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Beta Alpha Chapter (Founded 30 September 1992) is located at [http://www.umich.edu The University of Michigan] in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  The chapter was founded when 104 members were inducted into the fraternity. Beta Alpha is a member of the [[Great Lakes Region]].
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'''Beta Alpha Chapter''' (Founded 30 September [[1992]]) is located at the [http://www.umich.edu University of Michigan] in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded when 104 members were inducted into the fraternity. Beta Alpha is a member of the [[Great Lakes Region]] and Beta Alpha's Regional Advisor is [[Sarah Alderman]].
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[[Image:Betaalphawinter2010.JPG|thumb|500px|right|Beta Alpha Chapter, Winter 2010]]
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== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
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=== Early Years ===
 
=== Early Years ===
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In its first few years, the chapter was extremely successful. Some of the first year highlights were a toy run for Toys for Tots, a food drive, Habitat for Humanity, and a Founders Day dance with Alpha Phi (Eastern Michigan University). The second term of the first year saw seven newly inducted members.
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In its first few years, the chapter was extremely successful. Some of the first year highlights were a toy run for Toys for Tots, a food drive, Habitat for Humanity, and a Founders Day dance with [[Alpha Phi Chapter|Alpha Phi]] at (Eastern Michigan University). The second term of the first year saw seven newly inducted members.
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The second year Beta Alpha initiated thirteen people at fall rush and one person during winter rush. That year the chapter handed out its first chapter awards to the most dedicated, most enthusiastic, and most outstanding leaders. Some of the highlights from that year were BA's first formal at the Heidleberg, ushering for the Honors Convocation, Habitat for Humanity, children's parties at Motts Children's Hospital, reading for the blind, happy hour at Touchdown Cafe, Founders Day dance, chocolate rose sale for Valentine's Day, and intermural basketball. That year the Chapter was honored by receiving Project Serve's Service Organization Award.
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The third year, 1994-1995, Beta Alpha initiated about twenty-five people at both Fall and Winter Rush. That year the Chapter continued its dedication to community service by volunteering at the Humane society and the American Cancer Society.
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In 1995-1996, Beta Alpha initiated eight members. Some of its first semester highlights were a Bowl-A-Thon, weekly happy hours at area coffee shops, Nectarine night, comedy night, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, and Semi-Formal which was held in the Michigan Union. Second semester, Beta Alpha initiated about thirty new members.
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Unfortunately, at the beginning of the 21st century, Beta Alpha headed downhill. Its membership decreased to a meager 10 members, and event planning slowed to a halt. The chapter was dangerously close to dying out completely. Fortunately, due to a great group of extremely motivated brothers (among those: [[Yuliya Polyachenko]], [[Monica Magiera]], [[Megan Eaton]], [[Claire Montana]] and [[Sarah Roffman]]), the chapter gathered the energy and strength to keep itself alive. It went through a large restructuring effort, including a revamp of the initiation program, and a huge rush and PR effort,
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=== The Active Chapter ===
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The current chapter is doing extremely well. In the last two years, the chapter has shown a complete turn around and is now moving forward with renewed momentum, great ideas, and enthusiastic new members.
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At the August [[2007 National Convention]] in New Orleans, Beta Alpha received three [[National Awards]]: the [[Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award]], the [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]], and the [[Top in Region Award]] for the [[Great Lakes Region]].
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Among the chapter's 2007-2008 events and accomplishments:
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* First year with both the Public Relations and Alumni Committees.
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* The Membership Development Committee converted to the Scholarship Committee.
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* First-ever Semi-Formal at the Michigan League.
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* Off-campus Formal at Reddeman Farms Country Club.
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* Participated in the second-ever campus-wide Professional Week, featuring fund-raisers, tournaments, a powderpuff game, and the Mr. Professional Pageant won by Phi Sigma Pi Brother.
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* Held a 5K Walk/Run at Gallup Park, benefiting the student organization UMStars, a contributor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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* Raised funds by conducting Crisler Arena clean-ups.
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* Tailgates with Eastern Michigan's Alpha Phi and Michigan State's Beta Sigma Chapters.
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As of Fall 2008, Beta Alpha Chapter had 33 active Brothers and 11 initiates on the way.  Some highlights:
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*The Service and Social Committees, following Scholarship's lead last semester, have been re-termed the Leadership and Fellowship Committees, respectively. 
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*Intramural Sports are now one method of further fostering fellowship, and the Chapter aims to play in as many Co-Recreational leagues as possible. 
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*Two large-scale fundraisers have already been conducted, one being with Target and the other with Cedar Point. 
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*The Scholarship Committee held an event in which Brothers learned how to best survive in the wild.
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As of Fall 2009, Beta Alpha Chapter has 45 Brothers.
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===Executive Board===
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*President - [[Sarah Feenstra]]
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*Vice-President -
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*External Secretary -
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*Internal Secretary -
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*Initiate Adviser -
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*Rush Adviser -
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*Treasurer -
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*Historian -
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*Parlimentarian -
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===Executive Council===
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*Vice-President - [[Kelly Roy]]
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*Rush Adviser - [[Andy Cipa]]
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*Initiate Adviser - [[Sarina Khan]]
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*Scholarship Committee Chair - [[Arielle Mellen]]
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*Fellowship Committee Chair- [[Hannah Jacobson]]
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*Leadership Committee Chair- [[Neha Gupta]]
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*Public Relations Chair - [[Dominic Czarnota]]
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*Fundraising Chair - [[Sara Metzler]]
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*Philanthropy Chair - [[Christine Altermatt]]
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*Alumni Relations Chair - [[Kerith Asma]]
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Affiliate Advisers-[[Alex Riordan]] and [[Kristin Boyer]]
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*Webmaster - [[Holly Stehlin]]
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=== Past Chapter Executive-Boards ===
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2010-2011: President - [[Josh Handell]], Vice-President - [[Kelly Roy]], External Secretary - [[Jason Jao]], Internal Secretary - [[Sarah Feenstra]], Initiate Adviser - [[Sarina Khan]], Rush Adviser - [[Andy Cipa]], Treasurer - [[Samantha Greenberg]], Historian - [[Andrew Delikat]], Parlimentarian - [[Hannah Hakala]]
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2009-2010: President [[Zach Rable]], Vice-President [[George Jensen]], Rush Adviser [[Samantha Greenberg]], Initiate Adviser [[Josh Handell]], External Secretary [[Andrew Delikat]], Internal Secretary [[Christine Belzyt]], Parliamentarian [[Kelly Roy]], Treasurer [[Jeff Kendall]], Historian [[Sarah Frankel]].
