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| name          = Matthew Newmeyer  
 
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| chapter      = Alpha Epsilon  
 
| chapter      = Alpha Epsilon  
 
| school        = West Chester University of Pennsylvania
 
| school        = West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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| inducted      = Spring 2009
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| inducted      = April 3, 2009
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| birth_date    = April 6, 1990
 
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| awards        = Chapter Service Key from Alpha Epsilon
 
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'''Matthew Newmeyer''' (born April 6, 1990) is an Alumnus and [[Chapter Service Key]] recipient of [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] at [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania].  
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'''Matthew Newmeyer''' (born April 6, 1990) is an Alumnus and [[Chapter Service Key]] recipient of [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] (AE 450) at [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania].  
  
 
== Early Fraternity Life and Career ==
 
== Early Fraternity Life and Career ==
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[[Image:MNNInductions.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Alpha Sigma Initiate Class; Matt - bottom row, 2nd from right]]Matthew decided to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania after graduating from Cicero-North Syracuse High School in 2008.  In the Spring of his freshman year, Matthew received an e-mail invitation to attend an information session about Phi Sigma Pi.  Matt never had intentions before then to join a fraternity, but he was attracted to the emphasis placed on scholarship and leadership, specifically.  He also saw this as a great way to meet people outside his major department. 
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[[Image:MNNInductions.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Alpha Sigma Initiate Class; Matt - bottom row, 2nd from right]]Matt decided to attend [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania] as a Forensic & Toxicological Chemistry major. He was inducted into Phi Sigma Pi in the Spring of his Freshman year on April 3, 2009 as part of the Alpha Sigma Pledge class of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter.
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Matt instantly fell in love with the Brothers and the organization at the info night and attended every Rush event.  He received a Bid and was pinned as part of the Alpha Sigma pledge class in early 2009.  After a successful Initiation program Matthew was Inducted in April 2009.
 
  
 
== Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter ==
 
== Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter ==
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Before his first full Active semester as a Brother Matthew was elected to the position of Public Relations Chair for the Fall 2009 semester, and selected to be the Alternate Delegate at the [[2009 National Convention]] in Louisville, KY.  Upon returning helped with recruitment for the Alpha Tau pledge class along with advertisements/raising awareness for ICR events throughout the semester. In the Spring of 2010 Matthew attended his first Regional Conference, hosted by Alpha Epsilon, which was still part of the East Region.  At the end of the semester Matt was elected to the position of Parliamentarian for the 2010-2011 academic year.  He also attended the [[2010 National Convention]] in Harrisburg, PA that summer.
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[[Image:pspnc11.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Alpha Epsilon representation at NC '11; Matt is first from the left]]The summer after being inducted, Matt served as Alpha Epsilon's Alternate Delegate at the [[2009 National Convention]] in Louisville, KY.  In the Fall 2009 he served as Public Relations Chair and helped with recruiting for the Alpha Tau pledge class along with advertising/raising awareness for ICR events throughout the semester. In the Spring of 2010 Matt attended the [[East Region Conference]] hosted by Alpha Epsilon, his first Regional Conference.  At the end of the semester Matt was elected to serve as Parliamentarian for the 2010-2011 academic year.  He also attended the [[2010 National Convention]] in Harrisburg, PA that summer.
  
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In his role as Parliamentarian, Matt focused on bringing all the Brothers in the Chapter up to speed with Robert's Rule of Order.  He held an informative presentation at the beginning of the Spring 2011 semester that outlined basic procedures and terminology.  He encouraged all Brothers to get involved in debates and tried to create an atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable sharing their thoughts.  He helped Brothers navigate Chapter and National documents and was a valuable resource throughout his undergraduate career for Parliamentary Procedure.
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In his role as Parliamentarian, Matt focused on improving Brothers' knowledge of Robert's Rule of Order.  He held an informative presentation that outlined basic procedures and terminology, distributed documents with quick facts and tips about Parliamentary Procedure, and encouraged all Brothers to be involved in debates by helping creating an atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable speaking.  He helped Brothers navigate Chapter and National documents and was a valuable resource throughout his undergraduate career for Parliamentary Procedure. That spring he attended the first [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Regional]] Conference hosted by [[Alpha Eta]], and over the summer attended the [[2011 National Convention]] in Washington, D.C.
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That spring he attended the first Philadelphia-Metropolitan Regional Conference hosted by [[Alpha Eta]], and over the summer attended the [[2011 National Convention]] in Washington, D.C.
 
