originally consisted of (AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, and TX). In 2001, a re-organization of the Region was performed due to the growth of new chapters. The Gulf Coast Region was split into two Regions, the Gulf Coast Region (AL, FL, GA, and MS) and the Southern Region (AK, LA, OK, and TX). In 2003, the Southeast Region which originally consisted of (VA, NC, and SC), was dissolved and the states we
re redistributed to the Gulf Coast Region and the newly created Eastern Region. At that time, SC was added to the Gulf Coast Region. In 2003, the Gulf Coast Region consisted of (AL, FL, GA, MS, and SC) under the leadership of Regional Polaris, Bro. Little. Later, the Bahamas was added to the scope of the Gulf Coast Region. With the split of the Gulf Coast Region and the new addition of SC and the Bahamas, the Region became one of the most historic Regions in IOTA®. The Gulf Coast Region Executive Board continues to guide the Region and brothers into new frontiers and is one of the most powerful and respected regions in the Fraternity. Currently, the Gulf Coast Region has about 30 Undergraduate Chapters and 11 Alumni Chapters. The Gulf Coast brothers believe there are no limits when achieving one’s goals and excelling in leadership within the organization. This is apparent by the current and former leaders who have taken their abilities to the international level. Bro. Daryle L. Swatzie, served as former Regional Polaris (1996-2001) and Regional Board of Directors’ representative (2007-2009). Currently, Bro. Swatzie serves as the Fraternity’s International Grand Treasurer. Little, served as the immediate past Regional Polaris (2001-2009). Little serves as the Regional Board of Directors’ representative. Karl A. Robert, Sr., current Regional Polaris (2009-Present) and previously served as the Fraternity’s Director of Military Affairs (2005-2009).