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'''Alpha Upsilon Chapter''' (Founded 12 February [[1992]]) is located at [http://www.sc.edu University of South Carolina] in Columbia, South Carolina.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] is a member of the [[Mid Atlantic Region]].
 
'''Alpha Upsilon Chapter''' (Founded 12 February [[1992]]) is located at [http://www.sc.edu University of South Carolina] in Columbia, South Carolina.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] is a member of the [[Mid Atlantic Region]].
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[[Image:Spring09.jpg|thumb|700px|right|Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Spring 2008]]
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[[Image:Spring_2014_Chapter.jpg|thumb|600px|right|Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Spring 2014]]
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
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=== The Active Chapter ===
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
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The current chapter has 42 Active Members.  The chapter is currently rebuilding its public relations on campus and has started to become a well known organization throughout the USC community.  The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon are not only active in their Chapter, but many other organizations on campus.  The activities range from honors societies such as Alpha Lambda Delta, to social sororities and fraternities like Gamma Phi Beta and Pi Kappa Alpha, as well as organizations like Carolina Productions and Campus Recreation.
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The current chapter has 23 Active Members.  The chapter is currently rebuilding its public relations on campus and has started to become a well known organization throughout the USC community.  The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon are not only active in their Chapter, but many other organizations on campus.  The activities range from honors societies such as Sigma Alpha Lambda, to social sororities and fraternities like Alpha Delta Pi, as well as organizations like Resident Hall Association and House of Delegates. Inter-Chapter Relations are continually improving with events such as Carolina Cup.
  
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=== 2011-2012 Executive Board ===
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=== Fall 2014 Executive Board ===
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* '''President''' - [[Reghan Shadday]]
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* '''President''' - [[Lia Grabowski]]
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* '''Vice President''' - [[Robert Fox]]
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* '''Vice President''' - [[Sarah Zakerski]]
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* '''Corresponding Secretary''' - [[Mia Thomas]]
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* '''Secretary''' - [[Megan Weaver]]
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* '''Recording Secretary''' - [[Megan Fleck]]
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* '''Parliamentarian''' - [[Brian Asbaty]]
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* '''Parliamentarian''' - [[William Spires]]
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* '''Treasurer''' - [[Phillip Allan]]
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* '''Treasurer''' - [[Christina Robin]]
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* '''Historian''' - [[Jacob Barber]]
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* '''Historian''' - [[Allison Dufour]]
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* '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Connor Allen West]]
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* '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Rebecca Schreiner]]
 
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* '''Chaplain''' - [[Charlotte Wertz]]
 
  
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=== 2009-2010 Committee Chairs ===
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=== Spring 2014 Executive Board ===
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* '''Alumni''' - [[Sarah Schoffman]]
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* '''President''' - [[Alexandra DiSanto]]
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* '''Co-Initiate Advisor''' - [[Steven Cruise]]
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* '''Vice President''' - [[Joseph Dunleavy]]
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* '''Fundraising''' - [[Kacy Cox]]
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* '''Secretary''' - [[Megan Weaver]]
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* '''ICR''' - [[Sean Jordan]]
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* '''Parliamentarian''' - [[Brian Asbaty]]
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* '''Public Relations''' - [[Meghan Tankersley]]
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* '''Treasurer''' - [[Phillip Allan]]
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* '''Scholarship''' - [[Hayley McLeod]]
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* '''Historian''' - [[Joseph Dunleavy]]
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* '''Service''' - [[Maggie Hoppe]]
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* '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Lia Grabowski]]
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* '''Social''' - [[Chris Stapleton]]
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* '''Sports Liaison''' - [[Jordan Gracien]]
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=== Fall 2013 Executive Board ===
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* '''President''' - [[Alexandra DiSanto]]
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* '''Vice President''' - [[Joseph Dunleavy]]
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* '''Secretary''' - [[Erica Mazur]]
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* '''Parliamentarian''' - [[William Lowman]]
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* '''Parliamentarian Pro-tempore''' - [[Phillip Allan]]
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* '''Treasurer''' - [[Phillip Allan]]
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* '''Historian''' - [[Joseph Dunleavy]]
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* '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Hope Young]]
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=== 2014-2015 Committee Chairs ===
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* '''Alumni''' - [[Joe Dunleavy]]
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* '''Fundraising''' - [[Megan Weaver]]
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* '''ICR''' - [[Zak Roth]]
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* '''Public Relations''' - [[Lia Grabowski]]
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* '''Scholarship''' - [[Connor Allen West]]
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* '''Service''' - [[Meghan Bush]]
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* '''Social''' - [[Gabriela Perry]]
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* '''Recruitment''' - [[Sarah Zakerski and Hayley Miller]]
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* '''Athletics Coordination''' - [[Brian Asbaty]]
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* '''Apparel''' - [[Abby Gould]]
  
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* [[Jenelle Conaway]] (2007-2008)
 
* [[Jenelle Conaway]] (2007-2008)
 
* [[Marshall Taylor]] (2008-2009)
 
* [[Marshall Taylor]] (2008-2009)
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* [[Lexie Selzer]] (Present)
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* [[Lexie Selzer]] (2009-2010)
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* [[Jennifer Gornall]] (2010-2011)
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* [[Reghan Shadday]] (2011-2012)
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* [[Charlotte Wertz]] (2012-2013)
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* [[Alexandra DiSanto]] (2013-2014)
  
 
=== Past Executive Boards ===
 
=== Past Executive Boards ===
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''2013-2014''
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* '''President'''- [[Alexandra DiSanto]] '''Vice President''' - [[Joe Dunleavy]] '''Secretary''' - [[Megan Weaver]] '''Parliamentarian''' - [[Brian Asbaty]] '''Treasurer''' [[Phillip Allan]] '''Historian''' - [[Joe Dunleavy]] '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Lia Grabowski]]
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''2012-2013''
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* '''President''' - [[Charlotte Wertz]] '''Vice President''' - [[Rebecca Schreiner]] '''Secretary''' - [[Erica Mazur]] '''Parliamentarian''' - [[William Lowman]] '''Treasurer''' - [[Phillip Allan]] '''Historian''' - [[Caroline Verticchio]] '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Rebecca Schreiner]]
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''2011-2012''
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* '''President''' - [[Reghan Shadday]] '''Vice President''' - [[Robert Fox]] '''Corresponding Secretary''' - [[Mia Thomas]] '''Recording Secretary''' - [[Megan Fleck]] '''Parliamentarian''' - [[William Spires]] & [[Charlotte Wertz]] '''Treasurer''' - [[Christina Robin]] '''Historian''' - [[Allison Dufour]] '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Rebecca Schreiner]] '''Chaplain''' - [[Charlotte Wertz]] & [[Garbo Lo]]
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''2008-2009''
 
''2008-2009''
 
* '''President''' - [[Marshall Taylor]] '''Vice President''' - [[Brian Harley]] '''Corresponding Secretary''' - [[Chris Ziegler]] '''Recording Secretary''' - [[Kelly Ridgeway]] '''Parliamentarian''' - [[Eric Bradford]] '''Treasurer''' - [[Ryan Pettitt]] '''Historian''' - [[Kristin Lowrey]] '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Nikki Peiffer]] (Fall 08) & [[Austin Pair]] (Spring 09) '''Chaplain''' - [[Craig Stango]]
 
* '''President''' - [[Marshall Taylor]] '''Vice President''' - [[Brian Harley]] '''Corresponding Secretary''' - [[Chris Ziegler]] '''Recording Secretary''' - [[Kelly Ridgeway]] '''Parliamentarian''' - [[Eric Bradford]] '''Treasurer''' - [[Ryan Pettitt]] '''Historian''' - [[Kristin Lowrey]] '''Initiate Advisor''' - [[Nikki Peiffer]] (Fall 08) & [[Austin Pair]] (Spring 09) '''Chaplain''' - [[Craig Stango]]
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===Founder's Weekend===
 
===Founder's Weekend===
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Alpha Upsilon celebrates its founder's day weekend the 2ed February of each year.  Most founder's weekends are celebrated within the chapter, and are not typical large ICR based events.  This is due to that years ago, Alpha Upsilon lost a substantial amount of funds while attempting to host a large founder's weekend, which then took years to recover from. In 2009, Alpha Upsilon hosted the [[Southeast Region|Southeast Regional]] Conference, in doing so, they decided not to celebrate their founder's day.  
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Alpha Upsilon celebrates its founder's day weekend the second weekend of February each year.  Most founder's weekends are celebrated within the chapter, and are not typical large ICR based events.  This is due to that years ago, Alpha Upsilon lost a substantial amount of funds while attempting to host a large founder's weekend, which then took years to recover from. In 2009, Alpha Upsilon hosted the [[Southeast Region|Southeast Regional]] Conference, in doing so, they decided not to celebrate their founder's day.
  
 
=== Phi Sigma Pi, "Pi" Mile 5k ===
 
=== Phi Sigma Pi, "Pi" Mile 5k ===
 
Alpha Upsilon hosts a 5k Run/Walk in order to raise money in support for Teach For America.  While this event is only a few years old, it is increasing in size every year, with this past year almost doubling the participants of the previous year.  This event has been previously held around early April, but with future intent on hosting it around March 14, Pi Day. Six trophies are handed out to the first three men and women to finish.  Participants can also enter as groups, which encourage support and can persuade others to join them.  The largest group to enter receives a plaque.
 
