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'''Gamma Gamma Chapter''' (Founded 5 November [[1995]]) is located at [http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ Georgia Southern University]in Statesboro, Georgia.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] had 95 founding Brothers and is a member of the [[Southeast Region]]. The chapter was a Recruitment Incentive Plan Recipient in May of 2008.
 
'''Gamma Gamma Chapter''' (Founded 5 November [[1995]]) is located at [http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ Georgia Southern University]in Statesboro, Georgia.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] had 95 founding Brothers and is a member of the [[Southeast Region]]. The chapter was a Recruitment Incentive Plan Recipient in May of 2008.
  

Revision as of 12:11, 13 August 2009

Gamma Gamma Chapter (Founded 5 November 1995) is located at Georgia Southern Universityin Statesboro, Georgia. The Chapter had 95 founding Brothers and is a member of the Southeast Region. The chapter was a Recruitment Incentive Plan Recipient in May of 2008.

Gamma Gamma Chapter, Spring 2009

Chapter History

Founding

On November 5, 1995, the Gamma Gamma Chapter was founded with 95 Brothers. An decrease in initial membership occurred after the Chapter's founding. Brothers who were dedicated to Phi Sigma Pi's ideals continued to strive to make the chapter a success.

Early Years

The Active Chapter

The current chapter consists of about 30 to 35 Brothers each semester. Many of the Brothers are involved in serval campus and community activities, ranging from Resident Advisors, student assistants in univeristy departments, St. Jude's Up Til Dawn Executive Board, and dance groups, to name a few. The chapter has volunteered at a number of agencies in the Statesboro/Bulloch County area, including:

  • Joseph's Home for Boys
  • Statesboro Nursing Home
  • The Bulloch County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
  • Keep Bulloch Beatiful Projects
  • Mobile Food Banks
  • Teach for America School Supply Drives
  • Canned Food Drives
  • Blood Drives
  • Local after school tutoring programs

Mascot

The chapter mascot is the White Tiger.

Executive Board

The Executive Board consists of ten Brothers. Nominations and elections are held in the spring each year.

2008-2009 Executive Board

  • President: Alicia Wilkins
  • Vice President: Kenneth "Kenny" Diggs
  • Recording Secretary: Andree' Omoregbee
  • Treasurer: Chelsea Culler
  • Corresponding Secretary: Aerica Sauls
  • Parliamentarian: Dorissa Rawls
  • Initiate Advisor: Damara Simmons
  • Recruitment Advisor: Courtney Hall
  • Historian: Kristina Donald
  • Regional Delegate: Keyona Hawkins

2009-2010 Executive Board

  • President: Cassandra Ohanenye
  • Vice President: Amara Ndudikwa
  • Recording Secretary: Sheveeta McMichael
  • Treasurer: Chelsea Culler
  • Corresponding Secretary: Kristina Donald
  • Parliamentarian: Alison Lee
  • Initiate Advisor: Alicia Wilkins
  • Recruitment Advisor: Dorissa Rawls
  • Historian: Ashley Nunnally
  • Regional Delegate: Damara Simmons

Past Chapter Presidents

  • Shannon Cox (2006-2007)
  • Chabre Woods (2007)
  • Candice Anderson (2008)
  • Alicia Wilkins (2008-2009)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Gamma Gamma Chapter Initiate Classes

Alpha Gamma Initiate Class, Spring 2009

The Gamma Gamma Chapter has inducted over 320 Brothers since it's establishment at Georgia Southern University.

An Initiate Program is held each semester at Georgia Southern University. After an extensive week of recruitment, Rush events, and interviews, prospective members become a part of an initiate class. The Initiate program lasts approximately six to eight weeks.

Details about each initiate class, including the names of inducted Brothers, as well as their induction date, can be found in the Main Article: List of Gamma Gamma Chapter Initiate Classes.

Chapter Events & Activities

The Gamma Gamma chapter organizes and participates in several activities per month, including:

  • Socials
  • Community Service Events
  • Scholarship Events
  • Fundraisers
  • Chapter Banquets

Notable Alumni

Chapter Honors and Awards

Chapter Awards

Each year Brothers are recognized for their dedication and hard work in the Gamma Gamma Chapter. Brothers vote, anonymously, for the Brother they believe is most deserving of the award.

Tripod Award

This award is given to the Brother who best exemplifies scholarship, fellowship, and leadership.

  • 2007-2008: Alicia Wilkins, Gamma Gamma Class
  • 2008-2009: Cassandra Ohanenye, Alpha Alpha Class

The Highest GPA Award

This award is given to the Brother who has the highest grade point average.

  • 2007-2008: Monie Baruwa, Gamma Gamma Class

Most Improved

This award is given to the Brother who has the most improvement during the year.

  • 2007-2008: Kenneth Diggs, Gamma Gamma Class
  • 2008-2009: Courtney Hall, Alpha Alpha Class

Brother of the Year

This award is given to the Brother who has exemplified outstanding commitment to the Chapter.

  • 2007-2008: Candice Anderson, Chi Class and Kenneth Diggs, Gamma Gamma Class
  • 2008-2009: Alicia Wilkins, Gamma Gamma Class

National Awards

  • Recruiment Incentive Plan Recipient (2007-2008)

Further Resources

  • Chapter Home Page