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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.
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.
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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. 
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Charles Cioffi, center right. 1959.
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
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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.
Consul (President)
Pro Consul (Vice President)
Annotator (Secretary)
Magister (Pledge Master)
Quaestor (Treasurer)
Recruitment Chairman
Risk Manager
Tribune
Chapter Editor
​Kustos
Scholarship Chairman 
Philanthropy Chairman
Historian
House Manager

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  • Home
  • Sigma Chi
    • The Preeminent Fraternity
    • Timeless Principles
    • Core Values
    • Museum
  • SCLI
  • Notable Gamma Psi Sigs
    • OofC Elton B. Hill '15 >
      • E.B. Hill Tribute by MSU
    • OofC Dr. Donald Bertsch '57
    • SS Fred Meyer '46
    • SS Mjr Gen Tom Jones '58 >
      • Mjr Gen Tom Jones Personal Memoir
    • SS Charles Cioffi '61
    • SS Ken Way '61
    • SS Hap Fry '63
    • SS Larry Pilon '70
    • SS Mark McDaniel '77
  • Consul's Corner
    • C SS Charles Cioffi '59
    • C Thomas Morrow '62
    • C George Curis '73
    • C Bob MacMeekin '73
    • C Reid Williams '75
    • C SS Mark McDaniel '77
    • C Robert Fenwick '82
    • C Kerry Hunt '82
    • C Tom Chandler '82
    • C Matt Mars '83
    • C Dan Gemeund '85
    • Consuls Master List
  • Spotlight Sig
    • SS Mark Purcell '81
  • Women of Sigma Chi
    • ISH Barbara Tanner '48 -50
    • ISH Mary Jane Walker '63- '65
    • Sweetheart Glenda Darin '73
    • Sweetheart Karen Caserio '83
  • 2022 Homecoming
  • 50 Years Brothers
  • Chapter Eternal
    • Carl T. Boehm '62
    • James L. Case '66
    • Paul Neils '82
  • Newsletters
  • Contact
  • Directory