The Gavel Podcast

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The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.

  1. Communications and Member Engagement with Justin Wenger

    OCT 10

    Communications and Member Engagement with Justin Wenger

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of CommunicationsGuest for this Episode Justin Wenger - Beta Xi Chapter (William Jewell) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Sr. Director of Member EngagementEpisode References Tell Us Your News - Know of a recent story about a chapter or member worth celebrating? Let us know at sigmanu.org/submitnews.Update Contact Information - Have you recently moved or changed your contact information? Unsure if your information has been updated? Submit a change of address form at sigmanu.org/changeofaddress to ensure your current information is on file.2025 Sigma Nu Day of Giving - Join your fellow brothers on October 15-16, 2025, for this year's Day of Giving. Your gifts to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation will make a transformational impact on the advancement of the Fraternity's honorable mission.General Resources Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at scott.smith@sigmanu.org for more information.Become a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.

    1h 5m
  2. The 69th Regent of Sigma Nu Fraternity

    SEP 10

    The 69th Regent of Sigma Nu Fraternity

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of CommunicationsGuest for this Episode Steve Ratterman - Beta Eta Chapter (Indiana) Alumnus and Sigma Nu's 69th Regent. Current CEO of FRMT, Ltd.Episode References State of the Fraternity and Foundation Report - A link to the recording of the State of the Fraternity and Foundation report that was delivered to the 71st Grand Chapter.Regent Ratterman's Inaugural Remarks - A link to the recording of Regent Ratterman's inaugural remarks at the closing banquet of the 71st Grand ChapterBecome a Volunteer - Learn more and take the next steps to become a volunteer for the Fraternity.Establish or Serve an Alumni Chapter - Learn more about how to help establish and maintain an Alumni Chapter.Organize an Alumni Club - Learn more about how to become engaged with or set up an Alumni Club.Sign up to be a Mentor or Mentee with Navigators - Register to be a mentor or mentee for the Fraternity's career coaching program.Donate to the Sigma Nu Educational Foundation - Give a gift to help advance the Fraternity's honorable Mission.General Resources National Hazing Prevention Week - National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is a time when communities, institutions, organizations, and individuals make a concerted effort to raise awareness and increase education about hazing.Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at scott.smith@sigmanu.org for more information.

    57 min
  3. Purpose in Service with Walt Sokoll (Tufts)

    AUG 13

    Purpose in Service with Walt Sokoll (Tufts)

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of CommunicationsGuest for this Episode Walt Sokoll - Zeta Eta Chapter (Tufts) Alumnus, Principal in Deloitte's Human Capital Practice, Board Member for City Year in Philadelphia, and past staffer with the General Fraternity.Episode References City Year - City Year is a national non-profit that places AmeriCorps members in public schools to provide tutoring, mentoring, and support, helping students succeed and graduate.General Resources The Sigma Nu Mentor Network: Navigators - Register to be a mentor or mentee for the Fraternity's career coaching program.Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Contact Scott Smith at scott.smith@sigmanu.org for more information.

    32 min
  4. Brotherhood Bonds with Lawson and Preston Ewing

    JUL 11

    Brotherhood Bonds with Lawson and Preston Ewing

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of CommunicationsGuest for this Episode Lawson Ewing - Lambda Epsilon Chapter (Texas Christian) Alumnus and 2025 Alpha Affiliate Award RecipientPreston Ewing - Theta Chapter (Alabama) Alumnus and 2025 Alpha Affiliate Award RecipientEpisode References 71st Grand Chapter - General Information page for the 71st Grand Chapter - The Grand Chapter will take place this summer, July 23-27, in San Antonio.Chapter Eternal Wall - A preview of the official Chapter Eternal Report to the Grand Chapter. Alumni are encouraged to review the wall and report missing brothers to the Chapter Eternal Committee prior to the 71st Grand Chapter.General Resources Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    33 min
  5. The Amazing Race with Scott and Lori Thompson

    JUN 11

    The Amazing Race with Scott and Lori Thompson

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of CommunicationsGuest for this Episode Scott and Lori Thompson - Season 37 Contestants on The Amazing Race. Scott is an alumnus of the Gamma Xi Chapter at Missouri University of Science and Technology.Episode References Scott and Lori's Episode 5 Exit Interview with RHAP - Scott and Lori discuss their episode 5 exit on Rob Has A Podcast.Lori's Fab Life - Lori Thompson's Blog, documenting the Thompson family's adventures and her and Scott's time on The Amazing Race.General Resources Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    40 min

  6. MAY 16

    71st Grand Chapter with Justin Wenger (William Jewell)

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of CommunicationsJustin Wenger (William Jewell) - Sr. Director of EngagementGuest for this Episode Justin Wenger (William Jewell) - Beta Xi Chapter Alumnus and Sigma Nu's Sr. Director of EngagementEpisode References 71st Grand Chapter - General Information page for the 71st Grand Chapter - The Grand Chapter will take place this summer, July 23-27, in San Antonio.General Resources Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    16 min

  7. APR 25

    The Creative Continuum with Shelley Harrison (Stanford)

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of CommunicationsJustin Wenger (William Jewell) - Sr. Director of EngagementGuest for this Episode Shelley Harrison (Stanford) - Beta Chi Chapter Alumnus and InventorEpisode References Fraternity Webinars - Find information and register for upcoming webinars from the Fraternity.71st Grand Chapter - General Information page for the 71st Grand Chapter - The Grand Chapter will take place this summer, July 23-27, in San Antonio.General Resources Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    59 min

  8. MAR 14

    Greatfruit with Author Steve Garraty (Georgia)

    The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.  To find out more from the Fraternity, you can always check out our website at www.sigmanu.org. Also consider following us on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Flickr Have feedback or a question about this episode? Want to submit an idea for a future topic you'd like to see covered? Contact the Gavel Podcast team at news@sigmanu.org.  Hosts for this Episode Christopher Brenton (North Carolina State) - Director of CommunicationsGuest for this Episode Steve Garraty (Georgia) - Mu Chapter Alumnus and Author of Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful LifeEpisode References stevegarraty.com - Find more information on the life of Brother Garraty and access links to purchase your own copy of his book.71st Grand Chapter - General Information page for the 71st Grand Chapter - The Grand Chapter will take place this summer, July 23-27, in San Antonio.General Resources Prospective Member Referral - Do you know a young man who would be an ideal candidate for Sigma Nu? Please submit a membership referral.Employment and Staff Hiring Resources - If you are interested in learning more about working for the Fraternity as a consultant. Please visit the employment webpage for resources and access to the position application. The application deadlines are October 15 and March 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

    35 min
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The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood.

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  • Creator
    Sigma Nu Fraternity Inc.
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Gavel Podcast