Alpha Theta Chapter

Alpha Theta Chapter (Founded 11 March 1990; Reactivated 17 April 2006) is located at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The Chapter was founded by David Eshelman, Sigma Chapter Alumnus. The Chapter went inactive in 1999 but was reactivated in Spring 2006. The Chapter is a member of the East Region.

Alpha Theta Chapter Reactivated

Chapter History

ReColonization

Alpha Theta was recolonized in Spring of 2006 with the help of David Rosengrant, (Chapter Advisor), and Paul Turchin, (Alumni Advisor). After a successful reactivation, with the help of Alpha Iota, the Alpha Theta Chapter was up and running. They welcomed the Tau class at the end of the Fall 2006 semester, and Upsilon in 2007. Today they are working to build not only the Chapter, but also to establish themselves in the Rutgers community; as well as provide the same dedication to service throughout not only the New Brunswick area, but globally as well.

The Phoenix

The chapter's official mascot is the Phoenix. The Phoenix is a mythical creature which symbolizes the recolonization of the chapter because of its connotations concerning "Rising From the Ashes". Today the Alpha Theta Chapter continues its' rise as it gains in not only membership, but the quality and quantity of their events, as well as the general spirit of their Brotherhood.

The Active Chapter

Today, the chapter operates under the guidance of the Executive Board as well as the eight committees that plan events that help foster the growth and development of the chapter either through gaining members or embracing tripod ideals. The chapter is in the middle of its second full year since its reactivation in Spring 2006. Since the colony's induction in Spring 2006 there have been two classes, Tau and Upsilon, inducted. The membership of the brotherhood after the graduation of some brothers in May 2007 is currently around 51 brothers including those who are inactive.

Executive Board

2006-2007 Executive Board

• Cindy Huang, President
• Danielle Facchine, Vice President
• Olubukola (Bukie) Adekoje, Corresponding Secretary
• Sue Yousif, Recording Secretary
• Jessica Chen, Treasurer
• Kristine Nagle, Initiation Advisor (Fall 2006)
• Paulina Grabczak, Initiation Advisor (Spring 2007)
• Vanessa Mattes, Recruitment Advisor
• Patrick McGovern, Parliamentarian (Fall 2006-Spring 2007)
• Ashley Green, Parliamentarian (Spring 2007)
• Vittoria LoPresti, Historian

2007-2008 Executive Board

• Paulina Grabczak, President(Fall 2007)
• Michael Covin, President (current)
• Ramona Perry, Vice President
• Elizabeth McGonigle, Corresponding Secretary
• Hailey Rassas, Recording Secretary
• Stephanie Morrell, Treasurer
• Krystal Thorburn, Initiation Advisor
• Kira O'Brien, Recruitment Advisor
• Ashley Green, Parliamentarian (Fall 2007)
• Brian Mallari, Parliamentarian (current)
• Chika Jaggard, Historian (Fall 2007)
• Pavli Demian, Historian (current)

Committee Chairs of Alpha Theta

Scholarship Chair Maryann Andrews (2006-2007) Tanisha Northcutt (2007-present)

Service Chair Meredith Graban (2006-2007) Michael Covin (2007) Alice Lee (2007-present)

Social Chair Hailey Rassas (2006-2007) Danielle Chimento (2007-present)

Fundraising Chair Faby Tony (2006) Amanda Steeber (2006-2007) Rachel Mikida (2007-present)

Public Relations Chair Bervely Victorin (2006-2007) Robert Cavezza (2007-present)

Interchapter Relations Chair Rachel Jean-Baptiste (2006-2007) Neha Bhagat (2007-present)

Past Chapter Presidents

• Cindy Huang (2006-2007)
• Paulina Grabczak (2007)
• Michael Covin (Present)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Theta Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

[[Alpha Theta Chapter|Alpha Theta] celebrates the Chapter's founding each April with a Founder's/Parent's Day Celebration.

Fall Rush 2007=

In Fall 2007, the Alpha Theta Chapter launched it's Reason for the Seasons- Rush Phi Sigma Pi Recruitment Campaign. The Brothers discussed in depth what they were looking for in perspective candidates and the amount of Rushees they wanted to initiate,(7-10). The Recruitment Committee planned a 2 week Recruitment with 4 information sessions at 4 out of the 5 Rutgers campuses, as well as 4 social events that reflected each of the 4 seasons; an Oktoberfest meet and greet with rootbeer etc, a Mardi Gras for the winter with a canned food drive for Katrina as well as mask making and Mardi Gras beads, a Spring Fling where perspectives could come throw frisbees etc with the Brothers, and an invite only traditional Summer BBQ.

Spring Rush 2008

In Spring 2008, the theme was Just Rush It (like Nike's Just Do It). Like the Fall 2007 Rush, there were four information sessions on four of the five campuses. For the social events, there was Just Bet It, an event with games, Just Search It, an event like a scavenger hunt, and Just Play It, a day of just throwing around a football and having fun. The class for Spring 2008 is slightly bigger than the Fall.

Notable Alumni

• Colleen Dougherty

Vice President of Chapter Development (1992-1994)

National President (2006-2007)

• Stephen L. Johnson

National Secretary (1990-1998)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 1992 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award
• 2008 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award
• 2008 Outstanding PR and Community Relations Award

University Awards

• Chapter Excellence Award (2006-2007)
• Programming Achievement Awards (2006-2007)in the areas of: Academic Achievement, Chapter Management, Membership Recruitment

Other Awards

• year AwardName
• None to date

Further Resources

• Alpha Theta Chapter Website