CONSUL & SIGNFICICANT SIG CHARLES CIOFFI '59
LIVING OUR VALUES
Being a Sig was a great experience. It was one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.
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I came from a big city, New York City, and was attending Michigan State on a GI Bill. I thought I had it all down pat.
I was elected Consul my sophomore year, largely because I was 23 or 24 years old and had served in the Army. When I became consul, leading a chapter of young men mostly from the central Midwest, I was faced with a whole new set of challenges. It was a different culture. It was a different way of thinking and change of pace. |
Charles Cioffi, center right. 1959.
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My brothers quickly taught me, I wasn’t as smart as I thought I was. They taught me how to be more tolerant. They taught me to not be so quick with my judgements. They taught me to be a little kinder.
I remember a particular lesson that I learned.
When we were going through initiation, one of the pledge brothers, John Eaton from Cincinnati, was very much a poster boy for Sigma Chi. He had all the qualities needed and did everything naturally. He also benefited from having a great big brother, Barnie Burke. When we were going through pledging, our class was sent out on a scavenger hunt. One of the things we were asked to find was the Sigma Chi Cross.
When I was in the army I was on the forward observer team, responsible for directing artillery and mortar onto a target. So naturally, when we were given the assignment to find the Sigma Chi Cross, I boldly exclaimed, “If I can’t find the white cross, believe me it doesn’t exist!”
Everyone began to laugh out loud. I was humbled.
It was part of my learning experience, to not be so quick to jump so conclusion. I learned to pause, to listen a little better.
In hoc,
Charles Cioffi '61
Consul ’59
I remember a particular lesson that I learned.
When we were going through initiation, one of the pledge brothers, John Eaton from Cincinnati, was very much a poster boy for Sigma Chi. He had all the qualities needed and did everything naturally. He also benefited from having a great big brother, Barnie Burke. When we were going through pledging, our class was sent out on a scavenger hunt. One of the things we were asked to find was the Sigma Chi Cross.
When I was in the army I was on the forward observer team, responsible for directing artillery and mortar onto a target. So naturally, when we were given the assignment to find the Sigma Chi Cross, I boldly exclaimed, “If I can’t find the white cross, believe me it doesn’t exist!”
Everyone began to laugh out loud. I was humbled.
It was part of my learning experience, to not be so quick to jump so conclusion. I learned to pause, to listen a little better.
In hoc,
Charles Cioffi '61
Consul ’59
GAMMA PSI LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNTIES
Creating the leaders of tomorrow.
College is a fantastic time in any young person's life. It's an opportunity to discover passions for knowledge and make long-lasting connections that extend far beyond your tenure at the school. It's also an opportunity to hone important skills that can have a direct impact on your career.
At Gamma Psi of Sigma Chi we offer a number of leadership opportunities to develop your skills and confidence. These traits are essential in today's fiercily competitive workplace. See below our list of those in-house leadership positions alone.
At Gamma Psi of Sigma Chi we offer a number of leadership opportunities to develop your skills and confidence. These traits are essential in today's fiercily competitive workplace. See below our list of those in-house leadership positions alone.
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Consul (President)
Pro Consul (Vice President) Annotator (Secretary) Magister (Pledge Master) Quaestor (Treasurer) |
