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'''Epsilon Xi Chapter''' (Founded 21 April [[2008]]) is located at [http://www.etsu.edu/ East Tennessee State University] in Johnson City, Tennessee. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Sigma Chapter]] alumnus [[Brian Thompson]] (Σ 1042) and is a member of the [[Bluegrass Region]].  
 
'''Epsilon Xi Chapter''' (Founded 21 April [[2008]]) is located at [http://www.etsu.edu/ East Tennessee State University] in Johnson City, Tennessee. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Sigma Chapter]] alumnus [[Brian Thompson]] (Σ 1042) and is a member of the [[Bluegrass Region]].  
 
[[Image:Pspf2009.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Epsilon Gamma Class Induction Dec. 10, 2009]]
 
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
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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.
 
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.
  
[[Image:epsilon xi.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Epsilon Xi Chapter's instillation, April 21, 2008]]
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[[Image:epsilon xi.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Epsilon Xi Chapter's installation, April 21, 2008]]
  
 
February 19, 2008 - Initiate meeting and pining
 
February 19, 2008 - Initiate meeting and pining
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April 21, 2008 - Induction. We made it!
 
April 21, 2008 - Induction. We made it!
  
=== Early Years ===
 
Epsilon Xi is working on a very aggressive and productive recruitment program for the Fall 2008 semester in hopes of expanding the chapter's numbers.
 
  
=== The Active Chapter ===
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== The Active Chapter ==
The current chapter is made up of 31 strong and motivated Brothers.  
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The current chapter is made up of 60 active, strong and motivated Brothers, with the recent Induction of Tau Class.  
  
The 2009- 2010 executive board is:
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[[image:EXFormal13.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Epsilon Xi Brothers, Alumni, and dates at 2013 Formal]]
*President: [[Andrew "Andy" Clark]]
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[[image:EpsilonXi2012.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Epsilon Xi Chapter at Iota class Induction]]  
*Vice President: [[Courtney Leifert]]
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[[image:FallPinning2018.png|thumb|300px|right|Epsilon Xi Chapter at Phi class Pinning]]  
*Secretary: [[Sara Scobee]]
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[[image:18_19Eboard.png|thumb|300px|right|Epsilon Xi Chapter's Eboard for 2018-2019 School Year at Phi class Pinning]]  
*Treasurer: [[Seth Coffie]]
 
*Historian: [[Emmie McCauley|Elizabeth "Emmie" McCauley]]
 
*Parliamentarian: [[Travis Clark]]
 
*Initiate Adviser: [[Caitlin McCauley]]
 
*Recruitment Adviser: [[Jessica Fain]]
 
  
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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The 2019-2020 Executive Board is comprised of:
* President- [[Andrew "Andy" Clark]] (2009-2010)
 
* President - [[Jarrod Reeves]] (2008-2009)
 
  
=== Initiate Classes ===
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* President: [[Gabrielle Johnson]]
''[[List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
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* Vice President: [[Sharry Carney]]
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* Recording Secretary: [[Kaitlyn Puckett]]
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* Corresponding Secretary: [[Tallia Phelps]]
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* Treasurer: [[Taylor Banks]]
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* Recruitment Advisor: [[Summer Smith]]
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* Initiate Advisor: [[Dylan Weston]]
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* Co-Initiate Advisor: [[Daniel White]]
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* Historian: [[Sharry Carney]]
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* Parliamentarian: [[Briana Clary]]
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* Brother At Large: [[Josh Brockwell]] and [[Mary Bracale]]
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* Inter-Chapter Relations: [[Briana Clary]]
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* Web Administrator: [[Katie Stanhope]]
  
=== Family Trees ===
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The 2018-2019 Executive Board is comprised of:
''Main Article: [[List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Family Trees]]''
 
