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| − | ''' | + | '''Rex "Joey" Card''' (born 8 July 1978) is an Alumnus of [[Alpha Rho Chapter]] (AP 470) at [http://www.vt.edu Virginia Tech]. |
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| + | | image = RexCard.jpg | ||
| + | | caption = | ||
| + | | name = Rex Card | ||
| + | | chapter = Alpha Rho | ||
| + | | school = Virginia Tech | ||
| + | | inducted = Spring 2000 | ||
| + | | rollnumber = AP 497 | ||
| + | | alumnichapter = | ||
| + | | honorarychapter = | ||
| + | | birth_date = July 8, 1978 | ||
| + | | major = Business Information Technology | ||
| + | | spouse = Erin | ||
| + | | nicknames = Joey | ||
| + | | awards = 2001 AP Spirit Award, 2002 AP Tripod Scholarship, ABCD Alumni Award | ||
| + | }} | ||
== Early Fraternity Life and Career == | == Early Fraternity Life and Career == | ||
| − | + | Rex rushed Phi Sigma Pi in Spring 1999. After a successful Initiation period, Michael was Inducted into the Chapter with the Omicron Initiate Class in April of that year. | |
== Collegiate Years at Sample Chapter == | == Collegiate Years at Sample Chapter == | ||
| − | + | During his time as an undergraduate Brother, Rex was a leader within the chapter, serving as both Initiation Chair and Infosystems Chair. In addition, Rex was an actively involved in Alpha Rho service events and fellowship activities and was a regular player on the Chapter's intramural sports teams. In 2001, Rex was awarded the Spirit Award at the Chapter's Founder's Weekend banquet. At the 2002 [[Alpha Rho Chapter#Alumni Weekend|Alumni Weekend]], he received the [[Alpha Rho Internal Awards#Alpha Rho Tripod Scholarship|Alpha Rho Tripod Scholarship]] for his excellence in all three legs of the tripod. | |
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| + | Outside of Phi Sigma Pi, Rex was a member of the Virginia Tech crew team. | ||
== Alumni Years to Present == | == Alumni Years to Present == | ||
| − | + | After graduation, Rex remained in Blacksburg, where he continues to live and work today. He has worked for several IT companies as a web developer and is currently employed by Tele-Works as an IT Project Manager. | |
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| + | Rex has remained very active with Phi Sigma Pi as an Alumnus. [[Image:AP_AgelessWonders2004.JPG|thumb|150px|left|Ageless Wonders Flag Football Team]]He participates in the Chapter's Alumni Buddy Program with Initiates, attends many of Alpha Rho's events, and has hosted several "Welcome Back" cookouts at his home to kickoff the school year. In March 2003, Rex was elected to a three year term on the [[Alpha Rho Chapter#Alumni Advisory Board|Alpha Rho Alumni Advisory Board]], of which the last year he served as Chair. In addition he was a member of the Ageless Wonders, a flag football team comprised of Alpha Rho Alumni who won the Alpha Eta Hopebowl tournament three consecutive years from 2003-2005. For his dedication as a local alumnus, he was awarded the [[Alpha Rho Internal Awards#Rexford J. Card Exemplary Local Alumni Award|Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) Award]] by the Chapter. In 2006, to recognize his continued dedication to Alpha Rho as a local Alumnus, the ABCD Award was renamed the Rexford J. Card Exemplary Local Alumni Award. | ||
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| + | In July 2006, Rex was married to the former Erin Collins near Blacksburg. | ||
== National Involvement == | == National Involvement == | ||
| − | * National | + | * National Convention, 2001 |
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== Bigs and Littles == | == Bigs and Littles == | ||
| − | + | Rex's Big Brother is [[Eric Bowerman]]. | |
| − | Sample Member has | + | Sample Member has 2 Little Brothers: |
| − | * | + | * [[Meghan Jones|Meghan Jones (nee Riley)]], Alumna |
| − | * | + | * [[Afton Dawson]], Alumna |
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== Further Resources == | == Further Resources == | ||
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| − | * | + | * [http://www.worldofrex.blogspot.com/ Rex's Blog] |
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| + | == Academic Degrees == | ||
| + | * [http://www.vt.edu Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University] Class of 2002, Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology | ||
== Other Interesting Facts == | == Other Interesting Facts == | ||
| − | + | * During college, Rex was more well known by his middle name, Joey | |
| − | + | * Both of Rex's Little Brothers went on to become Presidents of Alpha Rho | |
| + | * Rex met his wife Erin while playing in an Ultimate Frisbee league | ||
| + | * Alpha Rho Brothers [[Michael Brody]] and [[Pete Gingrich]] were among Rex's groomsmen | ||
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Revision as of 16:54, 12 May 2007
Rex "Joey" Card (born 8 July 1978) is an Alumnus of Alpha Rho Chapter (AP 470) at Virginia Tech.