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2008-2009: President [[Allie Davido]], Vice-President [[Zach Rable]], Rush Adviser [[Richard Fernandez]]/[[Samantha Greenberg]], Initiate Adviser [[Justin Bonebrake]], External Secretary [[Jen Hartsell]], Internal Secretary [[Sara Stevenson]], Parliamentarian [[Michele Wong]], Treasurer [[Sarah Frankel]]/[[Jon Adams]], Historian [[Dana Harlan]]/[[Andrew Delikat]].
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2007-2008: President [[Ian Spear]], Vice-President [[Christina Spallina]], Rush Adviser [[Hailey MacDonald]]/[[Katie Scheich]], Initiate Adviser [[Allie Davido]], External Secretary [[Jen Hartsell]], Internal Secretary [[Sara Stevenson]], Parliamentarian [[Tanya Nikam]], Treasurer , Historian [[Kim Hack]]
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=== Past Chapter Executive-Councils ===
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2009-2010:
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Vice-President [[George Jensen]], Rush Adviser [[Samantha Greenberg]], Initiate Adviser [[Josh Handell]], External Secretary [[Andrew Delikat]], Scholarship Chair [[David Fuller]], Fellowship Chair [[Matt Gray]], Leadership Chair [[Christine Altermatt]], Fund-Raising Chair [[Nathan Mathews]], Public Relations Chair [[Hannah Hakala]], Alumni Chair [[Tamar Shrikian]], Philanthropy Co-Chairs [[Alice Liu]] and [[Rachel Fletcher]].
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2008-2009:
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Vice-President [[Zach Rable]], Rush Adviser [[Richard Fernandez]]/[[Samantha Greenberg]], Initiate Adviser [[Justin Bonebrake]], External Secretary [[Jen Hartsell]], Scholarship Chair [[David Fuller]], Fellowship Chair [[George Jensen]], Leadership Chair [[Nathan Mathews]], Fund-Raising Chair [[SheShe He]], Public Relations Chair [[Jamie O'Malley]], Alumni Chair [[Tamar Shrikian]], Philanthropy Co-Chairs [[Liz Kiefer]] and [[Alice Liu]].
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=== Past Chapter Committees ===
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W10:
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Rush/Initiation Committee
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Joshua (Josh) Handell-Initiate Adviser,
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Samantha (Sam) Greenberg-Rush Adviser,
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George Jensen,
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Kristin Boyer,
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Kimberly (Kim) Brisse,
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Alexander (Alex) Riordan
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Scholarship Committee
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David Fuller-Chair,
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(SheShe) He Meiheng,
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Elise Woznicki,
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Christine Belzyt,
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Arielle Mellen,
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Melissa Shapiro
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Leadership Committee
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Christine Altermatt-Chair,
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Richard (Rich) Fernandez,
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Michele Wong,
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Tamar Shrikian,
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Danielle Hayden,
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Kerith (Keri) Asma,
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Andrew (Andy) Cipa
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Fellowship Committee
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Matthew (Matt) Gray-Chair,
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Mark Yang,
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Sarina Khan,
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Sara Metzler,
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Cole Miller
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Fund-Raising Committee
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Nathan Mathews-Chair,
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Zachary (Zach) Rable,
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Kelly Roy,
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Neha Gupta,
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Tiffany Wen
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Public Relations Committee
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Hannah Hakala-Chair,
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Sarah Frankel,
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Tamar Shrikian,
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Adam McFarland,
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Dominic Czarnota
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ICAlum Committee
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Dana Harlan-Chair,
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Andrew Delikat-External Secretary,
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Jeffrey (Jeff) Kendall,
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Kerry Traub,
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Sarah Feenstra
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Philanthropy Committee
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Alice Liu Co-Chair,
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Rachel Fletcher-Co-Chair,
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Hannah Jacobson,
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Nicole Smitka,
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(Jason) Pang Jao
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F09:
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Rush/Initiation Committee
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Joshua (Josh) Handell-Initiate Adviser,
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Samantha (Sam) Greenberg-Rush Adviser,
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Sarina Khan,
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Sarah Frankel,
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Dominic Czarnota,
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Hannah Hakala,
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Scholarship Committee
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David Fuller-Chair,
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Kelly Roy,
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Dana Harlan,
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Richard (Rich) Fernandez,
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Dana Harlan,
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Sarina Khan
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Leadership Committee
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Christine Altermatt-Chair,
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George Jensen,
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Elise Woznicki,
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Elizabeth (Liz) Kiefer,
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Tamar Shrikian,
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Adam McFarland
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Fellowship Committee
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Matthew (Matt) Gray-Chair,
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Christine Belzyt,
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(SheShe) He Meiheng
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Kerry Traub
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Kristin Boyer
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Hannah Jacobson
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Arielle Mellen
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Fund-Raising Committee
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Nathan Mathews-Chair,
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Jeffrey (Jeff) Kendall,
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Elizabeth (Liz) Kiefer,
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Michelle Morath
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Public Relations Committee
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Hannah Hakala-Chair,
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Mark Yang,
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Jason Jao,
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Sara Metzler,
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Michele Wong
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ICAlum Committee
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Dana Harlan-Chair,
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Andrew Delikat-External Secretary,
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Andrew (Andy) Cipa,
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Nicole Smitka,
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Neha Gupta
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Philanthropy Committee
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Alice Liu Co-Chair,
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Rachel Fletcher-Co-Chair,
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Zachary (Zach) Rable,
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Danielle Hayden,
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Sarah Feenstra,
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Kerith (Keri) Asma
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W09:
  
