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Beta Chapter carries out multiple large events each semester (as described below), as well as smaller events that occur frequently throughout the semester. These activities include but are not limited to: | Beta Chapter carries out multiple large events each semester (as described below), as well as smaller events that occur frequently throughout the semester. These activities include but are not limited to: | ||
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Revision as of 01:22, 14 December 2008
Beta Chapter (Founded 30 April 1929; Reactivated 12 February 1996) is located at Truman State University (formerly Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, Northeast Missouri State University) in Kirksville, Missouri. The Chapter was founded by Alpha Chapter alumnus C.H. McClure (Α 3) and is a member of the Central Region.
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Chapter History
While Beta Chapter was set to be the second chapter of Phi Sigma Pi in 1917 the chapter was not able to be chartered until 1929. The following is part of a letter from C.H. McClure to S. E. Davis President of the University;
"My Dear Mr. Davis,
I am sorry that our local chapter here has become inactive. When we first organized at Warrensburg and attempted to extend Phi sigma Pi, we picked Kirksville to be our first chapter. We sent a delegate over to Kirksville and they thought they would provide for the organization of a chapter, so we assigned them Beta chapter. Then John R. Kirk and Byron Cosby put a quietus to the matter and nothing more was done until after I came here. By that time, Phi Sigma Pi had probably twelve or fifteen chapter, but Beta had been skipped in the naming."
Founding
Beta Chapter was founded on April 30, 1929 by Professor C.H. McClure from Alpha Chapter at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, Missouri. Due to the Great Depression, Beta Chapter was deactivated in the 1930s. Then on February 12, 1996 Beta Chapter was reactivated.
The Active Chapter
Currently Beta Chapter has 72 active members and is a well recognized organization on the Truman campus. The Fall 2008 initiate class, Alpha Alpha (ΑΑ), had 12 members. Brothers of Beta Chapter are very active within Phi Sigma Pi as well as many other on-campus organizations, ranging from honor societies to social fraternities and sororities.
Chapter Mascot
The Pirate is the official mascot of Beta Chapter.
Chapter Chant
We pillage, we plunder, we bring the thunder. Go Beta! Go Beta!
Executive Board
Beta's Executive Board is composed of ten elected members. These members are elected each fall to serve for the following calendar year. There are nine voting members and one nonvoting member, that of Brother at Large. The makeup of Beta's Executive Board differs from many other chapters. In addition to the Initiate Advisor, Beta added the position of Rush Advisor to oversee the planning of events during Rush week. The position of Brother at Large was created to act as an intermediary for all brothers to the Executive Board and/or the Chapter as a whole. An additional Historian was also added to prepare the initiate class for the National Exam each semester.
2009 Beta Executive Board
- President - Joey Grissom
- Vice President - Nicole Jeffries
- Secretary - Cole Rakow
- Treasurer - David White Jr.
- Parliamentarian - Tim Williams
- Initiate Advisor - Emily Fassi
- Rush Advisor - Meghan Viers
- Historian - Natalie Fama
- Historian - Mickey Wooldridge
- Brother at Large - Mattie Strauss
Alumni Advisory Board
The Alumni Advisory Board consists of alumni of Beta Chapter that use their knowledge and experience to advance the brotherhood of the chapter. Upon receiving alumni status, alumni are invited, but not required, to be a member of the Board. There is not a limit as to the number of members serving on the Board at any given time.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Sherod Collins (1931)
- Howard Skinner (1933)
- Harry Bowles (Summer 1933)
- unknown
- Tracy Reynolds (1996)
- Tracy Reynolds (1997)
- Christy Straatmann (1998)
- Amy Bowers (1999)
- Brian Coles (2000)
- Carrie Fitzgibbons (2001)
- Brady Miller (2002)
- Andrea DuPont (2003)
- Sara Hayden (2004)
- Hannah Schreiber (2005)
- Jennifer Crawford (2006)
- Brett Pierson (2007)
- Adam Vogt (2008)
- Joey Grissom (present)
Initiate Classes
View main article: List of Beta Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Beta Chapter carries out multiple large events each semester (as described below), as well as smaller events that occur frequently throughout the semester. These activities include but are not limited to:
Fellowship:
- Field day
- Karaoke night
- Movie nights
- Speed Dating
Scholarship:
- Book Club
- Around the World with PSP, hosted by Brothers who have studied abroad and want to share their experiences with the chapter.
- Hosting a campus-wide speaker each Spring semester
Service:
- Organizing a Giving Tree for local children in the Fall
- Tutoring at Ray Miller Elementary School
- Hosting a Parents Night Out
- Volunteering at Hope's Kitchen, a food pantry used to help the needy
- Decorating pumpkins with the elderly at Manor Care
Fundraising:
- Working as concert security for bands that come to Truman's campus
- Hosting a Spaghetti Dinner
- Encouraging donations for Teach For America
Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend is a weekend of events held every spring by Beta Chapter in order to maintain strong, active relations with the Alumni from the chapter. This past year's Alumni Weekend began with a night of Karoake hosted by the Fellowship Committee. The next day featured a variety of events, beginning with a morning basketball game at Truman's rec center and followed by a picnic at a nearby park. Next, Alumni and Brothers gathered to watch and discuss the documentary "Jesus Camp." Following dinner, a formal dance was organized by the Fellowship Committee. The weekend concluded with a breakfast the next morning.
Beta Bash
Beta Bash is an annual inter-chapter event hosted by Beta Chapter every October. Brothers from several nearby chapters, such as Alpha Chapter, travel to Truman to enjoy the weekend of events. Many Beta Alumni also return for the weekend. This past year's Beta Bash consisted of PSP Jeopardy, a barbeque at a nearby park, and Jello wrestling among Brothers.
Phi Sigma Pi Week
Starting the spring of 2007, Beta Chapter has held a Phi Sigma Pi week on Truman State's campus. The event consisted of a week of Beta chapter reaching out the Truman community and making our ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship known. Throughout the week brothers put on various events that were open to the Truman community. Beta Chapter held two fundraising events: Puppies on the Quad, a time when students could rent a puppy for half an hour; and Teach For America Dodgeball tournament. All the proceeds of the Dodgeball tournament were donated to Teach for America. Beta Chapter also used this week to do a backpack collection for Teach For America. Brothers of Beta Chapter collected backpacks from other student organizations and students.
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Notable Alumni
- Lisa Ambrosia Howard (Beta Chapter, 1998-2000)
- National President (2005-2006)
- National Vice President (2004-2005, 2006-2008)
- National Vice President (1929-1930)
- Phi Sigma Pi Founder
- National Vice President (1931-1935)
- National Counselor (1930-1931, 1935-1937)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1999 Outstanding Initiate Program Award
- 2000 Outstanding Risk Management Award
- 2001 Outstanding Risk Management Award
- 2004 Outstanding PR and Community Relations
- 2005 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 2005 Outstanding Website
- 2005 Top in Region Award
- 2006 Top in Region Award
- 2007 Outstanding Website Award
- 2008 Outstanding Website Award
- 2008 Top in Region Award
University Awards
- 2005- Outstanding Large Organization (Truman)