Gamma Upsilon Chapter
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.
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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 15 Active Gamma Upsilon Brothers and 1 Inactive Gamma Upsilon Brothers.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Beth Dixon (2005-2006)
- Erin Maloney (2006-2007)
- Kathryn Braun (2007-2008)
- Jimmy Buscher (2008-2009)
- Rebecca Street (2009-2010)
- Katie Reynolds (2010-Present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Gamma Upsilon Chapter Initiate Classes
Current Officers
- *This section is currently being edited.
- President: Katie Reynolds
- Vice President: Jeremy Burba
- Recording Secretary: Lainey Harris
- Cooresponding Secretary: [[ ]]
- Parliamentarian: Joseph Sherman
- Treasurer: Drew Teague
- Inter-Chapter Relations: [[ ]]
- Initiate Advisor: Stephanie Albracht
- Historian: Lindsay Moffitt
Current Committee Chairs
- *This section is currently being edited.
- Awards and Scholarship: Katie Reynolds
- Service: Lainey Harris
- Social: Jeremy Burba
- Rush / Initiation: Jordan Panning
- Public Relations: Joe Sherman
- Fundraising: Drew Teague
- Alumni Relations: Andrea Racine
- Giddy-Up: Stephanie Albracht, Andrea Racine, Rebecca Street & Drew Teague
Chapter Events & Activities
DanceBlue
DanceBlue enhances the lives of children and families suffering from childhood cancer through the Golden Matrix Fund, and therefore serves the Bluegrass by assisting those treated at the University of Kentucky Pediatric Oncology Clinic. Furthermore, DanceBlue strives to establish a continued tradition, invoke appreciation and involvement, and ultimately create something greater than oneself.
It is a campus-wide event which we participate in by raising money, planning events and dancing for 24 hours straight. This is a spectacular event that all of our brothers enjoy participating in each year!
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Upsilon celebrates the Chapter's founding on the third weekend in February. The official date is February 24, 1998. It is a weekend of food and fun for all.
Gamma Up Giddy-Up
Gamma Up Giddy-Up was created in the Spring 2000 semester by Mike Landisman 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.
The 2009 Gamma Up Giddy Up committee has revamped the event from top down, giving it a new flair. With new activities mixed with a few old favorites it should be a brilliant and exciting weekend.
Reforest the Bluegrass
Reforest the Bluegrass is a yearly Lexington event in which members of the community come together to plant thousands of baby trees in hopes that in several years the city will have more trees and less pollution. The event takes place on the second or third Saturday of every April.
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. Ted was awarded a Chapter Service Key from the Gamma Upsilon chapter for his great work and help through the years.
- 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
Chapter Awards
- 2009 Gamma Upsilon Chapter Service Key went to Ted Daniels for his dedication and commitment to the Gamma Upsilon Chapter.
Other Awards
- 2009 Facebook Gold Star Award from Jonah Goodman for adding to the Wiki.
Further Resources
- Gamma Upsilon Chapter Website
- List of Gamma Upsilon Members
- List of Gamma Upsilon Alumni Members
- Information about us in the campus newspaper