Dear Psi Triton Brothers, It is with great pleasure that I send this e-mail announcing that the chartering petition for the Psi Triton Colony at Hobart College has been approved by the Grand Council.Whether you are an alumnus or current colony member, you can be Damn Proud of what has been accomplished in the past 3 years. Attached you will find an electronic copy of a formal letter of approval sent to the colony’s president from Grand President Todd Simpson and Executive Director Michael Carey. I look forward to working with alumni and the colony members to facilitate the Ritual of Initiation and Chartering Banquet on March 28, 2009. Please save the date to attend this wonderful example of ‘The Ever Growing Throng’. Invitations and further information will sent via mail shortly. Fraternally, Erik Sederstrom Expansion Director
Lead Phi Sig? We always Lead
February 4th, 2009
Brothers Candy, Foz, Armstrong, Kimbo, Blossom and Goat returned from the annual leadership conference in Albany NY with not only great stories to tell but important knowledge to share with the chapter. The brothers where able to swap ideas with many other chapters from the North East and gather important chapter operations information from the lectures they attended. We thank the brothers from making the long trip during the weekened to help out their brothers and their chapter.
Phi Sigma Kappa Re-Chartered
January 1st , 2009
Phi Sigma Kappa, Psi Triton has been granted permission by Phi Sigma Kappa international and Hobart College to charter and become a fully established fraternity on the HWS campus. Furthermore, through intensive fundraising efforts the Psi Triton chapter has raised close to $8,000 for the chartering banquet and ritual equipment.
The chartering weekend will be held the weekend of March 27th and will include almost all 11 secret rituals, speeches by the president of HWS, The president of Phi Sigma Kappa National and a formal chartering banquet hosted by the chapter. We invite all alumni, family and friends to come up for the weekend and join us for this amazing once in a lifetime occasion. We remain DAMN PROUD!
Turkey Trot a Huge Success Despite the Cold
November 1st, 2008
Phi Sigma Kappa has once agian gone above and beyond for their comunity by raising $1,100.00 fir the Happiness House a non-profit community orginzation right here in Geneva, NY. We where more then happy to hand the check over to Mary Gearen, President Gearen's wife who is heavily involved with Happiness House.
Grand Phi Sigma Kappa Reunion
September 6th, 2008
The doors of 704 South Main will be swung open for the first annual Grand Phi Sigma Kappa Reunion. The Brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa will be at 704 S. Main to give tours and share stories during the reunion from September 26th to the 28th. The brothers have planned the following events:
Noon-5:30pm: Alumni Arrive
House Tours
Meet and Greet
6pm-8pm: Catered Dinner
Saturday 27th:
10am-11:30am: Brunch with the brothers
12:00-4pm: Finger Lakes Winery Tours
5pm-5:30pm: Campus Tours
5:30pm-7pm: Backyard BBQ
7pm-9pm: PSK room Dedication
Sunday 28th:
10am-1pm: Brunch and house awards
The brothers are hard at work readying good old 704 for your return, many windows are getting cleaned and much painting is taking place to make sure the house is up to spec. We look forward to seeing all of our alumni. If you have any questions please call (973) 818-2655.
From Your Home to Our House
May 29th, 2008
Jonathan Sherry Has started a great new alumni tradition. Upon his first return visit to the house Jonathan generously donated his big brother paddles to the undergraduate brothers. His paddles now hang in the study in homage to our great past. We would be greatly honored if upon your visit to 704 you brought your paddles; they will be hung with pride and gazed upon with admiration.
We Wear Our Letters With Pride
May 12, 2008
Below are the final designs for the next batch of Phi Sigma Kappa T-shirts. If you are a Alumni and would like to request one please email us.
All Rise for the Honorable Phi Sig
May 6, 2008
Congratulations to Brother D’urso in his recent election to student court. We are sure he will make many sound judgments and look great in a black judge's gown and a white wig.
Your Composites
April 28, 2008
The composites that lined the walls of 704 S. Main once again grace the house with the same feeling of heritage and pride they once spread. The brothers used their combined carpentry and photo restoration skills to restore the composites from ’71 ’85 ‘89 and ‘91. We look forward to placing the rest of the composites on the wall as we gain the funds.
The New Pledge Room
April 22, 2008
The old Tube room is in the process of being renovated into a brand new pledge room for the upcoming Fall pledge class. The Room will feature Victorian style paneling, wood laminate flooring, church style pews, a stage and a projector. The entire room has been gutted, cleaned and is now being built by the current undergraduate brothers. All the services and supplies for the renovations have been purchased for under $1,000 dollars showing how far the brothers can stretch a buck!
Hans' Bar
April 22, 2008
The renovations to the Hans Van Liew Bar are being slated for the coming fall and include a new overhang runner, support columns and rear wall shelving with a mounted fish tank. The entire original bar will be preserved in its original glory. The plaque will remain behind the bar with its original message “Hans Van Liew Bar, Best of friends, Best of Brothers, Best of Men.”