  
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
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* President: [[Stephen Duncan]]
=== Founder's Weekend ===
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* Vice President: [[Briana Clary]]
Currently the Fellowship committee is working on a event that includes a formal and an awards banquets to celebrate Founder's Day.
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* Recording Secretary: [[Gabrielle Johnson]]
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* Corresponding Secretary: [[Kiearra Rogers]]
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* Treasurer: [[Taylor Banks]]
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* Recruitment Advisor: [[Blair Blankenbeckler]]
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* Initiate Advisor: [[Dylan Weston]]
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* Co-Initiate Advisor: [[Sharry Carney]]
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* Historian: [[Chelsea Talbert]]
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* Parliamentarian: [[Chelsea Talbert]]
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* Brother At Large: [[Aaron Reed]] and [[Holly Hamner]]
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* Inter-Chapter Relations: [[Blair Blankenbeckler]]
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* Web Administrator: [[Katie Stanhope]]
  
=== Events ===
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[[Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Year]]
Spring 2010 Events <br>
 
  
* January 25, 2010 - Rush Week: Game night, CPA <br>
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[[Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Position]]
* January 26, 2010- Rush Week: Rock Climbing, CPA <br>
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The 2019-2020 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:
* January 27, 2010- Rush Week: Indoor Camping, CPA <br>
 
* January 28, 2010- Rush Week: Shooting Range, Mini Dome (canceled due to inclement weather) <br>
 
* January to May 2010 - Pen Pals <br>
 
* February 2010 - Public Relations Event: Bulletin Board Valentine's Blurb, Culp <br>
 
* February 12, 2010  - Public Relations Event: Candy Valentine's, Culp <br>
 
* February 17, 2010  - Pinning of Delta Class, Forum <br>
 
* February 26, 2010  - Initiate Event: Initiate Pot Luck, CPA <br>
 
* March 4, 2010 - Scholarship Event: Post Secret/ "America's Most Trusted Stranger", Culp Auditorium <br>
 
* March 17, 2010 - Social Event: Dirty Leprechaun<br>
 
* March 18, 2010 - Scholarship Event: "Portrayal of Appalachia in Movies", Culp Auditorium <br>
 
* March 19-21, 2010  - Bristol Motor Speedway Fundraiser, BMS <br>
 
* April 8-10, 2010  - Mid-South Regional Conference <br>
 
* April 9-10, 2010  - Relay for Life, Memorial Center <br>
 
* April 14, 2010 - Fund Raising Event: Shirt Auction <br>
 
* April 21, 2010  - Founder's Day Celebration <br>
 
* April 24, 2010 - Service Event: Walk To Talk <br>
 
  
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* Service: [[Allison Utsman]]
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* Social: [[Amber Dodson]]
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* Scholarship: [[Amber Dodson]]
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* Fundraising: [[Tallia Phelps]]
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* Chapter Operating Policies: [[Briana Clary]]
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* Recruitment: [[Summer Smith]]
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* Initiation: [[Dylan Weston]]
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* Public Relations: [[Rylee Reece]]
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* Alumni: [[Savannah Perry]]
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* Risk Management: [[Gabrielle Johnson]]
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* T-shirt: [[Brenna Dixon]]
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* Formal and Retreat Chair:  [[Rylee Reece]]
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* Philanthropy: [[currently open]]
  
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The 2018-2019 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:
  
Fall 2010 Events <br>
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* Service: [[Emily Fox]]
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* Social: [[Kaitlyn Puckett]]
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* Scholarship: [[Amber Dodson]]
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* Fundraising: [[Rachel Raulerson]]
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* Chapter Operating Policies: [[Chelsea Talbert]]
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* Recruitment: [[Blair Blankenbeckler]]
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* Initiation: [[Dylan Weston]]
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* Public Relations: [[Savannah Perry]]
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* Alumni: [[McKenzie Sherman]]
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* Risk Management: [[Stephen Duncan]]
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* T-shirt: [[Savannah Perry]]
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* Philanthropy: [[Greyson Coldwell]]
  
September 25, 2010  - Fund Raising Event:Golf Tournament
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[[Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Council Archive by Year]]
 
"*"Indicates that the Chapter has not yet determined to have this event.
 
