50th Anniversary - Homecoming + Footstompers

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008 Time: October 17 - October 18 Contact: Dave Jeskey Ph: 630-584-3001 (home office) or 630-659-6337 (cell) Location: Dekalb Description:  NIU HOMECOMING 2008 AGENDA SIGMA PI 50th Anniversary on Campus   October 17th and 18th     Friday, October 17th Barsema Alumni and Visitor Center 231 N Annie Glidden Road   The Footstompers are still going strong and they will start playing around 7:00-7:30 to around 10:00-10:30. There will be a cash bar available and we will have finger foods provided by the Holmes Catering Service.   7:00 PM - Welcome.....plus a few announcements and special recognition to Kyle Ballard and Phil Shlimon.   1st Band Break - A few words from Founding Father Chuck Harrison   2nd Band Break - Beta Sigma - Sigma Pi Foundation Pledge to the 2-14-08 Scholarship Fund in Dan Parmenter's name.   3rd Band Break - Sigma Pi 2nd Annual Reunion Information. Jim Mason's place in Ft Lauderdale, February 12-14th.   Saturday, October 18th Sigma Pi Fraternity House 1114 Blackhawk   For those that can make it....the day begins with continental breakfast at the House around 9:00 AM. Come on over to see the House improvements and meet the Actives.   Around 11:00 AM....IT IS TIME TO TAILGATE.   NOTE: THE TENT LOCATION HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE STUDENT SECTION located between the Barsema Center and the East side of Huskie Stadium.   We have out own tent, so just look for us by the gravel road and near the Red Riot.   We will be serving our Award Winning pulled Pork and Cajun Style Potatos, along with traditional Brats and Burgers.   At 2:00 PM.....it's kick-off with NIU playing and beating Toledo.   Immediately following the game....it is back to the Barsema Center for a Champagne Toast (courtesy of Scott Rutledge of Pernod-Ricard), a few words from a few people and time to wind down.    A cash bar will be available along with light catering provided by the Holmes Service. Head Football Coach Jerry Kill also plans to stop by this informal gathering to mingle with the Brothers. We may also have a few other special guests.   Around 7:00-7:30 PM - its back to the House for beef sandwiches.     Need Tickets to the Game   Please call Ashley Lepard at 815-753-1828     Need a Place to Stay?     Still need a place to stay for a night or two, well we've just reserved several rooms at the Holmes Student Center at $58.50 per night. For those interested, call Joyce Johnson at 815-753-1445 to make your reservation and don't forget to mention the Sigma Pi Alumni Group. Look who's coming....we have received confirmations from Chuck Harrison (58), Jim Albrecht (63), Ed Black (65), Bill Edgar Jr. (65), Bill LeRoy (65), John Bonney (66), Dave Rehnberg (67), Bill Keenan (68), Joe Locke (68), Jim Mason (68), Jim Morel (68), TJ Mied (69), Dave Nelson (69), Jim Polowy (69), Bill Boston (70), Terry Kirch (70), Jeff Yordon (70), Dave Daly (71), Jeff Magnus (72), Ken Tragesser (72), Al Drewno (73), John Mullin (73), Steve Abbott (74), Jim Britton (74), Craig Evankoe (74), Leo Laughlin (74), Robbie Martin (74), Ron Webber (74), Rocky Barrett (75), Bill Blonn (75), Dave Brown (75), Fritz Draper (75), Marty Gallagher (75), Dave Jeskey (75), Ray Kalal (75), Chris Martin (75), Ken Mueller (75), Doug Otterness (75), Gary Parmenter (75), Tom Rossiano (75), Bill Scurlock (75), Bill Scurlock (75), Mike Sutton (75), Jeff Valentine (75), Rich Avena (76), Tom Catalano (76), Rich Craddock (76), Bob Dalaskey (76), Rich Riss (76), Dan Warren (76), Tom Zeleny (76), John Focosi (77), Bill Atkinson (77), Corey Schiff (77), Jim Tyrrell (77), Randy Wisowaty (77), Ken Wall (78), Tony Munno (79), Don Kingsmill (80), Dan Ramage (81), Mark Lundeen (82), Mark Mostardo (82), Jack Pizzo (82), Dan Claver (83), Ray Kulling (83), Kevin Kupitz (83), Tom Pritchett (83), Dave Klosinksi (86), Pete Byer (87), John Fernitz (87), Frank Licata (87), Scott Rutledge (87), Ron Siemers (87), Ted Diamantis (88), Rick Mistretta (88), Phil Kammann (90, 50/50), Larry Moy (90), Frank Calabrese (91), Tom DeLise (91), Jerry Nelligan (91), Scott Bucich (92), Mike Persico (93), Mike Hanline (92), John Ouradnik (95), Dan Thayer (95), Mark Sychowski (96), Ryan Waltz (96), Dave Schutter (98), John Casiello (01), Frank Conforti (02), Grant Eisenhut (02), Jon Giebultowski (02), Dean Herman (02), Tim Holleman (03), Dan Lebar (03), Matt Marconi (03), Phil Shlimon (04), Eddy Akel (05), Russ Antrim (05, 50/50), Grant Gustafson (06), Pat Carone (08), Mark Dabbert (08), Bryan Harris (08), Dave Nietzold (08), Andy Paso (08) and Jay Thorn (08). Special Guests and Friends - Head Football Coach Jerry Kill, Denise D. Schoenbachler Ph.D. (Dean - College of Business), Paul Whitney, Paul Claxton, Bo Procyko and Doug Funk. Accommodations Baymont Inn & Suites 1314 West Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 748-4800 Best Western Inn & Suites 1212 West Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-8661 Comfort Inn 1475 South Peace Road Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-5069 Comfort Inn & Suites 1133 N. 7th St. Hwy 251 and Rt. 38 Rochelle, IL 61068 (815) 562-5551 Country Inn & Suites 1450 S. Peace Rd. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-8686 Holiday Inn Express 1935 DeKalb Avenue Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 748-7400 Holmes Student Center Guest Rooms Northern Illinois University Lucinda & Carroll Avenues DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-1444 America's Best Value Inn 1860 Dekalb Ave Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 899-6500 Stratford Inn 355 West State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-6789 (800) 937-8106 Super 8 800 Fairview Drive DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 748-4688 (800) 800-8000 Travelodge 1116 West Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 756-3398 (800) 578-7878