Beta Zeta Chapter
Beta Zeta Chapter (Founded 7 March 1993) is located at University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The Chapter is a member of the Mid South Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
The Beta Zeta Chapter was founded on March 7th, 1993. Unfortunately, not much is known from the chapter's early history, although there are currently efforts to find this information.
Early Years
The Active Chapter
The current chapter...
Chapter Mascot
Beta Zeta's mascot is the Gecko. We are looking for information about when and why the Gecko was choosen to be the mascot. We are fairly sure that the decision pre-dates the Geico Gecko.
In Fall 2009 the Chapter bought a full-body Gecko costume/suit. Brothers take turns wearing the costume around campus to promote Information Nights and Rush Nights, and to generally get people's attention.
Current Officers
- President: Caroline Paris
- Vice-President: Kathyrn Camp
- Secretary: Ansley Tuten
- Treasurer: Katie Tanner
- Parliamentarian: Ryan Hill
- Initiate Advisor: Chelsea Jones
- Historian: Manouela Valtcheva
Current Chairs
- Rush Advisor: Chirs Versola
- Awards & Scholarship Chair: Jeanette Denham
- Service Chair: Amanda Brouillette
- Social Chairs: Danielle Brown and John Maddox
- Fundraising Chairs: Alyson Farzad and Lauren B. Jones
- Inter-Chapter Relations: Dorian Patterson
- Alumni Chair: Debby Harnishfeger
- Brother-at-Large: Jeanette Denham
- Webmaster: Dorian Patterson
- Public Relations Chair: Aaron Neal
- Formal Chairs: Ansley Tuten and Caitlyn Kerr
Past Chapter Presidents
- Jean Crawford (1997-1998)
- Wendy Wade (1999-2000)
- Elizabeth Beasley (2000-2001)
- Kimberly Council (2001-2002)
- Meredith Caird (2002-2003)
- Genna Walters (2003-2004)
- Lindsey Wagner (2004-2005)
- Marta Horofker (2005-2006)
- Sean Carter (2006-2007)
- Abby Thomas (2007-2008)
- Mark Smith (2008-2009)
- Caroline Paris (Present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Beta Zeta Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Chapter Meetings
Beta Zeta Chapter meetings are typically held Monday nights during the semester at the Student Learning Center (now the Zell Miller Learning Center) which is located on the University of Georgia Campus.
Honor Cords
Each semester, the Beta Zeta Chapter sells honor cords to graduating seniors. Orders for honor cords come in from across the country. If one would like to purchase honor cords online, brothers would email the chapter directly.
Concessions
Every year, the chapter works concessions during the UGA home games at Sanford Stadium. Considered a wildly successful fundraiser, the chapter is able to raise a large amount of money during games in which attendance can reach 90,000+. Recently, the Beta Zeta Chapter has worked with Epsilon Theta (Georgia Tech), Gamma Delta (University of West Georgia) as well as Epsilon Nu (Kennesaw State) to work concessions. The three chapters would be able to get a portion of the money raised during the game. The chapter also works concessions at various basketball, baseball, and gymnastics meets. Together with Honor Cords, these games make up the spring fundraising line-up.
Past Events and activities
2008 Midsouth Regional Conference
In the Spring of 2008, Beta Zeta was the host for the 2008 Midsouth Regional Conference. It was a wildly successful event in which brothers from all over the midsouth region traveled to Athens. It was an excellent opportunity for brothers to not only bond, but to also learn from one another, sharing the triumphs and challenges that their respective chapters faced. The weekend featured a "tripod relay," roundtable discussions, benefit concert, and a catered banquet. Brothers also had the opportunity to experience the unique city of Athens, GA.
2008 Stone Mountain Inter-Chapter Event
In December of 2008, the Beta Zeta Chapter held an inter-chapter event at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia. The chapter invited the other chapters within the Metro-Atlanta Area for a night of apple cider, smores, Ice-breakers, and a Christmas themed laser show. Brothers from the Gamma Delta, Epsilon Nu, and Epsilon Theta Chapters were in attendance, marking this event as the first event outside of National Convention in which all Metro Atlanta Chapters were gathered together for an event.
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2005 Highest Chapter GPA Award
- 2005 Best in Region Award
- 2006 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 2006 Highest Chapter GPA Award
University Awards
Other Awards
Further Resources