Alpha Xi Chapter
Alpha Xi Chapter (Founded 3 March 1991) is located at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. The Alpha Xi Chapter is a member of the Dominion Region. The chapter currently has over 50 active members and will soon be taking a new initiate class (Alpha Upsilon).
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Chapter History
Founding
The Alpha Xi chapter was founded on Sunday evening, March 3, 1991 in Heth Lounge B.
Early Years
Members of the Alpha Xi chapter helped induct the founding members of the Alpha Rho Chapter chapter at Virginia Tech on November 3, 1991.
Mat Panyik of the Gamma Class served our first National position as what was known then as a Chapter Consultant and now as a Regional Consultant. The Chapter Service Key has been awarded to two of our members, Jennifer Cook in the spring of 1994 and Jane Allison Ludwing in the spring of 1996. Receiving the Chapter Service Key is a great honor it recognizes an individual Brother for providing outstanding service to the Fraternity.
In recent years Mr. Gregory Humble, President of Alpha Xi during the Fall of 2000 and the Spring of 2001 started a Radford University Foundation Scholarship. We are working hard to put the scholarship into use. With much assistance from Mr. Humble himself, and recent initiate classes, the Chi's, Omega's, and Alpha Gamma's, we are looking forward to seeing a dream become reality.
The Active Chapter
Colors and Mascot
The Alpha Xi Chapter's official colors are red and white. Our mascot is the Eagle for it's representation of beauty, grace, and the respect it demands.
Chapter Chant
Phi Phi Phi to the Sig
Sig Sig Sig to the Pi
Phi to the Sig
Sig to the Pi
Phi Sigma Pi
Executive Board
Main Article: List of Previous Executive Boards
The Alpha Xi Chapter's Executive Board consists of 10 members. Officers are selected during the spring semester and serve the following academic year. If a brother is serving in an executive position and is subject to graduation in the fall, elections for the executive position will be conducted in the middle of the fall semester.
- President: Lauren Macher
- Vice President: Kristin Harris
- Secretary: Rene Carling
- Treasurer: Becca Stevens
- Parliamentarian: John Grimes
- Historians: Jessica Clervoi and Amanda Beauford
- Initiate Chair: Maddie Faw
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Taj Mahon-Haft
- Local Alumni Advisor: Position Empty
- Distant Alumni Advisor: Bryan Pruitt
Committee Chairs
- Alumni: Matt Byers
- Awards and Scholarship: Kaitlyn Fisher
- Fundraising: Peter Harbolick
- Interchapter Relations: Misty Daniels
- RU Involved: Brittany Wray and Peter Weber
- Rush: Clarkson Meredith
- Public Relations: Elizabeth Dreher
- Service: Natalie Mongold
- Social/Banquet: Eva Intravaia
- Spirit: Elizabeth Carr
Past Chapter Presidents
- Greg Martin (1991-1992)
- Alison Jones (1992-1993)
- Jennifer Cook (1993-1994)
- Allison Ludwig Brumfield (1994-1996)
- Stephanie Hubble (1996-1997)
- Lisa Randazzo (1997-1998)
- Sally Bybee (1998-1999)
- Emily Wallin (1999-2000)
- Gregory Humble (2000-2001)
- Joey Wilkerson (2001-2002)
- Amanda King (2002-2003)
- Scott Rowe (2003-2004)
- Emily Wise (2004-2005)
- Tim Jamba (2005-2006)
- Courtney Lerch (2006-2007)
- Lauren Brooks (2007-2008)
- Laura Braithwaite (2008-2009)
- Lacie Omps (2009-2010)
- Mark Samudre (2010-2011)
- Sarah Gayle Ballagh (2011-2012)
- Lauren Macher (2012-Present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Alpha Xi Chapter Initiate Classes
The Alpha Xi Chapter selects one initiate class each semester following a rigorous Rush process. Initiate classes typically range between 12 and 18 members, although this is not governed by any chapter policy and exceptions do occur.
The chapter follows a nine week initiation curriculum that has been developed and refined from year to year. At the end of the nine week process, initiates are inducted into the Chapter, pending passage of a Chapter Final Vote and successful completion of all national and chapter requirements.
Family Trees
Main Article: Family Trees
National Involvement
- 2011: National Convention: Bryan Pruitt (Delegate), Matt Byers, Rene Carling
- 2011: Philly Cup: Kaitlyn Fisher, Becca Stevens
- 2012: National Convention: Misty Daniels (Delegate)
Recent Chapter Events & Activities
Main Article: List of the Chapter Events & Activities
This semester the Alpha Xi Chapter will be hosting the Dominion Regional Conference. It will take place in March of 2013.
Founder's Weekend
Events are to be announced.
Rush
Social
Fundraising
Awards and Scholarship
Risk Management
Service
Notable Alumni
- Kimberly Salmon (nee Smith)
- Alpha Class Member
- former President of Capital Alumni Chapter
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1998: Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 1999: C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2012: Teach for America Month award for Best Community/Teach for America Recruitment Manager Engagement Event
University Awards
None to Date
Chapter Awards
Distinguished Service Key
- 2011: Lacie Omps
- 2012: Bryan Pruitt
Brother Of The Year
- 2012: Bryan Pruitt
Brother Of The Month
Main Article: List of Alpha Xi Recipients of Brother of the Month Award
The Brother of the Month award is given out during chapter to a brother who has put in a great effort and has exemplified all parts of the tripod: Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship. The recipient is not only awarded with the title, but a pair of letters that say "Da BOM" on the back. These pair of letters have been passed around for several years and are a great honor.
Further Resources
In the News
Alpha Xi Chapter | |
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Founded March 3, 1991 • Radford University | |
Presidents | G. Martin • A. Jones • J. Cook • S. Bybee • E. Wallin • G. Humble • J. Wilkerson • A. King • S. Rowe • E. Wise • T. Jamba • C. Lerch • L. Brooks • L. Braithwaite • L. Omps • M. Samudre • S. Ballagh • L. Macher • E. Intravaia |
History | Initiate Classes • Family Trees |
National Awards | Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award • C.H. McClure Single Service Award • TFA Award • 5 Star Regional Conference Award • Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award |
University Awards | Most Outstanding Student Organization |
Chapter Service Keys | Lacie Omps • Bryan Pruitt • Lauren Macher • Emily Wise • Dan Blake • Joe Bowman • Courtney Lerch • Jennifer Cook |
Chapter Awards | Brother of the Month |
National Council Members | none |
Torchias | none |