About Us

Gamma Iota Chapter History

I. Background

The Gamma Iota chapter was established as the 81st chapter on February 7, 1987. The two people that can be held responsible are Nelson Daniel Beta Chi '82, and Mark "When are you graduating?" Evaniak Beta Sigma '80.

Our charter members were:

Jeffery Bolton
McLean Bolton
Christopher Bunker
David Goodwin, Jr.
Debbie Lantz
Debra Miller
Carol O'Halloran
Jeff Parish
Larry Perkins
Jackie Porta
Shawn Putcher
Lauren Rebman
Charles Saunders
Carol Woodward

Our Alpha Pledge class consisted of:

Scott Dideon
Bob Martin
Chin Ho Park
Philip Silverman
John Walton
Tim Wilson

In March of 2007 we celebrated our 20th anniversary with our largest Alumni Dinner semiformal event ever. While we do not have a house of our own, we have been known to take over Virginia Tech's chemistry building, Davidson Hall, from time to time.

II. The Ideal Chapter

The ideal chapter is one in which its members actually live and carry out the three Objects of Alpha Chi Sigma. In such a chapter there would always be perfect harmony and accord. All members would be tolerant and sympathetic to the viewpoint of others. All members would be actively engaged in work which reflects credit not only to themselves but to the organization. The ideal chapter, through its officers, maintains constant efficient contacts with the national organization and the professional members (alumni) of the chapter. Such a chapter continues a program of professional activity which compliments and augments activities of the faculty, the school, and the surrounding scientific community.

Its members perform the duties alloted to them promptly and cheerfully to the best of their ability. They remember that the returns from an organization are commensurate with the giving. Each will therefore give the organization what one can and expect the reciprocity which eventually comes to every giver.

III. Awards

The Chapter has been named a "Comfort Zone" at Virginia Tech. Gamma Iota was one of only two Greek organizations to receive this award from the Dean of Students.
The Chapter has been named a Three Star Chapter for over a decade. It is the highest rating that a chapter can receive.
At Conclave, Gamma Iota also received the East Central District Counselor Citation for Reviving Fraternal Spirit. We also received the Clyde B. Hutchison Memorial Award for Outstanding Professional Activities.

IV. East Central District

Alpha Chi Sigma assigns each chapter to a particular district based on geographical location. The Gamma Iota Chapter is a member of the East Central District. Claudia Brodkin is our district counselor.

Currently, there are 7 chapters in East Central: