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Chi Upsilon Sigma Wins 2nd Place in Sprite Step Off Semi-Finals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2009
Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs Email: DOEA@justbecus.org Website: www.JustBeCUS.org Chi Upsilon Sigma Wins 2nd Place in Sprite Step Off Semi-Finals Chi Upsilon Sigma comes in second place in Sprite Step Off Mid-Atlantic Region Semi-Finals and moves on to Regional Finals New York, NY (10/16/09) --- Corazones Unidos Siempre, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (CUS) would like to congratulate Odette Fuentes, Vanessa Pabon Garcia and Talia Yanowitz for winning second place at Sprite Step Off Regional Semi-Finals competition this past weekend at the University of South Carolina. The women have not only secured a spot in the Regional Finals on November 14, 2009, but also won $6,000 in scholarships! These three dedicated women continue to be the only team from a Latino Greek organization to compete in the largely Divine Nine competition. First place winners were Sigma Gamma Rho and third place winners were Alpha Kappa Alpha. The competition is giving these women an opportunity to compete against historically Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC). As a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (NALFO), CUS is proud and honored to compete and qualify in such a large national competition. The Sprite Step Off competition is the largest National Step competition with a $1.5 million prize pool in college scholarships. The competition is also rallying undergraduates across the country to contribute 1.5 million hours in community service. For more information please visit www.spritestepoff.com About Chi Upsilon Sigma - Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community and our membership has since grown to incorporate women of all ethnicities. Chi Upsilon Sigma has devoted itself to increasing awareness amongst ourselves and our communities about important political, social, cultural, and educational issues and servicing the communities around us. |
Phiotas are not playing around
PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
council@phiota.org - 9322 3rd Avenue Suite 412 Brooklyn, New York 11209 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Omar Lopez Director of Marketing Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. http://www.phiota.org/press.php casal5@hotmail. com Phiotas Raises $1,500 in Twenty Minutes for Scholarship Troy, New York - October, 2009 Fundraiser exceeded expectations to the delight of the brothers and guests attending Phi Iota Alpha's Alpha Chapter Alumni Reunion. Despite harsh economic times, fundraiser yields over $1,500 for scholarships. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students and alumni were able to raise enough money to not only fund the scholarship they currently offer to other students but were also able to resurrect another scholarship that Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. had previously subsidized. While celebrating the 25th year of the revival of the Alpha chapter, the undergraduate brothers of Phi Iota Alpha held a fund-raiser for the scholarship called, the Troy "Curacão" Memorial Scholarship. The fundraiser did so well that the brothers are now able to offer another scholarship they had previously presented over 10 years ago. Gilberto Diaz, the President of the Alpha Chapter Alumni Association said "It is important we help the community around us, especially during these trying economic times." Fellow alumni and other esteemed guests responded to the call. By the end of the twenty minute fundraiser at their celebration dinner, Mr. Diaz returned to the podium to announce the grand total of $1,516. This announcement was followed by additional news, which most at the event were also surprised to hear; Due to the success of this recent fundraiser, the chapter will be able to bring back another scholarship they once offered, the Jose "Coco" Podadera Scholarship. As a result, the Phi Iota Alpha, Alpha chapter will now be able to offer two different scholarships to the RPI community. Details of the scholarships will be posted on the fraternity chapter's website, www.phiota.net, when they become available. ### Founded on December 26, 1931 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has continued to supply voice and vision to the goals of Pan-Americanism throughout the world. The Fraternity has long stood at the forefront of the Latino community's development through many notable Phiota men, including former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence, continues to serves our community as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States. Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence |
Chi Upsilon Sigma Sister Wins 3rd Place in Splice Capades Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 22, 2009
Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs Phone: (212) 386‐5512 Email: DOEA@justbecus.org Website: www.JustBeCUS.org Chi Upsilon Sigma Sister Wins 3rd Place in Splice Capades Competition New York, NY (10/22/09) --- Corazones Unidos Siempre/Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. would like to congratulate Eugenia Redondo Rivas AZ/A for winning 3rd place in the Association of Independent Creative Editors contest, Splice Capades, on October 7th. Rivas was required to choose a popular film, such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and transform it into an entire new genre. The challenge was to produce a 90 second trailer. “El mal de ojo de Benjamin Button”; is what Rivas morphed the movie into thus turning a Fantasy Drama into a Foreign (Spanish) Horror film. Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yWNjeuOxY The Association of Independent Creative Editors (AICE) is an international association which represents the interests of independent creative editorial companies and their editors. AICE is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the creative editor and of the increasingly important role the creative editor plays in the media creation process. For example, more than 85% of all network television commercials edited in the United States and Canada are edited by AICE members. With chapters in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and Toronto, AICE represents a significant segment of this vibrant sector and will continue to maintain its strong collective voice in the $5 billion commercial advertising industry. Rapid advances in editing, graphics and audio technologies have created new tools which significantly broaden and enhance the editor's capabilities and influence. AICE members have been in the forefront of the technology expansion, researching, testing and adopting the latest tools and technologies to meet new creative challenges and opportunities. About Chi Upsilon Sigma - Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community and our membership has since grown to incorporate women of all ethnicities. Chi Upsilon Sigma has devoted itself to increasing awareness amongst ourselves and our communities about important political, social, cultural, and educational issues and servicing the communities around us. |
KAPPA DELTA CHI SISTER NAMED NATIONAL LATINA RISING STAR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gina Garcia Vice President of Public Affairs publicaffairs@kappadeltachi.org KAPPA DELTA CHI SISTER NAMED NATIONAL LATINA RISING STAR KDChi Alum and Latinitas, Inc. Co-Founder Alicia Rascon Awarded by National Hispana Leadership Institute EL PASO, TX November 24, 2009- Local non-profit Latinitas, Inc. is delighted to announce the recognition of its co-founder Alicia Rascon by the National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI) at the Mujer Awards held Nov. 6th in Albuquerque, NM.Rascon was one of three recipients chosen nationally to receive the new award, known as the Latina Rising Star Award at the annual conference held by the organization to celebrate the triumphs of Latinas in various areas including politics, media, art, public and private sectors. Rascon was honored in recognition of her efforts in empowering Latina youth as the founder of Latinitas, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of Hispanic girls through media, art, culture and technology, and for publishing LatinitasMagazine.org, the first digital magazine by and for U.S. Latina youth. The Latina Rising Star Award was created this year "to celebrate the exemplary leadership displayed by Latinas under 30," Evelyn Garcia-Morales, Program Manager for NHLI said. Commitment and service to the Latina/o community were two factors in the award, according to Garcia-Morales, who added that Alicia "has displayed exemplary leadership through the Latinitas Ezine and its programs, her visionary efforts have impacted hundred of girls."Rascon joins other first-time awardees including Cindy Benavides, Director Of Community Outreach for the Democratic National Committee, and Idalia Lechuga Tena, Assistant to the Mayor of Albuquerque. NHLI is a leadership organization focused on Latina professionals. The organization boasts a mission to "develop Hispanas as ethical leaders through training, professional development, relationship building and community activism."Continuing with the mission to empower the Latina youth through enriching, culturallyfocused multimedia projects, Latinitas provides young Latinas with the opportunity to participate in various media-centric activities meant to motivate them and empower them to take an active role in their education, career-ambitions, and communities. Latinitas accomplishes this goal with after-school programs in various El Paso public libraries, an exclusive social-networking site that gathers Latinas from all over the world at mylatinitas.com, and finally, with TeenLatinitas.org, an online publication written for and by the Latina teens gives them the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national level. "I am extremely honored and humbled to receive an award from an organization that does so much for our community and Latinas across the country. Latinitas is a volunteer driven organization, so this is a true recognition of our collective efforts to inspire young Latinas to succeed. This is a testament to our shared abilities and aspirations in continuing to reach young Latinas in positive, empowering ways," Alicia Rascon said.Rascon is a graduate student pursuing a masters in public administration at the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated from UT Austin and is married to Delbert Humberson and is the mother of two-year-old Roberto Humberson-Rascon. Latinitas magazine (www.latinitasmagazine.org) is the first digital magazine geared toward Hispanic/Latina youth ages 9 to 14. Over fifty percent of the magazine's content is generated by Latina youth who participate in Latinitas' after school programs, a teen reporter intern program, media conferences, free Saturday media camps and workshops, currently operating in both Austin and El Paso, Texas. Serving as a resource guide for Hispanic girls with Latina-focused articles related to college, wellness, healthy relationships, body image, peer pressure and more, Latinitas Magazine reaches over 30,000 young girls monthly. In order to broaden the magazine's girlgenerated voice, Latinitas has brought its outreach programs in web design, news writing, digital photography, radio and video production and media literacy to El Paso's Latino community. We focus on empowering Latina Youth to build confidence, develop their voice, make a difference and express themselves creatively through multimedia enrichment lessons on writing, graphic art, desktop publishing, web design, photography, filmmaking, and radio production. We connect our girls with positive mentors who encourage them to build their self-esteem, confidence, cultural pride, efficacy and resiliency to at-risk behavior. For more information please contact Denisse Rauda at (915) 227-9560 or by email at latinitasmag@yahoo.com. Press Release Courtesy of Latinitas PR: pr@latinitasmagazine.org ### Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. is a Latina founded, 501 c 7, national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic/Latino population. You may visit us on the web at www.kappadeltachi.org. |
