Christopher McCoy
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| Name | Christopher McCoy |
| Chapter | Gamma Beta Morehead State University |
| Date Inducted | Spring 2004 |
| Roll Number | ΓΒ 228 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | |
| Honorary Member | |
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| Birthdate | November 16, 1983 |
| Spouse | Kimberly McCoy |
| Nicknames | |
| Awards | Most Active Alumni, Brother of the Year, Most Dedicated Brother |
Christopher McCoy (born 16 November 1983) is an Alumnus Member of Gamma Beta Chapter (ΓΒ 228) at Morehead State University.
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Early Fraternity Life and Career
Chris enrolled at Morehead State University during Fall semester in 2002 after graduating from Jackson High School in Jackson, Ohio. During his first semester of college, Chris joined Pi Kappa Phi fraternity as a way to meet new people on campus. After spending time in Greek Life, Chris wanted to meet a new group of people and decided to attend a Phi Sigma Pi recruitment event. McCoy joined Phi Sigma Pi during the Spring 2004 semester. He was one of four members of the Tau class and served as the class vice president.
Collegiate Years at Gamma Beta Chapter
Chris served Gamma Beta as the risk management chair, fundraising chair, Initiate Advisor, and President(resigned for personal reasons during Fall 2006). Chris was a member of the peanut gallery during Grand Chapter 2005 and was the chapter's delegate during Grand Chapter 2006. Chris took part in the drafting of several documents that the chapter still uses today. He drafted the chapter's risk management policy, initiate policy, recruitment policy, and co-author the chapter alumni advisory board plan with brother Jesse Howard. He also wrote the ceremony for Gamma Beta's Key Exchange for Big and Lil brothers. Chris lead the chapter through a period of recruitment growth during his term as recruitment/initiate advisor. During his term, 25 members were inducted into Gamma Beta chapter which more than doubled the chapter size. Chris also was the contact for the chapter starting their Bingo fundraiser. Chris was awarded Brother of the Year in 2006, best Big/Lil with Lil Kelly Gripshover in 2006, and Most Dedicated Brother at Mid-South Regionals in 2006.
Alumni Years to Present
After graduation, Chris has stayed active within Phi Sigma Pi. He joined the National Development Committee and is currently serving as Gamma Beta's Chapter Alumni Advisor and will be advising the expansion efforts at Northern Kentucky University during Fall 2008.
Chris currently lives in Crescent Springs, Kentucky and works at Northern Kentucky University. He is working on his Masters of Education: Adult and Higher Education degree through Morehead State University online courses. He was married to his college sweetheart on June 7,2008.
National Involvement
- Grand Chapter, 2005
- Mid South Regional Conference, 2006
- National Chapter Development Committee, 2006
- 2006 National Convention, 2006
- Mid South Regional Conference, 2007
- 2006 Grand Chapter Delegate, 2006
- National Development Committee, 2007-2009
- Nominee for Vice President of Chapter Development,2008
Bigs and Littles
Chris' Big Brother is Amanda Earnest, who is now working doing graphic design at Auburn University.
Chris has 3 Little Brothers:
- Little 1, Ginny Beiting,Alumna
- Little 2, Sarah Sharp, Alumna
- Little 3, Kelly Gripshover, Alumna
Chris' family was once the smallest family in Gamma Beta with only two members and within two semesters it grew to the largest. His family colors are red, green, and blue, which were the favorite colors of the three little brothers. The family mascot is the Beaver.
Other Interesting Facts
- Chris's nickname at Gamma Beta is "The Godfather" due to his ability to pick up numerous lils and also for eliminating people while playing "Mafia!"
