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− | '''Gamma Phi Chapter''' (Founded 26 February 1998) is located at [http://www.ou.edu University of Oklahoma] in Norman, Oklahoma. The | + | '''Gamma Phi Chapter''' (Founded 26 February [[1998]]) is located at [http://www.ou.edu University of Oklahoma] in Norman, Oklahoma. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Gamma Pi Chapter |Gamma Pi]] alum [[Katie Goddard]] and is a member of the [[Great Plains Region]]. |
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+ | [[Image:PSP_Currently.jpg|thumb|720×540px|right|Gamma Phi Chapter, Fall 2010]] | ||
== Chapter History == | == Chapter History == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
− | After being a Charter member at [[Gamma Pi Chapter |Gamma Pi]], [[Katie Goddard]] moved to Norman, Oklahoma to continue her education. Disappointed that there wasn't a chapter already established at the University of Oklahoma, she set out to start one. After a semester working with [[Betsy Jaquith]] the Director of Expansion at National Headquarters, the initial interest meetings were scheduled. | + | After being a Charter member at [[Gamma Pi Chapter|Gamma Pi]], [[Katie Goddard]] moved to Norman, Oklahoma to continue her education. Disappointed that there wasn't a chapter already established at the University of Oklahoma, she set out to start one. After a semester working with [[Betsy Jaquith]], the Director of Expansion at [[National Headquarters]], the initial interest meetings were scheduled. |
As one of the last chapters created before the Colony Program began, Gamma Phi was founded and inducted in just two meetings. On February 26, 1998, in the midst of a torrential rain storm, Gamma Phi was founded. The Charter class started out with just over 150 students. | As one of the last chapters created before the Colony Program began, Gamma Phi was founded and inducted in just two meetings. On February 26, 1998, in the midst of a torrential rain storm, Gamma Phi was founded. The Charter class started out with just over 150 students. | ||
=== Early Years === | === Early Years === | ||
− | Gamma Phi Chapter, especially [[Karen Cohick]] along with the [[Beta Chapter |Beta]] and [[Gamma Sigma Chapter | | + | Gamma Phi Chapter, especially [[Karen Cohick]], along with the [[Beta Chapter|Beta]] and [[Gamma Sigma Chapter|Gamma Sigma]] Chapters founded "[[WICKED]]" (The Western Interchapter Conference of Knowledge Education and Development). Every spring semester, normally around February, the Southwest Regional Conference, WICKED, happens. |
[[Dr. Doug Gaffin]], professor and first chapter advisor to Gamma Phi, was the first Honorary Brother for Gamma Phi Chapter. | [[Dr. Doug Gaffin]], professor and first chapter advisor to Gamma Phi, was the first Honorary Brother for Gamma Phi Chapter. | ||
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=== The Active Chapter === | === The Active Chapter === | ||
− | + | Current Executive Board: | |
− | + | * President - [[Joseph D. Lykins V]] | |
− | * President - [[ | + | * Vice President - [[Nikki Neal]] |
− | * Vice President - [[ | + | * Secretary - [[Tanjila Jahan]] |
− | + | * Treasurer - [[Nicholas Leach]] | |
− | * | + | * Rush Advisor - [[Ashley Williams]] |
− | * Treasurer - [[ | + | * Initiate Advisor - [[Christian Bayless]] |
− | * Rush Advisor - [[ | + | * Parliamentarian - [[Alex Pennington]] |
− | * Initiate Advisor - [[ | + | * Historian - [[Susie Ross]] |
− | * | + | * Brother at Large - [[Michelle Schuller]] |
− | * | ||
− | * Brother | ||
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− | * Alumni - [[ | + | Current Executive Council: |
− | * Awards & Scholarship - [[ | + | * Alumni - [[Susie Ross]] |
− | * | + | * Awards & Scholarship - [[Brian Koss]] |
− | * | + | * Fundraising - [[Janeeka Corbett]] |
− | * | + | * Public Relations - [[Tanjila Jahan]] |
− | * | + | * Rush - [[Ashley Williams]] |
− | * | + | * Initiation - [[Christian Bayless]] |
