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The Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega raised over $1.27 million in its most significant fundraising campaign. While the goal is $2 million for a new house, over $321,000 has already been collected. The chapter was recognized at the national convention for its excellence. The chapter is focused on reorganizing internal operations and procedures to continue its leadership on campus in areas like academics, athletics, and community service.
ATOViking2002
- 1. CAMPAIGN UPDATE Campaign Total Passes ,,,,,O'YJIJTg Epsilon Sigma takes home Chapter Excellence Awards at the ATO National Convention The Campaign for Alpha Tau 0mega, the most significant undertaking in the history of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter has raised more than $1.,272,925 from 387 different campaign donors. Gifts to the campaign range in size from $200.000 to $25. "Response has been wonderful," said past House Corporation President . "When we actually get a chance to talk with a brother and share our excitement about the new house, almost everyone wants to do his fair share to make it happen." Although the first part of the campaign has ended, fundraising is ongoing. Most brothers made campaign pledges over a five-year period, so it will take some time until all of the money is collected. To date, more than $321,000 has been collected. Al1 funds collected, after paying campaign expenses, are maintained in a separate new house account through Merrill Lynch in Tallahassee. "We have this one opportunity to do it dght," explained "We're always interested in talking with brothers about how they can help by making a pledge to the campaign." Although more than $1.27 million has been raised. It looks as if the new house will cost at least $2 million. The balance can be financed, but the House Corporation hopes to minimize the debt as much as possible so that rental income can go into maintenance, upkeep, and eventually scholarships to the chanter.
- 2. 2OOl Officers Matt Grantham Tampa, FL Worthy Master '98 Tyler Woolson '99 Niceville, FL Worthy Marshall J.D. Pell'99 Jacksonville, FL Worthy Chaplain John Roble '97 Clearwater, FL Worthy Keeper of the Etchequer Richie Betancourt'99 Jacksonville, FL Wortlry Keeper of the Annals Joey Wildes '99 Jacksonville, FL Worthy Scribe John Koors '99 Stuafi, FL Worthy tJsher Kyle Stephenson '00 Palm Beach, FL Worthy Sentinel ,?,9?"?,?Jficers @Stuan, FL | Etffi, I v;or,rnl''u>.1ffi Jacksonville, FL Worthy Marshall Justin Lambert '00 Bradenton, FL Worthy Chaplain Scott Anderson '99 Jacksonville, FL Worthy Keeper of the Erchequer J.D. Pell '99 Jacksonville, FL Worthy Keeper of the Annals Tyler Woolson '99 Niceville, FL Worthy Scribe Frank DeJose '00 Rockledge, FL Worthy Usher Will Harby'01 Jacksonville, FL Worthy Sentinel Reorganizing for excellence was the theme of 2OO7-O2. While maintaining their ptacJ at thelop of the FSU fraternity system, the chapter began the process of iocusing on ali internal operations and activities. The large Fall 2000 and Fall zoot pledge classes, although young, began to ask, "why do we do certain things ttre way we do?" In many cases, there was no real answer. Thus began a p.o..r, that will continue into the coming yeal of revising all chapter bylaws, procedures and appointed officer and committee responsibilities' So far, the results have been extremely positive. "*.1Xi?ij:i..r"1 Compus Involvement Service to the campus community and involvement on campus is still one of ATO's strongest areas. Brother Austin Nowlin '99, from ponte vedra Beach, currently leads the Interfraternity council as President and is a member of Burning Spear. For nearly the last fifteen years, AI0's have held two of the executive officer positions with Scalphunters, and this year John Roble '97 (President) and Tyler Woolson '99 (Treasurer) continued that tradition. Three members of the Student Senate are AI0's, four brothers are in Order of Omega and numerous brothers serve on IFC and Student Government committees. Athlefics One missed meeting caused ATO to lose some crucial points in the race for the Intramural chamPionshiP forcing the chaPter to Place second in the All-FraternitY contest - less than 50 points behind Delta Tau Delta. Despite our second place finish, AT0 had a great intramural Year. Not only did the chaPter beat all other fraternities, but it was the All CamPus Men's Champion for Football, Basketball and Swimming this past year! In addition to their Prowess on the intramural fields, Brothers Scott Toole '99 and Andrew Wilson '00 Austin Nowlin'99 .'...'.'..'....'...'..........IFC President John Koors '99.............. "....IFC Justice Tyler Woolson '99 ."....."....IFC Justice John Roble'97 ..................ScaIphunters President Tyler Woolson'99'............. Scalphunters Treasurer Kyle Rouse '00 ......Greek Ambassadors Secretary Student Senators Scott Jana '00 .........'... ...Basic Studies John Koors '99.............. ......."'Business Kyle Rouse '00 ....'.........Basic Studies Order of Omega Scott Jana '00 John Koors '99 Austin Nowlin'99 Kyle Rouse'00 Scott To ole' 9 9 .'....'........'... ".......Varsity B asketball Andrew Wilson' 00 . "........'........Varsity B asketb all
- 3. Flag Football .................. 1st Golf .................................. 1st Swimming ...................... 1st Basketball ........................ 1 st Track ..............................2nd Softball ......2nd Kickball ......2nd, Table Tennis ..................3rd Tennis..............................3rd VolleybalI........................3rd 3-on-3 Basketball ..........41h Soccer.............................. 5th Wrestling ........................ 5th Acqdemics Although the chapter grade point average for 2001-02 rose to a 2.6, Scholarship Chairmen Alex Serrano '02 and Mike Lemme '01 have set out to reestablish a realistic scholar- ship program for the chapter. This comin$ FalI, to remain in good standing, all brothers must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25. The chapter is currently seeking an Alumni Academic Advisor to work with them and monitor their performance in this crucial area. Anyone interested in serving in this role should contact Board of Trustees Chairman Fred Maglione '93. Finqnces What has been a perpetual problem, chapter flnances significantly improved during the last academic year. Past Treasurer John Roble '98 worked tirelessly to reduce the debt to both the House Corporation and National Headquarters that had accumulated over several years. At the end of his term, Roble had squeezed thousands out of the budget to pay NHQ and the House Corporation. In addition to paying the bills, Roble developed a tracking system using 0mega Financial. Inc.. a national fraternitv financial management company. Left with accurate information and a newly developing system, current Treasurer Scott Anderson '99 stepped into place to continue along Roble's path. At the end of the school year, the balance due to the National Headquarters was zero. Chapter Advisor Garrick Wright '97, a budget analyst with KPMG Consulting, intends to work closely with Anderson to develop a realistic, understandable and workable budget for the 2OO2-O3 school year. Community Service The chapter supported multiple causes during the year. They placed first in the Alpha Chi Omega Par-Tee, second in the Theta Jam and third in the Phi Mu Grand SIam. In addition to participating in almost every fraternity and sorority philanthropy, AT0 supported Tallahassee Habitat for Humanity and the Shelter with several clothing drives throughout the year. Chopter Size r Last year, Epsilon Sigma ranked 3rd out of 137 AT0 chapters by pledge class size o Last year, Epsilon Sigma was the 10th largest AIO chapler in the nation. o As of April 2002, ATO is the third largest fraternity at Florida State behind the Pikes and Sigma Chi