Alpha Upsilon hosts a 5k Run/Walk in order to raise money in support for Teach For America.  While this event is only a few years old, it is increasing in size every year, with this past year almost doubling the participants of the previous year.  This event has been previously held around early April, but with future intent on hosting it around March 14, Pi Day. Six trophies are handed out to the first three men and women to finish.  Participants can also enter as groups, which encourage support and can persuade others to join them.  The largest group to enter receives a plaque.
  
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=== Home Football Games ===
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=== Relay for Life ===
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*09/19/09 vs. Florida Atlantic
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Each spring the University of South Carolina hosts a Relay for Life event in order to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. In 2013, Alpha Upsilon established the American Cancer Society as our Chapter's philanthropy. The Chapter raises money throughout the semester in order to contribute as much as possible. In 2013, the Chapter raises more than $1000, which was in the top ten of all the organizations on campus!
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*09/24/09 vs. Mississippi
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*10/03/09 vs. South Carolina State
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=== Home Football Games 2014 ===
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*10/10/09 vs. Kentucky (SEC Game)
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* 8/29 Texas A&M
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*10/24/09 vs. Vanderbilt (SEC Game)
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* 9/6 East Carolina
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*11/14/09 vs. Florida (SEC Game)
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* 9/13 Georgia
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*11/28/09 vs. Clemson
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* 9/27 Missouri
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* 10/18 Furman
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* 11/1 Tennessee
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* 11/22 South Alabama
  
 
''Alpha Upsilon brothers are willing to host brothers who wish to attend these games!''
 
''Alpha Upsilon brothers are willing to host brothers who wish to attend these games!''
  
 
===Epworth Children's Home===
 
===Epworth Children's Home===
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Alpha Upsilon participates in the annual Epworth Children's Home Fall Festival. Brothers organize a haunted house for the children. The Chapter has organized this haunted house the past two years and plan on continuing this tradition.
  
 
===Ronald McDonald House Can Tabs===
 
===Ronald McDonald House Can Tabs===
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:Creator of our Chapter History.
 
:Creator of our Chapter History.
 
* [[Bill Arndt]]
 
* [[Bill Arndt]]
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:One of the most active Alumni Brothers, and Current Alumni Advisor
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:One of the most active Alumni Brothers
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* [[Ryan Pettitt]]
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:Owner of Bubble Tea Cafe[https://www.facebook.com/BubbleTeaCafe2SC]
  
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
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=== Chapter Awards ===
 
=== Chapter Awards ===
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* '''Best Brother'''
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* '''Emerging Leader'''
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* '''Fellowship'''
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* '''Scholarship'''
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* '''Phi Sig Sweetheart'''
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=== Colby Cup ===
 
=== Colby Cup ===
 
The Colby M. Reimer Award is given in honor of late brother Colby Reimer, who passed away in 1997.  The cup was donated by his family to be presented to the most outstanding Alpha Upsilon brother each semester. The Colby cup the one of the oldest known pieces of Alpha Upsilon Chapter history.
 
The Colby M. Reimer Award is given in honor of late brother Colby Reimer, who passed away in 1997.  The cup was donated by his family to be presented to the most outstanding Alpha Upsilon brother each semester. The Colby cup the one of the oldest known pieces of Alpha Upsilon Chapter history.
  
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*'''Fall 2013''' [[Sarah Zakerski]]
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*'''Spring 2013''' [[Rebecca Schriener]]
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*'''Fall 2012'''
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*'''Spring 2012'''
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*'''Fall 2011'''
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*'''Spring 2011'''
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*'''Fall 2010'''
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*'''Spring 2010'''
 
*'''Fall 2009''' [[Lexie Selzer]]
 
*'''Fall 2009''' [[Lexie Selzer]]
 
*'''Spring 2009''' [[Steven Cruise]]
 
*'''Spring 2009''' [[Steven Cruise]]
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= Further Resources =
 
= Further Resources =
 
* [http://web.sa.sc.edu/PhiSigmaPi/ Alpha Upsilon Chapter Website]
 
* [http://web.sa.sc.edu/PhiSigmaPi/ Alpha Upsilon Chapter Website]
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* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/alphaupsilon Alpha Upsilon Chapter Portal]
 
* [[Haikus]]
 
* [[Haikus]]
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===References===
 
===References===
 
<sup>1</sup>[http://rmhc.org/who-we-are/frequently-asked-questions/ Ronald McDonald House Charities]
 
<sup>1</sup>[http://rmhc.org/who-we-are/frequently-asked-questions/ Ronald McDonald House Charities]
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=In the News=
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* [http://www.url.com Article Name]
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{{AU}}
 
{{Collegiate Chapters}}
 
{{Collegiate Chapters}}
 
[[Category:Chapters]]
 
[[Category:Chapters]]

Latest revision as of 12:34, 23 June 2015

Alpha Upsilon Chapter (Founded 12 February 1992) is located at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. The Chapter is a member of the Mid Atlantic Region.

Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Spring 2014

Chapter History

Founding

The Alpha Upsilon Chapter was founded on February 12, 1992. It is unknown which member or members founded the chapter, but the Alpha class had 93 members inducted between February 12 and April 22.

Early Years

Unfortunately, the chapter does not have much information about its early years. There is no known record of history until Katie McLean created the Chapter History in 2003. What is known of the earlier years has been passed down through stories older brothers have shared with newer brothers.

Since Alpha Upsilon's founding, there have been two mascots. Originally, the chapter mascot was a cow. It is unknown when or why this selection was made, but eventually at another unknown point in time, the mascot was changed to the spider monkey, which it is still currently today.

Tim Bott was either the first president of Alpha Upsilon, the Alpha Class president, or both.

The chapter has had two faculty advisers since its founding: Dr. Timothy Bergen, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Ellen O'Leary, who still currently serves as the faculty advisor (since September 26, 1995).

The Active Chapter

The current chapter has 23 Active Members. The chapter is currently rebuilding its public relations on campus and has started to become a well known organization throughout the USC community. The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon are not only active in their Chapter, but many other organizations on campus. The activities range from honors societies such as Sigma Alpha Lambda, to social sororities and fraternities like Alpha Delta Pi, as well as organizations like Resident Hall Association and House of Delegates. Inter-Chapter Relations are continually improving with events such as Carolina Cup.

Fall 2014 Executive Board

Spring 2014 Executive Board

Fall 2013 Executive Board

2014-2015 Committee Chairs

Past Chapter Presidents

Past Executive Boards

2013-2014

2012-2013

2011-2012


2008-2009

2007-2008

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Upsilon Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Alpha Upsilon celebrates its founder's day weekend the second weekend of February each year. Most founder's weekends are celebrated within the chapter, and are not typical large ICR based events. This is due to that years ago, Alpha Upsilon lost a substantial amount of funds while attempting to host a large founder's weekend, which then took years to recover from. In 2009, Alpha Upsilon hosted the Southeast Regional Conference, in doing so, they decided not to celebrate their founder's day.

Phi Sigma Pi, "Pi" Mile 5k

Alpha Upsilon hosts a 5k Run/Walk in order to raise money in support for Teach For America. While this event is only a few years old, it is increasing in size every year, with this past year almost doubling the participants of the previous year. This event has been previously held around early April, but with future intent on hosting it around March 14, Pi Day. Six trophies are handed out to the first three men and women to finish. Participants can also enter as groups, which encourage support and can persuade others to join them. The largest group to enter receives a plaque.

Relay for Life

Each spring the University of South Carolina hosts a Relay for Life event in order to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. In 2013, Alpha Upsilon established the American Cancer Society as our Chapter's philanthropy. The Chapter raises money throughout the semester in order to contribute as much as possible. In 2013, the Chapter raises more than $1000, which was in the top ten of all the organizations on campus!

Home Football Games 2014

  • 8/29 Texas A&M
  • 9/6 East Carolina
  • 9/13 Georgia
  • 9/27 Missouri
  • 10/18 Furman
  • 11/1 Tennessee
  • 11/22 South Alabama

Alpha Upsilon brothers are willing to host brothers who wish to attend these games!

Epworth Children's Home

Alpha Upsilon participates in the annual Epworth Children's Home Fall Festival. Brothers organize a haunted house for the children. The Chapter has organized this haunted house the past two years and plan on continuing this tradition.

Ronald McDonald House Can Tabs

Brothers of Alpha Upsilon collect can tabs in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ronald McDonald House programs offer rooms for families of pediatric patients under 21 years old.1 Brothers often engage in friendly competition over the number of can tabs they can collect during their years of undergraduate studies. Collection of can tabs also counts toward the Big/Little Cup.

Notable Alumni

Creator of our Chapter History.
One of the most active Alumni Brothers
Owner of Bubble Tea Cafe[1]

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

Chapter Awards

  • Best Brother
  • Emerging Leader
  • Fellowship
  • Scholarship
  • Phi Sig Sweetheart

Colby Cup

The Colby M. Reimer Award is given in honor of late brother Colby Reimer, who passed away in 1997. The cup was donated by his family to be presented to the most outstanding Alpha Upsilon brother each semester. The Colby cup the one of the oldest known pieces of Alpha Upsilon Chapter history.

Further Resources

References

1Ronald McDonald House Charities

In the News


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