− | * | + | * Service - [[Danielle Harrison]] |
− | * | + | * Social - [[Hye-Jin Hwang]] |
+ | * Webmaster - [[Michelle Schuller]] | ||
=== Past Chapter Presidents === | === Past Chapter Presidents === | ||
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* [[Patrick Neville]] (2006) | * [[Patrick Neville]] (2006) | ||
* [[Rebecca Hammett]] (2007) | * [[Rebecca Hammett]] (2007) | ||
− | * [[Lacy Kelly]] (2008- | + | * [[Lacy Kelly]] (2008) |
+ | * [[Matt Klein]] (2009) | ||
+ | * [[Golnoosh Kamali]] (2010) | ||
+ | * [[Joseph D. Lykins V]] (2011- present) | ||
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+ | === Initiate Classes === | ||
+ | ''Main Article: [[List of Gamma Phi Chapter Initiate Classes]]'' | ||
=== Past Executive Boards === | === Past Executive Boards === | ||
+ | * Spring 2009 - [[Matt Klein]] (President); [[Amanda Gann]] (Vice President); [[Melissa Morales]] (Secretary); [[Alexia J. Wilson]] (Treasurer); [[Lisa Klein]] (Rush Advisor); [[Erin Garifalos]] (Initiate Advisor); [[My Chuong]] (Historian); [[Scott Arterbury]] (Parliamentarian); [[Jordan Kerley]] (Brother At Large); | ||
+ | * Fall 2008 - [[Lacy Kelly]] (President); [[Kelly Wadsworth]] (Vice President); [[Adriana Perry]] (Secretary); [[Lisa Klein]] (Treasurer); [[Amanda Gann]] (Rush Advisor); [[Jared Spitz]] (Initiate Advisor); [[Jeremy Hancock]] (Historian); [[Brice Beckwith]] (Parliamentarian); [[Wesley Blackman]] (Brother At Large); | ||
* Spring 2008 - [[Lacy Kelly]] (President); [[Kelly Wadsworth]] (Vice President); [[Adriana Perry]] (Recording Secretary); [[Brenda Appiah]] (Corresponding Secretary); [[Lisa Klein]] (Treasurer); [[Jordan Kerley]] (Rush Advisor); [[Jared Spitz]] (Initiate Advisor); [[Jeremy Hancock]] (Historian); [[Brice Beckwith]] (Parliamentarian); [[Steven Beard]] (Brother At Large); [[Rebecca Betzen]] (Campus Activities Coordinator) | * Spring 2008 - [[Lacy Kelly]] (President); [[Kelly Wadsworth]] (Vice President); [[Adriana Perry]] (Recording Secretary); [[Brenda Appiah]] (Corresponding Secretary); [[Lisa Klein]] (Treasurer); [[Jordan Kerley]] (Rush Advisor); [[Jared Spitz]] (Initiate Advisor); [[Jeremy Hancock]] (Historian); [[Brice Beckwith]] (Parliamentarian); [[Steven Beard]] (Brother At Large); [[Rebecca Betzen]] (Campus Activities Coordinator) | ||
* Fall 2007 - [[Rebecca Hammett]] (President); [[Kenny Brown]] (Vice President); [[Lacy Kelly]] (Recording Secretary); [[Lindsey Lamoreaux]] (Corresponding Secretary); [[Kathleen McAdams]] (Treasurer); [[Jordan Kerley]] (Rush Advisor); [[Holly Barber]] (Initiate Advisor); [[Samantha Roberts]] (Historian); [[Joey Picca]] (Parliamentarian); [[Jensen Mecca]] (Brother At Large); [[Caroline Rostad]] (Campus Activities Coordinator) | * Fall 2007 - [[Rebecca Hammett]] (President); [[Kenny Brown]] (Vice President); [[Lacy Kelly]] (Recording Secretary); [[Lindsey Lamoreaux]] (Corresponding Secretary); [[Kathleen McAdams]] (Treasurer); [[Jordan Kerley]] (Rush Advisor); [[Holly Barber]] (Initiate Advisor); [[Samantha Roberts]] (Historian); [[Joey Picca]] (Parliamentarian); [[Jensen Mecca]] (Brother At Large); [[Caroline Rostad]] (Campus Activities Coordinator) | ||
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Gamma Phi celebrates the Chapter's founding on a weekend near February 26. | Gamma Phi celebrates the Chapter's founding on a weekend near February 26. | ||
− | Gamma Phi | + | Gamma Phi celebrated it's tenth anniversary on February 26, 2008. Due to WICKED, the actual tenth anniversary celebration did not take place until March 7-9, 2008. |
=== Gamma Phi-nding === | === Gamma Phi-nding === | ||
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== Notable Alumni == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
* [[Karen Cohick]] (Charter Class) - Founder of WICKED, the Southwest Region's Annual Conference: Western Interchapter Conference for Knowledge, Education and Development, Chapter Service Key Recipient (2003) | * [[Karen Cohick]] (Charter Class) - Founder of WICKED, the Southwest Region's Annual Conference: Western Interchapter Conference for Knowledge, Education and Development, Chapter Service Key Recipient (2003) | ||
