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'''Jackie Porreca''' (born 9 March [[1984]]) is an Alumni Member of [[Alpha Lambda Chapter]] (ΑΛ 350) at [http://www.temple.edu Temple University]. | '''Jackie Porreca''' (born 9 March [[1984]]) is an Alumni Member of [[Alpha Lambda Chapter]] (ΑΛ 350) at [http://www.temple.edu Temple University]. | ||
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In 2008, Jackie was involved in starting up the [[Epsilon Tau Chapter]] at Villanova University. She was very excited to see them receive their charter at the [[2009 National Convention]]. | In 2008, Jackie was involved in starting up the [[Epsilon Tau Chapter]] at Villanova University. She was very excited to see them receive their charter at the [[2009 National Convention]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:46, 5 August 2011
| Jackie Porreca | |
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| Name | Jackie Porreca |
| Chapter | Alpha Lambda Temple University |
| Date Inducted | April 9, 2003 |
| Roll Number | ΑΛ 350 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | DVAC |
| Honorary Member | |
| Major | Italian |
| Birthdate | March 9, 1984 |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Nicknames | JackieP |
| Awards | ΑΛ Chapter Service Key, Gregory T. Armstrong Founder's Award Scholarship |
Jackie Porreca (born 9 March 1984) is an Alumni Member of Alpha Lambda Chapter (ΑΛ 350) at Temple University.
Contents
Early Fraternity Life and Career
When Jackie started at Temple, she roomed with her best friend. She wanted to meet other students, but knew that a sorority was not her thing. She attended Phi Sigma Rush events her first semester of college, but was informed that even though she had AP transfer credits, she was ineligible because she did not have a college GPA. She tried again during the spring semester and became an initiate of the Alpha Gamma Class.
Collegiate Years at Alpha Lambda Chapter
During her first semester as an active brother, Jackie learned about the Regional Committee Program and enthusiastically accepted the position as Alpha Lambda’s Representative. She held this position for two years and helped plan the East Region’s Conference—SSIP (Scholarship and Service in Philadelphia).
Jackie held the positions of Secretary and the Co-Chair of the Alumni and Bylaws Committees. She was also Phi Sigma Pi’s Temple Student Government Representative for a semester.
Alumni Years to Present
Since graduating from Temple in May 2006, Jackie has tried to remain involved by attending Fraternity events such as: ΑΛ’s chapter meetings, ΑΛ and ΓΞ’s Philly Cup soccer tournament, as well as Formals. She has also joined her local alumni chapter-DVAC and enjoys hanging out with other alumni in the area.
In 2008, Jackie was involved in starting up the Epsilon Tau Chapter at Villanova University. She was very excited to see them receive their charter at the 2009 National Convention.
Jackie has been the Alumni Advisor for Alpha Lambda since 2009 and was thrilled to be able to accept their Torchia with them in 2010.
National Involvement
Jackie’s first National Event was National Convention in 2003 which was held in Charlotte, NC. She had so much fun meeting brothers from across the country, she has continued going to the Grand Chapters and Conventions.
National Committees:
- National Development Committee (2007-2008; 2010-present)
- Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee (2008-2010)
National Events:
- 2003 National Convention: Charlotte, NC
- 2004 Grand Chapter: Richmond, VA (Alpha Lambda’s Grand Chapter Alternate Delegate)
- 2005 Grand Chapter: Monroeville, PA (Alpha Lambda’s Grand Chapter Delegate)
- 2005 National Convention: Atlanta, GA
- 2006 Alumni Convention: San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2006 Grand Chapter: Kansas City, MO (Peanut)
- 2006 National Convention: Washington, DC
- 2007 GC/NC: New Orleans, LA (Candidate for Vice President of Alumni Development)
- 2008 Alumni Convention: Las Vegas, NV
- 2008 GC/NC: Nashville, TN (Peanut)
- 2009 Alumni Convention: San Diego, CA
- 2009 GC/NC: Louisville, KY (DVAC's Grand Chapter Delegate)
- 2010 Alumni Convention: New Orleans, LA
- 2010 GC/NC: Harrisburg, PA (DVAC's Grand Chapter Delegate)
- 2011 GC/NC: Washington, DC (DVAC's Grand Chapter Delegate)
Regional Conferences:
- SSIP 2004
- SSIP 2005
- East Region Conference 2010
ICR Events:
- AH’s Hope Bowl (2003, 2005, 2006)
- AΠ’s Brother Bowl (2007)
- Alpha Beta Volleyball (2008, 2009, 2010)
- ΑΛ and ΓΞ’s 3-on-3 Basketball (2003, 2004, 2005)
- ΑΛ and ΓΞ's Ultimate Frisbee (2005)
- ΑΛ and ΓΞ's Philly Cup (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010)
- ΓE's Get SLAM'D (2009, 2010)
- Many chapters’ Formals
Family Tree
Jackie’s Big Brother is Ashlee Janiszewski, who is now an alumna. When Jackie was inducted, she and Ashlee were the only members of her family. Jackie wanted to have a huge family, so she had three littles (Jackie O, Jennie, and Julie).
- Jackie Oberg, alumna
- Jennie Detar, alumna
- Anthony Nelson
- Sean Spencer
- Julie Sterner, alumna
- John Lamb
Other Interesting Facts
One of the reasons she rushed Phi Sigma Pi was because the chapter mascot was the same as her elementary school mascot.
Jackie thinks everyone should facebook poke FreshBoy.
