Br. Stephen 'Rusty' Gordon '76 Memorial Scholarship Award

Previous Winners:

2009: Br. Aaron Michael Ide ’09

2010: Br. Josef Benjamin Saltz ’12

Motion:

WHEREAS: It is the duty of the Theta Alumni Association to promote the social and educational activities of the active members of the Theta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity,

WHEREAS: The Chi Phi Educational Trust accepts tax–deductible, employer-matching donations for the educational assistance the active brotherhood,

WHEREAS: The Chi Phi Education Trust looks for the guidance of the Theta Alumni Association to disburse monies earmarked for the Theta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity,

IT IS MOVED THAT…

A scholarship named the “Br. Stephen ‘Rusty’ Gordon ’76 Memorial Scholarship Award” be established in the name of our dear and beloved Brother.  This scholarship will provide financial assistance to an active Brother who fulfills the principles and guidelines set forth in the Appendix under the Br. Stephen ‘Rusty’ Gordon ’76 Memorial Scholarship Award Outline.

Appendix

Br. Stephen ‘Rusty’ Gordon ’76 Memorial Scholarship Award Outline

To be presented to an initiated brother who shows true commitment to the brotherhood as a leader in the Chi Phi Fraternity.

1. Requirements

a. Proven love and commitment to the Chi Phi fraternity on the National and Local levels.

b. Demonstrates the ideals of a Chi Phi Gentleman.

c. Active member in Good Standing with the Theta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity.

d. Held a leadership position within twelve (12) months prior to award date.

e. Registered as a student at an accredited university for the semester following nomination.

f. Minimum GPA of 2.75.

2. Process

a. The Executive Board of the active chapter will present a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 5 applicants to the Theta Alumni Association Scholarship Committee for consideration no later than the end of RPI Reunion Weekend held each October in Troy, New York.

b. The Committee will meet prior to the Fall alumni weekend to present their choice to the alumni association

c. The scholarship will be presented to the winner at the chapter’s fall formal (Scarlet & Blue Dinner).

3. Amount

a. The scholarship of $200 to $1000 shall be awarded dependant on available funds and is at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

b. The scholarship committee may divide the award amount in case of a tie.

4. Application

Submit the following in one typed page per nominate:

Application form including the following item:

i. Letter from the Executive Board of the Active Chapter to include:

    1. Reasons for Recommendation,
    2. Candidate standing with chapter,
    3. Candidate status within institution, and
    4. Any supporting documentation thereof.

ii.      Recommendation from the New Member Educator to include

    1. Reasons for Recommendation,
    2. Activities and performance as a New Member, and
    3. Any supporting documentation thereof.

iii.      Personal statement from the Nominated Brother.


 

 

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