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Revision as of 18:47, 27 August 2015
Gamma Pi Chapter (Founded 18 March 1997) is located at Towson University in Towson, Maryland. The Chapter was founded by Sharon D. Lilly, Alumna of Alpha Beta Chapter. It is a member of the Capital Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
The Gamma Pi Chapter at Towson University was founded on March 18, 1997 by Sharon D. Lilly.
Early Years
Gamma Pi Chapter started off with a large founding class while the charter class consisted of only two Brothers. The Chapter continued to grow, inducting nine Brothers the following semester in the Alpha class.
The Active Chapter
- Gamma Pi would like to welcome their newest Brothers, the Alpha Nu-tellas!
| Fall 2014 Gamma Pi Executive Board | |
|---|---|
| Position | Officer |
| President | Alex Andre |
| Vice President | Hayley Ressler |
| General Secretary | Liz Terrell |
| Recording Secretary | Paige Larkin |
| Treasurer | [[ ]] |
| Parliamentarian | Brenna Lewis |
| Historian | Michele Chen |
| Initiate Advisors | Paige Pacheco and Kimberly Vogt |
| Recruitment Advisors | Kayla Scannell |
| Brother at Large | Janelle Hartman |
| Cap Chair | Maggy Kay |
See also: List of Gamma Pi Chapter Executive Boards
| Fall 2014 Gamma Pi Executive Council | |
|---|---|
| Committee | Chair |
| Alumni Chair | Meredith Miller |
| Fundraising Chair | Eric Burroughs and Elena Kalodner |
| Inter-Chapter Relations Chairs | Shannon Moore and Melissa Oaks |
| Philanthropy Chairs | Brittlie Agostino and Yuling Lok |
| PR Chair | Taylor Roden |
| Scholarship Chairs | Amy Baldwin and Matthew Slahetka |
| Service Chairs | Gretchen Compere and Lindsay Peace |
| Social Chair | Amy Calandrelle and Ashley Myers |
| Regional Delegate | Liz Terrell |
See also: List of Gamma Pi Chapter Executive Councils
Alumni Advisory Board
The current Alumni Advisory Board for Fall 2015 to Spring 2016: Sarah Viviani, Antonia Bongiovi, and Maddy Boyes.
Chapter Faculty Advisor
Main Article: List of Gamma Pi Chapter Faculty Advisors
Chapter Presidents
| Number | Name | Class | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Brandwein | Charter | Spring-Fall 1997 |
| 2 | Dayna Berman | Charter | Spring-Fall 1998 |
| 3 | Claire Carberry | Charter | Spring 1999 |
| 4 | Jen Noll | Charter | Fall 1999 - Spring 2000 |
| 5 | Jeff Carroll | Delta | Fall 2000 - Spring 2001 |
| 6 | Meghan Montgomery | Delta | Fall 2001 - Spring 2002 |
| 7 | Grace Schofield | Theta | Spring 2002 - Spring 2004 |
| 8 | Laura Toll | Lambda | Fall 2004 - Spring 2005 |
| 9 | Melissa Shapiro | Mu | Fall 2005 - Spring 2006 |
| 10 | Megan Mignogno | Xi | Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 |
| 11 | Megan Purkey | Sigma | Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 |
| 12 | Allie Burns | Sigma | Fall 2008 |
| 13 | Rebekah Alford | Upsilon | Spring 2009 - Spring 2010 |
| 14 | Liz Converse | Chi | Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 |
| 15 | Jacob Covert | Alpha Gamma | Fall 2011 |
| 16 | Hannah Yingling | Alpha Gamma | Spring 2012 |
| 17 | Liz Price | Alpha Gamma | Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 |
| 18 | Sarah Viviani | Alpha Epsilon | Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 |
| 19 | Antonia Bongiovi | Alpha Eta | Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 |
| 20 | Alex Andre | Alpha Iota | Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 |
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Gamma Pi Chapter Initiate Classes
There have been 34 initiate classes since Gamma Pi's founding.
The initiate classes and their names are as follows:
| # | Class Name | # | Class Name | # | Class Name | # | Class Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Bits | 11 | Lambda Lambs | 21 | Foxy Phis | 31 | Alpha Theta Thunderbirds |
| 2 | Beta Fish | 12 | Mu Monkeys | 22 | Kinky Chi Yaks | 32 | Alpha Iota Owls |
| 3 | Gamma Rays | 13 | Nu Naked Nuzzles | 23 | Psychic Psi Kicks | 33 | Alpha Kappa Commanders |
| 4 | Delta Ducks | 14 | Xi-berian Tigers | 24 | Alpha Alpha Alfalfas | 34 | Alpha Lambda Llamas |
| 5 | Epsilon Raptors | 15 | Omicron Ovaries | 25 | Alpha Beta Barracudas | 35 | Alpha Mu-Chachos |
| 6 | Zeta Penguins | 16 | Pi Napples | 26 | Alpha Gamma Survivors | 36 | Alpha Nu-Tellas |
| 7 | Eta Elephants | 17 | Rho Busts | 27 | Alpha Delta Dinos | ||
| 8 | Theta Turtles | 18 | Sigma Freuds | 28 | Alpha Epsilon Elite | ||
| 9 | Iota Money | 19 | Tater Taus | 29 | Alpha Zeta Wolfpack | ||
| 10 | Krazy Kappas | 20 | Upsilon Gnomes | 30 | Alpha Eta Cobras |
Families
Main Article: Gamma Pi Chapter Families
There are currently four active families in the Gamma Pi Chapter.
