KS TRADITIONS
Kappa Sigma Alumni Association of Central Florida
A Skulls a’ Bones Publication:  “To live &  die under the colors scarlet, white & emerald green”
Nuktotherias - Hunters By Night
SPRING 2002   Volume 9, Issue 3

And there was once a horde of roaming  UCF alumni, and they were known as the Nuktotherias (Hunters By Night).  The activities of these former dreaded students were captured for envious eyes at 
www.ksaacf.20m.com  
(HINT: we have a new website!) 
And it came to pass that Balsassare spoke mischievous words one night while elbowing Richard Patch stating  “who has no beer, who has no beer, who has no beer?”  One by one the philosophers emerged with the ten brews - five imports, and five domestic.  Upon consuming the quantity they said in an Australian tone “oie, where’s the barbie, for theoise ere’ buds are thoisty for Annivoisary and aumnoi weekend!  When ,oie, ese dese legendary eekends? Patch ois still sober and single!”
And Baldassare  replied that Anniversary is at the forefront of all such plans but he is not yet sure when you can join the KSAACF and other Alumni  for the gutted feast where all true Lambda-Epsonianites shall dine on stuffed ATO kabobs and other Floridian-style delicates. But Baldassare has promised to make the KSAACF mail out this information to you as soon as it is available (in other words, we will be mailing invitations this year!) 
For those of you who are yankees, or now transplanted “unworthy” yankee sympathizers who have moved northward, you too are welcome to attend  - although the KSAACF holds no responsibility in you being shot for such a transgression .
You may procure your gluttony tickets by ringing, sending a check to, or emailing the “Grand  yankee Gutter” at:

As for Alumni weekend, it is scheduled as usual for a trip to wonderful Daytona Beach, Florida from June 7th to 9th.  You are responsible for your own transportation, beer, and women.  KSAACF has a reserved block of beachfront rooms at the Best Western: Mayan Inn Beachfront, 103 S. Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118.  Rates will be  discounted for all Kappa Sig’s - $84.00 per night.  Please call Mayan for reservations at 800-443-5323, or fax them at 386-252-8670 and ask for the Kappa Sigma Weekend special.  Note that you must reserve your room by May 7th to take advantage of this special rate.    If you would like to attend, please contact Steve Worsley at KapppaSig69@aol.com.  Accommodations are still being made for all those wishing to attend. 
Mystery of Mystica - Exodus 1968
In the previous Mystery of Mystica, a promise was made to explain the rapid exodus of original Tech Club, Sigma Alpha, Kappa Alpha Sigma, and Kappa Sigma Alpha members.  This edition of Kappa Sigma Traditions fulfills this promise.

1968 saw the creation of a new  State University within Florida and the influx of students immediate planted the scion for national fraternities and sororities.  During the Fall quarter of 1968 the Tech Club was founded.  Ben Peterson, a Lambda-Epsilon founding Brother recalls that there were two members who participated in the creation of the Tech Club that were “the most active.”  These were Gary Castle (later to become the first IFC Secretary) and Roger Cooper.  While founder Castle concentrated primarily on IFC secretarial activities, Roger L. Cooper concentrated upon Tech Club secretarial duties – he was the original secretary of the Tech Club.  The first and only existing meeting minute from the Fall of the 1968 quarter is penned in his handwriting.  Founder Cooper was not the epitome of a organizational secretary, for during his tenure of Fall 1968 he scribed one solitary minute sheet – and even this sheet was penned with the title “Minutes of Last Quarter Meeting (sic).”  Surely, Founder Cooper must have had a busy Fall 1968 quarter, for he scribed the first official minute sheet a quarter late.  Brother Peterson recalls, “he always talked about his fiancé, Peggy Flemming, who was an Olympic figure skater.  I think he expected her to attend FTU but [she] did not.  He also favored Sigma Nu as a future fraternity but [he] had little support.  He may have seen the possibility of a group leaning toward Sigma Nu, and ran to them..  Image was everything to Roger.  He was our ‘jock’ and seemed to have money.  [The] rest of us worked.”    

On January 15th, 1969 – the following quarter, Cooper officially resigned from his position as Tech Club secretary.  In his own writing, he authored: “I, Roger L. Cooper do fully hereby resign from the position of Secretary of the Tech Club to be reinstated at the time of my discretion along with a majority vote.”  Gary Castle, Acting President, acknowledged this letter.  Peggy must have meant a great deal to Roger, for he never asked to hold the position of secretary again.  Unfortunately, his lack of documentation had left most of the activities taking place during the first quarter of the existence of the Tech Club undocumented and lost to history. 

