Debby Harnishfeger
| Debby Harnishfeger | |
 Alternative Break Project 2010 | |
| Name | Debby Harnishfeger |
| Chapter | Beta Zeta University of Georgia |
| Date Inducted | April 2, 2005 |
| Roll Number | 381 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | Atlanta Area Alumni Association |
| Honorary Member | |
| Major | Social Work |
| Birthdate | August 27, 1986 |
| Spouse | |
| Nicknames | "Debbster" - from Big, Caroline Strelitz. "Little Debbie" - from RollCall. "Debbers" - from Brothers of Epsilon Theta. |
| Awards | "Most Thoughtful" "Most Caring" "Most Dedicated" "Phi Sigma Pi Tripod Award" |
Debby Harnishfeger (born 27 August 1986) is an Alumni Member of Beta Zeta Chapter (ΒΖ 381) at University of Georgia. Debby is a member of the National Alumni Association and the Atlanta Area Alumni Association, is a 2010 Alternative Break Project Corps Member and a 2011 Alternative Break Project Corps Member, and serves on the National Development Committee, Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee, and the Sanctions Appeal Board. Debby has achieved Leadership in Action certification, is a trained Local Facilitator, and is more than happy to travel and bring LIA to interested Chapters.
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Early Fraternity Life and Career
Debby decided to attend the University of Georgia and began her college career in Fall of 2004. She was a member of the nationally acclaimed Redcoat Marching Band that football season. One night in Spring 2005, after finishing a women's self-defense class, she was wandering around the Tate Student Center looking for someone she knew who could loan her enough money to pay the fee to get out of the parking deck. Little did she know she was about to find something much more valuable than money. To be continued... (with equally corny cliff-hangers)
Alpha Alpha Induction Class
Spring 2005
Collegiate Years at Beta Zeta Chapter
One of my current projects is uploading Initiate classes to the Wiki. It's an awesome journey through Beta Zeta's history! Check out my progress at List of Beta Zeta Chapter Initiate Classes. (Debby 14:52, 2 June 2010 (PDT))
2005 Spring - Parliamentarian of Alpha Alpha Initiate Class; April 2, 2005 - Inducted at Retreat; Fall - Service Committee
2006 Spring - Service Committee; Fall - Brother at Large; Fall - Bylaw Review Committee
2007 Spring - Brother at Large; Spring - Bylaw Review Committee; Fall - Historian; Fall - Bylaw Review Committee; Fall - Alumni Committee
2008 Spring - Bylaw Review Committee; Spring - Alumni Committee; Created Beta Zeta Family Tree
2009 Spring - Alumni Committee; Fall - Alumni Committee; December 2, 2009 - Epsilon Chi Chapter Founding at North Georgia College and State University
2010 Spring - Alumni Chair; Spring - Alumni Committee; Fall - PR Committee; Fall - Interim PR Chair; Fall - Semi-Formal Co-Chair for the TriWizard Tournament and Yule Ball
2011 Spring - Kennesaw Mountain Hike hosted by Gamma Delta Chapter
Alumni Years to Present
One of my current projects is creating, compiling, and adding to the wiki a list of all the different t-shirts Beta Zeta has created over the years. It's a wonderful way for me to share my knowledge and experience, and to help preserve Chapter history. (And of course it is great for reminiscing on good times.) Check out my progress, and add your shirts to the list, at List of Beta Zeta Chapter T-Shirts. (Debby 13:09, 23 November 2011 (PST))
National Involvement
- 2006 Tau Chapter Founders' Day
- 2006 Mid South Region Conference @ Beta Psi (Middle Tennessee State University)
- 2006 Grand Chapter Conference Delegate
- 2007 Grand Chapter Conference Delegate/ 2007 National Convention Attendee
- 2008 Mid South Region Conference @ Beta Zeta (University of Georgia)
- 2008 Grand Chapter Conference Delegate/ 2008 National Convention Attendee
- 2009 Mid South Region Conference @ Beta Kappa (Clemson University)
- 2009 Grand Chapter Conference Delegate/ 2009 National Convention Attendee
- 2010 Alternative Break Project Corps Member (Atlanta - Heritage Elementary)
- 2010 Mid South Region Conference @ Gamma Beta (Morehead)
- 2010 Alumni Convention in New Orleans
- 2010 Grand Chapter Conference Alternate/ 2010 National Convention Attendee
- 2010 Certified Local Facilitator for Leadership in Action Local Modules
- National Development Committee Member (2010-present)
- Sanctions Appeal Board Undergraduate representative (2010-present)
- 2011 Mid South Region Conference @ Epsilon Nu (Kennesaw State University)
- 2011 Alternative Break Project Corps Member (Memphis - KIPP Diamond Academy)
- 2011 Grand Chapter Conference National Alumni Association Alternate Delegate
- 2011 Certified in Leadership in Action
- Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee Member (2011-present)
- 2012 Mid South Region Conference @ Beta Zeta (University of Georgia)
- 2012 Alternative Break Project Corps Member (Newark - SPARK Academy)
Bigs and Littles
- Debby's Big is Caroline Strelitz, who is now an alumna.