− | * [[James A. Hilty|James "Bo" Hilty]] (Beta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2004), National Council Advisory Board Member, [[Senior Vice President]] (2006) | + | * [[James A. Hilty|James "Bo" Hilty]] (Beta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2004), National Council Advisory Board Member, [[Senior Vice President | National Vice President]] (2006) |
* [[Amy Solis]] (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2005) | * [[Amy Solis]] (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2005) | ||
* [[Elizabeth Baxter]] (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2007) | * [[Elizabeth Baxter]] (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2007) | ||
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== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
* 2001 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]] | * 2001 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]] | ||
+ | * 2015 [[Top in Region Award]] | ||
= Further Resources = | = Further Resources = | ||
− | * [http://www.ou.edu/student/phisigpi Gamma Phi | + | * [http://www.ou.edu/student/phisigpi Gamma Phi Chapter Website] |
+ | * [http://www.phisigmapi.org/gammaphi Gamma Phi Chapter Portal] | ||
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+ | = In the News = | ||
+ | *[http://www.url.com Article Name] | ||
− | [[Category:Chapters]] [[Category:Collegiate Chapters]] [[Category: | + | {{GPhi}} |
+ | {{Collegiate Chapters}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Chapters]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Collegiate Chapters]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Active Chapters]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Great Plains Region]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Gamma Phi Chapter]] |
Latest revision as of 18:14, 10 August 2015
Gamma Phi Chapter (Founded 26 February 1998) is located at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. The Chapter was founded by Gamma Pi alum Katie Goddard and is a member of the Great Plains Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
After being a Charter member at Gamma Pi, Katie Goddard moved to Norman, Oklahoma to continue her education. Disappointed that there wasn't a chapter already established at the University of Oklahoma, she set out to start one. After a semester working with Betsy Jaquith, the Director of Expansion at National Headquarters, the initial interest meetings were scheduled.
As one of the last chapters created before the Colony Program began, Gamma Phi was founded and inducted in just two meetings. On February 26, 1998, in the midst of a torrential rain storm, Gamma Phi was founded. The Charter class started out with just over 150 students.
Early Years
Gamma Phi Chapter, especially Karen Cohick, along with the Beta and Gamma Sigma Chapters founded "WICKED" (The Western Interchapter Conference of Knowledge Education and Development). Every spring semester, normally around February, the Southwest Regional Conference, WICKED, happens.
Dr. Doug Gaffin, professor and first chapter advisor to Gamma Phi, was the first Honorary Brother for Gamma Phi Chapter.
Robert Lyman, Alpha Rho Brother, was the second Honorary Brother of the Gamma Phi Chapter.
Monte Eldridge, inducted with the Tau Class on November 30, 2007, was the third Honorary Brother of the Gamma Phi Chapter.
The Scorpion is the official Gamma Phi Chapter mascot. Dr. Gaffin is famous for his study and research on scorpions. While he was advisor, he gifted the chapter with a scorpion. The chapter lovingly calls their mascot "R.T." which is short for "Road Trip." R.T. travels with the Gamma Phi Brothers on all their road trips to ensure a safe, ticket-free travel.
