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Beta Iota Chapter (Founded 31 January 1994) is located at [http://www.osu.edu The Ohio State University] in Columbus, OH.  The Chapter was founded by their [[Beta Iota - Alpha Class|Alpha Class]] and is a member of the [[Great Lakes Region]].
 
  
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'''Beta Iota Chapter''' (Founded 31 January [[1994]]) is located at [http://www.osu.edu The Ohio State University] in Columbus, Ohio.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by its [[Beta Iota - Alpha Class|Alpha Class]] and is a member of the [[Buckeye Region]].
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[[Image:BISpring2014.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Beta Iota Spring 2014]]
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
 
=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
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On January 31st, 1994, the Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was founded at The Ohio State University, one of the largest public universities in the United States. Ten founding Brothers made up the Alpha class: [[Todd Lewis]], [[Kari Larson]], [[Michelle Martine]], [[Bryan Droesch]], [[Gregory Homan]], [[Nicole Miller]], [[Kevin Temple]], [[Christian Hallier]], [[Candi Lukat]] and [[Lori Lafontaine]].
  
=== Early Years ===
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=== Chapter Presidents ===
 
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* Todd Lewis (Founding-1994)
=== The Active Chapter ===
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* Nicole Miller (1994 Spring)
 
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* Chris Hallier (1994-1995)
 
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* Carie Twichell(1995-1996)
 
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* Nathan Madison(1996-1997)
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* [[Shetal Patel]] (54) (1997-1998)
* President #1 (?) (Founding-1994)
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* Brad Blaser (1998-1999)
* President #2 (?) (1994-1995)
 
* President #3 (?) (1995-1996)
 
* President #4 (?) (1996-1997)
 
* President #5 (?) (1997-1998)
 
* [[Shetal Patel]] (54) (1998-1999)
 
 
* [[Sheri Chaney]] (81) (1999-2000)
 
* [[Sheri Chaney]] (81) (1999-2000)
* [[Dan Stalker]] (?) (2000-2001)
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* [[Dan Stalker]] (2000-2001)
 
* [[Matt Rambo]] (115) (2001-2002)
 
* [[Matt Rambo]] (115) (2001-2002)
 
* [[Kelley Buck]] (145) (2002-2003)
 
* [[Kelley Buck]] (145) (2002-2003)
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* [[Tiffany Lipscomb]] (189) (2004-2005)
 
* [[Tiffany Lipscomb]] (189) (2004-2005)
 
* [[Erica Gentilcore]] (222) (2005-2006)
 
* [[Erica Gentilcore]] (222) (2005-2006)
* [[Mike Johnson]] (198) (2006-Present)
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* [[Mike Johnson]] (198) (2006-2007)
 
* [[Megan Conroy]] (276) (2007-2008)
 
* [[Megan Conroy]] (276) (2007-2008)
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* [[Lauren Csonka]] (2008-2009)
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* [[Sarah Alderman]] (2009-2010)
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* [[Christina Bober]] (2010-2011)
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* [[Alex Paulchell]] (2011-2012 )
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* [[Hannah Suver]] (2012-2013)
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* [[Shaun Laubis]] (2013-2014)
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* [[David Friedhoff]] (2014-2015)
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* [[Jarrett Forkey]] (2015-2016)
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=== Initiate Classes ===
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''Main Article: [[List of Beta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
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==Current Chapter==
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=== The Active Chapter ===
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Today, with over 70 members, [[Beta Iota Chapter|Beta Iota]] is a strong chapter with a definite presence on Ohio State's campus.  Its members put on great events every quarter, with recent events including a volleyball tournament and a trip to the nearby Ohio Historical Center.  [[Beta Iota Chapter|Beta Iota]]  was proud to host the Great Lakes Regional Conference in February of 2008, which was attended by Brothers from all chapters in the Great Lakes region.  The Brothers of [[Beta Iota Chapter|Beta Iota]] also love to travel.  During the 2008-2009 school year, members visited the [[Epsilon Iota Chapter|Epsilon Iota]], [[Gamma Theta Chapter|Gamma Theta]], [[Gamma Epsilon Chapter|Gamma Epsilon]], [[Gamma Chi Chapter|Gamma Chi]], [[Tau Chapter|Tau]] and [[Alpha Beta Chapter|Alpha Beta]] Chapters and attended [[2008 National Convention|Grand Chapter and National Convention]] in Nashville and 2009 Great Lakes Regional Conference, hosted by the [[Beta Xi Chapter|Beta Xi Chapter]].  They hope to visit more chapters in the upcoming year.
  
