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'''Southern Appalachian Alumni Chapter''' (Founded 9 July [[2012]]) is an [[Alumni Chapters|alumni chapter]] centered in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Chapter includes alumni from northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, southeast Kentucky, and northwest North Carolina.
 
'''Southern Appalachian Alumni Chapter''' (Founded 9 July [[2012]]) is an [[Alumni Chapters|alumni chapter]] centered in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Chapter includes alumni from northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, southeast Kentucky, and northwest North Carolina.
  
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[[Image:SAAC Members NC2012.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Epsilon Xi and SAAC Members at National Convention 2012]]  
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[[Image:PSP Formal 2018.jpg|thumb|500px|right|SAAC Members at Epsilon Xi Formal 2018]]
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
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===The Active Chapter===
 
===The Active Chapter===
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2015 Officers:
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2021 Officers:
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*President - [[Josh Moore]]
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*President - [[Rachel Buckles]]
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*Vice President - [[Tina Bouthillier]]
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*Vice President - [[Jillian Alexander]]
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*Secretary - [[Rachel Buckles]]
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*Secretary - [[Rebecca Howard]]
 
*Treasurer - [[Chris Dean]]
 
*Treasurer - [[Chris Dean]]
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*Recruitment Coordinator - [[Jillian Alexander]]
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*Recruitment Coordinator - [[Jessica Coleman]]
  
 
[[Previous SAAC Officer Archive]]
 
[[Previous SAAC Officer Archive]]
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* [[Jillian Alexander]]
 
* [[Jillian Alexander]]
 
* [[Ryan Alexander]]
 
* [[Ryan Alexander]]
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* [[Tina Bouthillier]]
 
 
* [[Rachel Buckles]]
 
* [[Rachel Buckles]]
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* [[Dawn Davridge]]
 
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* [[Kat Davridge]]
 
 
* [[Chris Dean]]
 
* [[Chris Dean]]
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* [[Tasha Harris|Tasha (Harris) Ferrell]]
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* [[Rebecca Howard]]
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* [[Sydney Hartley]]
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* [[Jessica Coleman]]
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* [[Becca Howard]]
 
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* [[Victoria Howard]]
 
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* [[Joanne Lamb]]
 
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* [[Josh Moore]]
 
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* [[Canaan Pyatte]]
 
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* [[Elizabeth Williams]]
 
 
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[[SAAC Roll Book by Year]]
 
[[SAAC Roll Book by Year]]
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* [[Ryan Alexander]]: 2012 to August 2014
 
* [[Ryan Alexander]]: 2012 to August 2014
 
* [[Joanne Lamb]]: August 2014 to December 2014
 
* [[Joanne Lamb]]: August 2014 to December 2014
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* [[Josh Moore]]: 2015 to present
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* [[Josh Moore]]: 2015
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* [[Jillian Alexander]]:  2016
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* [[Ryan Alexander]]:  2017 - 2019
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* [[Victoria Howard]]: 2020
  
 
==Chapter Events & Activities==
 
==Chapter Events & Activities==
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===Recurring Events===
 
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====Hershey Bar War====
 
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Starting in 2013, SAAC decided to assist a project of two of their Members, [[Ryan Alexander]] and [[Jillian Alexander]].  Ryan and Jillian are members of the Board of Directors for [https://www.missionofhopepi.com Mission of Hope - Philippines].  The project that they decided to take on was to collect Hershey chocolate bars for the working students providing them with a sweet treat, in addition to the supplies brought by the Mission of Hope team, and often a source of food for the day.  In efforts to collect the most Hershey bars for the cause, they decided to have a friendly competition with the local Collegiate Chapter [[Epsilon Xi]].  The Chapter who collects the most Hershey bars during the allotted time won bragging rights and additional PR via the Mission of Hope - Philippines.  Other Brothers from around the nation are encouraged to participate as well.  Alumni Members may donate bars toward SAAC's total and Collegiate Members may donate bars toward Epsilon Xi's total.
 
