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− | '''Matthew J. Nicoletta''', commonly known as " | + | '''Matthew J. Nicoletta''', commonly known as "Fresh" (born 19 October 1978), is an Alumnus of [[Beta Kappa Chapter]] (ΒΚ 325) at [http://www.clemson.edu/ Clemson University]. Matthew is currently serving as [[National President]] for the 2014-2016 National Council term. |
== Early Fraternity Life and Career == | == Early Fraternity Life and Career == | ||
− | Matthew attended Clemson University upon graduation from high school, beginning in the Fall of 1997. Because he registered for housing very late in the preceding | + | Matthew attended Clemson University upon graduation from high school, beginning in the Fall of 1997. Because he registered for housing very late in the preceding summer, he was wait-listed until campus housing became available. By luck, the first spot to open up on campus was in the newest apartment complex, where he would share a suite with [[Richard Mock|Richard Brian Mock]], ΒΚ 261, who was a long-standing Chapter Officer at Beta Kappa Chapter. Upon receiving his invitation to come to recruitment in his second semester, Matthew decided to join Beta Kappa. He served as the Theta Initiate Class President and was inducted into Beta Kappa Chapter in the Spring of 1998. |
− | == Collegiate Years at Beta Kappa == | + | == Collegiate Years at Beta Kappa Chapter == |
− | In his first Active semester at Beta Kappa, in the Fall of 1999, Matthew became the Liaison for the Alumni Committee. The following semester, he was away for a Cooperative Education experience, and would return in the Summer for a relatively inactive summer session. Following his return to Beta Kappa, Matthew was elected to the Office of Parliamentarian, filling a vacancy left open improperly. Over several semesters, Matthew grew into the role of Parliamentarian, completing coursework and passing the Membership Exam to become a member of the [http://parliamentarians.org/ National Association of Parliamentarians] (NAP) | + | In his first Active semester at Beta Kappa, in the Fall of 1999, Matthew became the Liaison for the Alumni Committee. The following semester, he was away for a Cooperative Education experience, and would return in the Summer for a relatively inactive summer session. Following his return to Beta Kappa, Matthew was elected to the Office of Parliamentarian, filling a vacancy left open improperly. Over several semesters, Matthew grew into the role of Parliamentarian, completing coursework and passing the Membership Exam to become a member of the [http://parliamentarians.org/ National Association of Parliamentarians] (NAP). |
− | + | During this time, Matthew traveled to other Chapters and National events, including serving as Beta Kappa Chpater's Delegate to Grand Chapter from 2001-2003. While an Active Member of Beta Kappa (1998-2003), Matthew served the Chapter in various roles as Alumni Committee Liaison, Parliamentarian, Corresponding Secretary, and [[Grand Chapter]] Delegate. He was awarded both a Fellowship Award and [[Chapter Service Key]] by Beta Kappa in 2001. | |
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− | While an Active Member of Beta Kappa (1998-2003), Matthew served the Chapter in various roles as Alumni Committee Liaison, Parliamentarian, Corresponding Secretary, and [[Grand Chapter]] Delegate. He was awarded both a Fellowship Award and [[Chapter Service Key]] by Beta Kappa in 2001. | ||
== Alumni Years to Present == | == Alumni Years to Present == | ||
Upon graduating from Clemson University in 2003, Matthew found employment in Washington, DC and subsequently relocated. He married former Beta Kappa Chapter Advisor and Honorary Brother Juana Green (now ''[[Juana Green-Nicoletta]]'') in 2005. Later that year, the couple purchased a house in Baltimore, Maryland, where they continue to be active in the fraternity on both the National and Local levels, through the continued attendance of National and Regional Events, and with local Collegiate and Alumni Chapters, including [[Gamma Pi Chapter|Gamma Pi]], [[Alpha Delta Chapter|Alpha Delta]], [[Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter|DVAC]], and [[Capital Chapter|WDCAAC]]. | Upon graduating from Clemson University in 2003, Matthew found employment in Washington, DC and subsequently relocated. He married former Beta Kappa Chapter Advisor and Honorary Brother Juana Green (now ''[[Juana Green-Nicoletta]]'') in 2005. Later that year, the couple purchased a house in Baltimore, Maryland, where they continue to be active in the fraternity on both the National and Local levels, through the continued attendance of National and Regional Events, and with local Collegiate and Alumni Chapters, including [[Gamma Pi Chapter|Gamma Pi]], [[Alpha Delta Chapter|Alpha Delta]], [[Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter|DVAC]], and [[Capital Chapter|WDCAAC]]. | ||
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+ | == Senior Vice President == | ||
