Here's a brief welcome from Grand President Garry Kief, Southern California '70.

Brothers just keep pouring through the doors of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, smiling, fist-pounding and greeting familiar faces. It’s finally here: We have kicked off the 52^nd Grand Chapter Conclave in the blazing hot outskirts of Phoenix, Ariz. Speakers, pools, gorgeous vistas, a friendly game of golf and great food will engage attendees during our biennial celebration of all things SigEp. Within hours,

52nd Conclave • 2011 • Phoenix This is the second time SigEp has held Conclave in Phoenix. The last time was in 1997, when just over 1,200 joined in the desert for SigEp’s 45th Grand Chapter Conclave.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa provides the perfect backdrop for SigEp’s 52nd Grand Chapter Conclave. It’s an expansive luxury resort large enough to accommodate the ultimate gathering of your brothers and varied enough to offer dozens of recreational experiences for all. This desert mountain hotel has incredible outdoor spaces, a pampering spa, outstanding restaurants and championship golf.

2009-2011 Grand President’s Report

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Brothers,
Two years ago we met together in Orlando and charted our course for the future.

For many of us, in fact probably for most of us, SigEp has always represented not only a glorious past, but also the potential for a future of unending possibilities.

I hope SigEp means the same to you.

The legislative sessions are some of the most important events that occur at Conclave. This is where undergraduates truly shape the direction of the Fraternity. There are already 15 resolutions submitted, with many more expected over the next few days. They include a range of topics, from determining national philanthropies to changing the billing process for deferred recruitment chapters, to adjusting the manpower requirement for chapters to earn charters.

Anyone interested in the legislative process can sit in on the sessions, or even write a piece of legislation. We will update you on the status of these bylaws as they come up in legislation. See below for the current list of resolutions.

Need a convenient way to stay organized on-the-go? Scan this QR code on any smartphone or go to guidebookapp.com/getit and download the Guidebook app. Click on “Trade Shows and Events,” and select the Conclave event. View maps and schedules, set yourself reminders, get more information about events and speakers, and even give your favorite programs a thumbs-up.

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM • GRAND CANYON 7-8 • What Makes You Tic: Leadership and Tolerance Lessons From My Experience with Tourette’s Syndrome • Marc Elliot

10:45 AM – NOON • GRAND CANYON 7-8 • Leadership, Personal Responsibility, and Understanding That No One is Invincible • Adam Ritz

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM • GRAND SAGUARO • Ritual Exemplification (Coat and tie)

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM • ORPHEUM THEATER • Balanced Man Celebration (Coat and tie)