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'''Alpha Xi Chapter''' (Founded 3 March [[1991]]) is located at [http://www.radford.edu Radford University] in Radford, Virginia.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Alpha Xi Chapter]] is a member of the [[Dominion Region]].  The chapter currently has 46 active members and are in the process of taking an initiate class (Alpha Rho).   
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'''Alpha Xi Chapter''' (Founded 3 March [[1991]]) is located at [http://www.radford.edu Radford University] in Radford, Virginia.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Alpha Xi Chapter]] is a member of the [[Dominion Region]].  The chapter currently has 48 active members and will soon be taking a new initiate class (Beta Lambda).   
[[Image:Chapter Spring 2011.jpg|frame|center|The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates Founders Day Spring 2011]]
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[[Image:Chapter Spring 2011.jpg|thumbnail|right|none|300px|The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates Founders Day Spring 2011]]
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[[Image:2012 Banquet.jpg|thumbnail|right|none|300px|The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates at Bull and Bones in Blacksburg, Virginia]]
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[[Image:2013 Banquet.jpg|thumbnail|right|none|300px|The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates banquet at Bull and Bones in Radford, Virginia]]
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[[File:Banquet 2015|thumbnail|PSP 2015 Banquet Pete Dye River Course]]
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
 
=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
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''Phi to the Sig'' <br>
 
''Phi to the Sig'' <br>
 
''Sig to the Pi'' <br>
 
''Sig to the Pi'' <br>
''Phi Sigma Pi Alpha Xi''
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''Phi Sigma Pi''
  
 
====Executive Board====
 
====Executive Board====
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''Main Article: [[List of Previous Executive Boards]]''
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The Alpha Xi Chapter's Executive Board consists of 10 members.  Officers are selected during the spring semester and serve the following academic year.  If a brother is serving in an executive position and is subject to graduation in the fall, elections for the executive position will be conducted in the middle of the fall semester.   
 
The Alpha Xi Chapter's Executive Board consists of 10 members.  Officers are selected during the spring semester and serve the following academic year.  If a brother is serving in an executive position and is subject to graduation in the fall, elections for the executive position will be conducted in the middle of the fall semester.   
  
* President: [[Sarah Gayle Ballagh]]
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* President: [[Hailey Rush]]
* Vice President: [[Sarah Hensley]]
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* Vice President: [[Austin Rose]]
* Secretary: [[Erin Givens]]
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* Secretary: [[Morgan Tate]]
* Treasurer: [[Becca Stevens]]
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* Treasurer: [[Courtney Martin]]
* Parliamentarian: [[Bryan Pruitt]]
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* Parliamentarian: [[Shelby Stell]]
* Historians: [[Sarah Packett]] (Fall 2011) and [[Marian Majzoub]]
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* Historian: [[Lauren Craddock]]
* Initiate Chair: [[Lauren Macher]] (Fall 2011)
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* Initiate Advisor(s): [[Sav Bayles]]
* Faculty Advisor: Dr. [[Taj Mahon-Haft]]
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* Faculty Advisor: [[Dr. Dan Woods]]
* Alumni Advisor: [[Aaron McDowell]]
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* Local Alumni Advisor: [[Seth Sherpard]] & [[Marley Booth]]
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* Distant Alumni Advisor(s): [[Makayla Martinez]]
  
 
====Committee Chairs====
 
====Committee Chairs====
* Alumni: [[Brittany Richards]]
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''Main Article: [[List of Previous Committee Chairs]]''
* Awards and Scholarship: [[Becky Lipford]]
 
* Fundraising: [[Krystel Beck]]
 
* Interchapter Relations: [[Courtney Meade]]
 
* Intermurals: [[Astin Altenburg]] and [[Chelsea Frascoia]]
 
* Rush/Public Relations: [[Elise Bell]]
 
* Service: [[Molly Trott]]
 
* Social: [[Elizabeth Goodwin]]
 
  
====Brothers====
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* Fellowship and Scholarship: [[Morgan Tate]]
Active brothers are listed below along with their family name.
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* Fundraising: [[Amethyst Allen]]
{|
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* Interchapter Alumni Relations: [[Savanna Bayles]]
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* Public Relations/Recruitment: [[Megan Hardy]]
* [[Andrea Rogers]] (Rockstar)
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* Philanthropy & Community Service: [[Kayla Scott]]
* [[Anthony Decker]] (Rockstar)
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* T-Shirt Chair : [[Emma Mattick]]
* [[Alyssa Rock]] (Fish)
 
