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)
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
University Awards
- 3rd Place Dance Marathon (2004)
- 2nd Place Homecoming (2006, 2007)
The Current Chapter
Active Brothers and Class
Current Officers
- E-Board
- President: Emily Goodwin
- Vice President: Kate Lopez
- Secretary: Kristen Porter
- Initiate Advisor: Erica Mandry
- Treasurer: Chelsea Cunningham
- Historian: Lita Dudley
- Parliamentarian: Alex Azoulay
- Council
- Service Chair: Alli Keclik
- Scholarship Chair: Jordan Anderson
- Social Chair: Samantha Mosley
- Public Relations Chair: Stuart Klein
- Rush Chair: Kristen Porter
- ICR Chair: Breanna Jameson
- Fundraising Chair: Kelly Hamlet
- Alumni Chair: Miguel Guzman
- Webmaster: Jennifer Ireland
- Special Events Chair Katie Koehler
- Alumni Advisors: Wilson Dang and Manda East
Gamma Eta Seminoles in Action
Further Resources
- FSU Phi Sigma Pi Web Page
- Gamma Eta Chapter Portal
- [president@fsupsp.com]