August 10, 2012 – The 45th Grand Chapter was a success with over 250 attendees gathering in our Nation’s Capital. Throughout the weekend, we announced award winners, the 2012-2014 Board of Directors, the newest member inducted into the Society of Seventeen, and the installation of the Regional Volunteer Officers. The Board of Directors and Executive Vice President announced the transition plan in 2014 and the Sigma Tau Gamma Foundation announced their new donor drive campaign, Project LEADERSHIP.
Chapter Winners | Individual Winners | Board of Directors | Society of Seventeen Induction | Regional Volunteer Officers | Executive Vice President Transition Plan | Project LEADERSHIP | Social Media
Chapter Winners
W. T. Hembree Campus Leadership Award
Winner: Alpha Chapter, University of Central Missouri
Runners Up:
Delta Alpha Chapter, East Carolina University
Beta Tau Chapter, Slippery Rock University
Beta Gamma Chapter, Youngstown State University
Gamma Xi Chapter, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Robert Nagel Jones Charitable Projects Award
Winner: Alpha Phi Chapter, Southeast Missouri State University
Runners Up:
Alpha Lambda Chapter, Concord University
Gamma Chi Chapter, Michigan Tech University
Epsilon Rho Chapter, Salisbury University
Gamma Phi Provisional Chapter, University of Southern Indiana
Christopher J. Mauer Man-Mile Award
Winner: Beta Zeta Chapter, University of Central Oklahoma, 6,775 man-miles
The E. Kennedy Whitesitt Communication Award
Winner: University of North Carolina – Charlotte Provisional Chapter
Runners Up:
Epsilon Delta Chapter, UMass - Lowell
Epsilon Rho Chapter, Salisbury University
Delta Chapter, Emporia State University
Delta Alpha Chapter, East Carolina University
Thomas M. Hutsell Chapter Efficiency Award
Winner: Delta Chapter, Emporia State University
Runners Up:
Beta Zeta Chapter, University of Central Oklahoma
Phi Chapter, Southeastern Louisiana University
Beta Upsilon Chapter, Cleveland State University
Beta Kappa Chapter, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Edward H. McCune Distinguished Chapter Award
Winner: Delta Chapter, Emporia State University
Runners Up:Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Epsilon Omicron Chapter at Monmouth University
Beta Chapter, Truman State University
Beta Zeta Chapter, University of Central Oklahoma
The 2012 McCune Chapter Winners
Emmett Ellis Chapter Scholarship Award
Winner: Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Runners Up:
Epsilon Xi Chapter, Saint Louis University
Epsilon Pi Chapter, University at Buffalo
Kappa Provisional Chapter, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Beta Alpha Chapter, University of Missouri
Earl A. Webb Most Improved Chapter Award
Winner: Gamma Theta Chapter, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Runners Up:
Epsilon Pi Chapter, University at Buffalo
Epsilon Omicron Chapter, Monmouth University
Kappa Provisional Chapter, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Delta Alpha Chapter, East Carolina University
Distinguished Alumni Association
Winner: Delta Chapter Alumni Association, Emporia State University
Individual Winners
White Rose National Sweetheart
Winner: Kristee Elliott, nominated by the Epsilon Sigma Chapter
2012 National White Rose Sweetheart Finalists
(left to right) Kristee Elliott, Julie Kenner, and Jessica Grenard
Ellsworth C. Dent “Man of the Year”
Joe Gallo, Gamma Chi ‘11
D. Kenneth Winebrenner Distinguished Service Award
Erik Kahl, Beta Kappa ‘ 10
Millsap Distinguished Foundation Service Award
Paul Mueller, Beta Upsilon ’71
Stan Musial/Eric Hillman Sportsmanship Award
Tyler Sprigg, Beta ’15
Prof. Grubbs Distinguished Advisor Award
Lee Tabor, Epsilon Mu ’05
Board of Directors
Board of Directors members that completed their term:
Board of Directors elected as Members at large:
- Doug Haman, Delta Rho ‘95
- Jim Johnston, Delta Xi ‘01
2012-2014 Board of Directors:
- President: Tom Morgan, Phi ‘85
- Past President: Richard Harguindeguy, Beta Omicron ‘78
- Senior Past President: Jeff Russo, Delta Xi ‘88
- President Elect: Alyx Parker, Alpha Chi ‘97
- Doug Haman, Delta Rho ‘95
- Jim Johnston, Delta Xi ‘01
- Jonathan Proehl, Gamma Nu ‘99
- Mike Ray, Beta Gamma ‘01
The 2012-2014 Board of Directors
Society of Seventeen
Paul Szczesny, Gamma Chi ‘81 was inducted into The Society of Seventeen at the Principle of Leadership Annual Awards Banquet.
Regional Volunteer Officers
During the Principle of Leadership Annual Awards Banquet, nine Regional Volunteer Officers were installed:
- Ken Vaughn, Delta Delta ’86 **
- Erik Kahl, Beta Kappa ’10 *
- Lee Tabor, Epsilon Mu ’05 **
- Zach Brown, Beta Gamma ’10 *
- Nate Dixon, Beta Iota ’10 *
- Drew Allen, Gamma Omega ’06 **
- Tom Connell, Beta Kappa ’08 **
- Jeremiah King, Alpha Omega ’05 **
- Bobby Slater, Alpha Omega ‘08 *
* - District Director
** - Regional Vice President
Executive Vice President Transition Plan
The Board of Directors and Executive Vice President Bill Bernier, Iota '71, jointly announced the transition plan for the Executive Vice President position. The search process for the new EVP will begin in 2013 and the Board of Directors will announce the new Executive Vice President in 2014 at the 46th Grand Chapter in New Orleans.
Project LEADERSHIP
Project LEADERSHIP is a new donor drive campaign Foundation program, which was announced at the 45th Grand Chapter. It is another amazing opportunity to continue to support Sigma Tau Gamma.
Project LEADERSHIP aims to double the number of annual donors to the Fraternity to 1,400 and raise over $250,000, an amount that will actually make a difference in our efforts to delivery already proven and successful undergraduate leadership programs.
Follow us on Twitter @sigmataugamma for updates about Project LEADERSHIP and make sure to use the hash tags #STGProjectLEADERSHIP, #STG1400 and #STGWhatsYourNumber.
Social Media
Check out the Sigma Tau Gamma 45th Grand Chapter photo album. Make sure to tag yourself, friends, and share the photos on your chapter’s Facebook Page.
The 45th Grand Chapter Attendees
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