Our featured guests for the monthly alumni Zoom meeting on March 18 were the Fresno State Veterans Education Program Team. Members of the team included Katie Bewarder -KKG-Fresno State, Dan Bernard, Tyler Velasco – US Army, Tyler’s father Rick Velasco – US Army and fellow Sigma Chi Dr. Scott Moore (14-S) who is Dean of Continuing/Global Education at Fresno State.

During the meeting, brother Moore shared screen with us producing a photo of him at the 2016 commencement celebrating with several Sig brothers. From left to right are Trevor Patrick (10-F), Dan Towey (11-F), Kevin Ngo (09-S), Mark Anderson (12-F), Jared Bertoni (13-S), Bryce Sousa (15-S), Austin Encinias (08-F), Niko Kazanjian (14-F),  Katchen Anderson (sweetheart), Anthony Komlosy (12-S) and Garrett Austin (15-F).

A paragraph was taken from the Fresno State website describes the program: “Established in 2012, the Veterans Education Program provides opportunity and access to resources at Fresno State and connects veterans to support organizations in the Central Valley. We facilitate a sense of belonging for veterans on campus by providing a lounge, study area, dedicated smart classroom, and academic skill sets required for successful careers.”

Their presentation was a catalyst for a very moving discussion among our Sig veterans participating in the meeting, and this made it one of the best gatherings we have had during the pandemic.

Brothers in attendance were brothers Rob Bell (95-F), Brandon Cohrs (98-F), Tom Downing (62-F) Past Consul, Brad Fischer (78-S), Will Herring (76-F) Abilene TX, Dusty Lacefield (12-F) Chapter Advisor, Bill Matesso (63-F), Scott Moore (14-S), Dan Mueller (65-S) Los Gatos, Rick Nelson (65-S), Dan O’Brien (61-F) Sun City West AZ, Mike Patton (63-S), Frank Puccio (01-S), Dave Reuland (69-F), Bill Robinson (70-F), Larry Spikes (75-F) Hanford, Tim Vaux (66-F) and Norm Winslow (57-S).