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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 2007-2008 school year, members visited the [[Beta Xi Chapter|Beta | + | 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 2007-2008 school year, members visited the [[Beta Xi Chapter|Beta Xi]], [[Tau Chapter|Tau]] and [[Eta Chapter|Eta]] Chapters and attended [[2008 National Convention|Grand Chapter and National Convention]] in Nashville. They hope to visit more chapters in the upcoming year. |
In the 2008-2009 year, [[Beta Iota Chapter|Beta Iota]] will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its founding. The chapter will be holding a Quinceneara celebration in January to mark the actual day of its founding, but Brothers are more excited about Phi Sigma Pi and their chapter than ever, and plan to make the entire year a celebration. Beta Iota is looking forward to having an amazing year that will make the chapter even stronger! | In the 2008-2009 year, [[Beta Iota Chapter|Beta Iota]] will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its founding. The chapter will be holding a Quinceneara celebration in January to mark the actual day of its founding, but Brothers are more excited about Phi Sigma Pi and their chapter than ever, and plan to make the entire year a celebration. Beta Iota is looking forward to having an amazing year that will make the chapter even stronger! | ||
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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 Great Lakes Region.
Contents
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 Hailer, Candi Lukat and Lori Lafontaine.
Chapter Presidents
- Todd Lewis (Founding-1994)
- Nicole Miller (1994 Spring)
- Chris Hallier (1994-1995)
- Carie Twichell(1995-1996)
- Nathan Madison(1996-1997)
- Shetal Patel (54) (1997-1998)
- Brad Blaser (1998-1999)
- Sheri Chaney (81) (1999-2000)
- Dan Stalker (?) (2000-2001)
- Matt Rambo (115) (2001-2002)
- Kelley Buck (145) (2002-2003)
- Marc Menhart (177) (2003-2004)
- Tiffany Lipscomb (189) (2004-2005)
- Erica Gentilcore (222) (2005-2006)
- Mike Johnson (198) (2006-2007)
- Megan Conroy (276) (2007-2008)
- Lauren Csonka (2008-2009)
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 2007-2008 school year, members visited the Beta Xi, Tau and Eta Chapters and attended Grand Chapter and National Convention in Nashville. They hope to visit more chapters in the upcoming year.
In the 2008-2009 year, Beta Iota will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its founding. The chapter will be holding a Quinceneara celebration in January to mark the actual day of its founding, but Brothers are more excited about Phi Sigma Pi and their chapter than ever, and plan to make the entire year a celebration. Beta Iota is looking forward to having an amazing year that will make the chapter even stronger!
Current Executive Board
The 2008-2009 Beta Iota Executive Board consists of seventeen officer and committee chair positions:
- President - Lauren Csonka
- Vice President - Brianna Lombardi
- Secretary - Becca Visgaitis
- Treasurer - Sarah Crecelius
- Initiate Advisors - Amy Coffield and Sarah Alderman
- Parliamentarian - Adam Suver
- Historian - Marla Schaeffer
- Technology Consultant - Colleen Maleski
- Programming Chair - Cristy Vallejos
- Social Chairs - Brett Anthony and Scott Roberts
- Service Chairs - Stacy Girdler and Valerie Waugh
- Fundraising Chairs - Liz Crawford and Krysten Udris
- Rush Chairs - Jessica Matt and Allison Uhlir
- Alumni Chair - Aaron Horner
- Inter-Chapter Relations Chair - Ryan Hack
- Public Relations Chair - Hannah Spangler
- Awards and Recognition Chair - Kadie Baltes
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 will celebrate 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 Quarter Banquets
At the end of each quarter during the school year (Autumn, Winter and Spring), Beta Iota's Awards and Recognition Chair plans a banquet to celebrate before Brothers go home for break. At the Winter and Spring Quarter banquets, 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
- Harold Careins (BI 84)
- Chapter Service Key (2006)
- Katie McNiff (BI 154)
- Chapter Advisor (2006-2008)
- Becky Leach (BI 241)
- Chapter Advisor (2008-Present)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1996 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award
- 1999 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 1999 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2006 Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming
Initiate Classes
Most Recent
All
Main article: List of Beta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes