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National Homelessness Named 2010 National Service Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 29, 2009
Contact: Jasmin Larach, Philanthropic Chair Email: philanthropy@justbecus. org Website: www.JustBeCUS.org National Homelessness Named 2010 National Service Project NEW YORK, NY (12/29/09) - Every year as part of a national service project, the sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (C.U.S.) focus on a specific community service effort. Recent changes in the economy have lead to an increase in homelessness as residents are evicted or face their homes being foreclosed. To help address this issue, the Grand Chapter Board is proud to announce that for 2010 the organization will focus homelessness as their service project. As part of this initiative, C.U.S. has partnered with the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), a network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a single mission, end homelessness. Throughout 2010, our graduate and undergraduate chapters will focus on raising awareness and supporting this cause by participating in many of the following activities: • Organizing a collection drives for clothing & books • Raising funds for programs that give directly to those experiencing homelessness • Volunteering at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter • Participating in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November) • Sponsoring programs that raise homeless awareness in their communities As NCH states, we can help end homelessness by sampling “CAREing.” Contribute (food drives, money, etc.) Advocate Reach out (volunteering) Educate For more information please contact Jasmin Larach at philanthropy@justbecus.org. About Chi Upsilon Sigma - Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community and our membership has since grown to incorporate women of all ethnicities. Chi Upsilon Sigma has devoted itself to increasing awareness amongst ourselves and our communities about important political, social, cultural, and educational issues and servicing the communities around us. |
PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
council@phiota. org - 49 East 41st Street Suite 449 New York, New York 10165 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Omar Lopez Director of Marketing Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. http://www.phiota.org/press.php casal5@hotmail.com Michigan Phiotas honored by Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow Lansing, MI - December 2009 In honor of the Phi chapter of Phi Iota Alpha of Michigan State University, the Honorable Senator from the State of Michigan Debbie Stabenow, presented them with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition. The Certificate of Congressional Recognition sponsored by Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow pays tribute to the Phi chapter founders whose hard work and dedication led to the unprecedented growth of Phi Iota Alpha in the State of Michigan and also to all of the Michigan brothers who have continued the hard work and legacy. ### Since 1931, Phi Iota Alpha has set precedents for Latino greek leadership in the global community. Through the past 78 years, Phi Iota Alpha has cultivated and inspired Latino men nationwide to become leaders of their communities across Latin America and the United States. Open to all men, this distinguished brotherhood includes many professionals and former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, the Oldest Latino Fraternity in existence, continues to lead as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States. |
NALFO Member Organizations Respond to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
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Contact: Claudia L. Barrera Email: nalfo98@gmail.com NALFO Member Organizations Respond to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts January 2010 - In response to the disastrous 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, numerous NALFO member organizations have launched several volunteer and fundraising relief efforts. This devastating earthquake has caused a major catastrophe for the already poor nation of Haiti. This event has called the global community to action and NALFO organizations have responded in this time of sorrow to help those individuals in need. Across the country, NALFO member organizations have been collecting canned foods, bottled water, clothes, toiletries, first aid supplies and monetary donations. To donate money or to assist with volunteer efforts, please click on the following link to be taken to a list of relief efforts sponsored by NALFO member organizations. http://www.facebook.com/NALFO ### Established in 1998, NALFO serves as the umbrella council for 21 Latino/a fraternities and sororities from across the United States. The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive inter-fraternal relations, communication and development of all Latino fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education. |
NALFO Collaborates for International Badge Day 2010
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Contact: Claudia L. Barrera Email: nalfo98@gmail.com NALFO Collaborates for International Badge Day 2010 Indianapolis, Indiana – January 2010 The 26 member organizations of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) are celebrating International Badge Day on Monday, March 1, 2010, an annual event during which sorority women everywhere honor their Greek affiliations by wearing their badge or letters. This year NALFO will join the women of the NPC, the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA), the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) as all celebrate their sorority experience. This year's theme is "Keep Your Fraternal Experience Close to Your Heart." We invite all NALFO member sororities to honor their respective organizations and unite with their fellow sorority women across the nation for this important event. ### Established in 1998, NALFO serves as the umbrella council for 21 Latino/a fraternities and sororities from across the United States. The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive inter-fraternal relations, communication and development of all Latino fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education. |
PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
press@phiota.info - 9322 3rd Avenue Suite 412 Brooklyn, New York 11209 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Omar Lopez Director of Marketing Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. http://www.phiota.info/news press@phiota.info Phi Iota Alpha Launches New Online Member Community & Convention Website Phi Iota Alpha, today announced the launch of its new online member community at www.phiota.info Designed to deliver enhanced value to all Phi Iota Alpha brothers and visitors, the new community site allows brothers to create profiles, search for and connect with fellow members, collaborate on projects and documents, follow the latest organization news and industry trends, register for events, shop the online store, create blogs, contribute to wiki-enabled pages, and much more. The community also features groups that allow members to congregate and connect with other members regarding various points of similar interests. The site is integrated with facebook.com so that brothers can link their social networking experience online. The new web community also provides mass email, e-newsletter and messaging systems that enable enhanced communication with, and among, community members. In adition phiota.info there also phiota.mobile. Which provides brothers with access to phiota.info from their web enabled mobile phone, iPhone, iPod Touch, or BlackBerry. For Phi Iota Alpha, the new online member community helps streamline online dues collection, event management, online donations and fundraising, ecommerce, e-communications, reporting and more - and provides one, secure community that allows Phi Iota Alpha brothers to connect and share ideas in an online environment that is safe and secure. According to Phiota IT Director Alberto Elvira, "We felt an urgent need to improve the quality of the online experience for our brothers. We have had tremendous success with phiota.org being on top of the search ranks, and giving us greater outreach across the nation. But we needed our website to go to the next level, which is all about being a community on the go." Additionally the 2010 Convention website was also launched at www.phiota2010.org . Created by convention chair Ernie Martinez, the site details all the events at the 2010 convention in Dallas Texas July 15th - 18th. Brothers are welcome to logon on and register at www.phiota.info, and checkout the upcoming convention at www.phiota2010.org ### Since 1931, Phi Iota Alpha has set precedents for Latino greek leadership in the global community. For over 75 years, Phi Iota Alpha has cultivated and inspired Latino men nationwide to become leaders of their communities across Latin America and the United States. Open to all men, this distinguished brotherhood includes many professionals and former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, the Oldest Latino Fraternity in existence, continues to lead as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States. Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - The Oldest Existing Latino Fraternity |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 12, 2010
Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs Phone: (212) 386‐5512 Email: DOEA@justbecus.org Website: www.JustBeCUS.org Chi Upsilon Sigma Wraps up Sisterhood Conferences New York, NY (02/12/2010) --- Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. just wrapped up undergraduate conferences nationwide. Each year, active undergraduate and alumnae members of the organization attend leadership development conferences sponsored by both the Grand Chapter Board and Regional Boards. The purpose of the conference is to help familiarize members with sorority requirements. There's a strong focus on chapter management, which helps equip members across the country with the tools needed to continue building on the foundation set by our founders. Some of the workshops themes this year included: • A Model for Change Within your Respective Chapters • Successful Event Planning • Here today, gone tomorrow – A look at the importance of anti-hazing requirements A special event took place at each conference. We're proud to announce our First Annual Regional Awards Cereomy. Awards were given out for Best Political, Social, Educational and Cultural Programming, Highest Chapter GPA, Highest Sister GPA and individual Academic Achievement awards. The Grand Chapter Board and Regional Board would like to congratulate all of this years winners. About Chi Upsilon Sigma - Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community and our membership has since grown to incorporate women of all ethnicities. Chi Upsilon Sigma has devoted itself to increasing awareness amongst ourselves and our communities about important political, social, cultural, and educational issues and servicing the communities around us. ### |
Contact: Ana Serafin
312-577-1764 serafing@gmail.com ALPHA PSI LAMBDA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AND TRADITION AS THE NATION’S FIRST CO-ED LATINO FRATERNITY Honoring The Past, Celebrating The Present, Looking Towards The Future CHICAGO, Feb.11—Today notes the 25th anniversary when 13 men and women from The Ohio State University made the decision to start a Greek-lettered Latino fraternity, Alpha Psi Lambda. These individuals set the foundation for what is now the nation’s first and largest co-ed Latino fraternity. The organization that started out with one chapter at The Ohio State University has grown over the last 25 years to 21 chapters across Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and Florida with over 1,800 members. The organization has been able to fulfill year after year their mission statement: to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. “We are excited to see our organization grow the way it has. Our founders established a great foundation for young, professional, Latino leaders” says Michelle