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== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
 
=== Founding and Early Years ===
 
=== Founding and Early Years ===
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The Beta Zeta Chapter was founded on March 7th, 1993.  Unfortunately, not much is known from the chapter's early history, although there are currently efforts to find this information. (If you have any stories or information to contribute, please feel free to upload it here or contact [[George Carlton]].)
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The Beta Zeta Chapter was founded on March 7th, 1993.  Unfortunately, not much is known from the chapter's early history, although there are currently efforts to find this information. (If you have any stories or information to contribute, please feel free to upload it here.)
  
 
=== The 2000s===
 
=== The 2000s===
 
[[Image:bz07.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Beta Zeta Chapter, Spring Formal 2007]]  
 
[[Image:bz07.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Beta Zeta Chapter, Spring Formal 2007]]  
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In the Mid-to-late 2000s, Beta Zeta would begin to emerge on the National and Regional Level, winning such awards as the Highest GPA and Top In Region in 2005 as well as the [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]] in 2006.  The Chapter would also become very active in terms of Inter-chapter Relations, participating in events such as [[Tau]] Chapter Founder's day, sending brothers to the [[Mid South Region Conference]] in 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.  The Chapter would go on to host the 2008 [[Mid South Region Conference]] and give brothers from around the region the opportunity to experience the life at the University of Georgia as well as the city of Athens.
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In the Mid-to-late 2000s, Beta Zeta would begin to emerge on the National and Regional Level, winning such awards as the Highest GPA and Top In Region in 2005 as well as the [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]] in 2006.  The Chapter would also become very active in terms of Inter-chapter Relations, participating in events such as [[Tau]] Chapter Founder's day, sending brothers to the [[Mid South Region Conference]] in 2005-2013.  The Chapter would go on to host the 2008 [[Mid South Region Conference]] and give brothers from around the region the opportunity to experience the life at the University of Georgia as well as the city of Athens.
  
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
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''All'': Gooooooooooo Geckos! Lick 'em! ''(Here everyone sticks out their tongue and makes whatever they consider to be a Gecko licking sound.)''
 
''All'': Gooooooooooo Geckos! Lick 'em! ''(Here everyone sticks out their tongue and makes whatever they consider to be a Gecko licking sound.)''
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=== Current Officers ===
 
=== Current Officers ===
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Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
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Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
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*President: [[Caroline Paris]]
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*President: Adria Cassese
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*Vice-President: [[Danielle Brown]]
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*Vice-President: Khailee Marischuk
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*Secretary: [[Lauren B. Jones]]
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*Secretary: Kyla Mohler
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*Treasurer: [[Katie Tanner]]
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*Treasurer: John Andrew Veal
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*Parliamentarian: [[Ryan Hill]]
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*Parliamentarian: Elyse Chevallier
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*Rush/Initiation Advisor: [[Adrienne Rivera]] and [[Alyson Farzad]]
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*Rush/Initiation Advisor: Abby Rekuc and Tim Levengood
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*Historian: [[Meredith West]]
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*Historian: Camera Elliott
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*Brother-at-Large: [[Chris Versola]] (non-voting member)
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*Brother-at-Large: Vitaliano Cama (non-voting member)
  
 
=== Current Chairs ===
 
=== Current Chairs ===
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*Rush/Initiation Advisor: [[Adrienne Rivera]] and [[Alyson Farzad]]
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*Rush/Initiation Advisor: Abby Rekuc and Tim Levengood
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*Awards & Scholarship Chair: [[Brynn McAlpine]]
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*Awards & Scholarship Chair: Brittney Rackley
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*Social Chair: [[Sarah Silver]]
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*Social Chair: Rachael Lehner
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*Service Chair: [[Andy AuGustin]]
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*Service Chair: Carmen Candal
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*Fundraising Chair: [[Blake Rogers]]
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*Fundraising Chair: Sam O'Connor
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*Inter-Chapter Relations: [[Eric Ekwueme]]
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*Inter-Chapter Relations: Austin Vaughn
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*Alumni Chair: [[George Carlton]]
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*Alumni Chair: Marissa Greene
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*Webmaster: [[Taylor Lee]]
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*Public Relations Chair: Sloan Lipman
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*Public Relations Chair: [[Matt Tooley]]
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*Formal Chairs: TBA
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*Formal Chairs: [[Lauren B. Jones]] and [[Jordan Canu]]
 
