Epsilon Xi Chapter
Epsilon Xi Chapter (Founded 21 April 2008) is located at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Chapter was founded by Sigma Chapter alumnus Brian Thompson (Σ 1042) and is a member of the Bluegrass Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Under the leadership of colony chairman Jarrod Reeves, and the direction from Alumni Advisor, Brian Thompson, the East Tennessee State University Colony held interest meetings in February of 2008. There were approximately 40 initiates pinned. Over the course of the Colonization period, the colony experienced some struggles with retention. By the end of the initiation program, the colony had 20 members inducted. Epsilon Xi Chapter was officially founded on April 21, 2008.
February 19, 2008 - Initiate meeting and pining
February 19, 2008 - April 14th, 2008 Initiate meetings
March 27, 2008 - Cookout; Davis Hall. A get to know each other get together where we ate hotdogs and snacks as well as played volleyball.
April 7, 2008 - Documentary, Press House, sponsored by Scholarship Committee; Movie: Bowling for Columbine. Popcorn and great company.
April 10, 2008 - 2nd Harvest, sponsored by the Service Committee.
April 21, 2008 - Induction. We made it!
The Active Chapter
The current chapter is made up of 60 active, strong and motivated Brothers, with the recent Induction of Tau Class.
The 2018-2019 Executive Board is comprised of:
- President: Stephen Duncan
- Vice President: Briana Clary
- Recording Secretary: Gabrielle Johnson
- Corresponding Secretary: Kiearra Rogers
- Treasurer: Taylor Banks
- Recruitment Advisor: Blair Blankenbeckler
- Initiate Advisor: Dylan Weston
- Co-Initiate Advisor: Sharry Carney
- Historian: Chelsea Talbert
- Parliamentarian: Chelsea Talbert
- Brother At Large: Aaron Reed and Holly Hamner
- Inter-Chapter Relations: Blair Blankenbeckler
- Web Administrator: Katie Stanhope
The 2017-2018 Executive Board is comprised of:
- President: Blair Blankenebeckler
- Vice President: Kayla Davis
- Recording Secretary: Nicole Wiederholt
- Corresponding Secretary: Rachel Raulerson
- Treasurer: Miia Thompson
- Recruitment Advisor: Kristen Jolley
- Initiate Advisor: Holly McAvoy
- Co-Initiate Advisor: Kaylyn Cavin
- Historian: Gabrielle Saliba
- Parliamentarian: Stephen Duncan
- Brother At Large: Jeremiah Wojtowicz and Dean Pfeiffer
- Inter-Chapter Relations: Kristen Jolley
- Web Administrator: Briana Clary
Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Year
Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Position
The 2018-2019 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:
- Service: Emily Fox
- Social: Kaitlyn Puckett
- Scholarship: Amber Dodson
- Fundraising: Rachel Raulerson
- Chapter Operating Policies: Chelsea Talbert
- Recruitment: Blair Blankenbeckler
- Initiation: Dylan Weston
- Public Relations: Savannah Perry
- Alumni: McKenzie Sherman
- Risk Management: Stephen Duncan
- T-shirt: Savannah Perry
- Philanthropy: Greyson Coldwell
The 2017-2018 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:
- Service: McKenzie Sherman
- Social: Abby Scott
- Scholarship: Megan Gauck
- Fundraising: Megan Gauck
- Chapter Operating Policies: Stephan Duncan
- Recruitment: Kristen Jolley
- Initiation: Holley McAvoy
- Public Relations: Carson Evans
- Alumni: Belle Hembree
- Risk Management: Blair Blankenbeckler
- T-shirt: Kaylyn Cavin
- Philanthropy: Hannah Manis
Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Council Archive by Year
Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Council Archive by Position
Initiate Classes
List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Initiate Classes
Family Trees
List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Family Trees
Past Chapter Presidents
- Stephen Duncan (Fall 2018-Present)
- Blair Blankenbeckler (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018)
- Taylor Reed (Fall 2016- Spring 2017)
- Justin Pritchard (Fall 2015- Spring 2016)
- Haley Warf (Fall 2014- Spring 2015)
- Victoria Howard (Fall 2013- Spring 2014)
- Keith Giles (Fall 2011- Spring 2013)
- Jessica Fain (Spring 2011)
- Travis Clark (2010 - Spring 2011)
- Andrew "Andy" Clark (Fall 2009- Spring 2010)
- Jarrod Reeves (Fall 2008- Spring 2009)
Epsilon Xi Pictures
Past Events
List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Events
Alumni Advisory Council
- Ryan Alexander (Alpha)
- Amy Berry (Theta)
- Jonathan Jones (Kappa)
- Amber Ramsey (Nu)
- Carrie Mae Jones (Nu)
Previous Alumni Advisors and Alumni Advisory Councils by term
National Awards
- Top 10 Chapters in Leadership in Action (2012)
- Most Innovative Service Event (2012) during Teach For America month contest, awarded for "Campaign Against Readicide," an online bookdrive and virtual storytelling recordings to support classrooms in Charlotte, NC TFA schools.
- Teach for America Honor Roll (2012) for "Backpack Attack" school supply drive outstanding participation
- Best in Region, Bluegrass Region (2013)
- Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award (2013)
- Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming (2014)
Further Resources
| Epsilon Xi Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Founded April 21, 2008 • East Tennessee State University | |
| Presidents | Jarrod Reeves • Andrew Clark • Travis Clark • Jessica Fain • Keith Giles • Victoria Howard • Haley Warf • Justin Pritchard |
| History | List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Epsilon Xi Family Lines |
| Chapter Service Keys | Ryan Alexander • Jillian Quirante • Rebecca Howard • Victoria Howard • Terence "Josh" Moore |
| National Council Members | Ryan Alexander |
| Torchias | 2013 |