The Active Chapter
Current Executive Board:
- President - Joseph D. Lykins V
- Vice President - Nikki Neal
- Secretary - Tanjila Jahan
- Treasurer - Nicholas Leach
- Rush Advisor - Ashley Williams
- Initiate Advisor - Christian Bayless
- Parliamentarian - Alex Pennington
- Historian - Susie Ross
- Brother at Large - Michelle Schuller
Current Executive Council:
- Alumni - Susie Ross
- Awards & Scholarship - Brian Koss
- Fundraising - Janeeka Corbett
- Public Relations - Tanjila Jahan
- Rush - Ashley Williams
- Initiation - Christian Bayless
- Service - Danielle Harrison
- Social - Hye-Jin Hwang
- Webmaster - Michelle Schuller
Past Chapter Presidents
- Katie Goddard (1998)
- Rebecca Burgess (1999)
- Jeran Steuart (2000)
- Erin Sloan (2001)
- James A. Hilty (2002)
- Adam Marshall (2003)
- Laura King (2004)
- Blake Lennon (2005)
- Patrick Neville (2006)
- Rebecca Hammett (2007)
- Lacy Kelly (2008)
- Matt Klein (2009)
- Golnoosh Kamali (2010)
- Joseph D. Lykins V (2011- present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Gamma Phi Chapter Initiate Classes
Past Executive Boards
- Spring 2009 - Matt Klein (President); Amanda Gann (Vice President); Melissa Morales (Secretary); Alexia J. Wilson (Treasurer); Lisa Klein (Rush Advisor); Erin Garifalos (Initiate Advisor); My Chuong (Historian); Scott Arterbury (Parliamentarian); Jordan Kerley (Brother At Large);
- Fall 2008 - Lacy Kelly (President); Kelly Wadsworth (Vice President); Adriana Perry (Secretary); Lisa Klein (Treasurer); Amanda Gann (Rush Advisor); Jared Spitz (Initiate Advisor); Jeremy Hancock (Historian); Brice Beckwith (Parliamentarian); Wesley Blackman (Brother At Large);
- Spring 2008 - Lacy Kelly (President); Kelly Wadsworth (Vice President); Adriana Perry (Recording Secretary); Brenda Appiah (Corresponding Secretary); Lisa Klein (Treasurer); Jordan Kerley (Rush Advisor); Jared Spitz (Initiate Advisor); Jeremy Hancock (Historian); Brice Beckwith (Parliamentarian); Steven Beard (Brother At Large); Rebecca Betzen (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Fall 2007 - Rebecca Hammett (President); Kenny Brown (Vice President); Lacy Kelly (Recording Secretary); Lindsey Lamoreaux (Corresponding Secretary); Kathleen McAdams (Treasurer); Jordan Kerley (Rush Advisor); Holly Barber (Initiate Advisor); Samantha Roberts (Historian); Joey Picca (Parliamentarian); Jensen Mecca (Brother At Large); Caroline Rostad (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Spring 2007 - Rebecca Hammett (President); Kenny Brown (Vice President); Lacy Kelly (Recording Secretary); Lindsey Lamoreaux (Corresponding Secretary); Kathryn McConnell (Treasurer); Lauren Rife (Rush Advisor); Holly Barber (Initiate Advisor); Samantha Roberts (Historian); Joey Picca (Parliamentarian); Jordan Kerley (Brother At Large); Becca Landsberry (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Fall 2006 - Patrick Neville (President); Rebecca Hammett (Vice President); Lindsey Lamoreaux (Recording Secretary); Annie Butler (Corresponding Secretary); Kathryn McConnell (Treasurer); Lauren Rife (Rush Advisor); Joey Picca (Initiate Advisor); Kathleen McAdams (Historian); Justin Matanane (Parliamentarian); Lacy Kelly (Brother At Large); Becca Landsberry (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Spring 2006 - Patrick Neville (President); Rebecca Hammett (Vice President); Lindsey Lamoreaux (Recording Secretary); Annie Butler (Corresponding Secretary); Kathryn McConnell (Treasurer); Lauren Rife (Rush Advisor); Joey Picca (Initiate Advisor); Kathleen McAdams (Historian); Justin Matanane (Parliamentarian); UNKNOWN (Brother At Large); UNKNOWN (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Fall 2005 - Blake Lennon (President); Kathryn McConnell (Vice President); Susan Guth (Recording Secretary); Annie Butler (Corresponding Secretary); UNKNOWN (Treasurer); Jackie Brazeal (Rush Advisor); Rebecca Hammett (Initiate Advisor); Justin Matanane (Historian); Eddie Gonzalez (Parliamentarian); UNKNOWN (Brother At Large); UNKNOWN (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Spring 2005 - Blake Lennon (President); Kathryn McConnell (Vice President); Susan Guth (Recording Secretary); Annie Butler (Corresponding Secretary); Bailey Cato (Treasurer); Jackie Brazeal (Rush Advisor); Rebecca Hammett (Initiate Advisor); Justin Matanane (Historian); Bradford Gildon (Parliamentarian); Lindsey Lamoreaux (Brother At Large); UNKNOWN (Campus Activities Coordinator)
