Honorary members
 

I know of only a few famous honorary Tekes, but the one that sticks in my mind the most is adult film star "Ron Jeremy." If you do not believe me watch Ron Jeremy's movie "Porn Star: the documentry of Ron Jeremy." Its a true documentry of Ron Jeremy's life and fifteen minutes of the movie is about the San Diego State Teke chapter throwing a party at their house just after initiating him. Even though he isn't the most active, its just bad-ass to have him as a brother.

Re: Honorary members
 

Not attacking, but badass just because he's in the porn industry? I mean have you seen the amount of hair on his back? It's like a sweater.:o I don't know, I guess I wouldn't be too thrilled about counting a porn star/producer in among my members, but maybe that is because I am a female, simply because of the "ick" factor and because it's not in line with our ideals and ritual.

Re: Re: Honorary members
 

I have to agree here.
You'd be hard pressed to find any NPC group wanting to initiate Jenna Jameson.

Discussion on Ron Jeremy in the TKE forum

He's not officially recognized by TKE HQ, the chapter did this as a rogue act.

Dutch Reagan--TKE
 

I feel sorry for the brain-dead poster who questioned Reagan's
fraternity involvement.
If anyone at Ohio State will recall, he invited ALL Greek presidents
to have lunch with him at the Teke house.
Countless TKE chapters welcomed him on their campus and he often used Tekes as crowd control volunteers. Throughout his
life, the 30s on, he was an enthusiastic Greek as was his sibling
John Neil Reagan, both presidents of TKE at Eureka (IL) College.
Walgreen, 98, a U Mich TKE, has held TKE national office and has
seemingly forever been a benefactor and STILL IS!
Lloyd Balfour, Sigma Chi, left them a chunk of bucks in gratitude
for buying his jewelry...and Milton Caniff, with his "Steve Canyon"
strip...and David Letterman....and countless others...have given
a lot to the greeks. Even the Tekes own Iowa State grad...who
has a little outfit...little only in name...called 'Hooters."
And the beloved Barney Fife, a very, very gifted actor, is an avid
Phi Sigma Kappa'' And so on and so on....
Lordy...you-all can easily add to this embraceable list.
And to the poster who questioned the headliners' involvement,
get your head out of your you-know-what....
I have given of my time and ?talents? to TKE for over forty years,
but nobody knows me....think I'll go eat worms. Uncle E

While the list are long and luminous, those that have are out shined by those who havent. Gene Bicknell, The Pizza King, ask Unky E about him!?

It still goes back to the 80-20 or in most cases the 90-10! That is the percentages of Members who keep up with Chapters and Greek Organizations.:(

We of the poor few are the ones who give the most, not the I am So and So, with a lot of money:o

LXA has many Famous People as do all of us, but, My question is, how many who are big time really give back?:confused:

Re: Dutch Reagan--TKE
 

Re: Re: Phi Mu and Pikes
 

hot damn, my name is in all of the posts. are you guys that intimidated by me that you guys think about me that much? so a known racist is a pike? beautiful. he also has a black daughter.

he was special initiated. never pledged.

Bob Dole and Sam Donaldson were both members on an alumni board for Kappa Sigma and, from what I've heard, keep tabs on how things are going in the fraternity. Dole spoke at the University of Arizona house when he was campaigning. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has also assisted the fraternity at times from what I understand.

There's an actor who spoke at Conclave when I went in 2001, but I can't remember his name...seems he was at least marginally famous though, maybe someone can help me out.

Some of the other famous members (Rick Barry for one) did bit parts in rush videos that the fraternity put out.

I'm probably missing some, but those are the ones that come to mind.

ETA: Nice job on the mention of Redford as a Kappa Sig...I often forget that he's a brother.

Bob Dole is always talking about being a Kappa Sigma. And has for many years.

When he was running for Vice President in 1976, he visited the University of Kentucky campus and made a "secret" stop by the Kappa Sigma house. No press, no advanced notice. One of the reasons it was secret was that he just wanted to "hang out" with the chapter. And for security reasons as well. Of course the next day, the whole campus was abuzz about it. All he and the UK Kappa Sigmas would say when questioned about his visit to the house was to confirm that he was there. :cool:

While running for President in 1996, he returned to UK and this time, made a more public point of visiting the Kappa Sigma house. I think he may have also given a speech from there as well.

