Gamma Mu Chapter

Gamma Mu Chapter (Founded 15 October 1996) is located at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The Chapter was founded by Kate Blatnik and is a member of the Great Lakes Region The regional advisor is Skye Agnew.

Fall 2008

Chapter History

Founding

Gamma Mu was founded October 15, 1996 by Kate Blatnik.

The Active Chapter

Gamma Mu's mascot is the moose.

E-Board

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E-Board, Fall 2008

• President- Jennifer Travis
• Vice President- Tiffany Wood
• Secretary- Jackie Boyce
• Treasurer- Rachel Pelto
• Initiate Advisor- Lauren Miller
• Historian- Nicole Tschirhart
• Parlimentarian/SGA Rep.- Lisa Oliphant

Committee Chairs

• Inter-Chapter/Alumni- Katelyn Glover
• Public Relations/Rush- Michelle Snay
• Schoalrship- Brian Steib
• Service- Lia Koski
• Social- Christine Praedel
• Fundraising- Jessica Hayward

Past Chapter Presidents

• Jennifer Travis (2008-Present)
• Tiffany Wood (2007-2008)
• Kevin Kwolek (2006-2007)
• Kirk Beckstrom (2005-2006)
• Mary Ready (2004-2005)
• Marcy Mierzejewski (2003-1004)
• Sarah Baldwin (2002-2003)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Gamma Mu Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Pi Run

Pi Run, Fall 2008

• On October 4, 2008 The Gamma Mu Chapter raised over $600 at it's 2nd annual Easy As Pi Run/Walk to raise money for Teach for America. This event gathered Brothers, Alumni, Friends, Classmates, and people from the community. A silent auction was held, and all of the proceeds went to Teach For America as well. [1]

Polar Plunge

• Every year the Brothers participate in raising funds to go towards Special Olympics by participating in Polar Plunge. At Polar Plunge, not only do the participants raise money and awareness for Special Olympics, they also plunge into icy cold water to show their support and dedication. This year will mark Gamma Mu's third appearance at Polar Plunge.

Relay For Life

• Cancer is a subject that is close the the heart of the Brothers in the Gamma Mu Chapter. As a result of this, the Brothers annually participate in Relay For Life to raise money and awareness towards the research of cancer. This year the Brothers will be walking in honor of a Brother who has recently lost the battle against cancer, Ashley Koss.

Founder's Weekend

• On October 15, 2008, the Gamma Mu Chapter will be celebrating it's founders day by going over our past local history with the initiates by playing games and celebrating how we have evolved as a chapter.

Parent's Brunch

• Every spring, the Brothers of the Gamma Mu Chapter invite their families up to Central Michigan University for a parent's brunch. The parent's are then able to gather information about the organization that their child is actively involved in by meeting Brothers, listening to various positions speak at the brunch, and watch a powerpoint that shows the Brothers being actively involved in the chapter. At the parent's brunch, there is a silent auction. Items are donated to the chapter by separating Brothers, or are made and donated by active Brothers. All of the money from the silent auction is donated to Phi Sigma Pi's National Philanthropy, Teach For America.

Risk Management

• On October 20, 2008 The Gamma Mu Chapter held a campus wide Risk Management/Scholarship event to talk about the dangers and effects of drunk driving. Brother Brittany Floer presented her personal connection to the effects of drunk driving by sharing her memories of her sister, who was killed by a driver who was under the influence. In addition to Brittany's story, a MADD representative came to share information about drunk driving and help us be pro-active in the fight against drunk driving. [2]

Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 2004 Top in Region Award
• 2004 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award

Gamma Mu Awards

Outstanding Brother Awards

The Outstanding Borther Award is given to a senior based upon votes of the chapter. When submitting their votes, Brothers must include a reason why the Brother is deserving of the award. The award is handed out at Alumni Banquet every semester.

• Brittany Floer (Fall 2008)
• Amanda Newman (Spring 2008)
• Sara Joy Yonker (Fall 2007)
• Jacqueline Whitaker (Spring 2007)
• Nicole DuBrock (Fall 2006)
• Kara Wingett (Spring 2006)
• Jessica Hunt (Fall 2005)
• Mary Ready (Spring 2005)

Tripod Scholarship

The tripod scholarship is chosen based on submitted applications from the Brothers. A winner is then chosen based on their responses, and a $200 scholarship is given to the Brother. This scholarship is handed out annually at the Spring Alumni Banquet.

• Kati Chapin 2008
• Laura Schulz 2007
• Michelle McManaway 2006
• Nicole Brunink 2005
• Mary Ready 2004
• Heather Kinghorn 2003
• Suzan Kurtz 2002
• Sarah Baldwin 2001
• Kristy Ott 2000
• Jessica Bowhall 1999
• Stacy Petrimoulx 1998

Outstanding GPA

Evey semester the Brothers submit their grades. Based on those submissions, the Chapter recognizes a Brother's scholarly efforts by awarding them with the Outstanding GPA award of the semester. This award is handed out at Alumni Banquet every semester.

• Brian Steib GPA 4.0 Fall 2008
• Jen Travis GPA 3.82 Spring 2008
• Wendy Wichert GPA 4.0 Fall 2007
• Sommer Reed GPA 4.0 Spring 2007
• Amanda Kmetz GPA 3.92 Fall 2006
• Elizabeth Elam GPA 3.85 Fall 2005
• Emily Haney GPA 4.0 Spring 2005
• Krystin O'Dell GPA 4.0 Fall 2004
• Krystin O'Dell GPA 4.0 Spring 2004

Further Resources

• Gamma Mu Chapter Website