* [[Caleb Thomas]] (Duck)
 
* [[Caroline Gates]] (TNA)
 
* [[Cayla Dyer]] (Boom Boom)
 
* [[Cherylann Ward]] (Wild)
 
* [[Daphne Walter]] (Devil)
 
* [[Holly Mueller]] (Dynasty)
 
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* [[James Jordan]] (Hungry Hippos)
 
* [[Jason Langteau]] (Devil)
 
* [[Jessica Anderson]] (Wild)
 
* [[Jessica Clervoi]] (Wild)
 
* [[Jessie Latta]]
 
* [[Kaitlyn Fisher]] (Mean Girls)
 
* [[Kristen Hare]] (Disney Princess)
 
* [[Kurt Moran]] (TNA)
 
* [[Lindsey Noe]] (Frog)
 
* [[Maddie Faw]] (Rockstar)
 
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* [[Matt Byers]] (Disney Princess)
 
* [[Meghan Connolly]] (Wild)
 
* [[Myles Jones]] (Fish)
 
* [[Rene Carling]] (Devil)
 
* [[Sarah Shevlin]]
 
* [[Sheena Palmer]] (Rockstar)
 
* [[Taylor Braun]] (Fish)
 
* [[Taylor Male]] (Rockstar)
 
* [[Taylor Ricotta]]
 
|}
 
 
 
====Initiates====
 
{|
 
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* [[Amanda Beauford]] (TNA)
 
* [[Brittany Wray]] (Boom Boom)
 
* [[Elizabeth Carr]] (Rockstar)
 
* [[Eva Inravaia]] (TNA)
 
* [[John Grimes]] (Dynasty)
 
* [[Kiara Hagan]] (Wild)
 
* [[Krisin Harris]] (Dynasty)
 
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* [[Melissa Sonye]] (Wild)
 
* [[Misty Daniels]] (Wild)
 
* [[Natalie Mongold]] (Frog)
 
* [[Peter Harbolick]] (TNA)
 
* [[Pierina Risco]] (Wild)
 
* [[Stephanie Cox]] (Fish)
 
|}
 
  
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* [[Alison Jones]] (1992-1993)
 
* [[Alison Jones]] (1992-1993)
 
* [[Jennifer Cook]] (1993-1994)
 
* [[Jennifer Cook]] (1993-1994)
* President (1994-1995)
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* [[Allison Ludwig Brumfield]] (1994-1996)
* President (1995-1996)
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* [[Stephanie Hubble]] (1996-1997)
* President (1996-1997)
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* [[Lisa Randazzo]] (1997-1998)
* President (1997-1998)
 
 
* [[Sally Bybee]] (1998-1999)
 
* [[Sally Bybee]] (1998-1999)
 
* [[Emily Wallin]] (1999-2000)
 
* [[Emily Wallin]] (1999-2000)
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* [[Lacie Omps]] (2009-2010)
 
* [[Lacie Omps]] (2009-2010)
 
* [[Mark Samudre]] (2010-2011)
 
* [[Mark Samudre]] (2010-2011)
* [[Sarah Gayle Ballagh]] (2011-Present)
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* [[Sarah Gayle Ballagh]] (2011-2012)
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* [[Lauren Macher]] (2012-2013)
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* [[Eva Intravaia]] (2013-2014)
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* [[Tyler Scheidt]] (2014-2015)
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* [[Tommy Morgan]] (2015-2016)
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* [[Kortni Beeson]] (2016-2018)
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* [[Melissa McKeldin]] (2018-2019)
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* [[Sarah Kelleher]] (2019-2020)
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* [[D'Wayne Seals]] (2020-2021)
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* [[ Bryan White]] (2021-2022)
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* [[ Hailey Rush]] (2022-2023)
  
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
 
''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Xi Chapter Initiate Classes]]'' <br>
 
''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Xi Chapter Initiate Classes]]'' <br>
The Alpha Xi Chapter selects one initiate class each semester following a rigorous Rush process. Initiate classes typically range between 12 and 18 members, although this is not governed by any chapter policy and exceptions do occur.
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The Alpha Xi Chapter selects one initiate class each semester following an educational initiation process. Initiate classes typically range between 12 and 18 members, although this is not governed by any chapter policy and exceptions do occur.
  
 
The chapter follows a nine week initiation curriculum that has been developed and refined from year to year. At the end of the nine week process, initiates are inducted into the Chapter, pending passage of a Chapter Final Vote and successful completion of all national and chapter requirements.
 
The chapter follows a nine week initiation curriculum that has been developed and refined from year to year. At the end of the nine week process, initiates are inducted into the Chapter, pending passage of a Chapter Final Vote and successful completion of all national and chapter requirements.
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* [[Alpha Initiate Class]]
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* [[Beta Initiate Class]]
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...
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* [[Beta Initiate Class]] (Fall 2015)
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* [[Beta Beta Initiate Class]] (Spring 2016)
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* [[Beta Gamma Initiate Class]] (Fall 2016)
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* [[Beta Delta Initiate Class]] (Spring 2017)
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* [[Beta Epsilon Initiate Class]] (Fall 2017)
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* [[Beta Zeta Initiate Class]] (Spring 2018)
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* [[Beta Eta Initiate Class]] (Fall 2018)
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* [[Beta Theta Initiate Class]] (Spring 2019)
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* [[Beta Iota Initiate Class]] (Fall 2019)
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* [[Beta Kappa Initiate Class]] (Spring 2020)
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* [[Beta Lambda Initiate Class]] (Fall 2020)
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* [[Beta Mu Initiate Class ]] (Spring 2021)
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* [[Beta Nu Initiate Class]] (Fall 2021)
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* [[Beta Xi Initiate Class]] (Spring 2022)
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* [[Beta Omicron Initiate Class]] (Fall 2022)
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* [[Beta Pi Initiate Class]] (Spring 2023)
  
 
===Family Trees===
 
===Family Trees===
''Main Article: [[Family Trees]]''
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''Main Article: [[Family Trees(Current)]]''
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* Devil: [[Devil Members (Current)]]
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* Galaxy: [[Galaxy Members (Current)]]
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* Spicy: [[Spicy Members (Current)]]
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''Main Article: [[Family Trees(Unactive)]]''
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* Black Out: [[Black Out Members (Unactive)]]
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* Boom Boom [[Boom Boom Members (Unactive)]]
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* Dynasty: [[Dynasty Members (Unactive)]]
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* Rockstar: [[Rockstar Members (Unactive)]]
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* Wild: [[Wild Members (Unactive)]]
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===National Involvement===
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* 2011: [[2011 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Bryan Pruitt]] (Delegate), [[Matt Byers]], [[Rene Carling]]
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* 2011: [[Philly Cup]]: [[Kaitlyn Fisher]], [[Becca Stevens]]
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* 2012: [[2012 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Misty Daniels]] (Delegate)
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* 2013: [[Dominion Regional Conference]]: Host Chapter
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* 2013: [[2013 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Eva Intravaia]] (Delegate)
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* 2014: [[2014 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Tyler Scheidt]] (Delegate), [[Jessica Clervoi]]
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* 2015: [[2015 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Tommy Morgan]] (Delegate), [[Taylor Brock]], [[Hannah Sykes]]
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* 2016: ?
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* 2017: [[2017 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Rachael Harasink]] (Delegate)
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* 2018: [[2018 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Jessica McGlothlin]] (Delegate)
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* 2019: [[2019 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Kelly Hodges]] (Delegate)
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* 2020: [[2020 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Abigail Ulrich]] (Delegate)
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* 2021: [[2021 National Convention|National Convention]]: [[Bryan White]] (Delegate)
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* 2022: N/A
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* 2023: [[2023 National Convention|National Convention]]:
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== Recent Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
== Recent Chapter Events & Activities ==
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=== Founder's Weekend ===
 
=== Founder's Weekend ===
Events are to be announced.
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===Recruitment===
  
===Rush===
 
* This semester (Fall 2011) we set up a table at the annual Club Fair.  There was tons of interest in the fraternity and it showed in our open rush events.
 
* Open Rush
 
** Cook out:  Initiates and Brothers went to the local park and enjoyed hotdogs and other side dishes while getting to know the possible initiates.
 
** Kickball: A friendly game of kickball was played on Moffett Lawn.  Teams were a mix of current brothers and rushees.
 
** Game Night:  Several rounds of Capitalism ended in a night of lots of laughs and stiff competition.
 
* Closed Rush:
 
** Photo Scavenger Hunt:  Several groups of brothers and rushees travelled around the Radford area performing and taking pictures of various tasks, from handstands to finding a picture of the President of Radford University.  The winning group's rushees won gift cards to Starbucks and lots of praise.  The fun times can be seen in the pictures.
 