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The second year Beta Alpha initiated 13 people at fall rush and one person during winter rush. That year the chapter handed out its first chapter awards to the most dedicated, most enthusiastic, and most outstanding leaders. Some of the highlights from that year were BA's first formal at the Heidleberg, ushering for the Honors Convocation, Habitat for Humanity, children's parties at Motts Children's Hospital, reading for the blind, happy hour at Touchdown Cafe, Founders Day dance, chocolate rose sale for Valentine's Day, and intermural basketball. That year BA was honored by receiving Project Serve's Service Organization Award.
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Rush/Initiation Committee
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Justin Bonebrake-Initiate Adviser,
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Samantha (Sam) Greenberg-Rush Adviser,
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Jillian (Jill) Isaacs-See,
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Andrew (Andy) Cipa
  
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Scholarship Committee
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David Fuller-Chair,
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Matthew (Matt) Gray,
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Christine Belzyt,
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Hailey MacDonald
  
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The third year, 1994-1995, BA initiated about 25 people at both Fall and Winter Rush. That year BA continued its dedication to community service by volunteering at the Humane society and the American Cancer Society.
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Leadership Committee
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Nathan Mathews-Chair,
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Joshua (Josh) Handell,
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Michelle Morath
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Madeleine (Mattie) Levin
  
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Fellowship Committee
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George Jensen-Chair,
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Kelly Roy,
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Zachary (Zach) Rable,
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Scott Ambers,
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Ornella Dubaz
  
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In 1995-1996, BA initiated 8 members. Some of its first semester highlights were a Bowl-A-Thon, weekly happy hours at area coffee shops, Nectarine night, comedy night, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, and Semi-Formal which was held in the Michigan Union. Second semester, BA initiated about 30 new members.
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Fund-Raising Committee
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(SheShe) He Meiheng-Chair,
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Rachel Fletcher,
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Allison (Allie) Davido,
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Muyanwi (Lum) Fube,
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Jonathan (Jon) Adams
  
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Public Relations Committee
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Jamie O'Malley-Chair,
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Kathryn (Kate) Gilliam,
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Michele Wong,
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Ayanna Gouch
  
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Unfortunately, at the beginning of the 21st century, Beta Alpha headed downhill. Its membership decreased to a meager 10 members, and event planning slowed to a halt. The chapter was dangerously close to dying out completely. Fortunately, due to a great group of extremely motivated brothers (among those: Yuliya Polyachenko, Monica Magiera, Megan Eaton, Claire Montana and Sarah Roffman), the chapter gathered the energy and strength to keep itself alive. It went through a large restructuring effort, including a revamp of the initiation program, and a huge rush an PR effort.
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ICAlum Committee
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Tamar Shrikian-Chair,
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Jen Hartsell-External Secretary,
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Andrew Delikat,
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Christine Altermatt
  
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=== The Active Chapter ===
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5K Committee
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The current chapter is doing extremely well. In the last two years, the chapter has shown a complete turn around and is now moving forward with renewed momentum, great ideas, and enthusiastic new members.
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Alice Liu Co-Chair,
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Elizabeth (Liz) Kiefer-Co-Chair,
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Christopher (Chris) Welch,
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Sara Stevenson,
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Adam McFarland
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=== Initiate Classes ===
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''Main Article: [[List of Beta Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
  
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=== Big/Little Family Trees ===
  
