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Epsilon Delta Chapter (Founded 28 April 2003) is located at the University of South Florida in sunny Tampa, Florida. The Chapter is a member of the Southeast Region.

Epsilon Delta, Fall 2012

Chapter History

The Basics

The Epsilon Delta Chapter was founded at the the University of South Florida on April 28, 2003. The Chapter is part of the Southeast Region, which includes all Florida chapters: Gamma Epsilon (University of Florida), Gamma Chi (University of Central Florida), and Gamma Eta (Florida State University) and Delta Lambda (University of Miami).

Being from a university that values a strong global population, Epsilon Delta reflects a similar diversity in its Brotherhood. We have a number of nationalities represented (Venezuelan, Swedish, and Haitian to name a few), as well as a wide cross-section of majors. Many Brothers work together on homework assignments, take courses together, trade textbooks, and offer academic resources to younger students. With alumni participating in USF's pharmacy and graduate schools, we have a tight-knit community of great Brothers throughout the USF system.

The Epsilon Delta Chapter participates in various activities and events at USF and in the community. We participate in well-known campus-wide service activities such as Community Plunge and Gandhi Day of Service in the Fall and Stampede of Service in the Spring. One of our most beloved projects is our participation in Relay for Life. Epsilon Delta participates yearly and is well known for being the "most spirited team." Phi Sigma Pi also plays an active role in USF's intramurals, from football to bowling, participating in at least half a dozen each year.

In memory of Brother Darcy Enrille, Epsilon Delta supports the Pediatric Cancer Foundation as our local philanthropy. Dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer, The Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on finding less toxic, more targeted therapies and cancer treatments by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide.

Founding

Epsilon Delta was founded in 2003 after Nationals came to USF looking to begin a new Chapter. The Chapter struggled to build momentum and settle confusion its first few semesters but was aided by our Brothers at Gamma Chi Chapter. We inducted 78 charter members, led by president Jennifer Mathis. Their meetings started out haphazard and crowded in the Marshall Center breezeway, but are now well conducted under Robert's Rules and are constantly striving toward efficiency.

At first, the Chapter required attendance at 3 social, 3 fundraising, 3 service and 3 scholarship events in addition to rituals and voting each semester. However, Epsilon Delta is now on a points system that promotes attendance at all events, regardless of size, and has effectively boosted attendance at both required and miscellaneous events.

The Active Chapter

There are usually between 50 and 60 active Epsilon Delta Brothers each semester.

Fall 2012 Officers

President, Suzannah Turnage
Vice President, Porsha Lark
Recording Secretary, Pamela Stanfield
Corresponding Secretary, Melanie Martuch
Treasurer, Joshua Ali
Recruitment Advisor, Chelsea Aasnes
Initiate Advisors, Mike Fischer and Omari Baines
Historian, Katie Fleck
Parliamentarian, Jurgens Van Zyl
Brother At Large, Jamie Lewis

Fall 2012 Committee Chairs

Alumni, Taylor Randolph and Meghan Mangrum
Awards and Scholarship, Gopal Amin and Cameron Durlacher
Fundraising, Andrea Neddermann and Fahmid Rahim
Public Relations, Morgan Simpson and Ariana Neddermann
Service, Jasmine Roberts and Taylie Shaw
Social, Jessica Leon and Valerie Rojas
ICR, Amit Patel and Nate Minigh

Members

Chelsea Aasnes, Joshua Ali, Gopal Amin, Chris Andrews, Omari Baines, Audra Banaszak, Kimberly Campbell, Sarah Chung, Kiana Coffey, Torie Doll, Cameron Durlacher, Mike Fischer, Katie Fleck, Darwin Frederic, Andre Freeman, Andrea Greene, Emilia Gyork, Mallorie Hardesty, Stephanie Hawks, Amy Haynes, Sophia Johnson, Porsha Lark, Jennifer Le, Jessica Leon, Jamie Lewis, Joshua Lieberman, Meghan Mangrum, Crystal Marshall, Melanie Martuch, Nate Minigh, Jessica Moore, Fernando R. Molinares, Whynter Morgan, Andrea Neddermann, Ariana Neddermann, Rosangelis Negron, Maire Okoniewski, Brian Paredes, Amit Patel, Melissa Pocius, Fahmid Rahim, Vincent Ramirez, Taylor Randolph, Jasmine Roberts, Abby Rogers, Valerie Rojas, Taryn Rudolph, Robel Seifu, Taylie Shaw, Megan Shebosky, Morgan Simpson, Pamela Stanfield, Melissa Swertfeger, Jesenia Tirado, Suzannah Turnage, Jurgens van Zyl, Cristina Vasquez, Yesenia Vega, and Alexandra Velasco.

Mascot

EDD is the official mascot of Epsilon Delta. This handsome Dinosnore can be found repping his letters at various fraternal events.