+ | Matthew held the role of [[Senior Vice President]] during the 2008-2010 National Council term. During this time, he focused primarily on improving our Risk Management and emergency preparedness and on simplifying several elements of the [[National Constitution]], notably [[National Constitution Article IV|Article IV: Membership]], which he re-wrote entirely as a proposed amendment to the National Constitution during the [[2009 Grand Chapter Conference]]. The Amendment clarified classes of Membership (Collegiate, Alumni, Honorary) and served to separate these distinct classes from Active or Inactive status and other designations such as Founding Member or Charter Member. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Vice President of Finance == | ||
+ | Matthew held the role of [[Vice President of Finance]] after being elected to this position in 2010. His focus in this role is on balancing the National Budget supportive of providing excellent member services, developing Leadership In Action, expanding Phi Sigma Pi, and deepening the fraternity's commitment to our National Philanthropic efforts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Investment Advisory Committee=== | ||
+ | During his time serving as Vice President of Finance, Matthew drafted and helped pass the approval of the [[Investment Advisory Committee]]. The committee was a result of an idea at the the [[2011 Grand Chapter Conference]] to allow Chapters to have a greater role in budgetary planning. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Amnesty Program=== | ||
+ | Matthew also drafted the origins of the Amnesty Program that was developed in 2011. The program allows Chapters who believe they may have less than proper practices to apply for amnesty in exchange for openly sharing these practices with the National Office in order to bring them into alignment with national policies. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == National President == | ||
+ | On July 31st 2014, Matthew was elected to the position of National President at National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Funeral Rite=== | ||
+ | Matt was responsible for writing the Funeral Rite Ceremony along with [[Matt Peachey]]. The Funeral Rite was adopted by the Grand Chapter in 2016. | ||
== National Involvement == | == National Involvement == | ||
− | Matthew's Active involvement Nationally began largely in 2001, when he represented Beta Kappa as the Chapter Delegate at the Annual [[Grand Chapter Conference]], held that year in Columbus, Ohio. He | + | Matthew's Active involvement Nationally began largely in 2001, when he represented Beta Kappa as the Chapter Delegate at the Annual [[Grand Chapter Conference]], held that year in Columbus, Ohio. He has attended the following Grand Chapter Conferences: |
+ | * [[2001 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Columbus, OH | ||
* [[2002 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Knoxville, TN | * [[2002 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Knoxville, TN | ||
* [[2003 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Bryn Mawr, PA | * [[2003 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
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* [[2006 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Kansas City, MO | * [[2006 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Kansas City, MO | ||
* [[2008 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Nashville, TN | * [[2008 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Nashville, TN | ||
+ | * [[2009 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Louisville, KY | ||
+ | * [[2010 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Harrisburg, PA | ||
+ | * [[2011 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Arlington, VA | ||
+ | * [[2012 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Orlando, FL | ||
+ | * [[2013 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Philadelphia, PA | ||
+ | * [[2014 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Atlanta, GA | ||
+ | * [[2015 Grand Chapter Conference]] - Arlington, VA | ||
He has also attended the following National Conventions (held separately from Grand Chapter prior to 2007) | He has also attended the following National Conventions (held separately from Grand Chapter prior to 2007) | ||
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* [[2006 National Convention]] - Washington, DC | * [[2006 National Convention]] - Washington, DC | ||
