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Gamma Iota SigmaTerry College of Business

About Gamma Iota Sigma

Gamma Iota Sigma elects officers during the Spring semester.

The 2012–2013 Officers of Gamma Iota Sigma
President Erin Meyers
VP for Communications Sarah Nichols
VP for Finance Chris Adams
VP for Student Relations Cassie Wideman
VP for Industry Relations Daming Yang
Faculty Advisor James Hilliard

Gamma Iota Sigma is an honorary fraternity with selective membership criteria. To join Gamma Iota Sigma, a student must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for all coursework. In addition to the recognition associated with membership in an honorary organization, students who join Gamma Iota Sigma have opportunities for extensive contact and interaction with industry representatives, through the meetings and special conferences sponsored by the fraternity, and through the services offered through the Gamma Iota Sigma Grand Chapter.

Currently, dues for Gamma Iota Sigma are $40. Membership applications (PDF | 61 KB) can be obtained in 206 Brooks; students who are accepted for membership must make a one-time dues payment in addition to Insurance Society dues. For additional details about the fraternity, contact the Faculty Advisor, James Hilliard (214 Brooks Hall).

Duties of the Gamma Iota Sigma Officers

President:

Primary officer contact for faculty advisor; Coordinate student participation for annual conference and Invitational Seminar in Fall; attend meetings of Business Council; coordinate GIS Initiation Ceremonies at joint meetings of Insurance Society and GIS; oversee GIS assistance with Insurance Society programs and events; make announcements in classes.

Vice President for Communications:

Update membership lists; submit monthly reports to GIS national office; assist President with details concerning meetings and events; make announcements in classes.

Vice President for Finance:

Deposit dues and other fees collected from students and others; pay all expenses from organizational accounts; keep financial records; prepare budgets; make announcements in classes.

Vice President for Industry Relations:

Contact firms to participate in Intern-For-A-Day program; coordinate scheduling of Intern-For-A-Day program; make announcements in classes.

Vice President for Student Relations:

Act as liaison for students; coordinate scheduling of GIS officers for class announcements; act as Pandora liaison; assist other officers as needed; make announcements in classes.

Contact Information

Gamma Iota Sigma
James Hilliard
214 Brooks Hall
Athens, GA
706-542-3786
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