The Gavel Podcast

Communications and Member Engagement with Justin Wenger

Episode Summary

In this episode, General Fraternity staff members Christopher Brenton (NC State) and Justin Wenger (William Jewell) discuss best practices for enhancing communication and member engagement at both the local and national levels. They share key insights from Sigma Nu’s recent Lifetime Value Survey and the 2025 Cygnus Study, exploring what the data reveals about current engagement trends and how the Fraternity can continue to strengthen connections across generations of members.

Episode Notes

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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Hosts for this Episode

• Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications

Guest for this Episode

• Justin Wenger - Beta Xi Chapter (William Jewell) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Sr. Director of Member Engagement

Episode References

• Tell Us Your News - Know of a recent story about a chapter or member worth celebrating? Let us know at sigmanu.org/submitnews.
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• 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.

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