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| − | + | '''Gamma Sigma Chapter''' (Founded 3 April [[1997]]) is located at [http://www.missouristate.edu Missouri State University] in Springfield, Missouri. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by [[Adam Crumbliss]], among other Brothers, and is a member of the [[Great Plains Region]]. | |
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| − | '''Gamma Sigma Chapter''' (Founded 3 April 1997) is located at [http://www.missouristate.edu Missouri State University] in Springfield, Missouri. The Chapter was founded by [[ | ||
| + | [[Image:group.png|thumb|700px|right|Gamma Sigma Chapter, Fall 2011]] | ||
== Chapter History == | == Chapter History == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
| − | The date was April 3, 1997. Seventy-eight students that happened to have a 3.0 GPA were inducted into an | + | The date was April 3, 1997. Seventy-eight students that happened to have a 3.0 GPA were inducted into an "Honor Fraternity." The challenge in that first year was taking a group of students, most of whom joined to just pay some dues, get a certificate, and then never have to do anything, to actually embrace the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi. |
| − | The task before | + | The task before the Founders was to get a bunch of "smart kids" to want to spend time- a lot of time- with one another. Not only in meetings and at events, but also at dinner, on campus, at parties (lots of them), and even in each others' homes as a "surrogate family"; as a Brotherhood. The Chapter began with a fund-raiser here and a service project there. They quickly became a circle of friends. Soon Gamma Sigma Brothers found themselves embroiled in one another’s lives. They found themselves partying together, serving together, and learning together. |
| − | As | + | As Gamma Sigma concluded its first year, it still actively had 50 of 78 Founders, all 5 members of its Beta class, and all 17 members of its Gamma class. The Chapter hosted a strong national event celebrating its Founder’s Day with Brothers attending from as far away as Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina and, as close as [[Beta Chapter]] in Kirksville, MO and Gamma Rho Chapter from Western Michigan. The young Chapter had a close-knit bond and desire to make its mark on the national Brotherhood. Not bad for people that initially just wanted to pay their dues and go on about life. |
| − | + | === Early Years === | |
| + | Currently diving through the history books to uncover the "Dead Sea Scrolls" of Gamma Sigma. | ||
| − | + | === The Active Chapter === | |
| − | + | The current chapter contains over 40 active Brothers and nearly 175 alumni. Gamma Sigma has most recently received honors at the [[2007 National Convention]] with awards for [[Most Spirited Chapter Award|Most Spirited Chapter]] and [[Top in Region Award|Outstanding Chapter]] in the [[Central Region]]. The Chapter is always looking to improve upon itself while constantly enjoying the Brotherhood. They consistently preach the message about getting involved in the university community, with many of the Brothers being involved in Student Government, Student Orientation and Registration, and Intramural Sports, as well as other professional and social organizations. | |
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| − | + | === Executive Board === | |
| − | + | Gamma Sigma's Executive Board is composed of 9 elected members. These members are voted during the fall and serve a calendar year. | |
| − | + | 2014 | |
| − | + | *President - [[Adam Kirkpatrick]] | |
| − | + | *Vice President - [[Emily Culp]] | |
| − | + | *Recording Secretary - [[Erica Ward]] | |
| + | *Corresponding Secretary - [[Lauren Womack]] | ||
| + | *Treasurer - [[Rebekah Robinson]] | ||
| + | *Parliamentarian - [[Courtney Withrow]] | ||
| + | *Rush Advisor - [[Brenna Lightsey]] | ||
| + | *Initiate Advisor - [[Amanda Stroud]] | ||
| + | *Historian - [[Cassandra Swedlund]] | ||
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=== Past Chapter Presidents === | === Past Chapter Presidents === | ||
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* [[Jeff Baldwin]] (2007) | * [[Jeff Baldwin]] (2007) | ||
* [[Jennifer Dieckmann]] (2008) | * [[Jennifer Dieckmann]] (2008) | ||
| + | * [[Jordan Spychala]] (2009) | ||
| + | * [[Kayla Offill]] (2010) | ||
| + | * [[Alex Terwelp]] (2011) | ||
| + | * [[Tricia Stoll]] (Spring 2012) | ||
| + | * [[Chelsea Foreman]] (Fall 2012) | ||
| + | * [[Sam Holzer]] (2013) | ||
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| + | ===Initiate Classes=== | ||
| + | * [[List of Gamma Sigma Chapter Initiate Classes]] | ||
== Chapter Events & Activities == | == Chapter Events & Activities == | ||
=== Founder's Weekend === | === Founder's Weekend === | ||
| − | Gamma Sigma celebrates the Chapter's founding near the beginning of April, when Gamma Sigma was founded. The weekend consists of Induction on Friday night, a formal dance on Saturday night, followed by a social gathering afterward. Brothers from across the country are invited to come join | + | Gamma Sigma celebrates the Chapter's founding near the beginning of April, when Gamma Sigma was founded. The weekend consists of Induction on Friday night, a formal dance on Saturday night, followed by a social gathering afterward. Brothers from across the country are invited to come join the Chapter in celebrating its Founder's Day. |
