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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 by '''Chapter alumnus Name''' and is a member of the [[Great Lakes Region]].
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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]].
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
 
=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
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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 ===
 
=== 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 Eastern Michigan. The second term of the first year saw seven newly inducted members.
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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 our first chapter awards to the most dedicated, most enthusiastic, and most outstanding leader. Some of the highlights from that year were our 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 we were honored by receiving Project Serve's Service Organization Award.
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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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In 1995-1996, BA initiated 8 members. Some or its first semester highlights were the 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 Union. Second semester, BA initiated about 30 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 were 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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=== The Active Chapter ===
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
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Beta Alpha is extremely excited to continue forward and make itself even stronger.  
 
Beta Alpha is extremely excited to continue forward and make itself even stronger.  
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In 2006-2007 academic year, 28 new brothers were inducted. Below are some of the things we did last year:
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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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• Learned about cultures around the world from Thailand to Italy
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• Organized a resume building workshop
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• Held an Oktober-fest for brothers
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• Held salsa dancing lessons
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• Sang karaoke
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• And much more!
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In the next year, we're planning to involve ourselves 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.
  
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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=== University Awards ===
 
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* Project Serve's Service Organization Award, 1994
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* None to date
 
  
 
=== Other Awards ===
 
=== Other Awards ===

Revision as of 23:37, 13 August 2007

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.

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 Eastern Michigan. The second term of the first year saw seven newly inducted members.

The second year Beta Alpha initiated 13 people at fall rush and one person during winter rush. That year the chapter handed out our first chapter awards to the most dedicated, most enthusiastic, and most outstanding leader. Some of the highlights from that year were our 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 we were honored by receiving Project Serve's Service Organization Award.

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.

In 1995-1996, BA initiated 8 members. Some or its first semester highlights were the 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 Union. Second semester, BA initiated about 30 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 were 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.


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:

1. Administration Award 2. Most Improved Old Chapter 3. Best Chapter in the Great Lakes Region

Beta Alpha is extremely excited to continue forward and make itself even stronger.

In 2006-2007 academic year, 28 new brothers were inducted. Below are some of the things we did last year: • Had our formal at the Michigan League • Organized a 3rd annual 5k Charity Run • Took part in the Ann Arbor Kids Fair • Planned a joint profit event with Touchdown Café & Bar • Held many successful Big/Little events from laser tag to a potluck • Learned about cultures around the world from Thailand to Italy • Organized a resume building workshop • Held an Oktober-fest for brothers • Held salsa dancing lessons • Sang karaoke • And much more!

In the next year, we're planning to involve ourselves 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.

Past Chapter Presidents

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Beta Alpha celebrates the Chapter's founding...

'Easy as Pi' 5K Run/Walk

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

Other Event or Activity

This activity is...

Notable Alumni

  • Name (Chapter year)
Founding Member
  • Name (Chapter year)
DSK year
  • Name (Chapter year)
Office Held (year-year)


Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

  • Project Serve's Service Organization Award, 1994

Other Awards

  • year AwardName
  • None to date

Further Resources

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