Maday, president of Alpha Psi Lambda-National, Inc. “We look forward to another 25 outstanding years and for our organization to continue to grow the way it has.” Throughout the year, Alpha Psi Lambda chapters will be hosting local events to celebrate this significant milestone. Members, family and friends of Alpha Psi Lambda will have the opportunity to celebrate the 25th anniversary at the Gold and White Ball on June 19, 2010 in Chicago IL. For more information about Alpha Psi Lambda and their 25 year celebration please visit: www.alphapsilambda.net About Alpha Psi Lambda: Alpha Psi Lambda-National, Inc., was founded in 1985 at Ohio State University as a co-ed, Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble Men and Women. The purpose of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote education, culture, and unity through leadership and community service. The fraternity has expanded to include 21 collegiate chapters in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, and Florida; and one Alumni Chapter in Chicago, Illinois. Alpha Psi Lambda is a member of NALFO, the National Association for Latino Fraternal Organizations. ### |
So...Sigma Lambda Beta is no longer part of NALFO...there's no copy and paste press release unless I want to upload an image...but dang 3 fraternities in less than two years to leave.....we're becoming scarce!
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Well, my feeling on these NALFO departures is this: If a fraternity or sorority is moving in the direction of becoming "multicultural" instead of "Latino/a," then they should leave NALFO. You can't have it both ways. |
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What happened to Alpha Rho Lambda? I remember the "Apples" were super active in NALFO when it was first being established.
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OPBSI Rocks the Planet
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Sasha Mercedes, Director of Public Relations PR@OmegaPhiBeta.org NEW YORK, New York… April 1, 2010. Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (OPBSI) is hosting an initiative entitled “Betas Rock the Planet” during the entire month of April to be held primarily within the New York Metropolitan Area. This national initiative will consist of an educational program, a community service endeavor, and a closing celebratory event, collectively shedding light on the issues affecting our precious planet Earth. In alignment with one of the seven goals of OPBSI, this initiative will aim to spread awareness and educate people about the need of their involvement in protecting our environment worldwide. As environmental issues continue to escalate, it is critical to focus on preserving the planet we inhabit so that not only we but also our children, grandchildren, and so on can enjoy life on Earth for centuries to come. “There’s no better way to contribute to our own planet than to spend a month in reverence of its beauty,” said Janille Esquilin, Vice President of Programming. In addition to the aforementioned programs, OPBSI is also launching a recycling contest during which its entities and affiliates across the nation will host a Recycling Drive within their respective communities. All collected recyclables will be deposited and proceeds yielded from these recyclables will be donated to The Nature Conservancy, the leading conservation organization rooted in working to protect land and water around the world, benefiting both the environment and people across the globe. The initiative will conclude with a commemorative picnic to celebrate forty years of Earth Day as well as the culmination of “Betas Rock the Planet” where sisters, family, and friends will enjoy food, fun activities, and nothing but nature at Riverbank State Park in Manhattan. All waste produced at this event will be recycled and disposed of appropriately. "Betas Rock the Planet" SCHEDULE OF EVENTS A national initiative to spread awareness and educate people about the need of their involvement in protecting our environment worldwide. Earth Wars Date: Thursday, April 15 Time: 7:30PM Location: TBA | New York, NY Details: How much do you know about the Earth and the issues that affect our environment? Put your knowledge to the test at this Family Feud style game show where two teams battle it out for the grand prize! Clean Up Our Earth Day Date: Sunday, April 18 Time: 10:00AM Location: Morningside Park | 112 Street & Morningside Avenue | New York, NY Details: Get your hands dirty for a great cause while you do your part to help clean up the park! Remember to dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Earth Day Par-tay! Date: Saturday, May 1 Time: 1:00PM-4:00PM Location: Riverbank State Park | 135 Street & Riverside Drive | New York, NY Details: Celebrate 40 years of Earth Day and the culmination of Betas Rock the Planet at this commemorative picnic in the park. Enjoy food, fun activities, and nothing but nature in the company of sisters, family, and friends. All waste produced at this event will be recycled appropriately. If you would like to contribute recyclables of your own, feel free to bring them along! Money accrued from recyclables will be donated to The Nature Conservancy. Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, a NALFO organization member, is a Latina-oriented sorority founded on March 15, 1989, at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Seventeen women of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds came together to defy the injustices suffered by women, particularly women of color, in the academic, professional and political arenas. The purpose of OPBSI is to serve and educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership, and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors. For further information visit: www.OmegaPhiBeta.org. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. For further information visit: www.nature.org. |
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their press release didn't give a reason only that NALFO's regulations were limiting the growth of SLB, if we want their side, it would be best to contact their representatives.