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Totals (Winners of the war are bolded):<br />
 
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2013: Total Bars: 596 Epsilon Xi - 251 '''SAAC - 345'''<br />
 
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2014: Total Bars: 486 Epsilon Xi - 262 '''SAAC - 224''' Note: Epsilon Xi Chapter would have won this year's war if bars were turned in by the deadline.<br />
 
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2015: Total Bars: 917 Epsilon Xi - 392 '''SAAC - 525'''
 
  
 
===Current Year's Events===
 
===Current Year's Events===
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During the spring, SAAC particpiated in the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1400774933560463 Hershey Bar War] again this year against Epsilon Xi.
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Due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, SAAC has decided that all of their events will be fully virtual.  We will have monthly informal themed socials, an event for each leg of the tripod, and a Chapter Founder's Day event.
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'''January 2015:'''
 
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During the month of January, SAAC did not hold an event.
 
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'''February 2015:'''
 
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February was a service event for SAAC.  The Chapter decided to participate in two drives: the Hershey Bar War (see above) and collecting event-sized bubbles for the [[Bluegrass Region Conference]] 2015.
 
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'''March 2015:'''
 
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SAAC got together for a social event to try a new-to-us, local restaurant, Ole Guacamole.  We had a fun-filled night with great food, conversation, and general fellowship.  We were able to talk about a lot of upcoming events and catch up with everyone.   
 
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'''April 2015:'''
 
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For April's scholarship event, SAAC met for lunch and a meeting and then headed to the Hands On Museum in Johnson City to experience the [http://www.ourbodytheuniversewithin.net/ Our Body - The Universe Within] exhibit.  SAAC Members were able to learn about the human anatomy, the process to make the exhibit possible, and information about blood and organ donation.  It was truly a unique experience.
 
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[[File:April 15.jpg|thumb|500px|center|SAAC Members outside the Hands On Museum]]
 
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'''May 2015:'''
 
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SAAC did not have an official "event" for May; however, we were able to get together for some fellowship during the Memorial Day holiday at Joanne's house.  We enjoyed some great company, food, drink, and of course s'mores!  Later in the month, we had an official SAAC meeting to discuss National Convention, our retreat, and other business.
 
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'''June 2015:'''
 
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For June's social event, we gathered at Sydney's house for a wonderful evening filled with laughter and delicious fondue!  Chris and Sydney treated us to a fabulous cheese fondue and both white and chocolate, peanut butter chocolate fondues.  We all left happy, full, and excited for the upcoming retreat!
 
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[[File:SAAC_Retreat15.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The view from the cabin at sunset]]
 
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'''July 2015:'''
 
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In celebration of our 3rd Founders' Day, SAAC traveled to Franklin, North Carolina for a weekend retreat.  Nine of the Members were in attendance.  We had a lot of fun playing Cards Against Humanity, watching Dexter, eating fantastic food planned out and cooked by Chris, and general fellowship. We did have a small scholarship component of the trip that consisted of learning about retirement :).
 
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'''August 2015:'''
 
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For August's service event, SAAC Members gathered at Cheddar's for an nice dinner and meeting.  We had lots of laughs and talked a lot about the upcoming year.  For the service portion of the event, SAAC Members brought food and toiletry supplies to donate to Bucky's Pantry, the university's food bank that is already in desperate need of supplies since the school year started.
 
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'''September 2015:'''
 
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This month was especially exciting for two of SAAC's Members, [[Ryan Alexander]] and [[Jillian Quirante]].  They were married on September 19, in Johnson City.  Most of SAAC were in attendance.  It was a day filled with love, fun, food, dancing, and laughter.
 
  
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'''October 2015:'''
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====Informal Socials====
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SAAC took a twist on the idea of scholarship: an applied scholarship event for this month.  We traveled to Knoxville, TN and participated in one of the [https://breakoutknoxville.com/ Breakout Knoxville] games.  They were successful in breaking out (ask us, we have the t-shirts)!  Afterwards we went to the Cheesecake Factory for a celebratory lunch.
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Each informal social will be held via Zoom.  Brothers and their guests are encouraged to make and bring an item related to the food/drink theme of the month.  We will enjoy this time of fellowship by catching up and discussing everyone's items.  
  
