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This program commemorates the dedication of SigEp’s former Headquarters at 5800 Chamberlayne Road in Richmond, Virginia. The Fraternity had previously operated from several locations in Richmond. The move to Chamberlayne Road marked the first time the Fraternity constructed a building for its Headquarters.
Set on a bluff and still visible from Interstate 95, the building is framed by six white columns and (of course) featured bright red doors to welcome visitors. Adorned with photos of the founders and other Fraternity memorabilia and featuring a sweeping staircase, two floors of offices and meeting rooms, plus a basement storage area and mail room, the building was designed to be both attractive and functional.
Founders William Hugh Carter and Lucian Baum Cox attended and participated in the Nov. 5, 1967, dedication. Their signatures, along with those of then-Executive Director Donald Johnson, then-Grand President Ed Zollinger and Past Grand President Maynard Turner, can be seen on this copy of the program. Johnson served as host of a weekend of events celebrating the new building, including a luncheon, alumni and undergraduate dances, and guided tours.
This signed program, generously donated to the Fraternity by Brother Peter Hasenkamp, Dartmouth ’98, belonged to his late father, Past Grand President Bruce Hasenkamp, Dartmouth ’60.
SigEp is saddened by the passing of Brother Herb Philpott, Dartmouth ’85, who dedicated nearly 20 years of service to his home chapter, New Hampshire Alpha. His professional life was spent in working high-tech positions, including for Steve Jobs at NeXT Computer and Apple.
Philpott held a variety of roles on his home chapter’s alumni and volunteer corporation (AVC), including six years as AVC president. He made an enormous impact in that role, recruiting six new members — including alumni, university administrators and other non-member stakeholders — to serve on the AVC.
Prior to that, he chaired New Hampshire Alpha’s centennial celebration committee, organizing a two-day event that included a reception, panel discussions and a closing banquet.
He also left an indelible mark on the chapter home. Philpott served as secretary for the AVC’s 2010-2011 capital campaign, utilizing his technical expertise to organize online and teleconferences so committee members could meet virtually. He later served as vice president of housing from 2017 to 2019.
Brother Philpott was a faculty member at several Carlson Leadership Academies and also performed with the Conclave Chorus. He created the SigEp Sings Scholarship to send undergraduate brothers with a passion for singing to Conclave.
For his many contributions to the Fraternity, Philpott was recognized with the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2010 and the Distinguished Volunteer Award in 2016. Brothers will remember him for the warmth, generosity and joy he brought to all who knew him.