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THE INDIANA BETA CHAPTER OF ALPHA CHI
2000-2001

Indiana Beta Chapter Officers, 2000-2001

President
Ms. Molly Deuberry

Vice-President
Mr. Mike Yates

Secretary
Mr. Cam Warner

Treasurer
Ms. Sheri Conner

Sponsors
Dr. Paul E. Michelson, Department of History
Dr. Ann McPherren, Department of Business and Economics
Mrs. Jean T. Michelson, RichLyn Library

2000-2001 ACTIVE MEMBERS

Ms Megan Ackerson
Ms Mindy Adams
Ms Leanne Carsten
Mrs. Sharrie Conner
Ms Danielle Deline
Ms Molly Deuberry
Ms. Angela Dickson
Ms Jennifer Echert
Ms Sarah Ellet
Ms Kelli Evans
Ms Christie Glick
Ms Trista Guillaume
Ms Sarah Hays
Mr Jerry Kaufman
Ms Sarah Lightcap
Ms Julie Lowe
Ms Arin Martin
Ms Stacie Leigh Miller
Ms Carrie Norris
Ms Rachel Reinhard
Ms Amanda Rockinson
Ms Christine Roth
Ms Julie Scase
Ms Sharra Sieminski
Ms Amy C. Smith
Ms Sarah Stanek
Ms Erin Steury
Ms Robyn Tom
Ms Kate Uebersax
Mr Cam Warner
Mr Mike Yates
Ms Summer Zimmer

• 2000 AX INDUCTION CONVOCATION, 11:00 am, October 6, 2000
  The induction of 24 new members into Alpha Chi was held on October 6, 2000. The induction Convocation was followed by a luncheon for AX members and parents of the the new inductees hosted by the Alumni Office.

• JMC FALL WORK DAY, October 14, 2000
  Several Alpha Chi members participated in the Mertz Center's Annual Fall Work Day.

• ALPHA CHI FORUM ON CHOICE AND CHANCE, October 19, 2000
  An Alpha Chi Film Forum was held October 19, 2000, 8:00 pm, at NORM's in the HUB. The film "Sliding Doors" was shown and an open discussion on the issues raised by the film followed.

• ALPHA CHI and THE HUNTINGTONIAN
  Alpha Chi members have assumed for 2000-2001 the writing of a regular column in the Huntingtonian.

• 2000-2001 SERVICE PROJECT
  The local chapter will be working with the Bingo Buddies program.

• ALPHA CHI FORUM ON PLANNING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL, November 14, 2000
  An Alpha Chi Forum was held November 14, 2000, dealing with the subject of preparation for Graduate School. A faculty panel of recent Ph.D candidates made remarks and responded to questions.

• ALPHA CHI DINNER CONVERSATION, December 7, 2000
  Prof. Chaney Bergdall of the Bible and Religion Department addressed the first Alpha Chi Dinner Conversation on the topic "Conflict in the Middle East." The session was held in the President's Dinning Room at 5:30 pm.

• ALPHA CHI Discussion List, Janaury 29, 2001
  The Indiana Beta Chapter discussion list went on line. Members may post messages and conduct discussions with other members of the list by via "alphachi@huntington.edu".

• 2001 Huntington College Honors Celebration, Friday, February 2, 2001
  Members of the local chapter were recognized at the second annual Huntington College Honors Celebration.

• ALPHA CHI MOVIE FORUM
  An Alpha Chi Film Forum was held Thursday, March 8, 2001, 7:30 pm, at NORM's in the HUB. The film "Cider House Rules" was shown and an open discussion on the issues raised by the film followed with a student/faculty panel.

• 2001 ALPHA CHI NATIONAL CONVENTION, March 22-24, 2001
  The 2001 National Convention of Alpha Chi was held at Hyatt Regency in Savannah GA, March 22-24. The Indiana Beta Chapter was asked to make two presentations at the Chapter Activity Workshop on March 22. Our chapter was nominated by Region V as its candidate for National Chapter of the Year---which we won. Ms. Sieminski and Ms. Smith attended and also made presentations in the Region V scholarship competition. Ms. Smith was the winner of the Region V Graduate fellowship for fall 2001; Ms. Sieminski was runner up for the Region V Undergraduate scholarship. Ms. Sieminski was the chapter's voting delegate. Dr. and Mrs. Michelson accompanied them. Dr. Michelson was also presented with the first ever Alpha Chi Distinguished Service Award, along with 17 other chapter sponsors.

• ALPHA CHI GRADUATE SCHOOL FORUM, Wednesday, April 11, 2001
  An Alpha Chi Forum on Getting Ready for Graduate School was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, 5:30-6:15 in the Forester Room. Tray in and join the proceedings. Martha Smith, Ms. Lightcap, and Mrs. Michelson were there with sample versions of the electronic GRE.

• PRESIDENTS SPRING ALPHA CHI RECEPTION, Sunday, April 29, 2001, 3:00 pm, President's Home
  The local chapter was the guest at a reception hosted by the President of Huntington College. Sophomore Honor Awards were presented to: Joshua Garvey, Erika Helm, Jennifer Herring, Lauren Hines, Jonathan Ringger, Rachel Rohrs, Rebecca Schmit, and Gretta Yoder. Graduating seniors were recognized.

• FORESTER NIGHT, May 8, 2001
  Congratulations to Ms. Molly Deuberry, who was chosen to receive the Outstanding Scholar Award for 2001. She also was chosen as female Forester of the Year. (She needed a wheelbarrow to carry away her awards!) Mr. Warner, Mr. Kaufman, and Ms. Lightcap were among other nominees for Forester of the Year, while our associate sponsor, Dr. McPherren, was a finalist for the Professor of the Year.

  Alpha Chi members who received departmental awards included the following:
  Chemistry---Mindy Adams
  Education---Mike Yates
  English---Amy C. Smith
  History/Pol Sci---Mike Yates
  Math/computer---Arin Martin
  Psychology---Sarah Lightcap
  Sociology---Sharie Connor

  The following Alpha Chi members were recognized for their election to Who's Who Among Colleges & Universities: Megan Ackerson, Mindy Adams, Sharie Conner, Molly Deuberry, Sarah Hayes, Jerry Kaufman, Sarah Lightcap, Amy Smith, Cam Warner, and Mike Yates.

  Congratulations to you all!

  

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