Epsilon Xi Chapter
Epsilon Xi Chapter (Founded 21 April 2008) is located at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Chapter was founded by Sigma Chapter alumnus Brian Thompson (Σ 1042) and is a member of the Mid South Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Under the leadership of colony chairman Jarrod Reeves, and the direction from Alumni Advisor, Brian Thompson, the East Tennessee State University Colony held interest meetings in February of 2008. There were approximately 40 initiates pinned. Over the course of the Colonization period, the colony experienced some struggles with retention. By the end of the initiation program, the colony had 20 members inducted. Epsilon Xi Chapter was officially founded on April 21, 2008.
February 19, 2008 - Initiate meeting and pining
February 19, 2008 - April 14th, 2008 Initiate meetings
March 27, 2008 - Cookout; Davis Hall. A get to know each other get together where we ate hotdogs and snacks as well as played volleyball.
April 7, 2008 - Documentary, Press House, sponsored by Scholarship Committee; Movie: Bowling for Columbine. Popcorn and great company.
April 10, 2008 - 2nd Harvest, sponsored by the Service Committee.
April 21, 2008 - Induction. We made it!
Early Years
Epsilon Xi is working on a very aggressive and productive recruitment program for the Fall 2008 semester in hopes of expanding the chapter's numbers.
The Active Chapter
The current chapter is made up of 31 strong and motivated Brothers.
The 2009- 2010 executive board is:
- President: Andrew "Andy" Clark
- Vice President: Courtney Leifert
- Secretary: Sara Scobee
- Treasurer: Seth Coffie
- Historian: Elizabeth "Emmie" McCauley
- Parliamentarian: Travis Clark
- Initiate Adviser: Caitlin McCauley
- Recruitment Adviser: Jessica Fain
Past Chapter Presidents
- President- Andrew "Andy" Clark (2009-2010)
- President - Jarrod Reeves (2008-2009)
Initiate Classes
List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Initiate Classes
Family Trees
Main Article: List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Family Trees
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Epsilon Xi celebrates the Chapter's founding on April 21. In the past year, the Chapter held a cook-out in honor of Founder's Day at Rotary Park in Johnson City, Tennessee. Currently the Fellowship committee is working on a event that includes a formal and an awards banquets to celebrate Founder's Day.
Events
Spring 2010 Events
February 12, 2010 - Public Relations Event: Candy Valentine's, Culp
February 17, 2010 - Pinning of Delta Class, Forum
February 26, 2010 - Initiate Event: Initiate Pot Luck, CPA
March 4, 2010 - Scholarship Event: Post Secret/ "America's Most Trusted Stranger", Culp Auditorium
March 18, 2010 - Scholarship Event: "Portrayal of Appalachia in Movies", Culp Auditorium
March 19-21, 2010 - Bristol Motor Speedway Fundraiser, BMS
April 8-10, 2010 - Mid-South Regional Conference
April 9-10, 2010 - Relay for Life, Memorial Center
April 21, 2010* - Founder's Day Celebration, TBD
Fall 2010 Events
September 25, 2010 - Fund Raising Event:Golf Tournament
"*"Indicates that the Chapter has not yet determined to have this event.
Scholarship Events
Social Events
Service Events
Fund Raising Events
Initiate Events
Alumni Events
Past Events
Main Article: List of Epsilon Xi Past Chapter Events
Notable Alumni
- Brian Thompson (Σ 1042, 2002)
- Founding Member
- Adam Tate: Founding Member
- Jarrod Reeves: Founding Member
- Danielle Brewster: Founding Member
- Matt Allen: Founding Member
- Megan Singleton: Founding Member
- Tammy Sluder: Alpha Class
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- None to Date
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- None to Date