Gamma Phi Chapter
Gamma Phi Chapter (Founded February 26, 1998) is located at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. The chapter was founded by Gamma Pi alum, Katie Goddard and is a member of the Southwest Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
After being a Charter member at Gamma Pi, Katie Goddard moved to Norman, Oklahoma to continue her education. Disappointed that there wasn't a chapter already established at the University of Oklahoma, she set out to start one. After a semester working with Betsy Jaquith the Director of Expansion at National Headquarters, the initial interest meetings were scheduled.
As one of the last chapters created before the Colony Program began, Gamma Phi was founded and inducted in just two meetings. On February 26, 1998, in the midst of a torrential rain storm, Gamma Phi was founded. The Charter class started out with just over 150 students.
Early Years
Gamma Phi Chapter, especially Karen Cohick along with the Beta and Gamma Sigma Chapters founded "WICKED" (The Western Interchapter Conference of Knowledge Education and Development). Every spring semester, normally around February, the Southwest Regional Conference, WICKED, happens.
Dr. Doug Gaffin, professor and first chapter advisor to Gamma Phi, was the first Honorary Brother for Gamma Phi Chapter.
Robert Lyman, Alpha Rho Brother, was the second Honorary Brother of the Gamma Phi Chapter.
The Scorpion is the official Gamma Phi Chapter mascot. Dr. Gaffin is famous for his study and research on scorpions. While he was advisor, he gifted the chapter with a scorpion.
The Active Chapter
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President - Rebecca Hammett (Mu)
Vice President - Kenneth Brown (Omicron)
Recording Secretary - Lacy Kelly (Pi)
Corresponding Secretary - Lindsey Lamoreaux (Nu)
Treasurer - Kathleen McAdams (Xi)
Rush Advisor - Jordan Kerley (Rho)
Initiate Advisor - Holly Barber (Omicron)
Historian - Samantha Roberts (Xi)
Parliamentarian - Joey Picca (Xi)
Brother At Large - Jensen Mecca (Sigma)
Campus Actvities Coordinator - VACANT
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Alumni - Lacy Kelly (Pi)
Awards & Scholarship - Annie Butler (Mu)
Brotherhood - Jensen Mecca (Sigma)
Fundraising - Rebecca Betzen (Sigma)
Public Relations - Caroline Rostad (Rho)
Rush - Jordan Kerley (Rho)
Initiation - Holly Barber (Omicron)
Service - Lisa Klein (Pi)
Social - Tiffany Farrar (Omicron)
Past Chapter Presidents
- Katie Goddard (1998)
- Rebecca Burgess (1999)
- Jeran Steuart (2000)
- Erin Sloan (2001)
- Bo Hilty (2002)
- Adam Marshall (2003)
- Laura King (2004)
- Blake Lennon (2005)
- Patrick Neville (2006)
- Rebecca Hammett (2007 - Present)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Phi celebrates the Chapter's founding on a weekend near February 26.
Gamma Phi will be celebrating it's tenth anniversary on February 26, 2008!
Gamma Phi-nding
The current chapter is working hard on reconnecting with all Gamma Phi Alumni. They are piecing together family trees and constantly updating information on all Gamma Phi Alumni.
Other Event or Activity
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Notable Alumni
- Karen Cohick (Charter Class) - Founder of WICKED, the Southwest Region's Annual Conference: Western Interchapter Conference for Knowledge, Education and Development, Chapter Service Key Recipient (2003)
- James "Bo" Hilty (Beta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2004)
- Amy Solis (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2005)
- Elizabeth Baxter (Delta Class) - Chapter Service Key Recipient (2007)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
University Awards
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