  
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During Matt's last year at Alpha Epsilon he held the position of Regional Representative and helped plan the 2012 Philadelphia-Metropolitan Regional Conference hosted by [[Gamma Xi]].  He was head of the Scholarship Committee for the Conference.  In his role he was responsible for organizing the roundtable discussions and the keynote speaker(s).   
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During Matt's last year at Alpha Epsilon he held served as Regional Representative and helped plan the 2012 [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Regional]] Conference hosted by [[Gamma Xi]].  He was head of the Scholarship Committee for the Conference.  In his role he organized the roundtable discussions and the keynote speaker.   
  
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After graduating, the Brothers at Alpha Epsilon awarded Matthew with the [[Chapter Service Key]] in the Fall of 2012.
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Matt graduated from West Chester University in May, 2012.
  
 
== Alumni Years to Present ==
 
== Alumni Years to Present ==
 
After graduating from West Chester University, Matt moved to Baltimore, MD to attend graduate school at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) working towards his Ph.D. in Forensic Toxicology.
 
After graduating from West Chester University, Matt moved to Baltimore, MD to attend graduate school at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) working towards his Ph.D. in Forensic Toxicology.
  
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Matt continues to try and stay active with the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, being available as a resource and attending events.
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After graduating, the Brothers at Alpha Epsilon awarded Matthew with the [[Chapter Service Key]] in the Fall of 2012.  That summer he also became certified in the [[Leadership in Action]] program.
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During the summer of 2013 Matt attended the [[2013 National Convention]] in Philadelphia, PA. Following, he served as one of two Region Volunteers to the [[Capital Region]] during the planning of the 2014 [[Capital Region Conference]] hosted by [[Beta Lambda]]. Additionally, he attended the 2014 [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Region]] Conference hosted by [[Zeta Iota]].
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In August 2014, Matt was one of the Brothers who helped form the [[Baltimore Area Alumni Association]]. Matt also remains active Nationally by serving on the [[Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee]].
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Matt continues stay involved with the [[Alpha Epsilon Chapter]] and attending events.
  
 
== National Involvement ==
 
== National Involvement ==
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* [[National Alumni Association]] (NAA), 2012-Present
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* [[Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee]] member, 2014-present
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* [[Capital Chapter]], 2012-Present
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* [[Baltimore Area Alumni Association]] member, 2014-present
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* [[Leadership in Action]] Leadership Advancement Society member, 2014
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* [[Capital Region Conference]] Region Volunteer, 2013-2014
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* [[National Development Committee]] member, 2013-2014
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* [[National Alumni Association]] member, 2012-Present
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* [[Capital Chapter]] member, 2012-2014
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* [[Leadership in Action]] Certified, 2012
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* [[National Convention]], 2009-2011, 2013
 
* [[Grand Chapter]], 2009 Alternate Delegate
 
* [[Grand Chapter]], 2009 Alternate Delegate
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* [[National Convention]], 2009-2011
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* [[Epsilon Tau]] Spring 2011 Reactivation
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== Regional Conferences ==
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* [[Alpha Eta]] Kick the Silence, Spring 2011
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*2014 [[Capital Region Conference]] - Hosted by [[Beta Lambda]]
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*2014 [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Region]] Conference - Hosted by [[Zeta Iota]]
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*2013 [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Region]] Conference - Hosted by [[Epsilon Tau]]
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*2012 [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Region]] Conference - Hosted by [[Gamma Xi]]
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*2011 [[Philadelphia Metropolitan Region]] Conference - Hosted by [[Alpha Eta]]
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*2010 [[East Region Conference]] - Hosted by [[Alpha Epsilon]]
  
 
== Bigs and Littles ==
 
== Bigs and Littles ==
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Matthew's Big Brother is Jaclyn (Jackie) Bell, who is an Alumna of Alpha Epsilon Chapter.  His twin is Stacy Fromhold.
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[[Image:Matt_and_little.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Matt and his Little, Scarlett]]Matthew's Big Brother is Jaclyn (Jackie) Bell, who is an Alumna of Alpha Epsilon Chapter.  His twin is Stacy Fromhold.
  
 
Matt has one Little Brother:
 
Matt has one Little Brother:
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* Scarlett Murphy (AX Pledge Class), Active Brother
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* Scarlett Murphy (AX Pledge Class), Alumna
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==Professional==
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*[http://http://irp.drugabuse.gov National Institute on Drug Abuse, Intramural Research Program]
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**Pre-doctoral IRTA
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*[http://www.http://aafs.org American Academy of Forensic Sciences], Toxicology section student affiliate, Feb. 2013-present
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*[http://http://soft-tox.org Society of Forensic Toxicologists], student member, Oct. 2012-present
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==Websites==
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*[http://www.linkedin.com/pub/matthew-newmeyer/79/8b7/615 LinkedIn]]
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*[http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew_Newmeyer?ev=hdr_xprf ResearchGate]]
  