The following Tech Club meeting was held just over one week later on January 23, 1969.  Although there are no documents to support the exact numbers of members active in the Tech Club during the Winter 1969 quarter, it is believed that there were between 10 and 15 members, only 10 of whom were active.  The other members seemed to have joined an organization without the necessary commitment to remain a part of the group.  The January 23, 1969 meeting minutes support this by stating “10 members present.”  After Coopers resignation, Ben Peterson had assumed the official responsibilities of secretary, and for then next several years, all minutes would be authored on the Peterson family typewriter.  Ben quashed the disastrous lack of documentation Roger had supported.  At this first quarter meeting, Tech Club members immediately made strides in attempting to structure a semester that would attract new membership.  Skip Phelps, President of the Tech Club, immediately motioned that the name of the organization be changed to “Sigma Alpha” of which his request was seconded by Ben Hughens.  This motion passed, although the minutes of this meeting do not document a change to a Greek letter designation, all future documents note that the name of the organization is “Sigma Alpha” and not  “Tech Club.”  

Other organizations were surely ahead of the Tech Club in using publicity and Greek letter designations to gather membership.  All other social fraternities had adopted Greek-letter names, many had badges, and some were discussing chapter house arrangements.  The Tech Club would soon fade away if drastic attempts were not made to salvage the organization.  Skip Phelps, who took a more active role in changing the public face of the Tech Club, led this “revitalization”.  

February would become a planning month for the Tech Club as the activities for the Winter quarter were finalized, and Spring events were pre-planned.  A new committee known as the “Security Council” was formed, which was composed of Sigma Alpha officers.  The council could had been called an “Executive Committee” that held weekly meetings.  At these meetings, events were organized and strategies made for the revitalization of the organization.  This planning stage was born from a lack of organization and it would soon turn the Tech Club into one of the most powerful organizations on the FTU campus.   

At the January 23, 1969 meeting was the first “Pledge Meeting report” which the was held at the Learning Resource Building, Room 355.    Although undocumented, the week before was Rush week at FTU.  The first Sigma Alpha pledge class consisted of 14 pledges.  These first pledge meeting minutes are undated; however, the pledge meeting consisted of an “explanation of the club” along with “clarification” that there would be no “degradation.”  Pledge majors, scholastic year, and college of attendance were documented.  It is interesting to note that four of the original 14 pledges attended college at either “OJC” – a private junior college that existed before Valencia, or  “SJC” – Seminole Junior College, the predecessor to Seminole Community College in Lake Mary, Florida.  Male students, particularly those at OJC, rushed fraternities at FTU because local fraternities established at OJC were “not well liked by the OJC campus” as per Ben Peterson.  The largest of the OJC fraternities was known as Alpha Phi Epsilon.  Needless to say, no fraternities exist at “Valencia” today in an official capacity. 

The first Security Council meeting of the renamed Tech Club took place on February 27, 1969 in room 140 of the ‘Village Center” which was near the dorms.   Several unofficial and undocumented meetings must have been held during the one-month lapse in official records.  This time was surely spent planning the future of the “Tech Club” now known as “Sigma Alpha.”  This first documented meeting noted the accomplishments and pitfalls the organization faced.  The previous weekend (February 22, 1969) was characterized by at pledge/brother boating trip – an event designed to invigorate the members.  Also discussed for the first time was the realization that many members were losing interest in Sigma Alpha.  Many had not attended the boating trip, and a number of members had not paid their annual $10.00 dues.  A lack of membership support and payment of dues forced Sigma Alpha to cancel their car rally race, which would have been a great rush and publicity tool.  This planned race would entail students racing at “posted speeds” through timed courses over a pre-planned distance.  Winners would receive donated prizes from local businesses.  Typical rallies at OJC saw 60 to 100 cars compete – these rallies were popular!  And Sigma Alpha was forced to cancel their largest publicity stunt to date. Only later would the organization see the fruits of similar events.