=== Sleepout for the Homeless === | === Sleepout for the Homeless === | ||
| − | This event is held once each year, typically in the | + | This event is held once each year, typically in the spring semester. Brothers camp out an entire evening, staying up all night to collect donations. The Chapter gives 100% of the donations to the local Springfield Habitat for Humanity where the money goes to help those without a home in our community. |
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| − | + | [[Image:Chelseasleep.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Chelsea Foreman, Sleepout for the Homeless, April 2012]] | |
== Notable Alumni == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[D. Adam Crumbliss]] (Spring 1997, GS 44) |
:Founding Member, First Chapter president | :Founding Member, First Chapter president | ||
* [[David Daskal]] (Chapter year, GS 155) | * [[David Daskal]] (Chapter year, GS 155) | ||
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== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
| + | * 1999 [[Outstanding Risk Management Award]] | ||
* 2001 [[Top Ten Chapter Award]] | * 2001 [[Top Ten Chapter Award]] | ||
| − | * 2007 [[Most Spirited Chapter]] | + | * 2002 [[Top Ten Chapter]] |
| + | * 2007 [[Most Spirited Chapter Award]] | ||
* 2007 [[Top in Region Award]] | * 2007 [[Top in Region Award]] | ||
| + | * 2016 [[Outstanding Achievement in Recruitment and Initiation Award]] | ||
=== University Awards === | === University Awards === | ||
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* Fall 2006 - Project Runway Homecoming Event - First Place (participation) | * Fall 2006 - Project Runway Homecoming Event - First Place (participation) | ||
* Fall 2006 - Homecoming Grand Champions - Best Overall for Student Organizations | * Fall 2006 - Homecoming Grand Champions - Best Overall for Student Organizations | ||
| − | + | * Fall 2008 - Homecoming Royalty Court King Candidate - Christopher Triplett | |
| + | * Fall 2009 - Homecoming Royalty Court King Candidate - Mark Grogan | ||
| + | * Fall 2012 - Homecoming Royalty Court Queen Candidate - Chelsea Foreman | ||
=== Other Awards === | === Other Awards === | ||
* None to date | * None to date | ||
= Further Resources = | = Further Resources = | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://missouristate.collegiatelink.net/organization/phi-sigma-pi Gamma Sigma Chapter Website] |
| − | * [http://www.missouristate.edu/ Missouri State University] | + | * [http://www.phisigmapi.org/gammasigma Gamma Sigma Chapter Portal] |
| + | * [http://www.missouristate.edu/ Missouri State University Website] | ||
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| + | = In the News = | ||
| + | * [http://www.the-standard.org/news/fraternity-hosts-sleepout/article_4af83a46-9325-11e1-bd64-001a4bcf6878.html Fraternity hosts sleepout] | ||
| + | * [http://www.news-leader.com/article/20111205/NEWS01/112050320/Missouri-State-Australia-community Missouri State student keeps Australia clean] | ||
| + | *[http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080316/NEWS01/803160346 Volunteers spruce up path] | ||
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| − | [[Category:Chapters]] [[Category:Collegiate Chapters]] [[Category: | + | {{GS}} |
| + | {{Collegiate Chapters}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Chapters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Collegiate Chapters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Active Chapters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Great Plains Region]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Gamma Sigma Chapter]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:14, 1 August 2016
Gamma Sigma Chapter (Founded 3 April 1997) is located at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. The Chapter was founded by Adam Crumbliss, among other Brothers, and is a member of the Great Plains Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
The date was April 3, 1997. Seventy-eight students that happened to have a 3.0 GPA were inducted into an "Honor Fraternity." The challenge in that first year was taking a group of students, most of whom joined to just pay some dues, get a certificate, and then never have to do anything, to actually embrace the ideals of Phi Sigma Pi.
The task before the Founders was to get a bunch of "smart kids" to want to spend time- a lot of time- with one another. Not only in meetings and at events, but also at dinner, on campus, at parties (lots of them), and even in each others' homes as a "surrogate family"; as a Brotherhood. The Chapter began with a fund-raiser here and a service project there. They quickly became a circle of friends. Soon Gamma Sigma Brothers found themselves embroiled in one another’s lives. They found themselves partying together, serving together, and learning together.