== Founders' Weekend ==
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In the 2008-2009 year, [[Beta Iota Chapter|Beta Iota]] also celebrated the 15th anniversary of its founding. The Chapter held a Quinceanera celebration in January to mark the actual day of its founding. Brothers were more excited about Phi Sigma Pi and their chapter than ever, and made the entire year a celebration. Beta Iota is looking forward to having another amazing year that will make the chapter even stronger!
On January 31st, 1994, at The Ohio State University, one of the largest public universities in the U.S.A, the Beta Iota chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was founded. Distinguished to be the founding fathers of this new chapter at the time were 10 new brothers; [[Todd Lewis]], [[Kari Larson]], [[Michelle Martine]], [[Bryan Deorsch]], [[Gregor Homan]], [[Nicole Miller]], [[Kevin Temple]], [[Christian Hailer]], [[Candi Lukat]] and [[Lori Lafontaine]]. Since that day, the chapter celebrates the 31st of January by having a weekend dedicated to Phi Sigma Pi activities where brothers are indulged in Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship related activities. This year marked the 13th anniversary of the Chapter. Being dedicated, as usual, further efforts were made in order to make it one of the best Founders’ Days to date. Planning began during the fall quarter in September. A location was found, date set; 27th January and invitations sent out to Inter-Chapter Brothers and Alumni. The social chairs made sure to remind everyone at every Chapter meeting about the big day approaching in order to get them roused and ready for it. The Friday before the day, Brothers arrived from out of town and started the weekend out by going to Dinner at Don Pablo’s with the [[Eta Chapter|Eta]] brothers from IUP who arrived first. After dinner, the brothers settled in where they were going to be staying for the weekend. Brothers then proceeded to get ready and go out and experience the Ohio State campus, at a local club, Panini’s. It was a great time, as being out in such an open space got Brothers interacting with each other especially the Inter-Chapter Brothers who had never been to Ohio State before. It also got brothers more comfortable with each other and hence kicked off the beginning of a great week-end.
 
  
The next morning, Brothers participated in community service in order to reflect Leadership because to become effective leaders, the ability to serve others must come first. Some Brothers went to the Ronald McDonald House, a non-profit organization that houses parents and families of kids who must sustain extended hospital stays. This supported the Scholarship leg of the Tripod because it helped Brothers to learn more about this wonderful organization and what they do, and the sorts of things they have done to really impact the families that they have served. While some Brothers were helping to clean the Ronald McDonald house, others baked and decorated a plethora of cookies which were taken to the House later during the week.  
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On November 15, 2014, Beta Iota meet with the [[Epsilon Beta]] Chapter of Bowling Green State University to eat some delicious Mexican food and watch the Bowling Green vs Ohio State hockey game at the Schottenstein Center. For record sake Bowling Green won but OSU had won the game the night before.
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[[Image:BetaiotaepsilonbetaICRevent.JPG|thumb|300px|center| Epsilon Beta and Beta Iota at OSUvsBGSU hockey game, 11/15/14]]
  