Many Sigma Alpha members appeared to be very interested in founding a social organization, however, after the first quarter, many members seemed to have lost all interest.  Perhaps these individuals sough to join a social organization without the realization of the commitment necessary to be an “active”  member.  It has also been pointed out that several original members merely wanted to attend parties and when FTU began to enforce University rules upon social organizations, they quickly wandered to other social groups that had no restraints. 

The first documented council meeting also gleamed with leadership as rush plans were finalized — rush parties (also known as “Smokers” because attendees had the habit of smoking tobacco products) were planned, and fundraisers were organized for the next quarter.  Sigma Alpha seemed to have rebounded from the lack of planning of the previous quarter!  The hope was that a new outlook on what potential members desired in a fraternity would spawn new growth and inspire the remaining members.  The dilemma was that Sigma Alpha had already recruited a portion of the student population that desired something different in a fraternal organization – those that pursued their education without diligence and commitment.

Lack of participation led Sigma Alpha to make several resolutions.  First, members who had not paid there dues for two quarters were given an ultimatum.  All members who had not paid by the following Sunday would be dropped from all membership rosters. Ron. Ballard formally resigned his membership from Sigma Alpha.  He was the first of many potential Kappa Sigma’s to leave the spearhead group.  One other member, Jody Chambers, who had been inactive for two quarters due to special circumstances, was asked to attend a meeting regarding possible expulsion on March 9th.  At this meeting, Jody was not expelled, however, letters were mailed to six other members (Sam Dighton,  Daryl McClain, Mike Stone, Jim Huff, and Larry Garner) regarding delinquent dues and non-participation.  This meeting concluded with a Spring 1969 calendar being set..  The IFC representative, John Prasek, was also asked to resign his appointment by Gary Castle.  Apparently, there was a inter-fraternal feud between Prasek and President Snyder.  Peterson recalls “one had to go and it was Praesek.”      

On a more interesting note, on March 31st, 1969, Sigma Alpha had acquired keys to the catwalk located on the Library.  From the center of the walk, Ben Peterson led a group of members and pledges who hung a massive Sigma Alpha banner from the front overlooking the reflection pond.  Mr. Lawson, Director of the Village Center, severely scolded the organization for their first notable prank.  This banner was in existence as late as 2000!  This event was clearly pre-planned as it was noted on the monthly activity calendar.  

At the next Sigma Alpha meeting, March 9th, it was resolved that “members whose dues are not paid tonight and members who do not make arrangements with the Treasurer tonight are considered dropped by Wednesday, March 12, 1969.”  All delinquent members were earlier mailed a notice stating this.  Sigma Alpha leadership was clearly taking an active role in eliminating the “dead weight.”  On March 10, a final notice was mailed to the six remaining delinquent members.  There was no response from these members, and Sigma Alpha’s thread of expulsion went unproven for a month – there were no expulsions.  Sigma Alpha clearly wanted and needed the participation of these men.  An extension was discussed giving the delinquent individuals an extension until April 16th, even though dues were only $10.00 per quarter (Ben Peterson notes that minimum wage was $1.25 per hour in 1969).  In addition, a free “booze” party was organized on April 16th in an effort to get at least a portion of the delinquent members to return.  

The organization was in a serious financial straight, as the discussions of the society were clearly dominated by financial discussions.  It was resolved that any member initiating a project that raised $50.00 or more would have $5.00 deducted from his dues.  There were at least five potential projects suggested by this policy.   Peterson notes that the 60’s attitude manifest in most students was that paying money to attend social gatherings was ludicrous…they should be able to attend without paying!  The following day, March 20th, centered upon a more serious approach to expelling members, and forcing others to resign.  Clearly, Sigma Alpha members were becoming annoyed by their membership dilemmas and a definite stance concerning “dead” members would soon come.  

April saw a four-man pledge class as well as the conclusion of a mass exodus of members.  Dan McClain saw fit to raise a motion for a raise in dues to $15.00 with the stipulation that all delinquent members be considered dropped.  His motion passed thereby determining the fate of many members.  The sequential Security Council Meeting on April 10th deadened the delinquent cause when all resigned members were thus considered “inactive” and “resigned.”  

Only three of the dropped members were ever approached in regards to future membership after the deadline.  Only by bringing in future pledges could an inactive member hope for a reprieve.  None ever brought any potential membership forth for future growth.

