highly valued to members of the Greek community. As a member of Kappa Sigma, brothers are are able beneficiaries of the $300,000 endowment fund (largest in the country) given to worthy and deserving brothers by the National Kappa Sigma Organization. As of 2011, the fraternity has donated $253,942 to the “Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Campaign”, to support the Fisher House Foundation which provides aid to soldiers from the United States of America who are injured in battle while serving their countries. Over 1,000 organizations have benefited from the service of Kappa Sigma Chapters and Brothers. From 2009-2011 Kappa Sigma chapters and colonies donated over $2,800,000 and more than 859,000 man hours to charity. Kappa Sigma is dedicated to success. With over 14,000 active members, 175,000 living alumni and 315 chapters worldwide, Kappa Sigma, as of January 2012, is the largest greek system in the world. 10/4 – Fall Fraternity Recruitment Kick Off – 4:30-7:30ġ0/5 – College Football Watch Party as well as Steaks and Shenanigans – 5:00 – 8:00ġ0/6 – Basketball and Dodgeball at the Rec Center – 3:00-6:00ġ0/8 – Taco Tuesday at Taylor’s Bar and Grille 6:00-8:00ġ0/12 – Paintball and College Football Watch Party- Noonġ0/15 – Taco Tuesday followed by Hanging out with Members 6:00ġ0/16 – Formal Dinner (Shirt and Tie) 7:30
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