  
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* [[Jean Crawford]] (1997-1998)
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* Adria Cassese (2012-2013)
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* [[Wendy Wade]] (1999-2000)
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* Christopher Versola (2011-2012)
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* [[Elizabeth Beasley]] (2000-2001)
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* Caroline Paris (2009-2011)
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* [[Mark Smith]] (2008-2009)
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* [[Abby Thomas]] (2007-2008)
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* [[Sean Carter]] (2006-2007)
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* [[Marta Horofker]] (2005-2006)
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* [[Lindsey Wagner]] (2004-2005)
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* [[Genna Walters]] (2003-2004)
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* [[Meredith Parrish|Meredith Parrish (nee Caird)]] (2002-2003)
 
* [[Kimberly Council]] (2001-2002)
 
* [[Kimberly Council]] (2001-2002)
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* [[Meredith Parrish|Meredith Parrish (nee Caird)]] (2002-2003)
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* Elizabeth Beasley (2000-2001)
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* [[Genna Walters]] (2003-2004)
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* Wendy Wade (1999-2000)
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* [[Lindsey Wagner]] (2004-2005)
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* Jean Crawford (1997-1998)
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* [[Marta Horofker]] (2005-2006)
 
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* [[Sean Carter]] (2006-2007)
 
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* [[Abby Thomas]] (2007-2008)
 
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* [[Mark Smith]] (2008-2009)
 
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* [[Caroline Paris]] (2009-2010)
 
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* [[Caroline Paris]] (2010-2011)
 
  
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
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=== Past Region Consultants ===
 
=== Past Region Consultants ===
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*  Amanda East (2012-2013)
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* [[Annette Arlint]] (2011-2012)
 
* [[Kevin Kozak]] (2010-2011)
 
* [[Kevin Kozak]] (2010-2011)
 
* [[Christopher Triplett]] (2009-2010)
 
* [[Christopher Triplett]] (2009-2010)
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* [[Serena Warren]] (2005-2006)
 
* [[Serena Warren]] (2005-2006)
 
* [[Joshua Coonrod]] (2004-2005)
 
* [[Joshua Coonrod]] (2004-2005)
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=== T-Shirts ===
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''Main Article: [[List of Beta Zeta Chapter T-Shirts]]''
  
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
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===Honor Cords===
 
===Honor Cords===
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Each semester, the Beta Zeta Chapter sells honor cords to graduating seniors.  Orders for honor cords come in from across the country.  If one would like to purchase honor cords online, brothers would email the chapter directly at <phisigcords@yahoo.com>.
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Each semester, the Beta Zeta Chapter sells honor cords to graduating seniors.  Orders for honor cords come in from across the country.  If one would like to purchase honor cords online, brothers should visit [www.phisigmapi.uga.edu].
  
 
=== Concessions ===
 
=== Concessions ===
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Every year, the chapter works concessions during the UGA home games at Sanford Stadium.  Considered a wildly successful fundraiser, the chapter is able to raise a large amount of money during games in which attendance can reach 90,000+.  Recently, the Beta Zeta Chapter has worked with [[Epsilon Theta]] (Georgia Tech), [[Gamma Delta]] (University of West Georgia) as well as [[Epsilon Nu]] (Kennesaw State) to work concessions.  The three chapters would be able to get a portion of the money raised during the game. The chapter also works concessions at various basketball, baseball, and gymnastics meets. Together with Honor Cords, these games make up the spring fundraising line-up.
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Every year, the chapter works concessions during the UGA home games at Sanford Stadium.  Considered a wildly successful fundraiser, the chapter is able to raise a large amount of money during games in which attendance can reach 90,000+.  In the past, the Beta Zeta Chapter has worked with [[Epsilon Theta]] (Georgia Tech), [[Gamma Delta]] (University of West Georgia) as well as [[Epsilon Nu]] (Kennesaw State) to work concessions.  The three chapters were able to get a portion of the money raised during the game. The chapter also works concessions at various basketball, baseball, and gymnastics meets. Together with Honor Cords, these games make up the spring fundraising line-up.
  
 
== Past Events and activities ==
 
== Past Events and activities ==
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=== 2008 Stone Mountain Inter-Chapter Event ===
 
=== 2008 Stone Mountain Inter-Chapter Event ===
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[[Image:bz08.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Beta Zeta Chapter, Beta Zeta ICR Event, Fall 2008]]  
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[[Image:bz08.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Brothers from the Atlanta area at the Beta Zeta ICR Event, Fall 2008]]  
 
In December of 2008, the Beta Zeta Chapter held an inter-chapter event at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia.  The chapter invited the other chapters within the Metro-Atlanta Area for a night of apple cider, smores, Ice-breakers, and a Christmas themed laser show.  Brothers from the [[Gamma Delta]], [[Epsilon Nu]], and [[Epsilon Theta]] Chapters were in attendance, marking this event as the first event outside of National Convention in which all Metro Atlanta Chapters were gathered together for an event.
 