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At the August 2007 [[National Convention]] in New Orleans, Beta Alpha received three National Awards:
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  ! colspan=18 style=" border-bottom:1.5px solid black"|Eaton Family
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|-
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  | colspan=18 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Megan Eaton]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sarah Roffman]]
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Michelle Morath]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jessica Ordonez]]
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  | colspan=11 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Erin Pianelli]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Dana Harlan]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|Tristan Layfield (inactive)
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  | colspan=5 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jamie O'Malley]]
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  | colspan=6 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Tanya Nikam]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Christine Altermatt]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jillian Isaacs-See]]
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  | colspan=5 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Richard Fernandez]]
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  | colspan=5 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Scott Ambers]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Muyanwi Lum]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Rachel Fletcher]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Neha Gupta]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kate Gilliam]]
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kerith Asma]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Adam McFarland]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|Andrew Kaufman (inactive)
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Elise Woznicki]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|Margaret Bauer (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Ayanna Gouch]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Alyssa Krentzel]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Lindsay Bartz]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kristin Boyer]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"| Adrian Quek (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Mark Boctor]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Nina Cataldo]]
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sarah Feenstra]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"| Paul Rink (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Hannah Hakala]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Freya Lehmberg]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Gabrielle Carels]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Hannah Heebner]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Cassie Lama]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Katie McGillis]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Nick Majie]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Elizabeth Deschaine]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"| Casey Dye (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Melodie Hoke]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kelsie Holden]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Olivia Jones]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Ravali Kondoju]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jackie Goldman]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Ava Ranger]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Rachel Morrison]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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|}
  
  
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1. Administration Award
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{|  style="border-collapse:collapse;background:white;" cellpadding=5px align=center width=70%
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background:brown; color:white;"
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  ! colspan=8 style=" border-bottom:1.5px solid black"|O'Brien Family
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|-
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  | colspan=8 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Michelle O'Brien]]
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|-
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  | colspan=8 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Allie Davido]]
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|-
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  | colspan=7 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[George Jensen]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Matt Gray]]
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|-
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sarah Frankel]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[SheShe He]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Danielle Hayden]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Diana Basel]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Yubo Wu]]
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|-
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Christine Belzyt]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Tiffany Wen]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Rebecca Guerriero]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"| Christina Machak (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Hope Peskin-Shepherd]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Emily Sheppard]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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2. Most Improved Old Chapter
 
  
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3. Best Chapter in the Great Lakes Region
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background:brown; color:white;"
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  ! colspan=13 style=" border-bottom:1.5px solid black"|Masters Family
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|-
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  | colspan=13 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jeni Masters]]
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|-
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  | colspan=13 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Melissa Wieman]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Chris Welch]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jon Adams]]
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  | colspan=11 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jennifer Hartsell]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Nicole Smitka]]
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  | colspan=9 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Hailey Mcdonald]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|Justin Bonebrake (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Hannah Jacobson]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Teague Simoncic]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=9 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Mark Yang]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Alex Melidis]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Tamar Shrikian]]
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  | colspan=6 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[David Fuller]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
  
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kelly Roy]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sara Mullan]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sam Greenberg]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sarina Khan]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Chelsea Loji]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sara Metzler]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"| Laura Unaeze (inactive)
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Josh Handell]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Arielle Mellen]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Nicole Gibson]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"| Frankie Graziano (inactive)
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Melissa Shapiro]]
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Dominic Czarnota]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Mo O'Sullivan]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Steve Newcomer]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kim Brisse]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Holly Stehlin]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Mike Sukenik]]
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Beta Alpha is extremely excited to continue forward and make itself even stronger.
 
  
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|-
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  | colspan=8 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Claire Montana]]
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|-
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Leigha Chang]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Christina Spallina]]
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|-
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Chantal Cotton]]
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Zach Rable]]
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|-
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  | colspan=4 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Alice Liu]]
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jeff Kendall]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Cole Miller]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Michelle Wilensky]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kerry Traub]]
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Andrew Delikat-Hinze]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Jason Pang Jao]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Zach Yancer]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Mike Greskowiak]]
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In 2006-2007 academic year, 28 new brothers were inducted.
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Andy Cipa]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|Karen Fan (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Alex Riordan]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Brad Harlan]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[David Sinopoli]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Joel Woznicki]]
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Among the chapter's 2006-2007 events:
 
  
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• Had our formal at the Michigan League
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• Organized a 3rd annual 5k Charity Run
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• Took part in the Ann Arbor Kids Fair
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• Planned a joint profit event with Touchdown Café & Bar
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• Held many successful Big/Little events from laser tag to a potluck
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Monica Magiera]]
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• Learned about cultures around the world from Thailand to Italy
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• Organized a resume building workshop
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  | colspan=3 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Emily Vogel]]
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• Held an Oktober-fest for brothers
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• Held salsa dancing lessons
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  | colspan=2 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Kimberly Hack]]
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• Sang karaoke
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Melanie Neumeyer]]
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• And much more!
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Sara Stevenson]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Erika Branch]]
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|-
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In the next year, BA planning to involve itself more with Teach for America by holding a black tie charity gala, from which all proceeds will be donated to TFA. This event is still in the planning stages.
 