− | Matthew has served on several [[National Committees]] including the [[Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee]] since 2001, the [[Sanctions Appeal Board]], and the [[National Advisory Board]]. In 2008, Matthew was elected as one of the two | + | Matthew has served on several [[National Committees]] including the [[Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee]] since 2001, the [[Sanctions Appeal Board]], and the [[National Advisory Board]]. In 2008, Matthew was elected as one of the two inaugural [[National Alumni Association]] (NAA) delegates for Grand Chapter. Also at the 2008 Grand Chapter, he was elected to the position of [[Senior Vice President]] for the 2008-2010 term. At the 2010 Grand Chapter, Matthew was elected to his second term on [[National Council]], this time in the position of [[Vice President of Finance]]. In 2012, Matthew was re-elected to serve as Vice President of Finance for the 2012-2014 term. |
== Bigs and Littles == | == Bigs and Littles == | ||
− | + | Matthew's Big Brother is [[Juli McLaurin|Juli A. McLaurin]], who is now an Alumna residing in New York, New York. | |
− | + | Matthew has four Little Brothers: | |
* [[Paola Alboni]], Alumna | * [[Paola Alboni]], Alumna | ||
* Mike Speth, Expelled | * Mike Speth, Expelled | ||
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== Further Resources == | == Further Resources == | ||
[http://home.comcast.net/~bkfreshboy/MacFreshBoy/FamilyTree.html FreshBoy's Fraternity Family Tree] | [http://home.comcast.net/~bkfreshboy/MacFreshBoy/FamilyTree.html FreshBoy's Fraternity Family Tree] | ||
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+ | {{Infobox CouncilSuccession | preceded = [[Lisa A. Ambrosia Howard]], [[Beta]], [[Delta Xi]] | succeeded = [[Chris Costantino]] | councilname = [[Senior Vice President]] | term = 2008-2010}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox CouncilSuccession | preceded = [[Josh Marder]], [[Alpha Rho]] | succeeded = [[Sarah Cantwell]], [[Beta Sigma]] | councilname = [[Vice President of Finance]] | term = 2010-2014 }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox CouncilSuccession | preceded = [[Jonah Goodman]], [[Delta Alpha]] | succeeded = -| councilname = [[National President]] | term = 2014-present }} | ||
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[[Category:Beta Kappa Alumni Members]] | [[Category:Beta Kappa Alumni Members]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Beta Kappa Fresh Family]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Beta Kappa Chapter]] | ||
[[Category:National Council]] | [[Category:National Council]] | ||
[[Category:2008 National Council Nominees]] | [[Category:2008 National Council Nominees]] | ||
[[Category:Featured Content]] | [[Category:Featured Content]] |
Latest revision as of 13:19, 7 August 2017
Matthew J. Nicoletta, commonly known as "Fresh" (born 19 October 1978), is an Alumnus of Beta Kappa Chapter (ΒΚ 325) at Clemson University. Matthew is currently serving as National President for the 2014-2016 National Council term.
Contents
Early Fraternity Life and Career
Matthew attended Clemson University upon graduation from high school, beginning in the Fall of 1997. Because he registered for housing very late in the preceding summer, he was wait-listed until campus housing became available. By luck, the first spot to open up on campus was in the newest apartment complex, where he would share a suite with Richard Brian Mock, ΒΚ 261, who was a long-standing Chapter Officer at Beta Kappa Chapter. Upon receiving his invitation to come to recruitment in his second semester, Matthew decided to join Beta Kappa. He served as the Theta Initiate Class President and was inducted into Beta Kappa Chapter in the Spring of 1998.
Collegiate Years at Beta Kappa Chapter
In his first Active semester at Beta Kappa, in the Fall of 1999, Matthew became the Liaison for the Alumni Committee. The following semester, he was away for a Cooperative Education experience, and would return in the Summer for a relatively inactive summer session. Following his return to Beta Kappa, Matthew was elected to the Office of Parliamentarian, filling a vacancy left open improperly. Over several semesters, Matthew grew into the role of Parliamentarian, completing coursework and passing the Membership Exam to become a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP).
During this time, Matthew traveled to other Chapters and National events, including serving as Beta Kappa Chpater's Delegate to Grand Chapter from 2001-2003. While an Active Member of Beta Kappa (1998-2003), Matthew served the Chapter in various roles as Alumni Committee Liaison, Parliamentarian, Corresponding Secretary, and Grand Chapter Delegate. He was awarded both a Fellowship Award and Chapter Service Key by Beta Kappa in 2001.
Alumni Years to Present
Upon graduating from Clemson University in 2003, Matthew found employment in Washington, DC and subsequently relocated. He married former Beta Kappa Chapter Advisor and Honorary Brother Juana Green (now Juana Green-Nicoletta) in 2005. Later that year, the couple purchased a house in Baltimore, Maryland, where they continue to be active in the fraternity on both the National and Local levels, through the continued attendance of National and Regional Events, and with local Collegiate and Alumni Chapters, including Gamma Pi, Alpha Delta, DVAC, and WDCAAC.