In December of 2008, the Beta Zeta Chapter held an inter-chapter event at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia.  The chapter invited the other chapters within the Metro-Atlanta Area for a night of apple cider, smores, Ice-breakers, and a Christmas themed laser show.  Brothers from the [[Gamma Delta]], [[Epsilon Nu]], and [[Epsilon Theta]] Chapters were in attendance, marking this event as the first event outside of National Convention in which all Metro Atlanta Chapters were gathered together for an event.
  
 
=== 2010 TriWizard Tournament and Yule Ball ===
 
=== 2010 TriWizard Tournament and Yule Ball ===
 
In December of 2010, Beta Zeta hosted a Harry-Potter themed weekend of events. The TriWizard Tournament featured Brothers from Georgia's three main Wizarding Schools: [[Beta Zeta|Beta Zeta's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Epsilon Theta|Epsilon Theta Institute]], and [[Gamma Delta|Gamma Delta's Academy of Magic]]. The Brothers from each school set aside their differences and everyone was sorted by the Sorting Cauldron into one of the four Houses of Hogwarts. Brothers then competed in Quidditch matches, a Harry Potter trivia competition, and an obstacle course/ relay race. Later that evening Brothers from [[Epsilon Chi]] and [[Epsilon Nu]] joined us all for a celebratory Yule Ball. Triwizard Cups were presented to the Brothers of the winning House (Slytherin), fun was had, and wizarding mischief was managed. A great weekend of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship for the [[Mid South Region]] Chapters!
 
In December of 2010, Beta Zeta hosted a Harry-Potter themed weekend of events. The TriWizard Tournament featured Brothers from Georgia's three main Wizarding Schools: [[Beta Zeta|Beta Zeta's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Epsilon Theta|Epsilon Theta Institute]], and [[Gamma Delta|Gamma Delta's Academy of Magic]]. The Brothers from each school set aside their differences and everyone was sorted by the Sorting Cauldron into one of the four Houses of Hogwarts. Brothers then competed in Quidditch matches, a Harry Potter trivia competition, and an obstacle course/ relay race. Later that evening Brothers from [[Epsilon Chi]] and [[Epsilon Nu]] joined us all for a celebratory Yule Ball. Triwizard Cups were presented to the Brothers of the winning House (Slytherin), fun was had, and wizarding mischief was managed. A great weekend of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship for the [[Mid South Region]] Chapters!
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==National Involvement==
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===Past Grand Chapter Attendees===
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*2006 [[Debby Harnishfeger]], James MacNamara (2006 Grand Chapter Conference)
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*2006 [[Sean Carter]] (National Convention)
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*2007 [[Debby Harnishfeger]]
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*2008 [[Debby Harnishfeger]]
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*2009 [[Debby Harnishfeger]]
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*2010 Caroline Paris, [[Debby Harnishfeger]], [[Eric Ekwueme]]
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*2011 [[Blake Rogers]], Alyson Farzad, Chris Versola, [[Eric Ekwueme]], [[George Carlton]], [[Debby Harnishfeger]]
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*2012 [[Matt Tooley]], Jordan Canu, Andy AuGustin, Meredith West, Adria Cassese, Alyson Farzad, [[Eric Ekwueme]],[[Debby Harnishfeger]]
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*2013 [[Sloan Lipman]],[[Debby Harnishfeger]]
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===National, Regional, and Interchapter Events===
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2005
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* [[Mid South Region Conference]]
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2006
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* [[Mid South Region Conference]]
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* [[Tau Chapter]] Founder's Day
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* Fall Football tailgate with the [[Gamma Delta]] and [[Alpha Upsilon Chapter]] (Was the host)
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* [[2006 National Convention]]
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* [[2006 Grand Chapter Conference]]
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2007
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* [[Tau Chapter]] Founder's Day
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* [[Gamma Theta Chapter]] Mardi Gras Bash
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* [[2007 National Convention]]
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2008
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[[Image:triwizard.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Triwizard Tournament, Fall 2010]]
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* [[Gamma Theta Chapter]] Mardi Gras Bash
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* Host of the [[Mid South Region Conference]]
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* [[2008 National Convention]]
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* Host of ICR event at Stone Mountain National Park.  Attendance from brothers of the [[Gamma Delta]], [[Epsilon Nu]], and [[Epsilon Theta]] chapters
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2009
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* [[Epsilon Nu Chapter]] ICR Event
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* [[Mid South Region Conference]]
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* [[2009 National Convention]]
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2010
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* [[Mid South Region Conference]]
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* [[2010 National Convention]]
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* [[Beta Zeta Chapter]] TriWizard Tournament and Yule Ball
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*  Joint fundraising event with the [[Epsilon Nu Chapter]], [[Epsilon Theta Chapter]] and the [[Gamma Delta Chapter]]
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2011
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* [[Mid South Region Conference]]
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* ICR event at the Atlanta Braves baseball game with the [[Epsilon Nu  Chapter]]
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2012
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*[[Mid South Region Conference]]
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2013
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*[[Mid South Region Conference]]
  