Chapter Presidents

Jennifer Mathis (Spring 2003 - Fall 2003)
Kiala Clark (Spring 2004 - Fall 2004)
Wayne Bryant (Spring 2005 - Fall 2005)
Casey Moore (Spring 2006 - Spring 2007)
Jose Pizarro (Fall 2007 - Spring 2008)
Justin Rizer (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009)
Christine Vazquez (Fall 2009 - Spring 2010)
Kathleen Carter (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011)
Jerica Singleton (Fall 2011 - Spring 2012)
Suzannah Turnage (Fall 2012 - Present)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Epsilon Delta Chapter Initiate Classes

Active Families

Non-Active Families

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Day Banquet

Epsilon Delta holds a banquet every year in honor of Founder's Day the weekend around the exact date. Alumni are always welcomed and we have a blast. During this banquet, numerous awards are presented. Here are the main awards:

The Outstanding Brother Award in honor of Joey Suarez

Brother who most exemplifies the tripod

The Most Spirited Brother in honor of Aireen Ortiz

A Brother who shows exemplary Phi Sigma Pi spirit

The Admiration Award in memory of Darcy Enrille

A Brother who shows tremendous dedication to the Brotherhood even while facing major hardships

Mr. and Ms. Phi Sigma Pi

Most spirited, most dedicated, most outstanding, best all-around

Unsung Brother Award

Brother who gives to Phi Sigma Pi from behind the scenes and goes unnoticed

Most Dedicated Brother
Most Dependable Brother
Outstanding E-Board member
Outstanding Committee Chair
Outstanding Committee
Mr./ Miss Congeniality

Parents' Weekend

Epsilon Delta started a Parents' Weekend in Fall 2007. During this weekend, the parents of the active Chapter were invited to come and learn about the great organization their son or daughter is so involved in. We put this event in the Fall to bring parents to either watch a football game in Fall 2007 or tailgate and attend a game such as in Fall 2008. There is always a large turnout and parents get to meet the people their son or daughter always talk about or spend so much time with.

Brotherhood Retreat

Alumna member and former President Casey Moore started a Brotherhood Retreat in Spring of 2006 at Day Springs. The Retreat includes: icebreakers, discussion of the state of the Chapter, Goals, paper bags for each Brother that gets filled with positive notes, a bonfire with s'mores, and canoeing. Recently, Brotherhood Retreat has been held at Lake Louisa State Park where Brothers gather for fun activities and team-building. The Chapter has begun having "serious talks", a phrase coined by former President Jerica Singleton, during which Brothers are given the floor to talk on a number of topics related to their goals for the Chapter and themselves.

Relay for Life

Relay for Life is very near and dear to the Epsilon Delta Chapter. In Fall 2008, we lost an alumna to Osteosarcoma. Darcy Enrille was a beloved member of Beta Class and a dedicated Brother. She would use Relay to help spread her message of her cancer and we can only keep doing the same. Epsilon Delta raises over $1,000 in Relay. This is always a large turnout and brings the Chapter closer together. In Spring 2009, we dedicated our entire weekend to walking in her memory. The Chapter has won "Most Spirited Organization" at Relay for Life in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Phi Sigma Pi Scholarships

On April 20, 2007 Epsilon Delta awarded their first Phi Sigma Pi Scholarships to two Hillsborough County high school seniors, Melissa Chudow and Jason Almcrantz.
In 2008, Epsilon Delta awarded Kiran Keeshan from King High School and Jonathan Casanas from Hillsborough High School the Phi Sigma Pi Scholarships.
In 2009, Epsilon Delta awarded Char'Lee Tubbs from Lennard High School and Matthew Lenhart from Plant City High School the Phi Sigma Pi Scholarships.
In 2010, Epsilon Delta awarded Jose Perez from Hillsborough High School and Christine Vazquez and Kathleen Carter presented Jacob Robinson's scholarship during Lennard High School's Senior Award Ceremony on May 20th.
In 2011, Epsilon Delta awarded Michael Perkins and Ashley Jones the Phi Sigma Pi Scholarships.

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

2004 Outstanding Fundraiser Award
2009 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
2010 Most Spirited Chapter Award
2010 Chapter Most Able to Overcome Adversity Award
2011 Top in Region Award, Southeast Region

University Awards

2009 Most Spirited Organization at Relay for Life
2010 Most Spirited Organization at Relay for Life
2011 Most Spirited Organization at Relay for Life
2012 Most Spirited Organization at Relay for Life

Other Awards

March 26, 2006: Epsilon Delta received the "Most Helpful Chapter" award for GET SLAM'D from the Gamma Epsilon Chapter.
May 5, 2009: Epsilon Delta won the Tijuana Flats Tile Contest.

Further Resources

Collegiate Chapters
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