Gamma Beta Chapter
Gamma Beta Chapter (Founded 29 October 1995) is located at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. The Chapter was founded by 33 founding brothers and is a member of the Mid South Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Gamma Beta Chapter was chartered on October 29th, 1995 at Morehead State University. The original class contained 33 members. Since then the chapter has grown and at present contains 35 active members. The Alpha Beta Class currently has 10 initiate members which will bring the chapter up to 45 active brothers.
Early Years
Gamma Beta started very strong in its early years. The chapter at one time was above 60 members. After a period of low recruitment and graduations, the chapter at one time dwindled down to a membership in the low 20's. Under the leadership of chapter President Amanda Earnest and Jesse Howard, Gamma Beta quickly returned to being a successful chapter. The recruitment of Chi and Psi classes brought in 25 new brothers and has speared the chapter into the current recruitment powerhouse.
The Active Chapter
The chapter mascot is Eldo the Elephant and the chapter symbol is the Key. The chapter's chant is:"Listen up so you can hear, Morehead, Gamma Beta's cheer. Other chapters can't deny, We're the best of Phi Sigma Pi. PSP as good as gold, And Morehead shows it three times fold. We're all brothers, tight as glue, We're Gamma Beta, M!S!U"
Past Chapter Presidents
- Stephanie Lawrence(1995-1996)*First Gamma Beta President
- Nathan Ryver (2001-2002)
- Timothy Hamm (2002-2003)
- Doug Blevins (2003-2004)
- Amanda Earnest (2004-2005)
- Jesse Howard (2005-2006)
- Christopher McCoy (2006)
- Virginia Beiting (2006-2007)
- Kimberly Gibson (2007-2008)
- Tim Gross (Fall 2008)
- Megan Groh (Spring 2009)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Gamma Beta Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Beta celebrates the Chapter's founding October 29th. October 29th, 2008 will be Gamma Beta's 13th Anniversary. This year (2008), Gamma Beta will be hosting a philanthropy week in honor of their founding. It will be Halloween themed, scheduled as follows:
Sunday: Trick or Treat for the Needy We will be collecting canned food items for the needy, and then donating them to the local food pantry.
Monday: We will begin one of our fundraising events: Eldo's tail challenge (more to come later)
Tuesday: Date Auction
Wednesday: Halloween dance
Friday: Teacher Appreciation Dinner
Saturday: 5k run through our charming, little city.
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Committees
Fundraising Jessica Tackitt - Chair
Scholarship Sean Carter - Chair
Fellowship Kala Chaney - Chair
Service Savannah Slone - Chair
Public Relations Michelle Fiore - Chair
Alumni Katie Van Skiver - Chair
Risk Management Chris Comley - Chair
Inter Chapter Relations James Gibbs - Chair
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2003 Sanders P. McComsey Most Improved Old Chapter Award
- 2004 Top in Region Award
- 2006 Top in Region Award
- 2007 Top in Region Award
- 2008 Top in Region Award
Other Awards
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- None to date