- Fall 2004 - Laura King (President); Blake Lennon (Vice President); UNKNOWN (Recording Secretary); UNKNOWN (Corresponding Secretary); Courtney Chancellor (Treasurer); Kathryn McConnell (Rush Advisor); Katherine Cejda (Initiate Advisor); UNKNOWN (Historian); Bradford Gildon (Parliamentarian); UNKNOWN (Brother At Large); UNKNOWN (Campus Activities Coordinator)
Past Executive Councils
- Spring 2008 - Wesley Blackman Alumni; Yunfei Li (Awards & Scholarship); Mary Hicks (Brotherhood); Leslie Evans (Fundraising); Caroline Rostad (Public Relations); Jordan Kerley (Rush); Jared Spitz (Initiation); Amanda Gann (Service); Rebecca Hammett (Social)
- Fall 2007 - Lacy Kelly (Alumni); Annie Butler (Awards & Scholarship); Jensen Mecca (Brotherhood); Rebecca Betzen (Fundraising); Caroline Rostad (Public Relations); Jordan Kerley (Rush); Holly Barber (Initiation); Lisa Klein (Service); Tiffany Farrar (Social)
- Spring 2007 - Lacy Kelly Alumni; Mindy Lamb (Awards & Scholarship); Dami Olusola (Brotherhood); Lindsey Lamoreaux (Fundraising); Becca Landsberry (Public Relations); Lauren Rife (Rush); Holly Barber (Initiation); Patrick Neville (Service); Kelly Wadsworth (Social)
- Fall 2006 - Lacy Kelly Alumni; Mindy Lamb (Awards & Scholarship); Rachel Wright (Brotherhood); Lindsey Lamoreaux and Tiffany Farrar (Fundraising); Becca Landsberry (Public Relations); Lauren Rife (Rush); Joey Picca (Initiation); Lisa Klein (Service); Annie Butler and Susan Guth (Social)
- Spring 2006 - UNKNOWN Alumni; UNKNOWN (Awards & Scholarship); Rachel Wright (Brotherhood); UNKNOWN (Fundraising); UNKNOWN (Public Relations); Lauren Rife (Rush); Joey Picca (Initiation); UNKNOWN (Service); UNKNOWN (Social)
- Fall 2005 - Lindsey Lamoreaux Alumni; UNKNOWN (Awards & Scholarship); Rebecca Hammett (Brotherhood); UNKNOWN (Fundraising); UNKNOWN (Public Relations); Jackie Brazeal (Rush); Rebecca Hammett (Initiation); UNKNOWN (Service); UNKNOWN (Social)
- Spring 2005 - Katherine Cejda Alumni; UNKNOWN (Awards & Scholarship); Rebecca Hammett (Brotherhood); Laura King (Fundraising); UNKNOWN (Public Relations); Jackie Brazeal (Rush); Rebecca Hammett (Initiation); UNKNOWN (Service); UNKNOWN (Social)
- Fall 2004 - Rebecca Hammett Alumni; UNKNOWN (Awards & Scholarship); UNKNOWN (Fundraising); UNKNOWN (Public Relations); UNKNOWN (Rush); UNKNOWN (Initiation); UNKNOWN (Service); UNKNOWN (Social)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Phi celebrates the Chapter's founding on a weekend near February 26.
Gamma Phi celebrated it's tenth anniversary on February 26, 2008. Due to WICKED, the actual tenth anniversary celebration did not take place until March 7-9, 2008.
Gamma Phi-nding
The current chapter is working hard on reconnecting with all Gamma Phi Alumni. They are piecing together family trees and constantly updating information on all Gamma Phi Alumni.
Notable Alumni
- Karen Cohick (Charter Class) - Founder of WICKED, the Southwest Region's Annual Conference: Western Interchapter Conference for Knowledge, Education and Development, Chapter Service Key Recipient (2003)
- James "Bo" Hilty (Beta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2004), National Council Advisory Board Member, National Vice President (2006)
- Amy Solis (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2005)
- Elizabeth Baxter (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2007)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
Further Resources
In the News
Gamma Phi Chapter | |
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Founded February 26, 1998 • University of Oklahoma | |
Presidents | Katie Goddard • Rebecca Burgess • Jeran Steuart • Erin Sloan • James A. Hilty • Adam Marshall • Laura King • Blake Lennon • Patrick Neville • Rebecca Hammett • Lacy Kelly • Matt Klein • Golnoosh Kamali • Joseph D. Lykins V |
History | List of Gamma Phi Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Gamma Phi Family Lines |
Chapter Service Keys | Karen Cohick • James Hilty • Amy Solis • Elizabeth Baxter |
National Council Members | James Hilty • Kate McConnell |
Torchias | none |