Last week, the chapter’s executive board gathered for its annual two-day summer retreat to reflect on the spring semester and plan for the fall semester. 

Day 1 of the retreat kicked off with a Conclave debrief and a comprehensive review of the past semester.  Each officer revisited their goals from January’s officer transition retreat and assessed strengths, weaknesses, and areas of opportunity. Led by Chapter Counselor Andy Kelly, Arkansas ’00, discussions touched on recruitment strategies, Ritual performance, member development, and faculty engagement. The afternoon wrapped up with a focus on chapter GPA trends and the financial breakdown of the upcoming fall bill.

After some well-earned rest, Day 2 began with brunch at the beachside home of Alumni & Volunteer Corporation vice president Jonathan Wharton, Stevens Renaissance. The team dissected Buchanan Cup feedback and identified opportunities for growth. Chapter officers defined goals for the upcoming fall semester and sketched out strategic benchmarks for 2025–2027.  Succession planning closed out the retreat, with each board member sharing thoughts about the future of their role and who might be ready to step up.

After two packed days of vision casting and collaboration, the brothers headed to the beach—united by a shared purpose and reenergized for the semester ahead. This retreat prepared SigEp at UConn for the fall; but also reinforced the values that make this chapter strong: leadership, brotherhood, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.