HOMECOMING
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It's a celebration 50 years in the making!
While each event offers specific details in the “more info” section to help make your attendance a pleasant one, we’ve also shared below the most frequently asked questions regarding the weekend.
Who's Invited To The Weekend Events?
In addition to our brotherhood, spouses, significant others, family members, and Kappa Sigma Sweethearts are absolutely welcome to attend any event, with the exception of the Annual Alumni meeting on Saturday. That is a brothers only meeting. We ask that you please help us share our event schedule with the sweethearts from your era and encourage them to join us.
do i need to register to attend homecoming?
Please register online. You will pre-pay for the Friday night and Saturday night events on Elon’s website when you register. Walk-ups are welcome and will be able to pay at the door for those events requiring payment; however, attendance may be limited (fire Marshall capacity limits), so please make every effort to pre-register if you can. Registering online will give us the most accurate headcount of expected attendees and further assist us in providing the necessary provisions for each event.
what's the dress code ?
Friday Night – Business Casual
All other events, as well as the Saturday Night 50th Reunion Party – Come as you are 🙂
where do i park ?
Per Elon, parking on Friday will be available in the McMichael and Innovation Quad lots, both located off Haggard Ave. on the east side of campus as well as Hunt B lot, located behind Schar Center off Williamson Ave. Parking is also available on South Campus, located across the tracks near the intramural sports fields. Saturday parking will be available in McMichael, Innovation Quad, South Campus and East Francis Center. Beginning at 9am on Saturday, parking in Hunt B lot, behind Schar Center, will be available for a $10 fee on a first-come, first-serve basis. More than one spot may be purchased for individual tailgating. Refer to this link for a map of parking lots on campus.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, October 20
LLAA Golf Tournament
Join Kappa Sigma brothers for a friendly round of golf at Stoney Creek Golf Club in Whitsett. We have room for 40 players.
Friday, October 20
Stoney Creek Golf Club (Map Location)
Tee Times: 11:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:10 p.m., 12:20 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 12:50 p.m. and 1 p.m.
MORE INFO
As of our last report from Elon this past Tuesday, there were still some slots available for the Friday golf tournament at Stoney Creek Golf Club in Whitsett. Please register as soon as possible on Elon’s website if you want to participate, as there is a cap on the number of players allowed. We will keep you updated as to when we reach the maximum number of players.
50th Reunion Reception
Join the brothers of Kappa Sigma for a fun evening of mingling, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and special presentations, as we celebrate our 50th Reunion.
Friday, Oct. 20
7 – 8 PM Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)
8 pm Presentations, immediately followed by socializing
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall (Map Location)
Location
On Friday night, we will have our 50th Anniversary Reunion in the Snow Family Grand Atrium, located within Dwight C. Schar Hall (prior to 2000 this was college library), which is part of the School of Communications. (Not to be confused with the Schar Center which is the sports arena / convocation center.) The atrium is located is at the corner of Lebanon Avenue and Williamson Avenue, just across the street from downtown Elon.
Evening Agenda
The Friday night reunion event is scheduled to last from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, we will have a cocktail hour and food service. It is a cash bar and buffet style heavy hors d’oeuvres that evening operated by Elon’s catering services, and beer and wine will be served. The food options will allow you to make a full meal, but it will not be a formal sit down affair. However, there will be plenty of seating/tables to allow for you to sit while eating. Payments accepted include cash and credit cards.
From 8:00 pm to approximately 9:00 pm, we will retire to the theater connected to Snow Atrium for our program portion of the evening, to include various presentations and discussions about the history of our fraternity, recolonization, recognition of past leaders, Kappa Sigma scholarships, etc.
From 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, you may return to the Snow Atrium for continued beverage and food service.
Dietary Concerns
If you have any specific dietary concerns, please let us know and we will work to address them with Elon’s catering services. Please do not wait to let us know about any such issues, as Elon’s catering services are extremely busy preparing for their numerous events Homecoming weekend.
