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DGM Emmet F. Bellville III was fired yesterday (Sat, Jan 30, 2016) after conclave, with no warning from the SEC prior. Help uphold Emmet's honor, and show WGM Derek Marchman this will not be stood for. Sign our petition! A.E.K.D.B.
FROM THE COLORADO ADGM:
Hello all,
I first want to thank you all for your efforts with the awards process, and congratulations to you, and your brothers for winning. I am writing to you all as a beginning group of emails I will be sending out.
I was just notified by Emmet via telephone that after Conclave ended today, he received a call from the Worthy Grand Master (Derek Marchman) that he was relieved of his duties as DGM effective immediately, and they had already named a new DGM. Even though the Worthy Grand Master was present at the Conclave and saw Emmet during the weekend, he did not choose to address any concerns at that time, and instead called him afterward.
From my limited understanding (via phone call from Emmet tonight), the reasons they cited were that due to the disciplinary actions that have occurred at a few chapters within the Colorado district, nationals felt that a "change was needed", and that change was to eliminate Emmet.
I am still highly shocked at this news, and I am left quite confused, angry, and outraged. As someone who has tirelessly served his fraternal order to the utmost ability, as someone who has been recognized nationally as the best DGM of the year 3 years in a row, this act just does not make sense to me. It also seems to me that there was a lot of behind-the-scenes deception regarding this decision, and I cannot help but question if Emmet's social identities had any role in this decision.
I am not sure what do at this point, and I know Emmet is still processing this news--from my take, this is incredibly hard for him and shocking, and the way in which they made this change was outright dirty. It is important to me that this news be disseminated out through the Colorado chapters, as this is something I won't personally stand for, and I am seriously concerned for the continued success of our chapters as a result of this unjust decision.
I am sure Emmet will be reaching out to you all at some point, but I have his permission that you are allowed to share this news with whomever you know within the Fraternity. I also appreciate any ideas on how to move forward, but I will respect Emmet's wish on how he wants to mitigate this situation.
AEKDB,
Isaiah
Isaiah J. Thomas
Beta-Omega
Colorado College, Class of 2007
Updates
February 1, 2016
The silence from the national office is unacceptable after the way Emmet was treated. Send a direct email to Derek Marchman today to demand a formal explanation for this termination. Post the link to this petition on your personal Facebook page to ensure this decision does not stay buried.
February 1, 2016
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that our community refuses to accept this outcome. Contact your local representatives immediately to demand an explanation for this decision. Post this link on your social media pages now to keep the pressure on the national leadership.
12 Comments
Emmet has done more to help our house than anybody else representing Kappa Sigma nationals. From helping our Beta Omega chapter expand from 9 to almost 60 brothers in the last three years, to allowing our our mentally disabled brother Toddo to live with him, Emmet embodies the virtues and principles that define our brotherhood more than any current brother or alumni I have ever met. Our chapter has historically valued acceptance, open mindedness and the idea that our differences only serve to make us stronger. Emmet bleeds Kappa Sigma and the actions taken against him should make every brother who has read and studied the Bononia question the true motives of our national organization and whether these actions are in line with the rituals and histories we hold so dear. AEKDB
Emmet's character is unimpeachable. His dedication to Kappa Sigma and our district is shown by drastic increases in membership, ritual proficiency, and gentlemanly conduct. It is due to his efforts that chapters have been held to a higher standard of actions and that alumni stay involved. To remove him from his office as DGM is a slap in the face and does a disservice to the chapters underneath his oversight. I, as many other alumni have declared, will not be donate money or time to Kappa Sigma National Fraternity until Emmet is reinstated.
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DGM Emmet F. Bellville III was fired yesterday (Sat, Jan 30, 2016) after conclave, with no warning from the SEC prior. Help uphold Emmet's honor, and show WGM Derek Marchman this will not be stood for. Sign our petition! A.E.K.D.B.
FROM THE COLORADO ADGM:
Hello all,
I first want to thank you all for your efforts with the awards process, and congratulations to you, and your brothers for winning. I am writing to you all as a beginning group of emails I will be sending out.
I was just notified by Emmet via telephone that after Conclave ended today, he received a call from the Worthy Grand Master (Derek Marchman) that he was relieved of his duties as DGM effective immediately, and they had already named a new DGM. Even though the Worthy Grand Master was present at the Conclave and saw Emmet during the weekend, he did not choose to address any concerns at that time, and instead called him afterward.
