Beta Iota Chapter
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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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
- 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)
- Sarah Alderman (2009-2010)
- Christina Bober (2010-2011)
- Alex Paulchell (2011-2012 )
- Hannah Suver (2012-2013)
- Shaun Laubis (2013-2014)
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!
Current Executive Board
The 2014-2015 Beta Iota Executive Board consists of eighteen officer and committee chair positions:
- President - David Friedhoff
- Vice President - Rachel Podell
- Secretary - Moriah Lieberman
- Treasurer - Jarett Forkey
- Initiate Advisors - Autumn Appis and Breanna Soroka
- Brother-at-Large - Katie Lewis
- Parliamentarian - Alejandro Chock
- Historian - Amber DuPree
- Programming Chairs - Katie Ashbaugh and Tyler Parker
- Social Chairs - Krissy Dilger and Katie McLellan
- Service Chairs - Annie Curie and Natalie Temme
- Fundraising Chairs - Alejandro Chock and Eric Mohler
- Rush Chairs - Alison Boyd and Gia Fantozzi
- Alumni Chair - Jennifer Boughton and Mrinali Sethi
- Inter-Chapter Relations Chairs - Harry Hong and Audrey White
- Public Relations Chairs - Karlie Frank and Cati Pachmayer
- Awards and Recognition Chair - Fallon Zakeri and Lindsay Scheinbach
- Risk Management Chair- Albert Lee
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 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)
- Columbus Area Alumni Association Vice President (2009-Present)
- Elizabeth Meere (BI 255)
- Columbus Area Alumni Association President (2010-Present)
- Mbabndah Ndobegang Jr. (BI 263)
- Columbus Area Alumni Association President (2009-2010)
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
- 2012 Top in Region Award
Initiate Classes
Most Recent
- Congratulations Alpha Sigma Class!
All
Main article: List of Beta Iota Chapter Initiate Classes