- Debby's 1st Little is Lindsey Share, who is now an alumna.
- Debby's 2nd Little is Gregory Tourial, who is an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
- Debby's 3rd Little is Gina Taylor, who is an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
Grand Littles:
- Lindsey Share's Little is Amanda Farmer, who is now an alumna.
- Greg Tourial's Little is Michael Moldoveanu, who is now an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
- Gina Taylor's Twin Littles are Jane Wu and Randy Xieran Li, who are now active Brothers in Beta Zeta.
Great-Grand Littles:
- Amanda Farmer's 1st Little is Manouela Valtcheva, who is now an alumna.
- Amanda Farmer's 2nd Little is A'Ronn Neal (whom she co-Biged with James McNamera), and who is an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
Great-Great-Grand Littles:
- Manouela's Little is Stefanie Karwoski, who resigned from PSP in 2011 in order to fully serve her office as President of AIESEC.
- A'Ronn's Little is Nicole Nation, who is an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
Great-Great-Great-Grand Littles:
- Stefanie Karwoski's twin Littles are Katherine Menezes (resigned) and Stephanie Denham (resigned)
- Nicole Nation's Little is Taylor Lee, who is an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
Great-Great-Great-Great-Grand Little:
- Nicole Nation and Taylor Lee co-Biged their new Little Braxton Tyler Bodenhamer, who is now an active Brother in Beta Zeta.
| Debby Harnishfeger Family Tree | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Faulkenberry (Ρ) | |||||||||
| Caroline Strelitz (Φ) | |||||||||
| Debby Harnishfeger (ΑΑ) | Daniel Anthony (Χ) | ||||||||
| Lindsey Share (ΑΓ) | Gregory Tourial (ΑΛ) | Gina Taylor (ΑΜ) | |||||||
| Amanda Farmer (ΑΕ) | Michael Moldoveanu (ΑΝ) | Jane Wu (ΑΝ) | Randy Li (ΑΝ) | ||||||
| Manouela Valtcheva (ΑΗ) | A'Ronn Neal (ΑΙ) | ||||||||
| Stefanie Karwoski (ΑΚ) | Nicole Nation (ΑΚ) | ||||||||
| Katherine Menezes (ΑΛ) | Stephanie Denham (ΑΛ) | Taylor Lee (ΑΛ) | |||||||
Further Resources
- Beta Zeta
- Beta Zeta Chapter Website
- Beta Zeta Chapter Facebook group
- Beta Zeta Alumni Members Category
Other Interesting Facts
- I spent 6 wonderful years in Beta Zeta, and have happily transitioned into life as an Alumni Brother.
- I welcomed 12 initiate classes into Beta Zeta and watched equally as many Brothers transition into Alumni.
- I still have my Initiate Folder from when I rushed in 2005. I still have all the notes I have ever taken at Grand Chapters and National Conventions.
- The stars must have aligned when I rushed because VP of Chapter Development Kyle Williams and International Super Star/ Director of Expansion Ryan DeGuzman rushed in Spring 2005 as well.
