The Tau Trustees & Alumni Association

The Tau Trustees & Alumni Association oversees all Chapter activities concerning grant and scholarship awards, public relations, internal communications, ceremonial events, fundraising activities, mentoring and general guidance to the Tau Chapter.

Background:
The Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation was chartered on September 8, 1955, as a non-profit corporation organized to operate exclusively for educational purposes under the laws of the State of Texas.

The Foundation's organizers, known as Trustees, were responsible for supporting the Tau Chapter in achieving and maintaining high scholastic standards, building loyal fraternal bonds and developing strong leadership qualities to serve Chapter members throughout their lifetimes.

In addition, the Trustees were responsible for acquiring, managing and operating all real estate related to the Tau Chapter.

To meet the needs of a growing Chapter, the Tau Alumni Association was chartered to engage Alumni in activities concerning both the Chapter and the University of Texas.

In 2008, the Tau Trustees and the Tau Alumni Association merged their efforts to better serve the Chapter with a unified mission and voice.

The Tau Trustees & Alumni Association voted to change the bylaws of the Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation.

As a result, a five-member board of directors was created to serve as an active business-operating entity to manage the assets and operation of the corporation and to oversee the affairs of the Chapter. The board members are nominated and elected annually by the collective members of the Tau Trustees & Alumni Association and the board of directors of the Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation.

The new bylaws also effected a change of responsibilities for the Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation. Previously responsible for supporting academic achievement, awarding scholarships and mentoring students, the Foundation's primary purpose now is to manage the business affairs of the real estate, House and Chapter.

In recent years, another organization -- the Parents' Association -- has emerged as a tremendous asset to the Tau Chapter. This group of highly involved parents are generous with both their time and financial support. They organize and host Parents' Weekend each fall and spring semester and provide additional amenities for the Kappa Sig House.

The Parents' Weekend fall event is held in conjunction with the annual awards ceremony to recognize outstanding Tau Chapter leaders and to present scholarships to exceptional students.

To continue the celebration of the Lodge's new opening, the Parents' Association will host a Thanksgiving lunch this year at the Lodge prior to the Texas vs. A&M game. Information will be posted to this website soon for those wishing to make reservations.

The New Lodge

 

 

A Legacy We Can All Be Proud Of!

The opening of our magnificent Lodge begins a new era for the Tau Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin.

At a spacious 5,400 square feet, the Lodge provides ample space for dining, studying and socializing. And with the look and feel of a Texas Hill Country retreat, it's an impressive venue for hosting Chapter events for hundreds of members and guests.

The kitchen is furnished with state-of-the-art appliances and the dining room with full service buffet accommodations to provide the best in quality and functionality.

The completion of the Lodge -- and the anticipation of a new House in 2011 -- means that we are well on our way toward having the finest Chapter facility on the UT campus.

However, we cannot begin construction on the House until we reach our campaign goal of $5 million.

Please consider a gift of $25,000, $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500. Any gift, no matter the amount, will be appreciated.

If you haven't done so already, please pledge your gift today to the Tau 125 Campaign.

Help us continue the Tau Chapter legacy that has served us so well in our own lives.

Fraternally,

Campaign Chairmen:

George Alcorn '53
alcornexpl@aol.com

Joe Bailey '73
jbailey@pedernalesenergy.com

Kip Sowden '82
kip@sowden.net