Sigma Chi East Texas A&M

04/28/2026

Congratulations graduates! This is just the beginning of your story—so many good things to come".

04/02/2026

Fishing Tournament Details
It’s time for the third annual Zeta Eta Fishing Tournament and Fry!
A Brotherhood Event will be held on Friday evening of May 1st.
The tournament will be held on Saturday May 2, 2026 at the legendary Lake Fork just 45 minutes South of Commerce!
We invite all brothers to join us for this years tournament and fry. Bring spouses, girlfriends, children or friends!
The tournament includes opportunities to enjoy fellowship with brothers via the fish fry following the tournament or the brotherhood hangout the night before.
You are not required to participate in the tournament to attend the Friday evening brotherhood event or the post tournament fish fry.
· Friday May 1st
- Saturday May 2nd
· Pelican Point, Lake Fork
o 2862 FM 17 North Lot 84
o Alba TX 75410
Tournament Details:
• Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00pm
Point system for individual species
• 2 man teams plus active brother per boat
• MUST HAVE TEXAS FISHING LICENSE
Cost and Registration:
• Participation fee is $75 per person
• Registration is done by contacting tournament directors
Tournament Directors Contact Information:
Matthew Gifford
• Phone - (903)366-3139
• Email - [email protected]
Kent Holbert
• Phone - (903)461-5256
• Email – [email protected]
Larry McGill
• Phone - (626)523-2869
• Email - [email protected]
BROTHERHOOD EVENT DETAILS:
When: Friday, May 1st - 6pm
We will be hosting a brotherhood cookout the night before the tournament. All brothers and guests are welcome and we will be serving brisket and sides.
• $10 per plate if you are not participating in the tournament, this will cover your meal for the Post Tournament Fish Fry as well.
• BYOB
POST TOURNAMENT FISH FRY
Saturday May 2 after the tournament - 3:00pm
Where: Lake Fork, TX
After the tournament is concluded, we ask that you join us for the fish fry and afternoon entertainment. Please bring spouses or girlfriends, we suggest if you have both to pick just one or the other 😉 This event is BYOB, bring your favorite cocktail and enjoy the brotherhood of Sigma Chi!
Important details are as follows:
• $10 per plate if you are not participating in the tournament
• Sponsor an undergraduate by purchasing their plates.
We ask that you consider sponsoring an undergraduate for both meals and participation in the tournament. The price of tournament entry is half off for undergraduates, so it costs you only $35 to pay for a young brother to join us at the event.
Please contact tournament directors if you have any questions.
In Hoc Signo Vinces

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01/25/2026

The Sigma Chi Barn

01/25/2026

Brothers, after much thought, conversation and consideration the decision has been made to sell the Sig Barn.

An event at the Barn over 2 years ago, of no fault of the Chapter, or others involved, has lead to a lawsuit and the cancellation of our general casualty and liability insurance. We have tried unsuccessfully for over 5 months to source replacement insurance, but coverage cannot be obtained, at any cost.

The Barn Corp cannot afford to allow the Chapter to use the Barn without insurance and with the Chapter being unable to use the facility continued ownership of it does not make sense. While we believe we will eventually be fully exonerated in the lawsuit, the fact that the suit has been filed, the use of the facility by a “fraternity” and the fact that alcohol is not banned from events held there make getting insurance in today’s marketplace impossible.

The property is highly desirable from a residential, commercial and industrial development viewpoint and as a long-term real estate hold. However, the Barn Corp is not in the business of real estate development nor does the board want to hold the property as a long-term land play. Hence, the decision to sell.

Undoubtedly, there will be alumni that think this is a bad decision. That we should develop the property and reap those gains. Or that we should hold the property for some future use. For those of that thinking, we will gladly sell the property to you or an interested group of alumni and let you take on those endeavors. A new ownership entity should be able to obtain insurance and could then let the Chapter continue to use the barn if they so desired.

For those that do not remember or may not be familiar with the property it is approximately 23 acres located +/- 3 miles North of Commerce on Hwy 11 towards Wolfe City. The property has approx. 1300’ of road frontage on Hwy 11 and 1225” of frontage on County Road 4509.
The property is improved with an approx. 1 acre pond, 1 acre gravel parking lot and 2800 sq.ft steel building, fully insulated, with electrical service, HVAC, men’s/women’s restrooms/septic. Water is provided by the North Hunt County Water District. See Hunt County CAD site – Parcel Number 24076. Physical address is 5817 Hwy 11-E, Commerce. The property is currently Ag Exempt for property tax purposes, 2025 taxes of $1,701.

We will be listing the property for sale soon. If you have an interest in purchasing the property please contact John Chopel at [email protected].

Time is of the essence. We anticipate entering into a listing agreement in the near term.

01/10/2026

Congratulations Brother Williams

01/08/2026

Get ready for Lion football this fall

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Zeta Eta Chapter

12/11/2025

Congratulations Lucas Layer ZH’s only Fall 25 graduate.

11/15/2025

Friendsgiving 2025 - Food and Fellowship