Omicron Chapter
Omicron Chapter (Founded 8 May 1931; Reactivated 1 March 1987) is located at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the Keystone Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Early Years
At the time of the chapter's founding in 1931, enrollment was approximately four hundred members. In the decade prior to World War II, membership in the chapter averaged between thirty and fifty members. The guiding force in the establishment of Omicron Chapter was Dr. Simon Shearer. This well-liked professor was the chapter's first advisor and served in that capacity until World War II when the chapter became temporarily inactive. Activities of the fraternity during these early years were quite varied. One annual event was a picnic/smoker for the members and their dates that was held in cabin ownded by Dr. Shearer. They also sponsored speeches by education professionals, held an annual Christmas party, and some members even served as ushers at various events on campus. A Founder's Day banquet was also held each spring on the second floor of Morrison's Restaurant ( now the American Legion in town). Awards were presented yearly to various members for outstanding service to the fraternity.
The Active Chapter
The current chapter...
Past Chapter Presidents
- President 1 Name (year-year)
- President 2 Name (year-year)
- Joseph Peltzer (Present)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
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Other Event or Activity
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Notable Alumni
- National President (1935-1937)
- Senior Vice President (1937-1939)
- Senior Vice President (1961-1962)
- National Secretary (1936-1937)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1963-64 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 1990 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 1992 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2005 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 2005 Top in Region
- 2007 Outstanding Risk Management
- 2007 Top in Region
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- None to date
