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Chapter News

FROM THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Brothers and friends of Beta, Streetlight, and many more organizations. In with. In spring 2017, Gamma Xi partnered with

It has been an amazing addition, the chapter has seen a steady increase in One Love foundation, and hosted an escalation
year to be a Beta! I am its overall GPA, and we are proud to remain above workshop to facilitate awareness and discussion of
very proud to report that the campus all-men’s average. Gamma Xi also rape and domestic violence. In collaboration with
despite losing the fall revamped its community service programming, Beta Nationals, the chapter launched an anti-
’16 recruitment class, and over the last year has devoted countless hours hazing initiative and rewrote the book on pledge-
the chapter has excelled to the Boys and Girls Club of Gainesville, the St. ship, and now sets the standard for constructive
remarkably on multiple Francis House for the homeless, and the Mystic and positive new member education. Finally, the
fronts. Due to the Jungle Wildlife Sanctuary. chapter has introduced multiple guest speakers
exceptional efforts of our Beta athletics have also recently resurged as to discuss safe drinking practices and proactive
recruitment chairs, Brothers Fisher Curry and a dominant force on campus. The chapter is risk management for alcohol-related events, and
Quint Gornto, the chapter welcomed in 37 new currently on track to win a President’s Cup, as consistently emphasizes the importance of being
members in spring ’17, and 53 new members in it has dominated men’s tennis, volleyball, and your brother’s keeper at all times.
fall ’17, to bring membership up to an impressive sports an undefeated flag football team. Gamma It has been an honor to serve as chapter
178 undergraduates! Xi also won Tri Delt Triple Play, and placed president for Gamma Xi. I am incredibly proud
Academics, on-campus involvement, and second in ADPI Lionshare. Gamma Xi was also of where the chapter is today, and the direction
service have always been crucial priorities of proud to host the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha for we are headed. Go Beta and Go Gators!
Gamma Xi, and this year has been no exception. Homecoming 2017, and traveled to New Orleans
The chapter has extensive involvement in the for our annual road-trip. Yours in Kai,
University of Florida Dance Marathon, the In addition, the chapter has continued to
University of Florida Young Leaders Conference, challenge the status quo in our community, Sean Murtha
Gators March for Babies, UF Salty Gators, combatting the issues that Greek life is challenged

PHILANTHROPY AT GAMMA XI

By Connor McGuinness

Philanthropy has been on the minds of to St. Francis House in Gainesville. Association. BBIO is a cheerleading completion
every Gamma Xi Beta this fall semester. Both On November 15 , the brotherhood had a involving the Gamma Xi Chapter and each
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the brothers and the fall ’17 pledge class have field day with the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua sorority on campus. All sales and donations are
been working hard to make a difference in the County. given to the Alzheimer’s Association with a small
community. Additionally, we have already begun working portion of the funds going to Streetlight, which is
The pledges made hundreds of bags of on our annual philanthropy – Beta Bring It a palliative care program at the Shand’s Children’s
sandwiches and other snacks, which they donated On (BBIO) – which benefits the Alzheimer’s Hospital.

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