Nine new leaders emerged from last night's Inter-Fraternity Council elections to take the helm of the 2002-2003 IFC executive board.
Pi Kappa Alpha member Phil Trout, a third-year College student, was named president.
Trout said he had many goals for the IFC, including a strong turnout for rush.
"We had a good year, and I hope to continue with that success," he said. "I also look forward to a good Greek Week this fall."
Trout said that although there are no major problems troubling the IFC, he wants to "get the kinks out of the improvements we made last year," specifically changes to rush regulations and party patrol.
Phi Delta Theta member Ryan Ewalt is the newly-elected public-relations spokesman for the IFC.
"I would like to see stronger unity in the entire fraternity system, and Greek Week will play a large part in that," said Ewalt, a second-year Engineering student.
In addition to informing the University community of fraternity accomplishments, Ewalt said he hopes to make "the entire Charlottesville community aware of the great things we do."
Members elected Kappa Sigma member Austin Schell, a third-year College student, vice president for administration. Schell said he hopes to increase security measures.
Phi Kappa Psi member Zach Terwilliger, a third-year College student, was elected vice president of judiciary.
Last night's elections were competitive, Trout said, adding that "almost no one ran unopposed."
"There were a lot of great guys," said Pi Lambda Phi member Tom Davison, the new vice-president for party control.
Other new officers of the IFC executive board include Sigma Phi Epsilon member Brian Bold who will serve as chair for membership intake.
Theta Delta Chi member Adam Tate will serve as the new chair for membership education.
Members tapped Delta Upsilon member Ben Brunjes as vice president of membership.
The new IFC secretary/treasurer will be Sigma Phi Epilson member Michael Wall.
Trout said that because it takes "a long time to learn" their jobs, the new officers will assume their positions gradually and the transition should be complete by early March.
Many officers see Greek Week as an opportunity to strengthen the fraternity system.
Greek Week is a week full of activities for the fraternities to participate in, such as barbecues, philanthropic events and a week-long spirit competition.
This year's Greek Week was cancelled altogether because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The newly-elected members were voted into their positions last night by their peers in the fraternity system.
Those who voted included current members of the IFC, house presidents and all of the candidates present.
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