Senior Vice President
Matthew held the role of Senior Vice President during the 2008-2010 National Council term. During this time, he focused primarily on improving our Risk Management and emergency preparedness and on simplifying several elements of the National Constitution, notably Article IV: Membership, which he re-wrote entirely as a proposed amendment to the National Constitution during the 2009 Grand Chapter Conference. The Amendment clarified classes of Membership (Collegiate, Alumni, Honorary) and served to separate these distinct classes from Active or Inactive status and other designations such as Founding Member or Charter Member.
Vice President of Finance
Matthew held the role of Vice President of Finance after being elected to this position in 2010. His focus in this role is on balancing the National Budget supportive of providing excellent member services, developing Leadership In Action, expanding Phi Sigma Pi, and deepening the fraternity's commitment to our National Philanthropic efforts.
Investment Advisory Committee
During his time serving as Vice President of Finance, Matthew drafted and helped pass the approval of the Investment Advisory Committee. The committee was a result of an idea at the the 2011 Grand Chapter Conference to allow Chapters to have a greater role in budgetary planning.
Amnesty Program
Matthew also drafted the origins of the Amnesty Program that was developed in 2011. The program allows Chapters who believe they may have less than proper practices to apply for amnesty in exchange for openly sharing these practices with the National Office in order to bring them into alignment with national policies.
National President
On July 31st 2014, Matthew was elected to the position of National President at National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral Rite
Matt was responsible for writing the Funeral Rite Ceremony along with Matt Peachey. The Funeral Rite was adopted by the Grand Chapter in 2016.
National Involvement
Matthew's Active involvement Nationally began largely in 2001, when he represented Beta Kappa as the Chapter Delegate at the Annual Grand Chapter Conference, held that year in Columbus, Ohio. He has attended the following Grand Chapter Conferences:
- 2001 Grand Chapter Conference - Columbus, OH
- 2002 Grand Chapter Conference - Knoxville, TN
- 2003 Grand Chapter Conference - Bryn Mawr, PA
- 2004 Grand Chapter Conference - Richmond, VA
- 2005 Grand Chapter Conference - Monroeville, PA
- 2006 Grand Chapter Conference - Kansas City, MO
- 2008 Grand Chapter Conference - Nashville, TN
- 2009 Grand Chapter Conference - Louisville, KY
- 2010 Grand Chapter Conference - Harrisburg, PA
- 2011 Grand Chapter Conference - Arlington, VA
- 2012 Grand Chapter Conference - Orlando, FL
- 2013 Grand Chapter Conference - Philadelphia, PA
- 2014 Grand Chapter Conference - Atlanta, GA
- 2015 Grand Chapter Conference - Arlington, VA
He has also attended the following National Conventions (held separately from Grand Chapter prior to 2007)
- 2002 National Convention - Pittsburgh, PA
- 2006 National Convention - Washington, DC
Matthew has served on several National Committees including the Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee since 2001, the Sanctions Appeal Board, and the National Advisory Board. In 2008, Matthew was elected as one of the two inaugural National Alumni Association (NAA) delegates for Grand Chapter. Also at the 2008 Grand Chapter, he was elected to the position of Senior Vice President for the 2008-2010 term. At the 2010 Grand Chapter, Matthew was elected to his second term on National Council, this time in the position of Vice President of Finance. In 2012, Matthew was re-elected to serve as Vice President of Finance for the 2012-2014 term.
Bigs and Littles
Matthew's Big Brother is Juli A. McLaurin, who is now an Alumna residing in New York, New York.
Matthew has four Little Brothers:
- Paola Alboni, Alumna
- Mike Speth, Expelled
- Stephanie "Icky" Schwindel, Alumna
- Abby Kinard, Expelled
Further Resources
FreshBoy's Fraternity Family Tree
Senior Vice President | ||
Preceded By Lisa A. Ambrosia Howard, Beta, Delta Xi |
Term 2008-2010 |
Succeeded By Chris Costantino |
Vice President of Finance | ||
Preceded By Josh Marder, Alpha Rho |
Term 2010-2014 |
Succeeded By Sarah Cantwell, Beta Sigma |
National President | ||
Preceded By Jonah Goodman, Delta Alpha |
Term 2014-present |
Succeeded By - |