** BTO's:  A trip to the local frozen yogurt joint included several conversations between brothers and rushees.  It was a great bonding experience.
 
** Round Robin:  It is simply Q&A with the brothers.
 
 
===Social===
 
===Social===
* Soccer Game:  In support of two of our brothers, members of the brotherhood attended a soccer game and cheered on the team in their game against Elon on September 24th.
 
* Pumpkin Patch: The Alpha Xi Chapter went to Sinkland Farms on the 23rd of October.  Events included going to the pumpkin patch, hay rides, enjoying food and drink, and  a day of brother bonding.  The group returned in time for the chapter meeting later in the day.
 
 
===Fundraising===
 
===Fundraising===
* Virginia Tech Games: Raising $7 per hour per person, the Alpha Xi chapter has raised hundreds of dollars in the past few weeks by helping the VT crew scan tickets and usher the audience to their seats.
 
 
===Awards and Scholarship===
 
===Awards and Scholarship===
* Family Jeopardy: The A&S committee created four jeopardy games to play in the month of September.  Teams competed by answering questions about the Chapter families, initiate classes, the National Council, and various other subjects.
 
* Highlander Festival: Every year the City of Radford puts on a Highlander Festival celebrating the culture with games, dances, and merchandise.  As an A&S event, members of the chapter walked around learning about the Highlanders.
 
* RU Scared: The Residence Hall Association put on an event called RU Scared and Phi Sigma Pi had a table there.  We painted children's faces, had the little ones play ghost bowling and give out candy with an attached fact or joke about Halloween.  The event took place on October 30th 2011 and about 100 children attended.
 
 
===Risk Management===
 
===Risk Management===
* Financial Literacy: Ultimate Money Skills – College: Members attended a presentation about the importance of managing ones money, paying for student loans, investing money, and budgeting.
 
* Voting on Initiates:  The brotherhood talked about what acceptable points of debate are, as well as what we should focus on when making our individual decision to pass, not pass, or abstain when voting.
 
 
===Service===
 
===Service===
* Clothing Bank: Members of the Alpha Xi Chapter volunteered two hours of their day helping the local clothing bank organize their clothes, and assisting customers while some brothers paid a few dollars to shop at the clothing bank.
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===ICR===
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===Initiate===
  
 
== Notable Alumni ==
 
== Notable Alumni ==
* [[Kimberly Smith]]
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* [[Kimberly Salmon]] (nee Smith)
 
:Alpha Class Member
 
:Alpha Class Member
 
:former President of [[Capital Alumni Chapter]]
 
:former President of [[Capital Alumni Chapter]]
  
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
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* 2019: [[Best Recruitment Video for the Fall of 2019]]
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=== National Awards ===
 
=== National Awards ===
 
* 1998: [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
 
* 1998: [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
 
* 1999: [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
 
* 1999: [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
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* 2012: Hazing Prevention Week Challenge
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* 2012: Teach for America Month award for Best Community/Teach for America Recruitment Manager Engagement Event
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* 2013: 5 Star Regional Conference Award
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* 2013: [[Jeffrey L. Johnson National Chapter Fellowship Award]]
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* 2016: [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
  
 
=== University Awards ===
 
=== University Awards ===
None to Date
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* 2013: Most Outstanding Student Organization Award for the 2012-2013 academic year
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=== Chapter Awards ===
 
=== Chapter Awards ===
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====Chapter Service Key====
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* 2004: [[Joe Bowman]]
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* 2005: [[Dan Blake]]
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* 2006: [[Emily Wise]]
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* 2007: [[Courtney Lerch]]
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* 2011: [[Lacie Omps]]
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* 2012: [[Bryan Pruitt]]
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* 2013: [[Lauren Macher]]
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* [[Jennifer Cook]], ''year unknown''
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====Brother Of The Year====
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* 2019: [[Kelly Hodges]] (Delegate)
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* 2021: [[Patricia Ramirez Fornes]]
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* 2022: [[Makayla Martinez]]
  
 
====Brother Of The Month====
 
====Brother Of The Month====
[[List of Alpha Xi Recipients of Brother of the Month Award]]
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''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Xi Recipients of Brother of the Month Award]]''
  
 
The Brother of the Month award is given out during chapter to a brother who has put in a great effort and has exemplified all parts of the tripod: Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship.  The recipient is not only awarded with the title, but a pair of letters that say "Da BOM" on the back.  These pair of letters have been passed around for several years and are a great honor.
 
