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== Chapter History == | == Chapter History == | ||
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=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
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During the mid-1990s, Phi Sigma Pi was expanding. There were several Phi Sigma Pi chapters around the Philadelphia Area; Alpha Lambda Chapter at Temple University, Alpha Gamma Chapter at University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Epsilon Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Alpha Delta Chapter at Widener University. The Phi Sigma Pi National Staff was curious why Drexel University, LaSalle University, and Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania did not have chapters. | During the mid-1990s, Phi Sigma Pi was expanding. There were several Phi Sigma Pi chapters around the Philadelphia Area; Alpha Lambda Chapter at Temple University, Alpha Gamma Chapter at University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Epsilon Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Alpha Delta Chapter at Widener University. The Phi Sigma Pi National Staff was curious why Drexel University, LaSalle University, and Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania did not have chapters. | ||
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=== Early Years === | === Early Years === | ||
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During the early years, Mandy Younger (now Ferizz) was a real powerhouse for the Gamma Xi Chapter. She joined Phi Sigma Pi during the birth of the Chapter and was in the charter initiation class. She became Gamma Xi's second Chapter President and also the Chapter’s first female President. Spirited and motivated, she led Gamma Xi to the top of Phi Sigma Pi’s ranks in a very short time. She helped the Chapter win two National Awards: the 1998 C.H. McClure Single Service Award and the 1998 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award. Mandy was awarded the Chapter Service Key, and was the 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship. In addition to the support from Mandy Younger, the Gamma Xi Chapter also had a lot of support from Mike Noll of the Alpha Lambda Chapter. | During the early years, Mandy Younger (now Ferizz) was a real powerhouse for the Gamma Xi Chapter. She joined Phi Sigma Pi during the birth of the Chapter and was in the charter initiation class. She became Gamma Xi's second Chapter President and also the Chapter’s first female President. Spirited and motivated, she led Gamma Xi to the top of Phi Sigma Pi’s ranks in a very short time. She helped the Chapter win two National Awards: the 1998 C.H. McClure Single Service Award and the 1998 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award. Mandy was awarded the Chapter Service Key, and was the 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship. In addition to the support from Mandy Younger, the Gamma Xi Chapter also had a lot of support from Mike Noll of the Alpha Lambda Chapter. | ||
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=== '''Past Chapter Presidents''' === | === '''Past Chapter Presidents''' === | ||
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* [[David Whittaker]] (1997) | * [[David Whittaker]] (1997) | ||
* [[Mandy Ferriz]] (nee Younger) (1997-1999) | * [[Mandy Ferriz]] (nee Younger) (1997-1999) | ||
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=== Founder's Weekend === | === Founder's Weekend === | ||
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The Gamma Xi Chapter celebrates their Chapter's Founder's Day the first weekend of February every year. The weekend usually includes a formal dinner dance. In 2006, Gamma Xi and [[Delta Chi]] (Lehigh University) Chapters held a joint Founders Day formal at Li Michaels restaurant in Philadelphia. In 2007, Gamma Xi celebrated their 10th anniversary aboard the Liberty Bell, a cruise ship on the Delaware River, which is where their very first Founders Day formal had been held. | The Gamma Xi Chapter celebrates their Chapter's Founder's Day the first weekend of February every year. The weekend usually includes a formal dinner dance. In 2006, Gamma Xi and [[Delta Chi]] (Lehigh University) Chapters held a joint Founders Day formal at Li Michaels restaurant in Philadelphia. In 2007, Gamma Xi celebrated their 10th anniversary aboard the Liberty Bell, a cruise ship on the Delaware River, which is where their very first Founders Day formal had been held. | ||
=== Philly Cup === | === Philly Cup === | ||
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Gamma Xi jointly hosts Philly Cup with [[Alpha Lambda]] (Temple University) every November. The event raises money for the two Chapters local philanthropy, Autism Speaks. The weekended includes an info session on Autism awareness and education, an indoor soccer tournament, free cheese steaks from Pat's, and a party at a local bowling alley. Last year, over 130 Brothers from Chapters on the east coast attended, and over $2,500 was donated to Autism Speaks. For more information on this years Philly cup, contact the Gamma Xi President at pspgammaxipresident@gmail.com. | Gamma Xi jointly hosts Philly Cup with [[Alpha Lambda]] (Temple University) every November. The event raises money for the two Chapters local philanthropy, Autism Speaks. The weekended includes an info session on Autism awareness and education, an indoor soccer tournament, free cheese steaks from Pat's, and a party at a local bowling alley. Last year, over 130 Brothers from Chapters on the east coast attended, and over $2,500 was donated to Autism Speaks. For more information on this years Philly cup, contact the Gamma Xi President at pspgammaxipresident@gmail.com. | ||
== Notable Alumni == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
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* Mandy Ferriz (nee Younger) (Charter Class): 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship; Chapter Service Key recipient | * Mandy Ferriz (nee Younger) (Charter Class): 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship; Chapter Service Key recipient | ||
* Ryan Marquiss (Gamma Class): 2005-2007 Director of Communication, Phi Sigma Pi Foundation; Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter Officer; Honorary Delta Chi | * Ryan Marquiss (Gamma Class): 2005-2007 Director of Communication, Phi Sigma Pi Foundation; Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter Officer; Honorary Delta Chi | ||
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== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
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=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
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* 1998 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]] | * 1998 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]] | ||
* 1998 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]] | * 1998 [[Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award]] | ||
=== Other Awards === | === Other Awards === | ||
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* 2006 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion | * 2006 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion | ||
* 2007 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion | * 2007 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion | ||
= Further Resources = | = Further Resources = | ||
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* [http://www.phisigmapidu.org/ Gamma Xi Chapter Website] | * [http://www.phisigmapidu.org/ Gamma Xi Chapter Website] | ||
Revision as of 08:59, 11 August 2008
Gamma Xi Chapter (Founded 3 February 1997) is located at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Alpha Epsilon Chapter Alumnus Patrick Herron and is a member of the East Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
During the mid-1990s, Phi Sigma Pi was expanding. There were several Phi Sigma Pi chapters around the Philadelphia Area; Alpha Lambda Chapter at Temple University, Alpha Gamma Chapter at University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Epsilon Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Alpha Delta Chapter at Widener University. The Phi Sigma Pi National Staff was curious why Drexel University, LaSalle University, and Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania did not have chapters.