  
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=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* President [[Yuliya Polyachenko]] (2005-2006)
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* President [[Sarah Roffman]] (2006-2007)
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* Current President [[Ian Spear]] (Present)
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Michelle McFadden]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Ian Spear]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Katie Scheich]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|Liz Keifer (inactive)
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Nathan Mathews]]
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Michelle Wong]]
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|-
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="background:lightgray;border:1px solid gray;"|
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  | colspan=1 align=center style="border:1px solid gray;"|[[Arlene Go]]
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|-
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|}
  
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
=== Founder's Weekend ===
 
=== Founder's Weekend ===
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Although Beta Alpha celebrated the chapters founding through a Founders Dance in its early years, the active chapter has no such event. Its current Public Relations chair, Jamie O'malley, is attempting to reinstate this event this coming September 30, 2007.
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Beta Alpha hosted its 1st Annual Founder's Weekend event on Sunday, February 15th, 2009. The event celebrated Big/Little family trees, and was called 'Family Olympics'.  Families were broken up into teams, given team colors, and competed in a series of events, such as pie eating contests, relay races and team pride.  Many alums of Beta Alpha attended as well.  Check out the Family Olympics promotion video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip13TRwfl9k
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The second annual Founder's Weekend event was held on Saturday, February 13th, 2010.  The event celebrated chapter history with team building games and history based puzzles, and included a spaghetti lunch for all who attended.
  
 
=== 'Easy as Pi' 5K Run/Walk ===
 
=== 'Easy as Pi' 5K Run/Walk ===
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On Saturday, March 15th, 2008 Beta Alpha hosted its 4th Annual 5K ‘Easy as Pi’ Walk/Run! Over $2000 in proceeds from this event were donated to the Ann Arbor Make-A-Wish Foundation.  At this event, not only did Beta Alpha recruit nearly 100 runners and walkers, but they also had almost 40 volunteers!  Their 5th Annual 'Easy as Pi' Walk/Run occurred in Spring 2009 and was of equal success.  The 6th Annual 5K 'Easy as Pi' Walk/Run was moved to the Fall of 2009 and occurred on October 25th.  It was Halloween themed, and runners were invited to wear their Halloween costumes.
  
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On Saturday, March 24th, 2007 Beta Alpha hosted its 3rd Annual 5K ‘Easy as Pi’ Walk/Run! Over $5000 in proceeds from this event were donated to the Ann Arbor Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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As this event is held annually, Beta Alpha wants to take this opportunity to invite you and everyone you know to this event. There will be snacks, refreshments, t-shirts, and prizes for first place runner and raffle winners. Of course, all proceeds will again be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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At this event, not only did we recruit nearly 100 runners and walkers, but we also had almost 40 volunteers! Of course, we plan on continuing to develop this event, and we are looking forward to our 4th Annual 'Easy as Pi' Walk/Run this coming spring (date TBA).
 
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We want to take this opportunity to invite you and everyone you know to this event. There will be snacks, refreshments, t-shirts, and prizes for first place runner and raffle winners. Of course, all proceeds will again be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
 
  
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Registration information is available on our website (http://www.umich.edu/~psp). The $20 registration fee ($15 if we receive your money and registration form before race day) includes a t-shirt (as available) and your donation to Make-A-Wish. All participants who submit registration forms before race day are guaranteed t-shirts. All other shirts will go on a first come, first serve basis.  
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Registration information is available on the [http://www.umich.edu/~psp Beta Alpha website]. The $20 registration fee ($15 if you register and submit payment online prior to the event date) includes a t-shirt (as available) and your donation to Make-A-Wish. All participants who submit registration forms before race day are guaranteed t-shirts. All other shirts will go on a first come, first serve basis.  
  
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For those unable to attend this event, personal donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Please visit the contacts section of our website for more information. For a donation of $75 or more, your family will be listed as a sponsor on the official 5K t-shirt and on publicity materials!
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For those unable to attend this event, personal donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Please visit the contacts section of the Beta Alpha website for more information. For a donation of $75 or more, your family will be listed as a sponsor on the official 5K t-shirt and on publicity materials!
  
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=== Other Event or Activity ===
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== Chapter Minutes ==
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You can also find past minutes at the [[:Category:Beta Alpha Minutes]] page.
  
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== Notable Alumni ==
 
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:Founding Member
 
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* Name (Chapter year)
 
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:DSK year
 
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* Name (Chapter year)
 
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:Office Held (year-year)
 
  
  
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
=== National Awards ===
 
=== National Awards ===
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* [[Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award]], 2007
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* 1997 [[Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award]]
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* [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]], 2007
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* 2007 [[Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award]]
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* Top in Region, 2007
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* 2007 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
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* 2007 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2009 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
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* 2011 [[Top in Region Award]], [[Great Lakes Region]]
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* 2013 [[Top in Region Award]]
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=== University Awards ===
 
=== University Awards ===
 
* Project Serve's Service Organization Award, 1994
 
* Project Serve's Service Organization Award, 1994
  
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=== Other Awards ===
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= Further Resources =
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* year AwardName
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* [http://www.umich.edu/~psp Beta Alpha Chapter Website]
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* None to date
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* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/betaalpha Beta Alpha Chapter Portal]
  
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= Further Resources =
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=In the News=
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* [http://www.umich.edu/~psp Beta Alpha Home Page]
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* [http://www.url.com Article Name]
  
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Latest revision as of 12:47, 23 June 2015

Beta Alpha Chapter (Founded 30 September 1992) is located at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Chapter was founded when 104 members were inducted into the fraternity. Beta Alpha is a member of the Great Lakes Region and Beta Alpha's Regional Advisor is Sarah Alderman.