The Brother of the Month award is given out during chapter to a brother who has put in a great effort and has exemplified all parts of the tripod: Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship.  The recipient is not only awarded with the title, but a pair of letters that say "Da BOM" on the back.  These pair of letters have been passed around for several years and are a great honor.
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==Photos==
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See all of our photos that we've uploaded: [[Alpha Xi Through The Years]]
  
 
= Further Resources =
 
= Further Resources =
 
* [http://pspalphaxi.weebly.com/index.html Alpha Xi Chapter Website]
 
* [http://pspalphaxi.weebly.com/index.html Alpha Xi Chapter Website]
 
* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/alphaxi Alpha Xi Chapter Portal]
 
* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/alphaxi Alpha Xi Chapter Portal]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/256216921123392/ Alpha Xi Alumni Facebook Group]
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=In the News=
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* [http://www.url.com Article Name]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:11, 23 February 2023

Alpha Xi Chapter (Founded 3 March 1991) is located at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. The Alpha Xi Chapter is a member of the Dominion Region. The chapter currently has 48 active members and will soon be taking a new initiate class (Beta Lambda).

The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates Founders Day Spring 2011
The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates at Bull and Bones in Blacksburg, Virginia
The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates banquet at Bull and Bones in Radford, Virginia
File:Banquet 2015
PSP 2015 Banquet Pete Dye River Course

Chapter History

Founding

The Alpha Xi chapter was founded on Sunday evening, March 3, 1991 in Heth Lounge B.

Early Years

Members of the Alpha Xi chapter helped induct the founding members of the Alpha Rho Chapter chapter at Virginia Tech on November 3, 1991.

Mat Panyik of the Gamma Class served our first National position as what was known then as a Chapter Consultant and now as a Regional Consultant. The Chapter Service Key has been awarded to two of our members, Jennifer Cook in the spring of 1994 and Jane Allison Ludwing in the spring of 1996. Receiving the Chapter Service Key is a great honor it recognizes an individual Brother for providing outstanding service to the Fraternity.

In recent years Mr. Gregory Humble, President of Alpha Xi during the Fall of 2000 and the Spring of 2001 started a Radford University Foundation Scholarship. We are working hard to put the scholarship into use. With much assistance from Mr. Humble himself, and recent initiate classes, the Chi's, Omega's, and Alpha Gamma's, we are looking forward to seeing a dream become reality.

The Active Chapter

Colors and Mascot

The Alpha Xi Chapter's official colors are red and white. Our mascot is the Eagle for it's representation of beauty, grace, and the respect it demands.

Chapter Chant

Phi Phi Phi to the Sig
Sig Sig Sig to the Pi
Phi to the Sig
Sig to the Pi
Phi Sigma Pi

Executive Board

Main Article: List of Previous Executive Boards

The Alpha Xi Chapter's Executive Board consists of 10 members. Officers are selected during the spring semester and serve the following academic year. If a brother is serving in an executive position and is subject to graduation in the fall, elections for the executive position will be conducted in the middle of the fall semester.

Committee Chairs

Main Article: List of Previous Committee Chairs

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Xi Chapter Initiate Classes

The Alpha Xi Chapter selects one initiate class each semester following an educational initiation process. Initiate classes typically range between 12 and 18 members, although this is not governed by any chapter policy and exceptions do occur.

The chapter follows a nine week initiation curriculum that has been developed and refined from year to year. At the end of the nine week process, initiates are inducted into the Chapter, pending passage of a Chapter Final Vote and successful completion of all national and chapter requirements.

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Family Trees

Main Article: Family Trees(Current)

Main Article: Family Trees(Unactive)

National Involvement


Recent Chapter Events & Activities

Main Article: List of the Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Recruitment

Social

Fundraising

Awards and Scholarship

Risk Management

Service

ICR

Initiate

Notable Alumni

Alpha Class Member
former President of Capital Alumni Chapter

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

  • 2013: Most Outstanding Student Organization Award for the 2012-2013 academic year

Chapter Awards

Chapter Service Key

Brother Of The Year

Brother Of The Month

Main Article: List of Alpha Xi Recipients of Brother of the Month Award

The Brother of the Month award is given out during chapter to a brother who has put in a great effort and has exemplified all parts of the tripod: Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship. The recipient is not only awarded with the title, but a pair of letters that say "Da BOM" on the back. These pair of letters have been passed around for several years and are a great honor.

Photos

See all of our photos that we've uploaded: Alpha Xi Through The Years

Further Resources

In the News