Alpha Xi Chapter

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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 46 active members and are in the process of taking an initiate class (Alpha Rho).

The Alpha Xi Chapter celebrates Founders Day Spring 2011

Chapter History

Founding

The Alpha Xi chapter was founded on March 3, 1991.

Early Years

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

Committee Chairs

Brothers

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 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.

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.

Recent Chapter Events & Activities

Main Article: List of the Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Events are to be announced.

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

  • 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 will be going to Sinkland Farms on the 23rd of October. Events will include going to the pumpkin patch, hay rides, enjoying food and drink, and a day of brother bonding. The group should return for the chapter meeting later in the day.

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

  • 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.
  • The Residence Hall Association is putting on an event called RU Scared and Phi Sigma Pi will be having a table there. We will be face painting children's faces and giving out information about Halloween. The event takes place on October 30th 2011.

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.

Notable Alumni

Alpha Class Member
former President of Capital Alumni Chapter

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

None to Date

Chapter Awards

Brother Of The Month

  • September 2011: Elise Bell

Further Resources


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