Gamma Eta Chapter
Gamma Eta Chapter (Founded 3 March 1996) is located at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. The Chapter is a member of the Southeast Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Gamma Eta was founded March 3, 1996
Gamma Eta History
The early semesters of the Gamma Eta chapter were marked by large rush classes. Though the size of the rush classes have dwindled, the members of the rush classes have developed closer ties with the Gamma Eta brothers as the chapter strives for quality over quantity with their initiate classes.
In the Spring of 2008 Gamma Eta inducted it's Omega class, thus finishing the Greek Alphabet and restarted in the Fall of 2008 with the Alpha Alpha class (self-named the Awesome Awesome class).
In more recent years, Gamma Eta has been gaining greater recognition on the Florida State campus, and actively participates in campus events including FSU's Homecoming, Dance Marathon, and Relay for Life. Additionally, Gamma Eta has placed in their division for all of these events.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Sonal Pandya (2001-2002)
- Mickey Damelio (2002-2003)
- Alissa Doughty (2003-2005)
- Jessica Helkin (2005-2006)
- Jason Patzwald (2006-2007)
- Allison Hirschkowitz (2007-2008)
- Alejandra Arias (2008-2009)
- Eryn Jones (2009-2010)
- Mike Uhler (2010-2011
- Manda East (2011-2012)
- Emily Goodwin (2012-2013)
- Stuart Klein (2013-2014)
Past Executive Boards
2011-2012
- President: Manda East
- Vice President: Alberto Lopez
- Secretary: Heather Arnold
- Initiate Advisor: Corie Greenberg
- Treasurer: Lizzy Lopez and Kelly Hamlet
- Historian: Sam Mosely
- Parliamentarian: Jamie Price
2012-2013
- President: Emily Goodwin
- Vice President: Kate Lopez and Stuart Klein
- Secretary: Kristen Porter
- Initiate Advisor: Erica Mandry
- Treasurer: Chelsea Cunningham
- Historian: Lita Dudley
- Parliamentarian: Alex Azoulay
2013-2014
- President: Stuart Klein
- Vice President: John Sizemore and Katie Koehler
- Secretary: Leah Genn
- Treasurer: Zach Martin
- Initiate Advisor: Lauren Burkett
- Historian: Marinna Ward
- Parliamentarian: Jordan Anderson and Tiffany Shaw
- Regional Delegate: Priscilia Parada
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Gamma Eta Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Hayride
Each fall Gamma Eta hosts a Hayride weekend as an Alumni/ICR event. This event is usually takes place in October or early November. The weekend kicks off with a party to welcome our out-of-town guests, and also serves as a reunion party for our alumni. The following day the brothers participate in a service event and scholarship event. These events have ranged from park clean-ups to writing letters to soldiers, and from cooking classes to museum visits. The weekend culminates with nighttime trip to a local farm where the brothers gather around a bonfire, eat dinner, and roast marshmallows in anticipation of the night's big event: the Hayride (often accompanied by scary stories, told by the farm owners).
Alumni Weekend
In the Spring Gamma Eta hosts a weekend of events for their alumni. The events of the weekend are set around the Alumni Picnic to honor the visiting alumni.
Nothing But Nets
Nothing But Nets is the official chapter philanthropy of Gamma Eta. This organization raises money to instal mosquito nets in huts in Africa to protect families from Malaria. During National Malaria Awareness week Gamma Eta hosts a series of fundraisers to promote awareness as well as raise money for the charity.
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2004 Top in Region Award
- 2005 Top in Region Award
- 2013 Outstanding Public Relations and Community Relations
University Awards
- 3rd Place Dance Marathon (2004)
- 2nd Place Homecoming (2006, 2007)
The Current Chapter
Active Brothers and Class
Current Officers
- E-Board
- President: Stuart Klein
- Vice President: Leah Genn
- Secretary: Victoria Sexton
- Treasurer: Stephanie Finnigan
- Initiate Advisor: Charlie Lafer
- Historian: Kylie Boothe
- Parliamentarian: John Sizemore
- Regional Delegate: Priscilia Parada
- E-Council
- Scholarship Chair: Mary Toth
- Leadership Chair: Jessica Chui
- Fellowship Chair: Ashley Wahl
- Public Relations Chair: Rachel Newton
- Recruitment Chairs: Erika Fischer and Sarah Potter
- Fundraising Chair: Zach Martin
- Special Events Chair Maria Rodriguez
- Alumni Chair: Stephanie Finnigan
- Webmaster: Amanda Anderson
- Risk Management Amanda Anderson
- Alumni Advisors: Jamie Price, Katie Koehler, and Adrienne Resha
Gamma Eta Seminoles in Action
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Hayride event with brothers from Gamma Theta, Gamma Eta, and Delta Lambda, October 2013
Further Resources
- FSU Phi Sigma Pi Web Page
- Gamma Eta Chapter Portal
- [president@fsupsp.com]