Beta Alpha Chapter, Winter 2010


Chapter History

Founding

Phi Sigma Pi came to the University of Michigan in 1992 when all students who were eligible for membership were sent letters and invited to a "Meet Phi Sigma Pi Night." At the next meeting, they wrote the constitution and on September 30, the Beta Alpha Chapter was formed when 104 people were initiated into the fraternity.

Early Years

In its first few years, the chapter was extremely successful. Some of the first year highlights were a toy run for Toys for Tots, a food drive, Habitat for Humanity, and a Founders Day dance with Alpha Phi at (Eastern Michigan University). The second term of the first year saw seven newly inducted members.

The second year Beta Alpha initiated thirteen people at fall rush and one person during winter rush. That year the chapter handed out its first chapter awards to the most dedicated, most enthusiastic, and most outstanding leaders. Some of the highlights from that year were BA's first formal at the Heidleberg, ushering for the Honors Convocation, Habitat for Humanity, children's parties at Motts Children's Hospital, reading for the blind, happy hour at Touchdown Cafe, Founders Day dance, chocolate rose sale for Valentine's Day, and intermural basketball. That year the Chapter was honored by receiving Project Serve's Service Organization Award.

The third year, 1994-1995, Beta Alpha initiated about twenty-five people at both Fall and Winter Rush. That year the Chapter continued its dedication to community service by volunteering at the Humane society and the American Cancer Society.

In 1995-1996, Beta Alpha initiated eight members. Some of its first semester highlights were a Bowl-A-Thon, weekly happy hours at area coffee shops, Nectarine night, comedy night, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society, and Semi-Formal which was held in the Michigan Union. Second semester, Beta Alpha initiated about thirty new members.

Unfortunately, at the beginning of the 21st century, Beta Alpha headed downhill. Its membership decreased to a meager 10 members, and event planning slowed to a halt. The chapter was dangerously close to dying out completely. Fortunately, due to a great group of extremely motivated brothers (among those: Yuliya Polyachenko, Monica Magiera, Megan Eaton, Claire Montana and Sarah Roffman), the chapter gathered the energy and strength to keep itself alive. It went through a large restructuring effort, including a revamp of the initiation program, and a huge rush and PR effort,

The Active Chapter

The current chapter is doing extremely well. In the last two years, the chapter has shown a complete turn around and is now moving forward with renewed momentum, great ideas, and enthusiastic new members.

At the August 2007 National Convention in New Orleans, Beta Alpha received three National Awards: the Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award, the Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award, and the Top in Region Award for the Great Lakes Region.

Among the chapter's 2007-2008 events and accomplishments:

  • First year with both the Public Relations and Alumni Committees.
  • The Membership Development Committee converted to the Scholarship Committee.
  • First-ever Semi-Formal at the Michigan League.
  • Off-campus Formal at Reddeman Farms Country Club.
  • Participated in the second-ever campus-wide Professional Week, featuring fund-raisers, tournaments, a powderpuff game, and the Mr. Professional Pageant won by Phi Sigma Pi Brother.
  • Held a 5K Walk/Run at Gallup Park, benefiting the student organization UMStars, a contributor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
  • Raised funds by conducting Crisler Arena clean-ups.
  • Tailgates with Eastern Michigan's Alpha Phi and Michigan State's Beta Sigma Chapters.

As of Fall 2008, Beta Alpha Chapter had 33 active Brothers and 11 initiates on the way. Some highlights:

  • The Service and Social Committees, following Scholarship's lead last semester, have been re-termed the Leadership and Fellowship Committees, respectively.
  • Intramural Sports are now one method of further fostering fellowship, and the Chapter aims to play in as many Co-Recreational leagues as possible.
  • Two large-scale fundraisers have already been conducted, one being with Target and the other with Cedar Point.
  • The Scholarship Committee held an event in which Brothers learned how to best survive in the wild.

As of Fall 2009, Beta Alpha Chapter has 45 Brothers.

Executive Board

  • President - Sarah Feenstra
  • Vice-President -
  • External Secretary -
  • Internal Secretary -
  • Initiate Adviser -
  • Rush Adviser -
  • Treasurer -
  • Historian -
  • Parlimentarian -

Executive Council

Affiliate Advisers-Alex Riordan and Kristin Boyer

Past Chapter Executive-Boards

2010-2011: President - Josh Handell, Vice-President - Kelly Roy, External Secretary - Jason Jao, Internal Secretary - Sarah Feenstra, Initiate Adviser - Sarina Khan, Rush Adviser - Andy Cipa, Treasurer - Samantha Greenberg, Historian - Andrew Delikat, Parlimentarian - Hannah Hakala

2009-2010: President Zach Rable, Vice-President George Jensen, Rush Adviser Samantha Greenberg, Initiate Adviser Josh Handell, External Secretary Andrew Delikat, Internal Secretary Christine Belzyt, Parliamentarian Kelly Roy, Treasurer Jeff Kendall, Historian Sarah Frankel.

2008-2009: President Allie Davido, Vice-President Zach Rable, Rush Adviser Richard Fernandez/Samantha Greenberg, Initiate Adviser Justin Bonebrake, External Secretary Jen Hartsell, Internal Secretary Sara Stevenson, Parliamentarian Michele Wong, Treasurer Sarah Frankel/Jon Adams, Historian Dana Harlan/Andrew Delikat.