But as per the last official meeting of this inquiry dated April 13, 1969, “softball started in two weeks” and no previous members returned.  Thus, the mass exodus is the result of  a lack of desire for national regulation. Members could not cope with rules.  Finis!
                 
Legendary Rumors of 1972

- In 1972 Two Kappa Alpha Sigma/Kappa Sigma  Presidents were also the IFC President.
- In 1972 Nine of the twenty-five Student Body senate positions were held by Kappa Sigma  members - 40% of the Student Government at that time!
- In 1972, 1/3rd of all Lambda-Epsilon Kappa Sigma’s were scheduled to graduate in 1973.
- At UCF/FTU in 1972 25-30 members in a fraternity was considered a “healthy membership level.”
-	Elections were first held during the Fall & Spring semesters during the 1973 term (GS & GT continued to be elected on a per year basis).  Beforehand, elections operated on a quarter system - one election per quarter.  
- Founders Day 1972 hosted over 200 Alumni, Brothers & guests at the Naval Training Center! Senator John G. Tower gave the oration.
- The first official Kappa Sigma “road trip” to IMH occurred in 1972 - only after all members were initiated!
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Quarterly Plea for Membership

With the end of 2001 and the horrible events of the past among us, we should be reminded of the old tale of the Flying Dutchman, and how such vessels roam the coast of the great State of Florida. The Spring and a new day will soon begin!   The Dutchmen, as you may know, are spirits intertwined between the sea, stars, alcohol, and sunshine...similar only to our own Brother Jimmy Buffett!  Should we as a society NOT place all of our great escapades under the flag of the Dutchman?  It is after all, filled with the symbols of our union: the skull and crossbones!  
The year has seen the emergence of the KSAACF as it has not been viewed in a number of years: we are revitalized and accomplishing all the we have hoped for—a new lot, support, and good times!  Yet, our task is still not complete.  We have simply planted a scion that has not yet bloomed.  It is difficult to get a plant to grow while onboard the churning deck of a ghost ship!  A plant such as ours needs plenty of nourishment — beer, money, love and devotion...the same devices we use upon women to get them to bloom!
But on a serious level, the KSAACF needs support.  There have been so many tasks planned, so many  efforts undertaken that it would be a pity to see all of these efforts wasted.  Although there are over 30 KSAACF members , less than 10 are fully active.  It is unreasonable to ask the other members that have already given so much to give more.  There are far too many other tasks in life that consume the time of these loyal members.  All of us work full time, and seek to make our relationships prosper.  However, you, as a Kappa Sigma, should become a member of the KSAACF if you are already not active in some capacity.  If you are already a member and can give no time, we gratefully accept your membership support and ask for nothing else.  But if you are a member that has ample time to commit, please contact Steve Worsley at KappaSig69@aol.com to discuss how you can help add to our proud heritage!  !  The articles outlined in this publication are but a glimpse of the internal plans of the KSAACF.  With devotion to the Lambda-Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma, we can make all of our plans a reality!   
A.E.K.D.B.   

Check out our new website at  
www.ksaacf.20m.com

A.E.K.D.B.

KSAACF
P.O. Box 4022
Winter Park, Florida 32792

President: Steve Worsley
Phone: 407-381-9574
Fax: 407-839-1399
Email: kappasig69@aol.com
Where the Path Led Us!
Jeff Waddell  and Cindy Rabosebich would like to announce their recent engagement!
Kappa Sigma’s newest legacy was born on December 17th, 2001 at 2:42pm.  Jamison Patrick Fagan weighed 8lbs, 5oz and was 20.75 inches long.  The KSAACF would like to congratulate Scott 
and Tracy!  We wish you r family the best! AEKDB

Editors Gate
It has always confused me as to why so many fraternal groups struggle with membership, finances, and the outside illicit activities of members.  But now I find that these are difficulties faced by all fraternal organizations.  Viewing events as they have come to pass, it amazes me that any fraternal society has been able to persist through the anti-fraternal movement, which seems to be an American complex swaying in a  surging ocean of uncertainty.  Kappa Sigma - and Lambda Epsilon - are truly remarkable factions of fraternalism.  Never before has the world seen an organization of antique design such as Kappa Sigma.  In addition, the KSAACF now has the opportunity to go further than any alumni organization ever has in Central Florida - because Kappa Sigma serves as an unparalleled foundation.  I am proud to be a participant in this struggle.  Please accept my apology if forthcoming newsletters are somewhat pre-empted by my other pursuits.  At times it is difficult to include the authoring of this publication within my schedule.  I must note that my fellow alumni, especially Steve Worsley, and Rob Tessmer enable me to complete my duties as publicist.  Without the assistant of fellow Kappa Sigma Alumni, I would not be able to produce such a newsletter.  Thank you for your patience.  I will enjoy hazing you at Alumni Weekend! 
A.E.K.D.B.  Miller