| Rex Card | |
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| Name | Rex Card |
| Chapter | Alpha Rho Virginia Tech |
| Date Inducted | Spring 2000 |
| Roll Number | AP 497 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | |
| Honorary Member | |
| Major | Business Information Technology |
| Birthdate | July 8, 1978 |
| Spouse | Erin |
| Nicknames | Joey |
| Awards | 2001 AP Spirit Award, 2002 AP Tripod Scholarship, ABCD Alumni Award |
Contents
Early Fraternity Life and Career
Rex rushed Phi Sigma Pi in Spring 1999. After a successful Initiation period, Michael was Inducted into the Chapter with the Omicron Initiate Class in April of that year.
Collegiate Years at Sample Chapter
During his time as an undergraduate Brother, Rex was a leader within the chapter, serving as both Initiation Chair and Infosystems Chair. In addition, Rex was an actively involved in Alpha Rho service events and fellowship activities and was a regular player on the Chapter's intramural sports teams. In 2001, Rex was awarded the Spirit Award at the Chapter's Founder's Weekend banquet. At the 2002 Alumni Weekend, he received the Alpha Rho Tripod Scholarship for his excellence in all three legs of the tripod.
Outside of Phi Sigma Pi, Rex was a member of the Virginia Tech crew team.
Alumni Years to Present
After graduation, Rex remained in Blacksburg, where he continues to live and work today. He has worked for several IT companies as a web developer and is currently employed by Tele-Works as an IT Project Manager.
Rex has remained very active with Phi Sigma Pi as an Alumnus.
He participates in the Chapter's Alumni Buddy Program with Initiates, attends many of Alpha Rho's events, and has hosted several "Welcome Back" cookouts at his home to kickoff the school year. In March 2003, Rex was elected to a three year term on the Alpha Rho Alumni Advisory Board, of which the last year he served as Chair. In addition he was a member of the Ageless Wonders, a flag football team comprised of Alpha Rho Alumni who won the Alpha Eta Hopebowl tournament three consecutive years from 2003-2005. For his dedication as a local alumnus, he was awarded the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (ABCD) Award by the Chapter. In 2006, to recognize his continued dedication to Alpha Rho as a local Alumnus, the ABCD Award was renamed the Rexford J. Card Exemplary Local Alumni Award.
In July 2006, Rex was married to the former Erin Collins near Blacksburg.
National Involvement
- National Convention, 2001
Bigs and Littles
Rex's Big Brother is Eric Bowerman.
Sample Member has 2 Little Brothers:
- Meghan Jones (nee Riley), Alumna
- Afton Dawson, Alumna
Further Resources
Academic Degrees
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Class of 2002, Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Other Interesting Facts
- During college, Rex was more well known by his middle name, Joey
- Both of Rex's Little Brothers went on to become Presidents of Alpha Rho
- Rex met his wife Erin while playing in an Ultimate Frisbee league
- Alpha Rho Brothers Michael Brody and Pete Gingrich were among Rex's groomsmen