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
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* 2006 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
 
* 2006 [[Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award]]
 
* 2006 [[Highest Chapter GPA Award]]
 
* 2006 [[Highest Chapter GPA Award]]
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* 2012 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2013 [[Outstanding Website Award]]
  
 
=== University Awards ===
 
=== University Awards ===
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* [http://www.uga.edu/phisigpi Beta Zeta Chapter Website]
 
* [http://www.uga.edu/phisigpi Beta Zeta Chapter Website]
 
* [http://uga.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200095482 Beta Zeta Chapter Facebook group]
 
* [http://uga.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2200095482 Beta Zeta Chapter Facebook group]
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* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/betazeta Beta Zeta Chapter Portal]
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=In the News=
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* [http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2009/01/20/News/Mlk-Jr.Day.Used.For.Service-3589140.shtml MLK Jr. day used for service]
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* [http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2008/03/28/News/Uga-Today-3288466.shtml UGA Today]
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* [http://media.www.redandblack.com/media/storage/paper871/news/2007/10/03/Variety/Answer.Who.Is.Nick.Rolader-3008717.shtml Answer: Who is Nick Rolader]
  
  
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 23 June 2015

Beta Zeta Chapter (Founded 7 March 1993) is located at University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The Chapter is a member of the Mid South Region.

Beta Zeta Chapter, Fall 2010 Retreat

Chapter History

Founding and Early Years

The Beta Zeta Chapter was founded on March 7th, 1993. Unfortunately, not much is known from the chapter's early history, although there are currently efforts to find this information. (If you have any stories or information to contribute, please feel free to upload it here.)

The 2000s

Beta Zeta Chapter, Spring Formal 2007

In the Mid-to-late 2000s, Beta Zeta would begin to emerge on the National and Regional Level, winning such awards as the Highest GPA and Top In Region in 2005 as well as the Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award in 2006. The Chapter would also become very active in terms of Inter-chapter Relations, participating in events such as Tau Chapter Founder's day, sending brothers to the Mid South Region Conference in 2005-2013. The Chapter would go on to host the 2008 Mid South Region Conference and give brothers from around the region the opportunity to experience the life at the University of Georgia as well as the city of Athens.

The Active Chapter

The current chapter maintains a strong presence at the University of Georgia. Meetings are typically held at the Miller Learning Center (formerly the Student Learning Center) every Monday. The Chapter continues to participate in events such as Relay For Life, concessions at the University of Georgia Football Games, as well as host yearly retreats. Recently, the chapter has made a concerted effort to become involved both on the National and Regional Level by holding joint events with chapters within the Atlanta Area, inviting local chapters to help with concessions, participating with the Mid South Regional Conference, and sending more active members to the Phi Sigma Pi Grand Chapter Conference.

About Beta Zeta

Chapter Mascot

Beta Zeta's mascot is the Gecko. We are looking for information about when and why the Gecko was choosen to be the mascot.

In Fall 2009 the Chapter bought a full-body Gecko costume/suit. Brothers take turns wearing the costume around campus to promote Information Nights and Rush Nights, and to generally get people's attention.

Chapter Chant

Beta Zeta's chant is a call-and-response style chant based loosely on a University of Georgia Redcoat Band drum cadence/chant.

Leader: What's that comin' down the track?

Brothers: What's that comin' down the track?

It's Beta Zeta packin' back!"

It's Beta Zeta packin' back!

What's that comin' down the line?

What's that comin' down the line?

It's Beta Zeta lookin' fine!

It's Beta Zeta lookin' fine!

Beta!

Zeta!

Beta!

Zeta!

All: Gooooooooooo Geckos! Lick 'em! (Here everyone sticks out their tongue and makes whatever they consider to be a Gecko licking sound.)


Current Officers

Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

  • President: Adria Cassese
  • Vice-President: Khailee Marischuk
  • Secretary: Kyla Mohler
  • Treasurer: John Andrew Veal
  • Parliamentarian: Elyse Chevallier
  • Rush/Initiation Advisor: Abby Rekuc and Tim Levengood
  • Historian: Camera Elliott
  • Brother-at-Large: Vitaliano Cama (non-voting member)

Current Chairs

  • Rush/Initiation Advisor: Abby Rekuc and Tim Levengood
  • Awards & Scholarship Chair: Brittney Rackley
  • Social Chair: Rachael Lehner
  • Service Chair: Carmen Candal
  • Fundraising Chair: Sam O'Connor
  • Inter-Chapter Relations: Austin Vaughn
  • Alumni Chair: Marissa Greene
  • Public Relations Chair: Sloan Lipman
  • Formal Chairs: TBA

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Beta Zeta Chapter Initiate Classes

Past Region Consultants

T-Shirts

Main Article: List of Beta Zeta Chapter T-Shirts

Chapter Events & Activities

Chapter Meetings

Beta Zeta Chapter meetings are typically held Monday nights during the semester at the Student Learning Center (now the Zell Miller Learning Center) which is located on the University of Georgia Campus.

Honor Cords

Each semester, the Beta Zeta Chapter sells honor cords to graduating seniors. Orders for honor cords come in from across the country. If one would like to purchase honor cords online, brothers should visit [www.phisigmapi.uga.edu].

Concessions

Every year, the chapter works concessions during the UGA home games at Sanford Stadium. Considered a wildly successful fundraiser, the chapter is able to raise a large amount of money during games in which attendance can reach 90,000+. In the past, the Beta Zeta Chapter has worked with Epsilon Theta (Georgia Tech), Gamma Delta (University of West Georgia) as well as Epsilon Nu (Kennesaw State) to work concessions. The three chapters were able to get a portion of the money raised during the game. The chapter also works concessions at various basketball, baseball, and gymnastics meets. Together with Honor Cords, these games make up the spring fundraising line-up.

Past Events and activities

2008 Midsouth Regional Conference

In the Spring of 2008, Beta Zeta was the host for the 2008 Mid South Region Conference. It was a wildly successful event in which brothers from all over the midsouth region traveled to Athens, GA. This event provide brother the chance to not only bond, but to also learn from one another, sharing the triumphs and challenges that their respective chapters faced. The weekend featured a "tripod relay," round-table discussions, benefit concert, and a catered banquet. Brothers also had the opportunity to experience the unique city of Athens, GA.

2008 Stone Mountain Inter-Chapter Event

Brothers from the Atlanta area at the Beta Zeta ICR Event, Fall 2008

In December of 2008, the Beta Zeta Chapter held an inter-chapter event at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia. The chapter invited the other chapters within the Metro-Atlanta Area for a night of apple cider, smores, Ice-breakers, and a Christmas themed laser show. Brothers from the Gamma Delta, Epsilon Nu, and Epsilon Theta Chapters were in attendance, marking this event as the first event outside of National Convention in which all Metro Atlanta Chapters were gathered together for an event.

2010 TriWizard Tournament and Yule Ball

In December of 2010, Beta Zeta hosted a Harry-Potter themed weekend of events. The TriWizard Tournament featured Brothers from Georgia's three main Wizarding Schools: Beta Zeta's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Epsilon Theta Institute, and Gamma Delta's Academy of Magic. The Brothers from each school set aside their differences and everyone was sorted by the Sorting Cauldron into one of the four Houses of Hogwarts. Brothers then competed in Quidditch matches, a Harry Potter trivia competition, and an obstacle course/ relay race. Later that evening Brothers from Epsilon Chi and Epsilon Nu joined us all for a celebratory Yule Ball. Triwizard Cups were presented to the Brothers of the winning House (Slytherin), fun was had, and wizarding mischief was managed. A great weekend of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship for the Mid South Region Chapters!

National Involvement

Past Grand Chapter Attendees

National, Regional, and Interchapter Events

2005

2006

2007

2008

Triwizard Tournament, Fall 2010

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

Other Awards

Further Resources

In the News


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