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Stepping Up for Sigma Pi
Bailey Joseph (Worcester Polytechnic ’17) on Fraternity Volunteerism
Alex Beaven (Pennington & Company), contributing writer
For Bailey Joseph (Worcester Polytechnic ’17), the undergraduate Sigma Pi experience instilled a sense of pride as he bonded with brothers and represented the Fraternity on campus. As an alumnus, Bailey is glad to stay engaged with Sigma Pi through committee volunteer roles.
Fraternal Responsibilities
Bailey joined Sigma Pi for the tight-knit group of brothers that shared a common bond. Balancing college life with fraternal duties posed challenges, but Bailey appreciates lessons in time management and teamwork that resonate in his professional career today. “I learned plenty about leadership and responsibility while serving as an executive council member.”
Ahead of the 2022 Convocation, Past Grand Sage Joe Palazzolo (Monmouth ’03) requested that Bailey serve on the elections committee due to prior undergraduate national committee service. He appreciated the chance to give back to Sigma Pi as a young alumnus, discussing the elections with fellow alumni and the undergraduates attending their first Convocation.
Becoming a Leader
Bailey was presented with the opportunity to become elections committee chairman for the 2024 Convocation after Kevin Carey (Illinois Wesleyan ’09) moved on from the position.
“I am not a very extroverted individual; even Convocation is a lot of engagement for me,” Bailey said. “Only after the election concluded and I stepped away from the podium and walked to the back of the hall did I appreciate how much work I spent organizing and facilitating the successful process.”
Bailey’s chairman duties required effective communication and leadership to work with undergraduates and alumni from across the country. The Grand Council application process was also a daunting task as Bailey gathered various Sigma Pi perspectives on how to find the best prospective members for the Sigma Pi Board of Directors.
Looking ahead, Bailey is excited to continue his Sigma Pi service as the new ritual committee chairman. He looks forward to working with Grand Sage Christian Miele (Towson ’00), sharing similar goals and ambitions to engage with chapters and spread ritual awareness.
“The Fraternity’s ritual is one of the most sacred things that bonds Sigma Pi members together.”
You can connect with Bailey at baileypjoseph@gmail.com.