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Revision as of 16:29, 5 September 2009
Gamma Upsilon Chapter (Founded 24 February 1998) is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The Chapter was founded by Kathryn Conrad and Amy Rice. Gamma Upsilon is a member of the Mid South Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
Gamma Upsilon was founded on February 24, 1998 thanks to the hard work of Brothers Kathryn Conrad and Amy Rice. The charter class was made up of 124 brothers.
Early Years
Gamma Upsilon began as a strong chapter with many brothers and a lot of potential.
The Active Chapter
There are currently 11 Active Gamma Upsilon Brothers.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Beth Dixon (2005-2006)
- Erin Maloney (2006-2007)
- Kathryn Braun (2007-2008)
- Jimmy Buscher (2008-2009)
- Rebecca Street (2009-Present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Gamma Upsilon Chapter Initiate Classes
Current Officers
- President: Rebecca Street
- Vice President: Sarah Wilder
- Recording Secretary: Morgan Lykins
- Cooresponding Secretary: Katie Reynolds
- Parliamentarian: Jordan Panning
- Treasurer: Andy Smith
- Inter-Chapter Relations: Joe Sherman
- Initiate Advisor: Zach Wright
- Historian: Stephanie Albracht
Current Committee Chairs
- Awards and Scholarship: Katie Reynolds
- Service: Andrea Racine
- Social: Jeremy Burba
- Rush / Initiation: Zach Wright
- Public Relations: Joe Sherman
- Fundraising: Andy Smith
- Alumni: Andrea Racine
- Giddy-Up: Stephanie Albracht & Andrea Racine
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Upsilon celebrates the Chapter's founding on the third weekend in February. The official date is February 24, 1998.
Gamma Up Giddy-Up
Gamma Up Giddy-Up was created in the Spring 2000 semester and is the annual event hosted by Gamma Upsilon. Recently moved to the fall, this event showcases what all the "Horse Capital of the World" has to offer. Tailgating and watching the races at Keeneland, bourbon distillery tours, and the annual Ted Daniels Poker Tournament are just a few of the things going on during Giddy Up. Not to mention it's a great time for brothers from all chapters to come together and have a good time.
Mascot
Gamma Upsilon's mascot is the platypus.
Notable Alumni
- Ted Daniels - Honorary Alum
- Originally of Alpha Rho Chapter, Ted moved to Lexington, Ky and was made an honorary alum of Gamma Upsilon. He wrote "Brother," one of the two official songs of Phi Sigma Pi.
- Aaron graduated in Spring 2007 with a degree in Design. He is now a published artist and has a book called Jimmy Platypus and the Good Farmer.
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2001 Highest Chapter GPA Award
- 2001 Brother David Newton received Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship
University Awards
- 2001 University of Kentucky Partners for Excellence Award, Non-Social Fraternity.
- 2003 University of Kentucky Student Development Council Partner for Excellence Award.
- 2004 Arc of the Bluegrass 5K Top Organization Award
Other Awards
- 2009 Facebook Gold Star Award from Jonah Goodman for adding to the Wiki.
Further Resources