  
=== Scholarship Events ===
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[[Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Council Archive by Position]]
  
=== Social Events ===
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=== Initiate Classes ===
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''[[List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
  
=== Service Events===
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=== Family Trees ===
=== Fund Raising Events===
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''[[List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Family Trees]]''
===Initiate Events===
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=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
[[Image:Pinning spring2010.jpg|thumb|600px|center|The Brotherhood after pinning Delta Class Initiates, February 17,2010]]
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* [[Gabrielle Johnson]] (Fall 2019-present)
[[Image:Initiate_Pot_Luck.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Initiate Pot Luck, February 26,2010]]
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* [[Stephen Duncan]] (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
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* [[Blair Blankenbeckler]] (Fall 2017 - Spring 2018)
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* [[Taylor Reed]] (Fall 2016- Spring 2017)
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* [[Justin Pritchard]] (Fall 2015- Spring 2016)
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* [[Haley Warf]] (Fall 2014- Spring 2015)
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* [[Victoria Howard]] (Fall 2013- Spring 2014)
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* [[Keith Giles]] (Fall 2011- Spring 2013)
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* [[Jessica Fain]] (Spring 2011)
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* [[Travis Clark]] (2010 - Spring 2011)
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* [[Andrew "Andy" Clark]] (Fall 2009- Spring 2010)
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* [[Jarrod Reeves]] (Fall 2008- Spring 2009)
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=== Epsilon Xi Pictures ===
  
===Alumni Events===
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''[[Epsilon Xi Pictures]]''
===Inter-Chapter Events===
 
[[Flat Stanley Project]]
 
  
 
=== Past Events ===
 
=== Past Events ===
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''[[List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Events]]''
 
''[[List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Events]]''
  
== Notable Alumni ==
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=== Alumni Advisory Council===
* [[Brian Thompson]] (&#931; 1042, 2002)
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:Founding Member
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* [[Stephen Duncan]]
* [[Adam Tate]]: Founding Member
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* [[Chelsea Talbert]]
* [[Jarrod Reeves]]: Founding Member
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* [[Holly Hamner]]
* [[Danielle Brewster]]: Founding Member
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* [[Holly McAvoy]]
* [[Matt Allen]]: Founding Member
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* [[Jeremiah Wojtowicz]]  
* [[Megan Singleton]]: Founding Member
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* [[Meg Guack]]
* [[Tammy Sluder]]: Alpha Class
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* [[Jonathan Jones]]  
  
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
=== National Awards ===
 
* None to Date
 
  
=== University Awards ===
 
* None to date
 
  
=== Other Awards ===
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[[Previous Alumni Advisors and Alumni Advisory Councils by term]]
*None to Date
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== National Awards ==
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* Top 10 Chapters in Leadership in Action (2012)
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* 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.
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* Teach for America Honor Roll (2012) for "Backpack Attack" school supply drive outstanding participation
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* Best in Region, [[Bluegrass Region]] (2013)
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* [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]] (2013)
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*[[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]] (2014)
  
 
= Further Resources =
 
= Further Resources =
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* [https://www.facebook.com/Phi-Sigma-Pi-Epsilon-Xi-221857854548879/ Epsilon Xi Facebook Page]
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* [https://phisigmapi.org/etsu Epsilon Xi Chapter Portal]
  
 
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{{Collegiate Chapters}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:07, 24 October 2019

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.

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.

Epsilon Xi Chapter's installation, 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.

Epsilon Xi Brothers, Alumni, and dates at 2013 Formal
Epsilon Xi Chapter at Iota class Induction
Epsilon Xi Chapter at Phi class Pinning
Epsilon Xi Chapter's Eboard for 2018-2019 School Year at Phi class Pinning

The 2019-2020 Executive Board is comprised of:

The 2018-2019 Executive Board is comprised of:

Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Year

Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Position The 2019-2020 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:

The 2018-2019 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:

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

Epsilon Xi Pictures

Epsilon Xi Pictures

Past Events

List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Events

Alumni Advisory Council


Previous Alumni Advisors and Alumni Advisory Councils by term

National Awards

Further Resources