Beta Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Chapter (Founded 19 March 1995) is located at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The Chapter was founded by 132 chartering members at Michigan State. The Chapter is a member of the Great Lakes Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Early Years
The Active Chapter
The current Chapter is comprised of 84 Brothers, from Beta Sigma's Omega, Alpha Alpha, Alpha Beta, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Delta, Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Zeta Classes.
The 2010 – 2011 Executive Board is:
- President Dave Zylka (Alpha Beta Class)
- Vice President Jeremy Barnum (Alpha Delta Class)
- Secretary Sarah Martin (Alpha Delta Class)
- Recording Secretary Jess Holli (Alpha Epsilon Class)
- Treasurer Zach Lee (Omega Class)
- New Member Coordinator Anna Lyman (Alpha Delta Class)
- Initiate Advisor Annette Gianino (Alpha Epsilon Class)
- Written Historian Jeff Hutchinson (Alpha Delta Class)
- Parliamentarian Jenny Mills (Alpha Gamma Class)
Past Chapter Presidents
- Corbin Irelan (1995-1997)
- Tara Caudill (1997-1998)
- Kevin Sutton (1998-1999)
- Justin Arbes (1999-2000)
- Julie Howell (2000-2001)
- Paul Rossi (2001-2002)
- Sarah Platz (2002-2003)
- Trisha Turk (2003-2004)
- Mike Lankfer (2004-2005)
- Kristen Golick (2005-2006)
- Michael Kwarcinski (2006-2007)
- Jeremy Moss (2007-2008)
- Andrew Webb (2008-2010)
- Dave Zylka (2010-present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Beta Sigma Chapter Initiate Classes
The Colin Dolehanty Tripod Scholarship
This award is named for a Beta Sigma Chapter Charter Member, Colin Dolehanty, who selflessly dedicated his life to the advancement of the Beta Sigma Chapter and the opportunities it affords the men and women of Michigan State University. He was also a man who demonstrated the ideals of the Fraternity: scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. After his untimely death, Colin's parents decided to give back to the organization for which he loved and cared. Each year at the Beta Sigma Founder's Day Banquet, the Dolehantys award this scholarship to the Chapter Brother who best exhibits the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.
The winner of the Colin Dolehanty Tripod Scholarship in 2010 was Callie Mansfield
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Day
The Beta Sigma Chapter celebrates its founding typically on the weekend closest to March 19 each year. The event is commemorated with a banquet dinner and awards ceremony where the Beta Sigma Service Key Award is presented as well as the The Colin Dolehanty Tripod Scholarship.
Pi Mile 5K Run/Walk
The annual Pi Mile 5K Run/Walk is held every fall semester. The Brothers of Beta Sigma plan, organize, and execute the race which runs through MSU's campus with the proceeds benefiting a worthy cause. This past year, the 10th Annual Pi Mile raised over $6,000 for APAIDSCON, an organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS in India. The previous year, the 9th Annual Pi Mile raised over $5,000 for Teach For America and was endorsed by the Michigan Surgeon General and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health. The event also won Outstanding Service Project Award at the 2007 National Convention.
Teeter-Totter-A-Thon
The Teeter-Totter-A-Thon takes place every spring semester. A teeter-totter is placed in the middle of the Auditorium Field on MSU's campus on which Brothers must ensure two people are teeter-tottering for 24 straight hours. Through business sponsorships, donations, and, in 2007, a children's carnival, Teeter-Totter-A-Thon raises money for a local charity. The 11th Annual event in 2007 raised $2,000 for the Help A Willing Kid foundation based out of Lansing, Michigan.
Notable Alumni
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- Founding Member
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Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1998 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 1998 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 1999 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 1999 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 1999 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 2000 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2000 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 2001 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 2002 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2003 Outstanding Initiate Program Award
- 2004 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2005 Outstanding Initiate Program Award
- 2005 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2006 Top in Region Award
- 2006 Outstanding Fundraiser Award
- 2007 Outstanding Service Project Award
- 2008 Outstanding Initiate Program Award
- 2008 Top in Region Award
- 2009 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
University Awards
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Other Awards
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Further Resources
- Beta Sigma Chapter Website
- Chapter E-Mail Address: phisigpi@msu.edu