From my limited understanding (via phone call from Emmet tonight), the reasons they cited were that due to the disciplinary actions that have occurred at a few chapters within the Colorado district, nationals felt that a "change was needed", and that change was to eliminate Emmet.
I am still highly shocked at this news, and I am left quite confused, angry, and outraged. As someone who has tirelessly served his fraternal order to the utmost ability, as someone who has been recognized nationally as the best DGM of the year 3 years in a row, this act just does not make sense to me. It also seems to me that there was a lot of behind-the-scenes deception regarding this decision, and I cannot help but question if Emmet's social identities had any role in this decision.
I am not sure what do at this point, and I know Emmet is still processing this news--from my take, this is incredibly hard for him and shocking, and the way in which they made this change was outright dirty. It is important to me that this news be disseminated out through the Colorado chapters, as this is something I won't personally stand for, and I am seriously concerned for the continued success of our chapters as a result of this unjust decision.
I am sure Emmet will be reaching out to you all at some point, but I have his permission that you are allowed to share this news with whomever you know within the Fraternity. I also appreciate any ideas on how to move forward, but I will respect Emmet's wish on how he wants to mitigate this situation.
AEKDB,
Isaiah
Isaiah J. Thomas
Beta-Omega
Colorado College, Class of 2007
Updates
February 1, 2016
The silence from the national office is unacceptable after the way Emmet was treated. Send a direct email to Derek Marchman today to demand a formal explanation for this termination. Post the link to this petition on your personal Facebook page to ensure this decision does not stay buried.
February 1, 2016
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that our community refuses to accept this outcome. Contact your local representatives immediately to demand an explanation for this decision. Post this link on your social media pages now to keep the pressure on the national leadership.
12 Comments
Emmet is a gentleman and a scholar. He embodies the four pillars and the two watchwords more than any other Kappa Sigma I have ever met. Not only was he a big part of expanding our chapter from 13 to 60 brothers, he was the driving/motivating force behind Beta Omega becoming the first chapter in the country to have 100% RP at level 2. I do not want to openly question the motivations of the SEC. However, the way in which Emmet was so unceremoniously relieved of his duties was disrespectful to him and the chapters under his supervision. Not only does that go against what we as a chapter stand for, but also what I thought the fraternity stood for. If this is the level of transparency and open conversation that we can expect from nationals, it saddens me for all potential brothers. AEKD
Emmet has done more to help our house than anybody else representing Kappa Sigma nationals. From helping our Beta Omega chapter expand from 9 to almost 60 brothers in the last three years, to allowing our our mentally disabled brother Toddo to live with him, Emmet embodies the virtues and principles that define our brotherhood more than any current brother or alumni I have ever met. Our chapter has historically valued acceptance, open mindedness and the idea that our differences only serve to make us stronger. Emmet bleeds Kappa Sigma and the actions taken against him should make every brother who has read and studied the Bononia question the true motives of our national organization and whether these actions are in line with the rituals and histories we hold so dear. AEKDB
Emmet's character is unimpeachable. His dedication to Kappa Sigma and our district is shown by drastic increases in membership, ritual proficiency, and gentlemanly conduct. It is due to his efforts that chapters have been held to a higher standard of actions and that alumni stay involved. To remove him from his office as DGM is a slap in the face and does a disservice to the chapters underneath his oversight. I, as many other alumni have declared, will not be donate money or time to Kappa Sigma National Fraternity until Emmet is reinstated.
AEKDB
AEKDB
AEKDB.
AEKDB
AEKDB Brothers.
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Emmet is a gentleman and a scholar. He embodies the four pillars and the two watchwords more than any other Kappa Sigma I have ever met. Not only was he a big part of expanding our chapter from 13 to 60 brothers, he was the driving/motivating force behind Beta Omega becoming the first chapter in the country to have 100% RP at level 2. I do not want to openly question the motivations of the SEC. However, the way in which Emmet was so unceremoniously relieved of his duties was disrespectful to him and the chapters under his supervision. Not only does that go against what we as a chapter stand for, but also what I thought the fraternity stood for. If this is the level of transparency and open conversation that we can expect from nationals, it saddens me for all potential brothers. AEKD