2007-2008: President Ian Spear, Vice-President Christina Spallina, Rush Adviser Hailey MacDonald/Katie Scheich, Initiate Adviser Allie Davido, External Secretary Jen Hartsell, Internal Secretary Sara Stevenson, Parliamentarian Tanya Nikam, Treasurer , Historian Kim Hack

Past Chapter Executive-Councils

2009-2010: Vice-President George Jensen, Rush Adviser Samantha Greenberg, Initiate Adviser Josh Handell, External Secretary Andrew Delikat, Scholarship Chair David Fuller, Fellowship Chair Matt Gray, Leadership Chair Christine Altermatt, Fund-Raising Chair Nathan Mathews, Public Relations Chair Hannah Hakala, Alumni Chair Tamar Shrikian, Philanthropy Co-Chairs Alice Liu and Rachel Fletcher.

2008-2009: Vice-President Zach Rable, Rush Adviser Richard Fernandez/Samantha Greenberg, Initiate Adviser Justin Bonebrake, External Secretary Jen Hartsell, Scholarship Chair David Fuller, Fellowship Chair George Jensen, Leadership Chair Nathan Mathews, Fund-Raising Chair SheShe He, Public Relations Chair Jamie O'Malley, Alumni Chair Tamar Shrikian, Philanthropy Co-Chairs Liz Kiefer and Alice Liu.

Past Chapter Committees

W10:

Rush/Initiation Committee Joshua (Josh) Handell-Initiate Adviser, Samantha (Sam) Greenberg-Rush Adviser, George Jensen, Kristin Boyer, Kimberly (Kim) Brisse, Alexander (Alex) Riordan

Scholarship Committee David Fuller-Chair, (SheShe) He Meiheng, Elise Woznicki, Christine Belzyt, Arielle Mellen, Melissa Shapiro

Leadership Committee Christine Altermatt-Chair, Richard (Rich) Fernandez, Michele Wong, Tamar Shrikian, Danielle Hayden, Kerith (Keri) Asma, Andrew (Andy) Cipa

Fellowship Committee Matthew (Matt) Gray-Chair, Mark Yang, Sarina Khan, Sara Metzler, Cole Miller

Fund-Raising Committee Nathan Mathews-Chair, Zachary (Zach) Rable, Kelly Roy, Neha Gupta, Tiffany Wen

Public Relations Committee Hannah Hakala-Chair, Sarah Frankel, Tamar Shrikian, Adam McFarland, Dominic Czarnota

ICAlum Committee Dana Harlan-Chair, Andrew Delikat-External Secretary, Jeffrey (Jeff) Kendall, Kerry Traub, Sarah Feenstra

Philanthropy Committee Alice Liu Co-Chair, Rachel Fletcher-Co-Chair, Hannah Jacobson, Nicole Smitka, (Jason) Pang Jao


F09:

Rush/Initiation Committee Joshua (Josh) Handell-Initiate Adviser, Samantha (Sam) Greenberg-Rush Adviser, Sarina Khan, Sarah Frankel, Dominic Czarnota, Hannah Hakala,

Scholarship Committee David Fuller-Chair, Kelly Roy, Dana Harlan, Richard (Rich) Fernandez, Dana Harlan, Sarina Khan

Leadership Committee Christine Altermatt-Chair, George Jensen, Elise Woznicki, Elizabeth (Liz) Kiefer, Tamar Shrikian, Adam McFarland

Fellowship Committee Matthew (Matt) Gray-Chair, Christine Belzyt, (SheShe) He Meiheng Kerry Traub Kristin Boyer Hannah Jacobson Arielle Mellen

Fund-Raising Committee Nathan Mathews-Chair, Jeffrey (Jeff) Kendall, Elizabeth (Liz) Kiefer, Michelle Morath

Public Relations Committee Hannah Hakala-Chair, Mark Yang, Jason Jao, Sara Metzler, Michele Wong

ICAlum Committee Dana Harlan-Chair, Andrew Delikat-External Secretary, Andrew (Andy) Cipa, Nicole Smitka, Neha Gupta

Philanthropy Committee Alice Liu Co-Chair, Rachel Fletcher-Co-Chair, Zachary (Zach) Rable, Danielle Hayden, Sarah Feenstra, Kerith (Keri) Asma


W09:

Rush/Initiation Committee Justin Bonebrake-Initiate Adviser, Samantha (Sam) Greenberg-Rush Adviser, Jillian (Jill) Isaacs-See, Andrew (Andy) Cipa

Scholarship Committee David Fuller-Chair, Matthew (Matt) Gray, Christine Belzyt, Hailey MacDonald

Leadership Committee Nathan Mathews-Chair, Joshua (Josh) Handell, Michelle Morath Madeleine (Mattie) Levin

Fellowship Committee George Jensen-Chair, Kelly Roy, Zachary (Zach) Rable, Scott Ambers, Ornella Dubaz

Fund-Raising Committee (SheShe) He Meiheng-Chair, Rachel Fletcher, Allison (Allie) Davido, Muyanwi (Lum) Fube, Jonathan (Jon) Adams

Public Relations Committee Jamie O'Malley-Chair, Kathryn (Kate) Gilliam, Michele Wong, Ayanna Gouch

