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* Top 10 Chapters in Leadership in Action (2012) | * 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) | * Best in Region, [[Bluegrass Region]] (2013) | ||
* [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]] (2013) | * [[Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award]] (2013) | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 9 February 2017
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.
Contents
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 40 active, strong and motivated Brothers, with the recent Induction of Pi Class.
The 2016-2017 Executive Board is comprised of:
- President: Taylor Reed
- Vice President: Megan Gauck
- Recording Secretary: Blair Blankenbeckler
- Corresponding Secretary: Amber Ramsey
- Treasurer: Justin Pritchard
- Recruitment Advisor: Sydney Robey
- Initiate Advisor: Leanza Morgan
- Co-Initiate Advisor: Michelle Synder
- Historian: Jordan Sturgill
- Parliamentarian: Alex Scott
- Brother At Large: Sarah Matson and Spencer Cate
- Inter-Chapter Relations: Johnathan Jones
- Web Administrator: Shelley Harrell
Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Year
Previous Epsilon Xi Executive Board Archive by Position
The 2016-2017 Committee Chair portion of Executive Council is comprised of:
- Service: Lizzie Dugger
- Social: Alex Scott
- Scholarship: Megan Gauck
- Fundraising: To be determined
- Chapter Operating Policies: Alex Scott
- Recruitment: Sydney Robey
- Initiation: Leanza Morgan
- Public Relations: Shelley Harrell
- Alumni: Johnathan Jones
- Risk Management: Taylor Reed
- T-shirt: Justin Pritchard
- Philanthropy: To be determined
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
- Taylor Reed (Fall 2016-present)
- 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)
Past Events
List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Events
Alumni Advisory Council
- Jillian Alexander (Charter)
- Tina Bouthillier (Eta)
- Rebecca Howard (Eta)
- Victoria Howard (Eta)
- Joanne Lamb (Eta)
- Josh Moore (Eta)
- Canaan Pyatte (Eta)
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 |
