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Beta Alpha (Pennsylvania State)
Active chapter size: 105; pledges: 15. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Beta (Washington)
Active chapter size: 68; pledges: 36. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention and thirty‑one men to the Spokane Leadership Summit. The chapter recruited one of the best classes in Beta Beta’s history, and they will continue to recruit the best men throughout winter and spring quarter. The successful annual alumni Homecoming tailgate in October was enjoyed by both alumni and actives. Beta Beta is currently setting up a weekly outing to the Boys and Girls Club with several different members per week assisting kids with homework and sports activities. An annual sorority football tournament was held in October with all contributions being donated to the American Cancer Society. The men are proud to report that the chapter has 100% campus involvement, whether it’s through the Associated Student Body, Mortar Board, Order of Omega, everyone is contributing to the campus. With new IFC elections approaching, Beta Beta is planning on keeping the reputation alive for having a representative on the board. Several members are planning on running for positions. They are proud to announce that they have won their 12th overall IMA championship.

Beta Gamma (Kansas)
Active chapter size: 22; pledges: 12. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Delta (New Mexico)
Active chapter size: 35; pledges: 20. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Zeta (Southern Methodist)
Active chapter size: 137. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Eta (Illinois)
Active chapter size: 166; pledges: 39. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention and one man to the Omaha Leadership Summit.

Beta Theta (Cornell)
Active chapter size: 72.

Beta Mu (Texas)
Active chapter size: 72; pledges: 27.

Beta Xi (Wisconsin)
Active chapter size: 63; pledges: 15. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Omicron (Oklahoma)
Active chapter size: 56; pledges: 26. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Pi (Pennsylvania)
Active chapter size: 72. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention and eleven men to the Hartford Leadership Summit.

Beta Sigma (Carnegie‑Mellon)
Active chapter size: 33; pledges: 15.

Beta Tau (Michigan)
Active chapter size: 115; pledges: 25. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Upsilon (Colorado)
Active chapter size: 83; pledges: 28. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.

Beta Phi (Purdue)
Active chapter size: 107; pledges: 29. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Alpha (Alabama)
Active chapter size: 101; pledges: 40. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Beta (Nebraska)
Active chapter size: 61; pledges: 21. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention and eighteen men to the Omaha Leadership Summit. The chapter found that structuring rush events later in the summer and into the school year was very productive for them. Weekly study hours have helped them obtain a 3.199 GPA. The men hosted an alumni weekend this fall that included a meet and greet downtown on Friday and then invited all alumni to a tailgate prior to the Nebraska vs. Virginia Tech game. The annual Tiki Roast, hosted with AZD, was held on October 9, 2008, and benefited the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation. Each chapter member is involved in at least two organizations outside of the Fraternity. Some of the student leader positions held include Senator of the Architecture College, Senator of the College of Business Administration, head of the Campus Wellness Committee and one brother serves as a new student orientation leader. The men are currently in first place in the all‑university intramurals.

Gamma Epsilon (Utah State)
Active chapter size: 32; pledges: 19. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and one man to the Spokane Leadership Summit.

Gamma Eta (Southern California)
Active chapter size: 100; pledges: 27. The chapter sent seven men to the 2008 International Convention. The men look forward to their relationship with the newly rechartered Gamma Eta Alumni Association. A monthly newsletter is published to keep alumni informed and involved with the chapter news and activities. They had a professional artist construct a beautiful stained‑glass version of the crest, and it may be found on display in the chapter room. The chapter was honored to have George Huyke ’05 serve as one of the military representatives during the ceremony to dedicate the new Gold Star Memorial at the Memorial Headquarters during the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Theta (Mississippi State)
Active chapter size: 81; pledges: 45. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Iota (Mississippi)
Active chapter size: 186. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Kappa (Montana State)
Active chapter size: 23; pledges: 13. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention and three men to the Spokane Leadership Summit.

Gamma Mu (New Hampshire)
Active chapter size: 67; pledges: 19. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention and twenty‑four men to the Hartford Leadership Summit.

Gamma Xi (Washington State)
Active chapter size: 78; pledges: 24. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention and twenty‑two men to the Spokane Leadership Summit.

Gamma Omicron (Ohio)
Active chapter size: 89; pledges:12. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention. The Athens Habitat for Humanity teamed up with the Habitat for Humanity OU chapter and Gamma Omicron Chapter of Pike to host a fundraiser called Cardboard City. More than 150 participants had about two hours to construct cardboard houses which they slept in overnight. The idea is to have a better understanding of what it is to live in sub‑standardized housing. The event raised about $7,000 to go toward building a Habitat house.

Gamma Pi (Oregon)
Active chapter size: 21; pledges: 4. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and six men to the Spokane Leadership Summit.

Gamma Rho (Northwestern)
Active chapter size: 74. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Sigma (Pittsburgh)
Active chapter size: 70; pledges: 7. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention and six men to the Hartford Leadership Summit.

Gamma Tau (Rensselaer)
Active chapter size: 61; pledges: 18. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention and five men to the Hartford Leadership Summit.

Gamma Upsilon (Tulsa)
Active chapter size: 52; pledges: 23. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention. The men are proud to post a chapter GPA of 3.21, and to report that three of the campus top ten freshman are Pikes, the only Greek males in the top ten. The men hosted the second annual Pikefest 5K Run as part of their philanthropy week. Proceeds from the philanthropy week benefited the Ryan Gibson Foundation. Gamma Upsilon members are leaders on campus with members serving as officers in campus organizations including the student government, Habitat for Humanity, the marching band and the theatre.

Gamma Phi (Wake Forest)
Active chapter size: 62; pledges: 8. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Chi (Oklahoma State)
Active chapter size: 103; pledges: 3. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention. Oklahoma State University Homecoming 2008 commemorated a special 50 years of the Pistol Pete mascot, and brother Rhys Gay ’05 is the current mascot. He follows in the footsteps of other Gamma Chi brothers in this role, as former Pistol Pete mascots include Richard Forshee ’71, Wendell Hicks ’77 and Scott Noble ’85.

Gamma Psi (Louisiana Tech)
Active chapter size: 47; pledges: 18. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.

Gamma Omega (Miami)
Active chapter size: 88; pledges: 2. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and six men to the Tampa Leadership Summit.

 

 

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