Beta Sigma Chapter

Beta Sigma Chapter (Founded 19 March 1995) is located at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The Chapter was founded by 132 chartering members at MSU. The Chapter is a member of the Great Lakes Region.

Chapter History

The Active Chapter

The current Chapter is comprised of 62 Brothers, from Beta Sigma's Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega , and Alpha Alpha classes. There are also currently 21 initiates in the Alpha Beta Class.

The 2007-2008 Executive Board is:

• President Jeremy Moss (Chi Class)
• Vice President Samantha Salvia (Upsilon Class)
• Treasurer Amy Kovas (Psi Class)
• Secretary Kelly Thompson (Chi Class)
• Recording Secretary Lindsay Gaynier (Psi Class)
• New Member Coordinator Arun Nagaraju (Chi Class)
• Initiate Advisor Jill Perks (Omega Class)
• Written Historian Jessica Matthew (Chi Class)
• Parliamentarian Andy Webb (Omega Class)

The Chapter conducts its official business in six different committees: Fundraising, Inter-Chapter/Alumni, Public Relations, Service, Scholastic/Recognition, and Social. Each committee is spearheaded by two co-chairs elected each year. The 2007-2008 co-chairs for each committee are:

• Fundraising: Amy Kovas (Psi Class) and Dezirae Sparrow (Psi Class)
• Inter-Chapter/Alumni: Danni Jones (Psi Class)
• Public Relations: Brian Holowecky (Chi Class) and Jessica Schultz (Chi Class)
• Service: Stephanie Albrecht (Omega Class) and Danielle Vandine (Chi Class)
• Scholastic/Recognition: Patrick Heffner (Alpha Alpha Class) and Jen Seid (Omega Class)
• Social: Ashley Lajiness (Psi Class) and Christa Milster (Omega Class)

The Chapter is also served by Other Chapter Officials (OCOs), elected each semester. The Spring 2008 OCOs are:

• Risk Manager Amber Jennings (Psi Class)
• Photo Manager Amanda Noxon (Upsilon Class)
• Webmaster Oumarou Njoya (Omega Class)
• Sergeant At Arms Zach Lee (Omega Class)

Past Chapter Presidents

• President Corbin Irelan (1995-1997)
• President Tara Caudill (1997-1998)
• President Kevin Sutton (1998-1999)
• President Justin Arbes (1999-2000)
• President Julie Howell (2000-2001)
• President Paul Rossi (2001-2002)
• President Sarah Platz (2002-2003)
• President Trisha Turk (2003-2004)
• President Mike Lankfer (2004-2005)
• President Kristen Golick (2005-2006)
• President Michael Kwarcinski (2006-2007)
• President Jeremy Moss (2007-Present)

The Colin Dolehanty Tripod Scholarship

This award is named for a Beta Sigma Chapter Charter Member, Colin Dolehanty, who selflessly dedicated his life to the advancement of the Beta Sigma Chapter and the opportunities it affords the men and women of Michigan State University. He was also a man who demonstrated the ideals of the Fraternity: scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. After his untimely death, Colin's parents decided to give back to the organization for which he loved and cared. Each year at the Beta Sigma Founder's Day Banquet, the Dolehantys award this scholarship to the Chapter Brother who best exhibits the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Day

The Beta Sigma Chapter celebrates its founding typically on the weekend closest to March 19 each year. The event is commemorated with a banquet dinner and awards ceremony where the Beta Sigma Service Key Award is presented as well as the The Colin Dolehanty Tripod Scholarship.

Pi Mile 5K Run/Walk

The annual Pi Mile 5K Run/Walk is held every fall semester. The Brothers of Beta Sigma plan, organize, and execute the race which runs through MSU's campus with the proceeds benefiting a worthy cause. This past year, the 10th Annual Pi Mile raised over $6,000 for APAIDSCON, an organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS in India. The previous year, the 9th Annual Pi Mile raised over $5,000 for Teach For America and was endorsed by the Michigan Surgeon General and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health. The event also won Best Teach For America Program at the 2007 National Convention.

Teeter-Totter-A-Thon

The Teeter-Totter-A-Thon takes place every spring semester. A teeter-totter is placed in the middle of the Auditorium Field on MSU's campus on which Brothers must ensure two people are teeter-tottering for 24 straight hours. Through business sponsorships, donations, and, in 2007, a children's carnival, Teeter-Totter-A-Thon raises money for a local charity. The 11th Annual event in 2007 raised $2,000 for the Help A Willing Kid foundation based out of Lansing, Michigan.

Notable Alumni

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Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 1998, Parsippany, New Jersey
  • C.H. McClure Single Service Award
  • Top Ten Chapters in the Nation
• 1999, Columbus, Ohio
  • Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
  • Top Ten Chapters in the Nation
  • Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 2000, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Top Ten Chapters in the Nation
  • Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
• 2001, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
• 2002, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Top Ten Chapters in the Nation
• 2003, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Outstanding Initiation Program
• 2004, Memphis, Tennessee
  • C.H. McClure Single Service Award
• 2005, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Outstanding Initiation Program
  • C.H. McClure Single Service Award
• 2006, Washington, D.C.
  • Best in Region
  • Outstanding Fundraising Event
• 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Best Service Project Dedicated to Teach For America

University Awards

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Other Awards

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Further Resources

• Beta Sigma Home Page
• Chapter E-Mail Address: phisigpi@msu.edu