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 Mid South 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!
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
The current chapter is made up of 20 strong and motivated Brothers.
The 2008-2009 executive board is:
- President: Jarrod Reeves
- Vice President: Manuel Gonzalez
- Secretary: Elizabeth Huntley
- Treasurer: Megan Singleton
- Historian: Caitlin McCauley
- Parliamentarian: Cameron Meadows
- Initiate Adviser: Danielle Brewster
Past Chapter Presidents
- President - Jarrod Reeves (2008-Present)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Epsilon Xi Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Epslion Xi celebrates the Chapter's founding on April 21.
Events
Fall 2008 Events
September 19, 2008 – Rush Cookout
September 21, 2008 – Meet the Brothers Game Night
September 22, 2008 – Rush Scavenger Hunt
October 24, 2008 – Pumpkin Carving
October 25, 2008 – Fender’s Farm
October 31, 2008 – Treat Street
November 4, 2008 – Initiate/Brother Bowling
November 5, 2008 – Inside Iraq (Scholarship)
November 8, 2008 – Pancake Breakfast @ Texas Roadhouse
November 14, 2008 – The Dark Night Movie Night
November 14, 2008 – Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box
November 21, 2008 – Big/Little Bonding @ Culp Ballroom
November 22, 2008 – Thanksgiving Dinner @ CPA Multipurpose room
December 1, 2008 – Induction of Alpha Class
December 3, 2008 – Ice Cream Social
December 6, 2008 – A Christmas Carol Ballet (Scholarship)
Other Event or Activity
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Notable Alumni
- Brian Thompson (Σ 1042, 2002)
- Founding Member
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- None to Date
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- None to Date
