A graduate of Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Derek Weigel holds a degree in philosophy and serves as a financial entrepreneur at World Financial Group. Aside from his professional duties, Derek Weigel enjoys volunteering at food banks and animal shelters, hiking with his dogs,, and researching the world’s most beautiful places. Three of the most scenic places in the world are described below.1. Whitehaven Beach in Queensland, Australia. Located on one of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and a part of the Great Barrier Reef, this picturesque beach features some of the whitest sand on earth and is backed by mountains covered in lush vegetation. Always comfortable, the temperature remains close to 27 degrees Celsius the year round.2. Machu Picchu. Designated a World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu offers spectacular views from its almost 8,000-foot elevation. It is an ancient city built with a terraced structure and is surrounded by stunning mountains. 3. Amalfi Coast, Italy. The Amalfi Coast is home to numerous towns including Positano, Praiano, and Amalfi, all of which are set above gorgeous beaches. One of the most visited areas of Italy, the colorful towns, mountainside villas, and coastal walks of the Amalfi Coast provide plenty of scenery to enjoy.
A financial entrepreneur with the World Financial Group and head of security at Thatcher McGhee's Restaurant & Bar, Derek Weigel earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he played football until injuring his back. A varsity football player while studying at Bergen Catholic High School, Derek Weigel remains a member of the school's football alumni association.Founded at Bergen Catholic High School to support the school's football tradition, the Crusader Football Alumni Club continues to foster community and brotherhood among its members. It also encourages bonds between alumni of the school and current players in the football program.The Crusader Football Alumni Club hosts a diverse range of events to raise funds for its efforts and to bring alumni and their families together. Among other events, the club holds its monthly board meetings, which are open to all. The club's monthly meetings take place every last Tuesday except on holidays. Current board members include alumni Bob Murray, Mike Cerullo, Tom Murray, Greg Boyajian, and Chris Vazquez.For more information about the club or to make a contribution, visit www.crusaderfac.com.
A graduate of Gettysburg College, Derek Weigel studied philosophy and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2015. Alongside his studies, he played on the school's football team for two years before being sidelined with a back injury. Derek Weigel also served as a member of the Gettysburg College chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Throughout the year, Sigma Alpha Epsilon members and alumni from across the country take part in a variety of events and activities, including fundraisers and service projects. Currently, the organization is preparing for its 163rd Anniversary Convention, which will be held June 20-22, 2019, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 400 delegates from Sigma Alpha Epsilon campus chapters and alumni associations will attend the three-day convention. During the event, delegates will handle fraternity business, including voting on board candidates and fraternity law proposals. Prior to attending, all delegates will have the opportunity to review board candidates and proposals for fraternity law in the Phi Alpha guidebook, which will be released in April 2019.In addition to exploring items of fraternity business, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon 163rd Anniversary Convention will feature networking activities, including a reception and a closing banquet honoring the winners of the True Gentleman of the Year award and the John O. Moseley Award for Zeal. Other highlights will include an opening luncheon featuring Chief Justice John Minton of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