Patrick Herron, from the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, took a bartending job at the Blarney Stone at 40th and Sansom Streets in Philadelphia, PA during the summer of 1996. He worked there between semesters and met many friendly students from Drexel University and the Alpha Gamma Chapter from the University of Pennsylvania. Finally, he met with someone from the Drexel University staff who worked at the Office for Greek Life. After several conversations, he contacted the National Office and asked why Drexel didn’t have a chapter there. The National Office response was: “Drexel University didn’t want us when we asked.” Later, Patrick made a few calls to Drexel and finally got the attention of one of the administrators in Student Life. He talked with him about his experience with Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity and how his chapter had a great reputation and made a positive impact on the community. After this discussion, Drexel gave the green light to start work on the establishment of a new Phi Sigma Pi Chapter by the end of the summer. During the process of creating a new chapter of Phi Sigma Pi at Drexel, Patrick was between jobs and finishing out his term as a chapter president of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter. He began student teaching. He was unable to continue work on the creation of the new chapter at Drexel, so Betsy Robinson took over the process. Gamma Xi Chapter was born. Patrick continued student teaching, and moved to New Jersey, where he held three jobs until he found a full-time position. He was unable to help out the Gamma Xi Chapter in its first semester. In Spring 1997, Betsy went to the Phi Sigma Pi National Council and asked that Patrick Herron be named the Founder of the Gamma Xi Chapter.
Early Years
During the early years, Mandy Younger (now Ferizz) was a real powerhouse for the Gamma Xi Chapter. She joined Phi Sigma Pi during the birth of the Chapter and was in the charter initiation class. She became Gamma Xi's second Chapter President and also the Chapter’s first female President. Spirited and motivated, she led Gamma Xi to the top of Phi Sigma Pi’s ranks in a very short time. She helped the Chapter win two National Awards: the 1998 C.H. McClure Single Service Award and the 1998 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award. Mandy was awarded the Chapter Service Key, and was the 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship. In addition to the support from Mandy Younger, the Gamma Xi Chapter also had a lot of support from Mike Noll of the Alpha Lambda Chapter.
The Active Chapter
Drexel University operates on a quarter system. The Executive Board is elected in the middle of the winter term every year, with the new E-Board taking over at the start of the spring term (around April). Committee Chairs are elected by the Chapter at the start of every term.
The current chapter Executive Board
- President: Emily Martorano
- Vice President: Sarah Fick
- Treasurer: Joel Gerstman
- Recording Secretary: Katlin Adlon
- Corresponding Secretary: Patrick Smith
- Parliamentarian: Patrick Smith
- Historian: Ashley Bathgate
- Rush Advisor: Marisa McStravick
- Initiate Advisor: Andrea Looney
- Assistant Initiate Advisor: Daniel Tonetti
- Regional Delegate: Neal Magnotta
Past Chapter Presidents
- David Whittaker (1997)
- Mandy Ferriz (nee Younger) (1997-1999)
- Jamie Ostroha (impeached) (1999)
- Andrea Morrocco (President Pro Tem) (1999)
- Donald G (last name unknown)
- Michelle Ballisalisa (nee Sangree)
- Ryan Marquiss
- Adam Aldrich
- Mona Darji
- Bob Zimmerman (Spring 2003 - Winter 2004)
- Corrinne Abrams (Spring 2004 - Winter 2005)
- Roger Dickerman (Spring 2005 - Winter 2006)
- Ashley Horton (Spring 2006 - Winter 2007)
- Bradley Youst (Spring 2007 - Fall 2007) - Vacated in Fall 2007
- Antonio Greco (Interim) (Winter 2008)
- Emily Martorano (Spring 2008 - Present)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
The Gamma Xi Chapter celebrates their Chapter's Founder's Day the first weekend of February every year. The weekend usually includes a formal dinner dance. In 2006, Gamma Xi and Delta Chi (Lehigh University) Chapters held a joint Founders Day formal at Li Michaels restaurant in Philadelphia. In 2007, Gamma Xi celebrated their 10th anniversary aboard the Liberty Bell, a cruise ship on the Delaware River, which is where their very first Founders Day formal had been held.
Philly Cup
Gamma Xi jointly hosts Philly Cup with Alpha Lambda (Temple University) every November. The event raises money for the two Chapters local philanthropy, Autism Speaks. The weekended includes an info session on Autism awareness and education, an indoor soccer tournament, free cheese steaks from Pat's, and a party at a local bowling alley. Last year, over 130 Brothers from Chapters on the east coast attended, and over $2,500 was donated to Autism Speaks. For more information on this years Philly cup, contact the Gamma Xi President at pspgammaxipresident@gmail.com.
Notable Alumni
- Mandy Ferriz (nee Younger) (Charter Class): 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship; Chapter Service Key recipient
- Ryan Marquiss (Gamma Class): 2005-2007 Director of Communication, Phi Sigma Pi Foundation; Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter Officer; Honorary Delta Chi
- Charles Pindle (Nu Class): 2007 Nominee for Vice President of Alumni Development; 2008-2010 Vice President of Alumni Development
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
Other Awards
- 2006 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion
- 2007 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion
