Psi Iota Xi, Gamma Xi Chapter

President - Carrie Kerns

Vice President - Annette Emerson

Corresponding Secretary - Jennifer Hesler

Recording Secretary - Laura Hoard

Treasurer - Pam Karle

Conductress - Naomi Horton

Advisor - Janeane Murphy

Psi Iota Xi Gamma Xi chapter

Carrying out a community mission

Psi Iota Xi Sorority is a national philanthropic organization. Our primary purpose is to work cooperatively within our communities, serving people and organizations with our time, talents and financial resources.

Locally in the Gamma Xi chapter, we carry out this mission through two annual projects: no-charge hearing screenings at area preschools and a low-cost summer speech clinic for children. We also provide scholarships to local students for summer camps and undergraduate education.

Fund raising for a cause

Each year, we hold three major fund raisers: a cheeseball sale in November, a flower sale in the spring, and a booth at the Strawberry Festival in June. These funds support programs that help area children improve their education, articulation and their ability to hear and understand people. They also support the work of local artists and recognize the talents of students in musical, artistic and public speaking pursuits. Through the generous support of Crawfordsville and surrounding communities, we help improve the lives of those around us.

An organization with deep roots

Psi Iota Xi Sorority was founded in Muncie, Indiana in 1897 as a philanthropic organization. The sorority is now comprised of more than 150 chapters in six states ?– Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. In the last century, we have contributed millions of dollars to philanthropic projects that meet local, regional and national needs.

Nationally, we promote children's speech and hearing issues through our support of research, hospital programs, and speech and audiology education. We also focus on literature, literacy and fine art.