Explications

Since I became a brother of Kappa Sigma in the spring of 1997 I have had to walk out the halls of our hollowed house and see a truly disgusting vision. No I am not talking about the ATO house I am talking about the Lambda Epsilon parking lot. Well this past semester this all changed as the Kappa Sigma Alumni Association of Central Florida and the undergraduate chapter set forth a goal to remedy this situation. Together we worked out a plan of how to replace the money previously donated to pave the lot. The next step was for the KSAACF to solicit additional funds as the lot was now estimated at over 11,500.00 to pave. The alumni really came through as the additional donations came in. The undergraduates then kicked in the remaining funds. A meeting was then set to between the KSAACF, Undergraduate EC, and Housing Corporation, at which time Housing Corporation was informed that all funds needed had been raised and that now the project of making it happen could now begin. Housing Corporation worked very diligently to get this job done, the contracted Brother Scooter Kirkland to do the job and jumped through all the hoops that UCF required them to. The end result was the Kappa Sigma LE lot being paved. My friends and Brothers this is what kind of results happen when all three entities of Kappa Sigma work together, the once thought impossible become a 
reality. 

I love and respect all my brothers. 
AEKDB 
Steve Worsley, President KSAACF

The Mystical Pyramid

Any Lambda-Epsilonian entering the Great Pyramid will immediately notice several major changes!  Entering the Rotunda, one will find an octagonal trophy shelf outlining the second tier.  The placement of the flags, shield, and National prints still adorn the frontal entrance to the chapter hall! It is a spectacular sight.  
Moving further on into the chapter hall is the addition of a full-service bar, with bar stools, two wall-mounted televisions, and a beverage cooler.  It is by far the finest bar found in any house at UCF, let alone the best hand-crafted structure thus far built by the hands of undergrads!
The patio leading to the back yard has been extended, taking the shape of a semi-circle.  The new piece has altogether eliminated much of the dirt tracked in from the back yard.  
It is well known that the parking lot has also been paved, but what has not been announced is the clearing of a portion of the adjacent woods!  This area has been cleared and leveled for the development of a volleyball court complete with a small pavillion!  This structure is planned to be complete by the beginning of the Fall 2002 semester.  
Congratulations to the undergrads for drastically improving the appearance and livability f the house!

The content contained within this quarterly messenger does not reflect the undergraduate or national membership of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.  All content is reflective of the expressions held by the newsletter author in a volunteer capacity. 

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KSAACF & Local Alumni Contacts

•	Steven Worsley, President 
       (407) 381-9574
•	Matt Wattles, Vice President 
       (407) 971-6383 
•	Jeff Waddell, Asst. Vice President  
        (407) 384-8749
•	Rob Tessmer, Secretary 
       (407) 678-4170
•	Richard Patch, Treasurer, AAA Lambda-Epsilon
       (407) 207-6923 
•	Mike Miller, Historian, ADGM District XVII  
        (407) 382-2582 
•	Scott Fagan, Special Events Coordinator
        (407) 418-4454
•	Paul Gamble, Housing Corps. Chairman
        AAA Lambda Epsilon
        321-639-3641
•	Dave McIntosh, Lambda-Epsilon Alumni Advisor
        407-331-2921

BEWARE! BEWARE!

vacation during December for around $12,000.00.  Unfortunately, there was no formal Founders’ Day ceremony this year, but a large group of alumni gathered at the monthly “Alumni Dinner” to remember our founding.  The group, consisting of both alumni and

undergraduate Brothers, wives, and girlfriends, gathered at Don Pablo’s Mexican Cantina on University Boulevard near the University of Central Florida campus for an evening of food, drink, and merriment, and a good time was had by all! Rob Tessemer

Founders’ Day 2001

Lambda-Epsilon celebrated December 10th for another reason this year, as that was the day approval was granted for the construction of a paved parking lot at the chapter house.  The lot was paved during the academic