Parking
Elon is not providing designated parking for our Friday event, so it will be first come, first served, wherever you can find a parking spot on campus or downtown. Snow Atrium is handicap accessible. There are multiple maps of Elon’s campus that show the various parking lots on campus as well as downtown. You should also reference the general parking information noted at the beginning of this email. It notes all accessible lots.
Saturday, October 21
Alumni Annual Meeting
This is a great opportunity to gain insight on the state of the chapter and our association.
Brothers Only
Saturday, October 21
9:30 am – 11 am
LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center (Map Location)
Our agenda will include:
• State of the LLAA
• William E. Gortney Distinguished Alumnus Award and Alumnus of The Year Award Presentations
• Update on the Kappa Sigma Alumni Scholarship
• Future of the Undergraduate Chapter Discussion
Saturday morning brother’s meeting is 9:00am to approximately 10:30am. As we have for many years, it will take place at the LaRose Theater in the Earnest A. Koury, Sr. Business Center. Coffee service will be available.
Elon Football and Tailgate
Pre-Game Tailgate
Join fellow brothers and Elon fans for a tented tailgate on Lake Mary Nell. We will offer a link here for lunch registration when that opens and note the associated cost if you are interested in purchasing lunch through Elon.
Saturday, October 21
11:00 am
Lake Mary Nell (Map Location)
There is no charge to attend the tailgate.
Elon Football Game vs. Monmouth
Don’t miss out on the Phoenix facing the Hawks! Choose to sit with fellow Kappa Sigma brothers by using the drop-down menu on the registration page.
2:00 pm
Rhodes Stadium (Map Location)
As we have for many years, there will be a Kappa Sigma designated tent at Lake Mary Nell Promenade for us to congregate. The ticket price ($25.00) for Elon’s catered meal includes a “hearty” buffet lunch with vegetarian and vegan options available and non-alcoholic beverages. LLAA will have available several types of beer and wine at the tent should you wish to partake. Please do not forget Elon’s alcohol policy for tailgating – beer and wine only, and all alcohol must be in opaque cups. We will have opaque cups available.
Parking
General public tailgating and game day parking is available in the Hunt B parking lot, located behind the Schar Center (basketball arena), for $10.00 a game. Spaces are first-come, first-serve starting 5-hours prior to kickoff (with kickoff at 2:00pm, you will be able to access the Hunt B lot at 9:00am).
Football Game
2:00pm – beer is available for purchase inside the stadium.
Postgame Social
Saturday, October 21
5 – 6 PM
LAKE MARY NELL PROMENADE (Map Location)
Enjoy a space to gather with friends and family after the football game.
Grab some free snacks and drinks before the reunion party at the Lighthouse.
50th Reunion Party
Saturday, October 21
8 – 10:30 PM
College Street Tap House – formerly “The Lighthouse” (Map Location)
Celebrate our 50th reunion with a party at the Lighthouse! We’ll have live music, all your favorite beverages, and a bar filled with friends.
Music
We will have a DJ playing hits from the last five decades. If you have a song that you would like to try and get on the playlist, let us know!
Food and Alcohol
Beer and wine will be available, and it will be a cash bar (credit cards accepted). As for food, there will only be light refreshments available, so please get something to eat before you arrive.
Sunday, October 22
Brotherhood Brunch
Sunday, October 22
11 am – 12 pm
McEwen Dining Hall (Map Location)
Join us at a campus dining hall for a brunch together before we depart campus. You will be able to pay for brunch at the door.
Before you travel home, break bread with your brothers one last time for the weekend in a reserved dining room at McEwen Dining Hall on campus. McEwen Dining Hall is located between the School of Communications and Sloan Hall dormitory. You will pay for your meal at the register.
Register Online
Several events require pre-registration. Once Elon’s registration is available we will provide the link below. Check back in late March for more event details.
Where To Stay
Make your reservations early. There are a number of hotels in the area. VRBO and Airbnb also offer options for your stay.
Have Questions?
We’re here to help make your homecoming a great one! If you have questions about any of the LLAA homecoming activities simply contact us.