- Gamma Pi Chapter Freedom Family
- Gamma Pi Chapter Nautical Knots Family
- Gamma Pi Chapter Name of the Week Family
- Gamma Pi Chapter Negligent Big Family
- Gamma Pi Chapter Stanley Hanley Family
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Pi celebrates their Founder's Day every spring with a formal banquet.
Chapter Philanthropy
Gamma Pi's philanthropy has evolved over time to meet the needs of the chapter. Originally, Gamma Pi held a benefit concert every fall called "Dance for Breath for Cystic Fibrosis" which benefited the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. When the chapter changed its philanthropy to fighting lupus, the concert name was changed to "Band Together against Lupus" benefiting the Lupus Foundation of America. In 2008 the annual concert was changed to a comedy night called "Laugh out Lupus." Periodically the event fluctuates between the Fall and Spring semesters depending upon when the event will be a greater success.
In April 2011, the chapter changed its philanthropy to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Chapter Information
Chapter Mascot
- The Tiger (original)
- G.P. Gator (current)
Chapter Newsletter
The Gator, which is distributed weekly via e-mail
Chapter Chant
G-A-M-M-A P-I, Gamma Pi until we die!
We all stand for brotherhood;
Find it; feel it, yes you should;
Towson U is where it's at;
And you can not mess with that! T-U!
Chapter Un-official Chant
Go GP, Go GP Go!
Chapter Philanthropy
- Cystic Fibrosis (original)
- Mid-Atlantic Lupus Foundation
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - Lou Gherig's Disease [current as of 4/3/11]
Notable Alumni
- Sharon Lilly (Founder: Spring 1997)
- Kadira Coley (Charter Class: Spring 1997) Served as Vice President of Alumni Development (2007-2008). Awarded the Chapter Service Key in 2008.
- Brian Fischer (Mu Class: Spring 2003) Served as the Chapter's Parliamentarian, Initiate Advisor, Alumni Chair, Public Relations Chair, and Service Chair. Awarded the Chapter Service Key in 2007.
- Mike Noll (Honorary: Fall 2002) Serves as the Chapter's Faculty Advisor. Served as Vice President of Chapter Development (1998-2002). Awarded the Distinguished Service Key in 1997 and the Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year Award (2012 - 2013) on August 3, 2013.
- Grace Schofield (Theta Class: Spring 2001) Served as the Chapter's President. Awarded the Chapter Service Key in 2004.
- Marie Hayden (Pi Class: Spring 2005) Awarded the Rolla Wood Graduate Scholarship.
- Jen Rudolph (Alpha Delta Class: Fall 2010) Worked as a Chapter Consultant on National Staff (2013-2014).
Chapter Honors and Awards
Chapter Awards
Chapter Service Key Recipients:
- Jen Noll ???
- Grace Schofield 2004
- Brian Fischer 2007
- Kadira Coley 2008
- Sarah Viviani 2014
National Awards
- 2000 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2000 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
- 2000 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2003 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2008 Most Spirited Chapter Award
- 2010 Recruitment Incentive Plan reward recipient
- 2011 Recruitment Incentive Plan reward recipient
- 2011 Top in Region Award, Capital Region
- 2012 Recruitment Incentive Plan reward recipient
- 2013 Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award, Mike Noll
- 2014 Josh and Britt Marder Excellence in National Philanthropy Award award recipient
- 2014 Top in Region Award, Capital Region
- 2014 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award, award recipient
University Awards
Awards for Chalk the Walk, and Yell Like Hell.
Other Awards
Further Resources
In the News
| Gamma Pi Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Founded March 18, 1997 • Towson University | |
| Presidents | Rachel Brandwein • Dayna Berman • Claire Carberry • Jen Noll • Jeff Carroll • Meghan Montgomery • Grace Schofield • Laura Toll • Melissa Shapiro • Megan Mignogno • Megan Purkey • Allie Burns • Rebekah Alford • Liz Converse • Jacob Covert • Hannah Yingling • Liz Price • Sarah Viviani • Antonia Bongiovi |
| History | List of Gamma Pi Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Gamma Pi Family Lines |
| Chapter Service Keys | Jen Noll • Grace Schofield • Brian Fischer • Kadira Coley • Sarah Viviani |
| National Council Members | Kadira Coley • Sarah Viviani |
| Torchias | 2014 |