Here is what a few members of Sigma Chi Fraternity have had to say publicly.

Note: Most of these quotes are used for recruitment. However, most of these Sigs - if not all - have been involved with the Fraternity in additional ways as well.


David Letterman, Ball State '69
Television Host of 'The Late Show'

"When I became a Sigma Chi it was great; I was very proud of the association. It was kind of an instant confidence builder for me... It was a really good social experience, and for me also a social maturation and a great benefit."


Tom Selleck, Southern California '80
Television and Motion Picture Actor

"I made some very long-lasting friendships with Sigs in college... and are very valuable to me. The Fraternity has meant a lot to me, and the Ritual is very, very meaningful to me."


Jim Palmer, Arizona State '76
ABC-TV sportscaster, previously American League's best pitcher for three years and recently voted into the Hall of Fame

"You have to be honest, have integrity, be able to cooperate and get along with other people. Sigma Chi is a great place to learn that and that's why it's a great thing to join this fraternity."


Bob Griese, Purdue '67
TV sportscaster and former Miami Dolphins quarterback.

"Our initiations weren't a hell-raising type of thing; Sigma Chis were above that type of thing. They are interested more in what's inside your mind than in what's inside your gut. My Fraternity days in college were worthwhile and memorable."


Mike Ditka, Pittsburgh '61
NFL Head Coach New Orleans Saints
NBC Sportscaster, former head Coach - Chicago Bears

"What you do in life by your self doesn't mean as much as what you accomplish with a group of people. Sigma Chi was one of the greatest things that happened to me. I really appreciate what it has done for and to me. I know what it has done for men in my lifetime, and I can continue to give something back to it."


Merlin Olsen, Utah State '62
Television Actor and Sportscaster
Pro Football Hall of Fame

"There is no question that my Sigma Chi experience has had a tremendous impact on my career, professionally, and on my life."


J. Willard Marriott, Jr. Utah '54
President of the Marriott Corporation, the second largest food and lodging firm in the U.S.

"The key to our business is people skills. Sigma Chi helps you learn better people relationships, to get along with others, and also teaches the importance of honesty and integrity."


James Barksdale, Mississippi '65
CEO, Netscape Communications

"It's tough hiring good people. It's always a great testament to a man if on his resume it says he's a Sigma Chi."


Lod Cook, L.S.U. '49
CEO, ARCO

"What has impressed me throughout the years is that I have never met a Sigma Chi whom I didn't think was a special person. I am proud to be a Sigma Chi."

He actually also made a comment to Sam Donaldson on an appearance on one of his shows. Towards the end of the show Donaldson said "You must come back to visit sometime," and Dole replied "Of course, Kappa Sigs gotta stick together."

Whatever people think of Dole, he is genuinely proud to be a Kappa Sig, which I appreciate.

yea, I've seen quite a few pics and stories on the net with Pikes such as Rick Dees (along with his son, a Gamma Eta [USC] Pike) and Tim McGraw showing their support for PiKA...

but on a side note....but not really...

yea, this is kinda random, cuz I don't think anyone who has posted here has been an Omega, or an NPHC greek...but it's still on topic...and kinda funny/cool

I know Shaq openly and continually supports Omega Psi Phi. There are a number of recent photos I've seen of him repping his letters on a baseball cap...

recently on MTV's Cribs, they did Shaq's house, and he was going through his lil "Hall of Fame" -- up on the wall he had a framed Omega football jersey and said proudly, "Yea, I'm a Q-Dogg!! WOOF!"

haha, I thought it was cool cuz well, he's a LAKER and years after college, he still proudly reps his org., as he should....

how funny how he went on to win back-to-back-to-back championships with the team who sports the same colors as his GLO....

and of couse, its not only about shout-outs...my friend will be pledging Omega soon back east, and his grandfather is an Omega...I've talked to them in the past and he's always talkin about how much moral, as well as financial, support Shaq still offers...

k..thats enough...u just had to see Shaq's facial expression when he did his "Yea, I'm a Q-Dogg!! WOOF!" thing...and he put his arms up...like i guess forming an upside down Omega, I've seen them do this b4...i think thats what it's supposed to signify

k...enough with my rambling...PEACE