As Gamma Sigma concluded its first year, it still actively had 50 of 78 Founders, all 5 members of its Beta class, and all 17 members of its Gamma class. The Chapter hosted a strong national event celebrating its Founder’s Day with Brothers attending from as far away as Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina and, as close as Beta Chapter in Kirksville, MO and Gamma Rho Chapter from Western Michigan. The young Chapter had a close-knit bond and desire to make its mark on the national Brotherhood. Not bad for people that initially just wanted to pay their dues and go on about life.
Early Years
Currently diving through the history books to uncover the "Dead Sea Scrolls" of Gamma Sigma.
The Active Chapter
The current chapter contains over 40 active Brothers and nearly 175 alumni. Gamma Sigma has most recently received honors at the 2007 National Convention with awards for Most Spirited Chapter and Outstanding Chapter in the Central Region. The Chapter is always looking to improve upon itself while constantly enjoying the Brotherhood. They consistently preach the message about getting involved in the university community, with many of the Brothers being involved in Student Government, Student Orientation and Registration, and Intramural Sports, as well as other professional and social organizations.
Executive Board
Gamma Sigma's Executive Board is composed of 9 elected members. These members are voted during the fall and serve a calendar year.
2014
- President - Adam Kirkpatrick
- Vice President - Emily Culp
- Recording Secretary - Erica Ward
- Corresponding Secretary - Lauren Womack
- Treasurer - Rebekah Robinson
- Parliamentarian - Courtney Withrow
- Rush Advisor - Brenna Lightsey
- Initiate Advisor - Amanda Stroud
- Historian - Cassandra Swedlund
Past Chapter Presidents
- D. Adam Crumbliss (1997)
- Chris Steuve (2001)
- Catherine Haslag (2002)
- Bryan Grosch (2003)
- Jessica Foltz (2004)
- Steve Harris (2005)
- Darci Burch (2006)
- Jeff Baldwin (2007)
- Jennifer Dieckmann (2008)
- Jordan Spychala (2009)
- Kayla Offill (2010)
- Alex Terwelp (2011)
- Tricia Stoll (Spring 2012)
- Chelsea Foreman (Fall 2012)
- Sam Holzer (2013)
Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Sigma celebrates the Chapter's founding near the beginning of April, when Gamma Sigma was founded. The weekend consists of Induction on Friday night, a formal dance on Saturday night, followed by a social gathering afterward. Brothers from across the country are invited to come join the Chapter in celebrating its Founder's Day.
Sleepout for the Homeless
This event is held once each year, typically in the spring semester. Brothers camp out an entire evening, staying up all night to collect donations. The Chapter gives 100% of the donations to the local Springfield Habitat for Humanity where the money goes to help those without a home in our community.
Notable Alumni
- D. Adam Crumbliss (Spring 1997, GS 44)
- Founding Member, First Chapter president
- David Daskal (Chapter year, GS 155)
- TV reality star
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1999 Outstanding Risk Management Award
- 2001 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2002 Top Ten Chapter
- 2007 Most Spirited Chapter Award
- 2007 Top in Region Award
- 2016 Outstanding Achievement in Recruitment and Initiation Award
University Awards
- Fall 2006 - Decorate the District Homecoming Event - First Place
- Fall 2006 - Project Runway Homecoming Event - First Place (participation)
- Fall 2006 - Homecoming Grand Champions - Best Overall for Student Organizations
- Fall 2008 - Homecoming Royalty Court King Candidate - Christopher Triplett
- Fall 2009 - Homecoming Royalty Court King Candidate - Mark Grogan
- Fall 2012 - Homecoming Royalty Court Queen Candidate - Chelsea Foreman
Other Awards
- None to date
Further Resources
In the News
| Gamma Sigma Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Founded April 3, 1997 • Missouri State University | |
| Presidents | D. Adam Crumbliss • 1998, 1999, 2000 unknown • Chris Steuve • Catherine Haslag • Bryan Grosch • Jessica Foltz • Steve Harris • Darci Burch • Jeff Baldwin • Jennifer Dieckmann • Jordan Spychala • Kayla Offill • Alex Terwelp • Tricia Stoll • Chelsea Foreman • Sam Holzer • Adam Kirkpatrick |
| History | List of Gamma Sigma Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Gamma Sigma Family Lines |
| Chapter Service Keys | unknown |
| National Council Members | none |
| Torchias | none |
