Gamma Sigma Chapter
Gamma Sigma Chapter (Founded 3 April 1997) is located at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. The Chapter was founded by Chapter Alumnus Name and is a member of the Central 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
The Active Chapter
The current chapter contains over 40 active Brothers and 146 Alumni. Gamma Sigma actively organizes an annual event, Sleepout for the Homeless, with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. 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.
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)
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. Brothers camp out an entire evening, staying up all night to collect donations. The Chapter gives 100% of the donations to Habitat for Humanity where the money goes to help those without a home.
Other Event or Activity
This activity is...
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
- 2001 Top Ten Chapter Award
- 2007 Most Spirited Chapter Award
- 2007 Top in Region 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
Other Awards
- None to date