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== Academic Degrees ==
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==Education==
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B.S. 2008-2012 [http://www.wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania], West Chester, PA 19382;
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*[http://umaryland.edu University of Maryland, Baltimore]
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magna cum laude in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry and Chemistry; minor in Biology
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**Ph.D. Candidate, Toxicology (expected graduation 2017)
  
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*[http://wcupa.edu West Chester University of Pennsylvania]
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**B.S., Forensic & Toxicological Chemistry
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**B.S., Chemistry
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**Minor, Biology
  
 
== Other Interesting Facts ==
 
== Other Interesting Facts ==

Latest revision as of 16:26, 13 October 2014

Matthew Newmeyer
MNewmeyer.jpeg
Name Matthew Newmeyer
Chapter Alpha Epsilon
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Date Inducted April 3, 2009
Roll Number AE 450
Alumni Chapter/Assoc Baltimore Area Alumni Association
Honorary Member
Major Forensic & Toxicological Chemistry/Chemistry
Birthdate April 6, 1990
Spouse
Nicknames Matt
Awards Chapter Service Key from Alpha Epsilon


Matthew Newmeyer (born April 6, 1990) is an Alumnus and Chapter Service Key recipient of Alpha Epsilon Chapter (AE 450) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Alpha Sigma Initiate Class; Matt - bottom row, 2nd from right

Matt decided to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania as a Forensic & Toxicological Chemistry major. He was inducted into Phi Sigma Pi in the Spring of his Freshman year on April 3, 2009 as part of the Alpha Sigma Pledge class of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter.

Collegiate Years at Alpha Epsilon Chapter

Alpha Epsilon representation at NC '11; Matt is first from the left

The summer after being inducted, Matt served as Alpha Epsilon's Alternate Delegate at the 2009 National Convention in Louisville, KY. In the Fall 2009 he served as Public Relations Chair and helped with recruiting for the Alpha Tau pledge class along with advertising/raising awareness for ICR events throughout the semester. In the Spring of 2010 Matt attended the East Region Conference hosted by Alpha Epsilon, his first Regional Conference. At the end of the semester Matt was elected to serve as Parliamentarian for the 2010-2011 academic year. He also attended the 2010 National Convention in Harrisburg, PA that summer.

In his role as Parliamentarian, Matt focused on improving Brothers' knowledge of Robert's Rule of Order. He held an informative presentation that outlined basic procedures and terminology, distributed documents with quick facts and tips about Parliamentary Procedure, and encouraged all Brothers to be involved in debates by helping creating an atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable speaking. He helped Brothers navigate Chapter and National documents and was a valuable resource throughout his undergraduate career for Parliamentary Procedure. That spring he attended the first Philadelphia Metropolitan Regional Conference hosted by Alpha Eta, and over the summer attended the 2011 National Convention in Washington, D.C.

During Matt's last year at Alpha Epsilon he held served as Regional Representative and helped plan the 2012 Philadelphia Metropolitan Regional Conference hosted by Gamma Xi. He was head of the Scholarship Committee for the Conference. In his role he organized the roundtable discussions and the keynote speaker.

Matt graduated from West Chester University in May, 2012.

Alumni Years to Present

After graduating from West Chester University, Matt moved to Baltimore, MD to attend graduate school at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) working towards his Ph.D. in Forensic Toxicology.

After graduating, the Brothers at Alpha Epsilon awarded Matthew with the Chapter Service Key in the Fall of 2012. That summer he also became certified in the Leadership in Action program.

During the summer of 2013 Matt attended the 2013 National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Following, he served as one of two Region Volunteers to the Capital Region during the planning of the 2014 Capital Region Conference hosted by Beta Lambda. Additionally, he attended the 2014 Philadelphia Metropolitan Region Conference hosted by Zeta Iota.

In August 2014, Matt was one of the Brothers who helped form the Baltimore Area Alumni Association. Matt also remains active Nationally by serving on the Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee.

Matt continues stay involved with the Alpha Epsilon Chapter and attending events.

National Involvement

Regional Conferences

Bigs and Littles

Matt and his Little, Scarlett

Matthew's Big Brother is Jaclyn (Jackie) Bell, who is an Alumna of Alpha Epsilon Chapter. His twin is Stacy Fromhold.

Matt has one Little Brother:

  • Scarlett Murphy (AX Pledge Class), Alumna

Professional

Websites

Education

Other Interesting Facts

  • Between Matt's Induction and the Induction of the Alpha Omega Pledge Class in Spring 2012, Matt was the only Chemistry major in AE.
  • Matt is a Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do
  • Matt has been teaching himself guitar since he was 18
  • Matt has lived in 4 states and attended two middle schools and two high schools.
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