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| − | '''Beta Chapter''' (Founded 12 February 1996) is located at [http://www.truman.edu Truman State University] in Kirksville, MO. The chapter was founded by | + | '''Beta Chapter''' (Founded 12 February 1996) is located at [http://www.truman.edu Truman State University] in Kirksville, MO. The chapter was founded by [[C.H. McClure]] and is a member of the [[Central Region]]. |
== Chapter History == | == Chapter History == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
| − | + | Beta Chapter was founded on April 30, 1929 by Professor C.H. McClure from Alpha Chapter at State Teachers College in Warrensburg, MO. Due to the Great Depression, Beta Chapter was deactivated in the 1930s. Then on February 12, 1996 Beta Chapter was reactivated. | |
| − | Beta Chapter was founded on April 30,1929 by Professor C.H. McClure from Alpha Chapter | ||
=== Early Years === | === Early Years === | ||
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=== Phi Sigma Pi Week === | === Phi Sigma Pi Week === | ||
| − | Starting the spring of 2007, Beta Chapter has held a Phi Sigma Pi week on Truman State's campus. The event | + | Starting the spring of 2007, Beta Chapter has held a Phi Sigma Pi week on Truman State's campus. The event consisted of a week of Beta chapter reaching out the Truman community and making our ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship known. Throughout the week brothers put on various events that were open to the Truman community. Beta Chapter held two fundraising events: Puppies on the Quad, a time when students could rent a puppy for half an hour; and Teach For America Dodgeball tournament. All the proceeds of the Dodgeball tournament were donated to Teach for America. Beta Chapter also used this week to do a backpack collection for Teach For America. Brothers of Beta Chapter collected backpacks from other student organizations and students. |
=== Other Event or Activity === | === Other Event or Activity === | ||
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* [[Carson Green]] | * [[Carson Green]] | ||
: [[Senior Vice President|National Vice President]] (1929-1930) | : [[Senior Vice President|National Vice President]] (1929-1930) | ||
| − | * [[C. H. McClure]] | + | * [[C.H. McClure]] |
: [[Senior Vice President|National Vice President]] (1931-1935) | : [[Senior Vice President|National Vice President]] (1931-1935) | ||
: [[Vice President of Chapter Development|National Counselor]] (1930-1931) | : [[Vice President of Chapter Development|National Counselor]] (1930-1931) | ||
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== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
| − | * 1999 [[ | + | * 1999 [[Outstanding Initiate Program Award]] |
| − | * 2000 [[ | + | * 2000 [[Outstanding Risk Management Award]] |
| − | * 2001 [[ | + | * 2001 [[Outstanding Risk Management Award]] |
* 2004 [[Outstanding PR and Community Relations]] | * 2004 [[Outstanding PR and Community Relations]] | ||
* 2005 [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]] | * 2005 [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]] | ||
Revision as of 20:46, 26 January 2008
Beta Chapter (Founded 12 February 1996) is located at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. The chapter was founded by C.H. McClure and is a member of the Central Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
Beta Chapter was founded on April 30, 1929 by Professor C.H. McClure from Alpha Chapter at State Teachers College in Warrensburg, MO. Due to the Great Depression, Beta Chapter was deactivated in the 1930s. Then on February 12, 1996 Beta Chapter was reactivated.
Early Years
The Active Chapter
Currently Beta Chapter has 68 active members and is a well recognized organization on the Truman Campus.
Past Chapter Presidents
- Hannah Schreiber (2005)
- Jennifer Crawford (2006)
- Brett Pierson (Present)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Beta Chapter celebrates the Chapter's founding with a weekend long celebration including a BBQ at Thousand Hills Lake followed by a Founder's Formal.
Phi Sigma Pi Week
Starting the spring of 2007, Beta Chapter has held a Phi Sigma Pi week on Truman State's campus. The event consisted of a week of Beta chapter reaching out the Truman community and making our ideals of Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship known. Throughout the week brothers put on various events that were open to the Truman community. Beta Chapter held two fundraising events: Puppies on the Quad, a time when students could rent a puppy for half an hour; and Teach For America Dodgeball tournament. All the proceeds of the Dodgeball tournament were donated to Teach for America. Beta Chapter also used this week to do a backpack collection for Teach For America. Brothers of Beta Chapter collected backpacks from other student organizations and students.
Other Event or Activity
This activity is...
Notable Alumni
- Lisa Ambrosia Howard (Beta Chapter, 1998-2000)
- National President (2005-2006)
- Senior Vice President (2004-2005, 2006-present)
- National Vice President (1929-1930)
- National Vice President (1931-1935)
- National Counselor (1930-1931)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1999 Outstanding Initiate Program Award
- 2000 Outstanding Risk Management Award
- 2001 Outstanding Risk Management Award
- 2004 Outstanding PR and Community Relations
- 2005 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 2005 Outstanding Website
- 2005 Top in Region Award
- 2006 Top in Region Award
- 2007 Outstanding Website
University Awards
- 2005- Outstanding Large Organization (Truman)