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[[File:12096414 901940746522579 8379799983824292541 n.jpg|thumb|300px|center|SAAC Members celebrating their escape of 43 minutes and 48 seconds.]]
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* February 2021: Hosted by [[Jillian Alexander]], Theme: Chocolate dishes/drinks
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* March 2021: Hosted by [[Jessica Coleman]], Theme: Hispanic Dish
  
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'''November 2015:'''
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====Tripod Events====
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SAAC did not have an event during the month of November.
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These events are to be determined for 2021.
  
 
===Event Archive===
 
===Event Archive===
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*[[2013 SAAC Events]]
 
*[[2013 SAAC Events]]
 
*[[2014 SAAC Events]]
 
*[[2014 SAAC Events]]
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*[[2015 SAAC Events]]
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*[[2016 SAAC Events]]
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*[[2017 SAAC Events]]
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*[[2018 SAAC Events]]
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*[[2019 SAAC Events]]
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*[[2020 SAAC Events]]
  
 
By Tripod
 
By Tripod
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==Notable Alumni==
 
==Notable Alumni==
 
SAAC would like to thank all of those individuals who signed the charter creating this awesome Alumni Chapter!
 
SAAC would like to thank all of those individuals who signed the charter creating this awesome Alumni Chapter!
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* [[Ryan Alexander]] - [[Vice President of Alumni Development]] (2014 to present)
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* [[Ryan Alexander]] - [[Vice President of Alumni Development]] (2014 to 2016)
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* [[Josh Moore]] - Founder of [[Eta Theta Chapter]] in Spring 2016
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===Grand Chapter Delegates===
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*2012: [[Ryan Alexander]] (Delegate), [[Joanne Lamb]] (Alternate)
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*2013: [[Ryan Alexander]] (Delegate), [[Joanne Lamb]] (Alternate)
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*2014: [[Ryan Alexander]] (Delegate), [[Joanne Lamb]] (Alternate)
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*2015: [[Josh Moore]], [[Tasha Ferrell]], [[Joanne Lamb]], [[Jillian Alexander]]
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*2016: [[Josh Moore]] (Delegate), [[Chris Dean]] (Alternate)
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*2017:
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*2018:
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*2019:
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*2020: Nones
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==Chapter Honors & Awards==
 
==Chapter Honors & Awards==
 
*2013 National Hazing Prevention Photo Contest Winner - Alumni Chapter Division
 
*2013 National Hazing Prevention Photo Contest Winner - Alumni Chapter Division

Latest revision as of 09:08, 12 February 2021

Southern Appalachian Alumni Chapter (Founded 9 July 2012) is an alumni chapter centered in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Chapter includes alumni from northeast Tennessee, southwest Virginia, southeast Kentucky, and northwest North Carolina.

SAAC Members at Epsilon Xi Formal 2018

Chapter History

Founding

Charter members of SAAC, as per their petition to National Council:

Note: All of the above Brothers are alumni members of the Epsilon Xi Collegiate Chapter.

The Active Chapter

2021 Officers:

Previous SAAC Officer Archive

Current SAAC Brothers

SAAC Roll Book by Year

Past Chapter Presidents

Chapter Events & Activities

Current Year's Events

Due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, SAAC has decided that all of their events will be fully virtual. We will have monthly informal themed socials, an event for each leg of the tripod, and a Chapter Founder's Day event.

Informal Socials

Each informal social will be held via Zoom. Brothers and their guests are encouraged to make and bring an item related to the food/drink theme of the month. We will enjoy this time of fellowship by catching up and discussing everyone's items.

Tripod Events

These events are to be determined for 2021.

Event Archive

By Year:

By Tripod

Notable Alumni

SAAC would like to thank all of those individuals who signed the charter creating this awesome Alumni Chapter!

Grand Chapter Delegates

Chapter Honors & Awards

  • 2013 National Hazing Prevention Photo Contest Winner - Alumni Chapter Division
SAAC's Photo Submission for National Hazing Prevention Week 2013

Further Resources

SAAC's Facebook Page

SAAC's Twitter

SAAC's Website

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