ICAlum Committee Tamar Shrikian-Chair, Jen Hartsell-External Secretary, Andrew Delikat, Christine Altermatt

5K Committee Alice Liu Co-Chair, Elizabeth (Liz) Kiefer-Co-Chair, Christopher (Chris) Welch, Sara Stevenson, Adam McFarland

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Beta Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes

Big/Little Family Trees

Eaton Family
Megan Eaton
Sarah Roffman Michelle Morath Jessica Ordonez Erin Pianelli
Dana Harlan Tristan Layfield (inactive) Jamie O'Malley Tanya Nikam
Christine Altermatt Jillian Isaacs-See Richard Fernandez Scott Ambers Muyanwi Lum
Rachel Fletcher Neha Gupta Kate Gilliam Kerith Asma Adam McFarland Andrew Kaufman (inactive) Elise Woznicki Margaret Bauer (inactive) Ayanna Gouch
Alyssa Krentzel Lindsay Bartz Kristin Boyer Adrian Quek (inactive) Mark Boctor Nina Cataldo Sarah Feenstra Paul Rink (inactive) Hannah Hakala Freya Lehmberg
Gabrielle Carels Hannah Heebner Cassie Lama Katie McGillis Nick Majie Elizabeth Deschaine Casey Dye (inactive) Melodie Hoke Kelsie Holden
Olivia Jones Ravali Kondoju Jackie Goldman Ava Ranger Rachel Morrison


O'Brien Family
Michelle O'Brien
Allie Davido
George Jensen Matt Gray
Sarah Frankel SheShe He Danielle Hayden Diana Basel Yubo Wu
Christine Belzyt Tiffany Wen Rebecca Guerriero
Christina Machak (inactive) Hope Peskin-Shepherd Emily Sheppard


Masters Family
Jeni Masters
Melissa Wieman
Chris Welch Jon Adams Jennifer Hartsell
Nicole Smitka Hailey Mcdonald Justin Bonebrake (inactive) Hannah Jacobson
Teague Simoncic Mark Yang Alex Melidis
Tamar Shrikian David Fuller
Kelly Roy Sara Mullan Sam Greenberg Sarina Khan Chelsea Loji
Sara Metzler Laura Unaeze (inactive) Josh Handell Arielle Mellen Nicole Gibson Frankie Graziano (inactive)
Melissa Shapiro Dominic Czarnota Mo O'Sullivan
Steve Newcomer Kim Brisse Holly Stehlin
Mike Sukenik


Montana Family
Claire Montana
Leigha Chang Christina Spallina
Chantal Cotton Zach Rable
Alice Liu Jeff Kendall Cole Miller Michelle Wilensky
Kerry Traub Andrew Delikat-Hinze Jason Pang Jao Zach Yancer Mike Greskowiak
Andy Cipa Karen Fan (inactive) Alex Riordan
Brad Harlan David Sinopoli Joel Woznicki


Magiera Family
Monica Magiera
Emily Vogel
Kimberly Hack Melanie Neumeyer
Sara Stevenson Erika Branch


Other Families
Michelle McFadden Ian Spear Katie Scheich
Liz Keifer (inactive) Nathan Mathews Michelle Wong
Arlene Go

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Beta Alpha hosted its 1st Annual Founder's Weekend event on Sunday, February 15th, 2009. The event celebrated Big/Little family trees, and was called 'Family Olympics'. Families were broken up into teams, given team colors, and competed in a series of events, such as pie eating contests, relay races and team pride. Many alums of Beta Alpha attended as well. Check out the Family Olympics promotion video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip13TRwfl9k

The second annual Founder's Weekend event was held on Saturday, February 13th, 2010. The event celebrated chapter history with team building games and history based puzzles, and included a spaghetti lunch for all who attended.

'Easy as Pi' 5K Run/Walk

On Saturday, March 15th, 2008 Beta Alpha hosted its 4th Annual 5K ‘Easy as Pi’ Walk/Run! Over $2000 in proceeds from this event were donated to the Ann Arbor Make-A-Wish Foundation. At this event, not only did Beta Alpha recruit nearly 100 runners and walkers, but they also had almost 40 volunteers! Their 5th Annual 'Easy as Pi' Walk/Run occurred in Spring 2009 and was of equal success. The 6th Annual 5K 'Easy as Pi' Walk/Run was moved to the Fall of 2009 and occurred on October 25th. It was Halloween themed, and runners were invited to wear their Halloween costumes.

As this event is held annually, Beta Alpha wants to take this opportunity to invite you and everyone you know to this event. There will be snacks, refreshments, t-shirts, and prizes for first place runner and raffle winners. Of course, all proceeds will again be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Registration information is available on the Beta Alpha website. The $20 registration fee ($15 if you register and submit payment online prior to the event date) includes a t-shirt (as available) and your donation to Make-A-Wish. All participants who submit registration forms before race day are guaranteed t-shirts. All other shirts will go on a first come, first serve basis.

For those unable to attend this event, personal donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Please visit the contacts section of the Beta Alpha website for more information. For a donation of $75 or more, your family will be listed as a sponsor on the official 5K t-shirt and on publicity materials!

Chapter Minutes

You can also find past minutes at the Category:Beta Alpha Minutes page.


Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards


University Awards

  • Project Serve's Service Organization Award, 1994

Further Resources

In the News

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