

In 2003, the sectional conference was hosted by Zeta Beta. The sectional conference of 2002 was held at Emory and Henry. A Section Distinguished Service Key was awarded to Jamie Conover, and she was reelected to serve as Section Chair for the coming year. Thirteen chapters were represented, including all 6 in our section, for a total of 132 brothers. The theme for the conference was "Doing Service 'til the Cows Come Home." The Sectionals Chair was Shawn Murphy. In spring 1997, Zeta Beta hosted the first annual Section 81 Conference. ZB brothers on the Section Split Committee included Jeff Dodson, Shawn Murphy, Jamie Conover, John Conover, Judy Thompson, and Michael Leahy. It serves the colleges and universities of Western Virginia. On August 1, 1996, Section 81 was founded. On March 30th, 1996, the brothers of Section 82, which consisted of the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, decided to split into two sections, 81 and 83. The twenty-four brothers who went got the opportunity to meet National President, Gerry Schroeder. The Sectional Conference for 1994 was held at William and Mary. In 1993, 30 brothers traveled to Emory and Henry College for the Section 82 conference. The 1992 Sectional Conference was held at University of Virginia. Superdance, chaired by Jen Rackley, was held during the conference and all of the chapters participated. Zeta Beta hosted the 1991 Sectional Conference, and Steve Hauenstein chaired the event. In 1990, the Sectional Conference was held at William and Mary. 1989's Sectional Conference was held at the University of Virginia. The Chapter was involved in the 1987 Sectional Conference held at Radford University, and in 1988, many brothers traveled to Longwood College to participate in the Section 82 conference. The Chapter also attended the Sectional Conference held in 1985 at Emory and Henry. Zeta Beta's voting delegates were Matt Radinovic and Lauren Waagbo. The Conference was held on March 31 and seven chapters came to participate.

Zeta Beta was the host of the Sectional Conference in 1984. Zeta Beta was also involved in the 1983 Sectional Conference held at the University of Virginia. The Conference included a Sectional Service Project (cleaning at the Christiansburg Community Center). In March of 1982, Zeta Beta hosted the annual Section 82 Conference, which was attended by six chapters. In the spring of 1978, ZB took over the responsibility of hosting the conference because of lack of interest of other sectional chapters. Dean for his outstanding services to the fraternity over the years.Īt the 1976 Sectional Conference held at Virginia Tech, Lynn Novikoff was elected to the office of Sectional Secretary for 1976-1977.

Jurvis, presented a certificate of appreciation to National Board Member Dr. Region III Representative to the National Board, Lorin A. The group was honored with a luncheon keynote speech delivered by Alpha Phi Omega National President LTC Lucius Young. Blair, the conference gave the delegates of the various chapters an opportunity to meet and discuss chapter activities. In 1972 Zeta Beta hosted the chapters of Section 82. Zeta Beta was the largest delegation present at the Fall 1969 Sectional Conference, hosted by Mu Iota at Lynchburg College. He currently serves on the National Board of Directors as the Region II Director, a member of the Facilities & Technologies Committee, and chair of the Regional Realignment Task Force.On March 2, 1968, Zeta Beta hosted the Section 22 Conference. As a Fraternity presenter, he is a Launch Director in the APO LEADS program and is a certified Observer. Rich's service to the national fraternity has included providing support for the Leadership Development and Alumni Relations & Internal Volunteer Development committees, as well as serving as the national program coordinator for APO IMPACT. Rich is the 2006 recipient of the Phyllis Churchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award, and has been honored with Distinguished Service Keys from the Alpha Beta Chapter, Section 90, and Region II. He has also served in various leadership roles in Section 90 of central Pennsylvania, including three terms as Section Chair.

Rich has been a brother of Alpha Phi Omega since he pledged the Alpha Beta chapter at Penn State University in Spring 1996, and since 2000 he has served as an advisor to that chapter.