The formal banquet, which occurred that Saturday evening, took place at the OSU golf course banquet hall, comprised of Alumni, Inter-Chapter Brothers, Beta Iota Brothers, and their guests. Everyone in attendance was mixed together so as to keep up with the spirit of fellowship that was already supplanted earlier that weekend, By having Brothers talk they got to know more about our various Chapters, more about each other, and what Alumni have been doing since graduation. There was a slideshow, dinner, and dancing, which all involved a lot of interactivity between Brothers, which is the central point of the whole week-end, which many considered a huge success.
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===Current Executive Board===
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The 2014-2015 Beta Iota Executive Board consists of eighteen officer and committee chair positions:
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* President - [[David Friedhoff]]
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* Vice President - [[Rachel Podell]]
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* Secretary - [[Moriah Lieberman]]
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* Treasurer - [[Jarrett Forkey]]
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* Initiate Advisors - [[Autumn Appis]] and [[Breanna Soroka]]
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* Brother-at-Large - [[Megan Novotny]]
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* Parliamentarian - [[Alejandro Chock]]
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* Historian - [[Amber DuPree]]
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* Programming Chairs - [[Katie Ashbaugh]] and [[Tyler Parker]]
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* Social Chairs - [[Krissy Dilger]] and [[Katie McLellan]]
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* Service Chairs - [[Sanchita Dhond]] and [[Natalie Temme]]
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* Fundraising Chair - [[Eric Mohler]]
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* Rush Chairs - [[Ryan Klamet]] and [[Gia Fantozzi]]
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* Alumni Chair - [[Jennifer Boughton]] and [[Mrinali Sethi]]
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* Inter-Chapter Relations Chairs - [[Harry Hong]] and [[Audrey White]]
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* Public Relations Chairs - [[Karlie Frank]]  and [[Cati Pachmayer]]
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* Awards and Recognition Chair - [[Fallon Zakeri]] and [[Lindsay Scheinbach]]
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* Risk Management Chair- [[Albert Lee]]
  
Hopes are high that next year’s festivities continue to surpass those of previous years, which is the continued goal in remembrance of the Chapter’s Founding.  
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== Annual Chapter Events ==
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=== Founders' Day ===
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Since the founding of Beta Iota, the chapter celebrates the 31st of January by having a weekend dedicated to Phi Sigma Pi activities where brothers are indulged in Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship related activities.  
  
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The weekend usually begins on Friday night when Alumni and Inter-Chapter Brothers arrive and take part in a social activity.  The next morning, a service event is usually planned for Brothers to participate in.  On Saturday night, there is a formal banquet including dinner, an address from the chapter president, a photo slideshow, and dancing.
  
=== Other Event or Activity ===
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In 2009, Beta Iota celebrated its 15th annual Founders' Day by holding a Quinceneara-themed banquet and a weekend celebrating the Chapter's history with the help of Alumni and Brothers from other chapters.
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=== End of the Semester Banquets ===
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[[Image:Spbanquet.jpg|thumb|aaapx|right|Brothers at the Spring 2011 Banquet]]
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[[Image:BetaIotasillyspring2014.jpg|thumb|aaapx|right|The Silly Side of Beta Iota, Spring Banquet 2014]]At the end of each semester (formerly quarters) during the school year (Autumn and Spring), Beta Iota's Awards and Recognition Chair plans a banquet to celebrate before Brothers go home for break. At the banquets the new Initiate classes are inducted and welcomed into the Chapter.  Graduating seniors are recognized at each banquet and presented with paddles and scrapbooks created by their fellow Brothers.  Awards are also presented each quarter to the Brothers who best exemplified Scholarship, Leadership and Fellowship according to votes from their fellow members.
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== Notable Alumni ==
 
== Notable Alumni ==
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* [[Katie McNiff]] (BI 154)
 
* [[Katie McNiff]] (BI 154)
:Chapter Advisor (2006-Present)
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:Chapter Advisor (2006-2008)
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*[[Becky Leach]] (BI 241)
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:Chapter Advisor (2008)
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:Columbus Area Alumni Association Vice President (2009-Present)
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*[[Elizabeth Meere]] (BI 255)
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:Columbus Area Alumni Association President (2010-Present)
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*[[Mbabndah Ndobegang Jr.]] (BI 263)
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:Columbus Area Alumni Association President (2009-2010)
  
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
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* 1999 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
 
* 1999 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
 
* 2006 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]]
 
* 2006 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]]
 
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* 2012 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2014 [[Top in Region Award]]
  
 
= Initiate Classes =
 
= Initiate Classes =
 
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== Most Recent ==
 
== Most Recent ==
*[[Beta Iota - Alpha Delta Class|Congratulations Alpha Delta Class!]]
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* Congratulations Alpha Sigma Class!
  
 
== All ==
 
== All ==
*[[Beta Iota - Initiate Classes|Beta Iota's Initiate Classes]]
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''Main article: [[List of Beta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
  
 
= Further Resources =
 
= Further Resources =
* [http://phisigpi.org.ohio-state.edu/ Beta Iota Chapter Webpage]
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* [http://pspbetaiota.blogspot.com// Beta Iota Chapter Website]
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=In the News=
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* [http://www.url.com Article Name]
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 23 June 2015

Beta Iota Chapter (Founded 31 January 1994) is located at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The Chapter was founded by its Alpha Class and is a member of the Buckeye Region.

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Beta Iota Spring 2014

Chapter History

Founding

On January 31st, 1994, the Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was founded at The Ohio State University, one of the largest public universities in the United States. Ten founding Brothers made up the Alpha class: Todd Lewis, Kari Larson, Michelle Martine, Bryan Droesch, Gregory Homan, Nicole Miller, Kevin Temple, Christian Hallier, Candi Lukat and Lori Lafontaine.

Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Beta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes

Current Chapter

The Active Chapter

Today, with over 70 members, Beta Iota is a strong chapter with a definite presence on Ohio State's campus. Its members put on great events every quarter, with recent events including a volleyball tournament and a trip to the nearby Ohio Historical Center. Beta Iota was proud to host the Great Lakes Regional Conference in February of 2008, which was attended by Brothers from all chapters in the Great Lakes region. The Brothers of Beta Iota also love to travel. During the 2008-2009 school year, members visited the Epsilon Iota, Gamma Theta, Gamma Epsilon, Gamma Chi, Tau and Alpha Beta Chapters and attended Grand Chapter and National Convention in Nashville and 2009 Great Lakes Regional Conference, hosted by the Beta Xi Chapter. They hope to visit more chapters in the upcoming year.

In the 2008-2009 year, Beta Iota also celebrated the 15th anniversary of its founding. The Chapter held a Quinceanera celebration in January to mark the actual day of its founding. Brothers were more excited about Phi Sigma Pi and their chapter than ever, and made the entire year a celebration. Beta Iota is looking forward to having another amazing year that will make the chapter even stronger!

On November 15, 2014, Beta Iota meet with the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Bowling Green State University to eat some delicious Mexican food and watch the Bowling Green vs Ohio State hockey game at the Schottenstein Center. For record sake Bowling Green won but OSU had won the game the night before.

Epsilon Beta and Beta Iota at OSUvsBGSU hockey game, 11/15/14

Current Executive Board

The 2014-2015 Beta Iota Executive Board consists of eighteen officer and committee chair positions:

Annual Chapter Events

Founders' Day

Since the founding of Beta Iota, the chapter celebrates the 31st of January by having a weekend dedicated to Phi Sigma Pi activities where brothers are indulged in Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship related activities.

The weekend usually begins on Friday night when Alumni and Inter-Chapter Brothers arrive and take part in a social activity. The next morning, a service event is usually planned for Brothers to participate in. On Saturday night, there is a formal banquet including dinner, an address from the chapter president, a photo slideshow, and dancing.

In 2009, Beta Iota celebrated its 15th annual Founders' Day by holding a Quinceneara-themed banquet and a weekend celebrating the Chapter's history with the help of Alumni and Brothers from other chapters.

End of the Semester Banquets

Brothers at the Spring 2011 Banquet
The Silly Side of Beta Iota, Spring Banquet 2014
At the end of each semester (formerly quarters) during the school year (Autumn and Spring), Beta Iota's Awards and Recognition Chair plans a banquet to celebrate before Brothers go home for break. At the banquets the new Initiate classes are inducted and welcomed into the Chapter. Graduating seniors are recognized at each banquet and presented with paddles and scrapbooks created by their fellow Brothers. Awards are also presented each quarter to the Brothers who best exemplified Scholarship, Leadership and Fellowship according to votes from their fellow members.

Notable Alumni

Chapter Service Key (2006)
Chapter Advisor (2006-2008)
Chapter Advisor (2008)
Columbus Area Alumni Association Vice President (2009-Present)
Columbus Area Alumni Association President (2010-Present)
Columbus Area Alumni Association President (2009-2010)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

Initiate Classes

Alpha Mu Initiate Class

Most Recent

  • Congratulations Alpha Sigma Class!

All

Main article: List of Beta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes

Further Resources

In the News