Kappa Sigma

Kappa Sigma is the California State University Sacramento chapter of Alpha Phi Omega.

History

Beginnings

The following is a history of Kappa Sigma provided by Kappa Sigma members:

On June 7, 1952, the Kappa Sigma Chapter was established at Sacramento State College, The charter members included 27 students and 8 advisors. When first established, the chapter was meeting at Sacramento Junior College, where the State College held its classes from 1947 until 1953.

The chapter had a successful program of service projects and activities during its first 13 years. Among the chapter's accomplishments was the reestablishment of Iota Phi Chapter at the University of California, Davis in 1962. By 1965, Kappa Sigma Chapter had inducted 176 members, when it was declared inactive by the national fraternity. Numerous attempts to reactivate the chapter were unsuccessful.

Rechartering

In early 1982, Iota Phi Chapter held an informational meeting for students interesting in restarting the Kappa Sigma Chapter at California State University, Sacramento. Two interested CSUS students were present, Charles Gibbon and John Shaw. In April, Charles Gibbon attended the Sectional Conference hosted by Gamma Gamma Chapter where he learned more about the Alpha Phi Omega program.

In October 1982, an organizing group consisting of Charles Gibbon, Paul Bryant, and Todd Rehfuss formed with the support of Iota Phi chapter members and Sectional Chairman John Jones. These three students gained on-campus status for Alpha Phi Omega and held the chapter's first meeting November 3, 1982.

The group of students interesting in joining Alpha Phi Omega increased greatly during the next two weeks, thanks in part to the efforts of Dan Steele and Mike Minahen. On November 19, the chapter held its first fellowship activity and elected its first officers: Charles Gibbon (President), Michael Pope (Service Vice President), Paul Bryant (Membership Vice President), Dan Steele (Fellowship Vice President), Mike Minahen (Secretary) and Debbie Dulac (Treasurer). The chapter confirmed the appointment of four advisors: John Adams, Holland Golec, John Rehfuss, and Milt Wilson.

Kappa Sigma chapter held its first service project (apart from chapter reactivation) when the members distributed flyers and collected food for the needy in two separate neighborhoods. Members spent part of four afternoons on this project, collecting approximately $600.00 in food donations, which were turned over to the Salvation Army.

The charter application for Kappa Sigma Chapter was presented to national leaders by Charles Gibbon and Todd Rehfuss while attending the Alpha Phi Omega National Convention, December 28-30, 1982. On January 30, 1983, Kappa Sigma Chapter was re-chartered and its newest members initiated into the fraternity. These 15 students and 4 advisors were:

• Paul R. Bryant
• Deborah Susan DuLac
• Diana L. Fong
• Charles Howard Gibbon
• Russell Howard Gibbon
• Jean Anne Hill
• Brent A. Lamkin
• Jeannie Ma
• Michael B. Minahen
• Lillian Okuno
• Michael R. Pope
• Todd Jeffrey Rehfuss
• John H. Shaw
• Daniel A. Steele
• Robert Jay Wharton
• John B. Adams
• Holland Golec
• Dr. John Alfred Rehfuss
• Milton P. Wilson, Ph.D.

The ritual was conducted by Iota Phi Chapter. Twenty-eight brothers were present for the initiation and banquet, including National President Earle M. Herbert, Region X Representative John R. Trunick III, Sectional Chairman John Jones, the ritual team, and members of Iota Phi, Zeta, Gamma Gamma, and Alpha Alpha Xi Chapters.

Trivia

• Iota Phi considers Kappa Sigma to be one of its three Lil Bro Chapter.