Alpha Lambda Chapter
Alpha Lambda Chapter (Founded 2 December 1990) is located at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Sigma alumnus Gregory Armstrong and is a member of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Alpha Lambda Chapter was founded in 1990 after Sigma (Millersville University) Chapter Alumnus Gregory Armstrong began attending Temple University's law school. Greg was impressed with the Millersville Chapter and wanted Temple to have a chapter as well. Through much hard work, Greg persuaded the National Office to establish the Temple Chapter.
National chapter representatives came to Temple on November 18, 1990 to introduce students to Phi Sigma Pi. Over 150 students attended this first meeting. Soon after, on December 2, 1990, the first charter class of the Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was inducted.
Early Years
The Active Chapter
The current Alpha Lambda Chapter has 60-70 Active Members, led by the Executive Board. The Executive Board is elected to calendar year terms and is made up of the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary (non-voting member), Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Parliamentarian, Initiate Advisor, Co-Initiate Chair (non-voting member), and Brother-at-Large (non-voting member). The chapter's standing committees include the Fundraising Committee, Service Committee, Social Committee, Public Relations Committee, Interchapter Relations Committee, Scholarship Committee, Alumni Committee and Inter-murals Committee .
Current Executive Board
- President - Diana Weiss
- Vice President - Colleen Connolly
- Recording Secretary (non-voting member) - Taylor Duscha
- Corresponding Secretary - Dan Price
- Treasurer - Jessica McKavanagh
- Historian - Ashley Pro
- Parliamentarian - Alyssa Nelson
- Initiate Advisor - Zach Turner
- Co-Initiate Chair (non-voting member) - Jessica McGlone
- Brother-at-Large (non-voting member) - David Sisbarro
Spring 2011 Committee Chairs
- Fundraising - Christina Legatos
- Service - Matt Craig & Carly Sines
- Social - Kelley Dougherty & Katharine Sposato
- PR - Chrissy DeSanto & Meg Minner
- ICR - Julie Carr & Tim Eboli
- Scholarship - Billy O'Callaghan
- Alumni - RJ Kuehner
- Inter-murals Adam Oberholtzer
- Webmaster - Zack Silver
- Aramark Correspondent - Lisa Papertsian
- Alumni Advisors - Jason DeFazio, Gabe Lee, Billy O'Callaghan, Jackie Porreca
Fall 2011 Committee Chairs
- Fundraising - Erin Matlack & Kiara Lopez
- Service - Meghan Agnew & Jenna Spiewak
- Social - Leah Gebhardt & Maria Fiore
- PR - Meg Minner & Jacob Chase
- ICR - Adam Oberholtzer & Sean Murray
- Scholarship - Jamie Weiss
- Alumni - Michelle Goodreau
- Webmaster - Zack Silver
- Aramark Correspondent - Lisa Papertsian
- Alumni Advisors - Jason DeFazio, Gabe Lee, Billy O'Callaghan, Jackie Porreca
Past Chapter Presidents
- Alkim Tuna (1991)
- Jeff Tucker
- Lee Halperin
- Rick Rafferty (1993)
- Sharon Tate
- Michelle Brabazon
- Mike Noll (1997)
- Chrissy Brabazon (1998 & 1999)
- Bryan Rogomentick
- Kathleen Williams (2001)
- Joanne Reppert (2002)
- Krista Eby (2003)
- Erik "Duff" Walschburger (2004)
- Matthew Cowher (2005)
- Michael Mudrick (2006)
- Julie Sterner (2007)
- Jason DeFazio (2008)
- Mike Kurinsky (2009)
- Billy O'Callaghan (2010)
- Diana Weiss (present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Alpha Lambda Chapter Initiate Classes
Past Chapter Officers
The Alpha Lambda Chapter elects chapter officers on a calendar year basis.
- 2011 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2010 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2009 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2008 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2007 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2006 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2005 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2004 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2003 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2002 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2001 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 2000 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 1999 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 1998 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 1996 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 1993 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 1992 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
- 1991 Alpha Lambda Chapter Officers
Past Committee Chairs
Each semester a Brother volunteers to serve as a Committee Chair.
- 2011 Alpha Lambda Committee Chairs
- 2010 Alpha Lambda Committee Chairs
- 2009 Alpha Lambda Committee Chairs
- 2008 Alpha Lambda Committee Chairs
- 2007 Alpha Lambda Committee Chairs
Families
- AT
- Ballers Shotcallers
- Broad Street Bullies
- A Bunch O Chicks and a Dude
- Lambchops
- Legends
- Powerhouse
- Pretty Pretty Princess
- Zebra Kitties
- Schraden
- White Chocolate Thunder
- Classy Brahs
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Alpha Lambda celebrates the Chapter's founding with a full weekend of themed activities including an alumni picnic and semi-formal banquet.
Brotherhood Games
This is the major interchapter event held each year by the Alpha Lambda chapter. It is usually held in a gym on Temple University's campus.
Philly Cup - Soccer Tournament
This is an annual soccer tournament to raise money for Autism Speaks. For the past three years, Alpha Lambda has jointly hosted the Philly Cup with the Gamma Xi Chapter (Drexel University). Several chapters from the East Coast have attended the event which has included the soccer tournament, pumpkin painting, information session on Autism, and a party at a local bowling alley.
Notable Alumni
- Gregory Armstrong (Σ 198x, ΑΛ 1990)
- Founding Member
- Philip Morrison (ΑΛ 19xx)
- Michael-Andrew Noll (ΑΛ 1995)
- Distinguished Service Key 1997
- Vice President of Chapter Development (1998-2002)
- Erik "Duff" Walschburger (ΑΛ 2001)
- Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship (2005)
- Vice President of Chapter Development (2005-2008)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1994 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award
- 1994 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 1997 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 1997 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 1997 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 1998 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 1998 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 1999 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2000 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2002 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 2002 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2004 Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award
- 2010 Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award
- 2010 Top in Region - East Region
- 2010 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 2011 Most Traveled Chapter Award
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- Champion of Alpha Lambda & Gamma Xi's Philly Cup 2008, 2010
- Champion of Alpha Epsilon's Turkey Bowl 2008
- Runner-up at Philly Cup 2006, 2007
- Runner-up at Delta Chi's Kickball 2009
- 3rd place at Alpha Beta's Volleyball Tournament 1999
- 2nd Place at Alpha Lambda's Brotherhood Games 1993
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