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Thanks TotallyWicked. I didn´t see the point of responding the previous comment. You are right, when in question, always go to the source.
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My last intervention as this is not an ΣΛΒ thread, but a NALFO one. Email me for further comments if you need to. I´m not telling anybody to shut up either. It is just that we are going off point on this thread.
I agree with you LatinaAlumna. I really apologize for any confusion. If some brothers are doing this (as it seems they are), we have a problem "in house" and will have to deal with it. I actually didn´t mean to say "ask nationals" but a quick look at our website would also work. ΣΛΒ is not a multicultural fraternity nor it claims to be (by "it" I mean the organization). From day one, ΣΛΒ has been and continues to be a Latin-based fraternity. Yet also, from day one, as out of the 18 founders one was Asian and one was African, ΣΛΒ has had a multicultural membership. This may be the cause of the confusion. Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., is a Latin-based social fraternity with a multicultural membership. We are proud of both, the Latin-based and the multicultural membership. From the union of both, comes the "International" in our official name, as our membership has been from day one not only multicultural, but International in scope, as our founders were not only Latinos by heritage but also Latin Americans by Nationality. Lastly, the reason of our leaving NALFO, the press release stated one, "limiting growth," as TotallyWicked has already indicated, there are others. My first intervention was only to clarify that it cannot be reduced to "multiculturalism," as that, doesn´t matter how many confused brothers we may have, has never been one of the reasons. Hope it is clear and nobody gets disrespected by these words. |
No worries...I appreciate the reply.
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NAK left years ago due to NALFO's insurance requirements.
ODP and later SLB left because of the no 1st semester freshman rule NALFO instituted. The reason that 3 fraternities left vs no sororities is because those three felt like they had a backup council, The North-American Interfraternity Conference. All three that left were NIC members as well. Latina Sororities in general do not have backup council. The female NIC equivalent the NPC is much more restrictive than the NIC. That's because the NPC, like NALFO, and the NPHC are really governing councils whereas the NIC really is a trade organization. The NIC has guidelines but does not enforce rules on it's member fraternities. The NIC's main purpose is the be the fraternity lobby in Washington. Now as the the separate question as to whether organization should leave NALFO because they are no longer Latino not likely. ODP, and NAK are definitely Latino organizations. SLB for the most part as well. However there has been a great push on the internet to de-emphasize the connection with NALFO and LGLO. Most of the NALFO edits on wikipedia were make by a "coquidragon" which suspect is also "Little Dragon." There is nothing wrong with that. NALFO does not automatically = Latino Greeks, anymore so than NPHC does not automatically = Black Greeks. But obviously there is some sensitivity to the subject. |
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No I mean an effort was made to decouple the idea that all Latino orgs must belong to NALFO as all black orgs belong to the NPHC
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We are out of the SLB's subject (almost) so I would like to share some ideas, even though they ARE NOT NALFO PRESS RELEASES nor related. I´m sorry to the readers.
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What I will say is that there are over 50 LGLO´s to my count, as you can see in the thread titled "List of Latino Organizations." The ones that are not members of NALFO, in the majority, don´t meet NALFO's requirements for membership. Same goes for BGLO's not members of NPHC. Would they like to be members? I don´t know and won´t speak for them. Also, although it is true that not all LGLO's and BGLO's are members of the two councils, nationally, these two councils do represent the largest and most establish orgs. They do have the official voice for both Greek movements. Members of these councils have it easier to expand to universities and probably, they will be the ones to survive, or at least, solidify their base. No disrespect intended to these smaller orgs, but this is just how it works. This comment doesn´t include NAK, ODPhi or SLB for obvious reasons. What I mean to say is that national recognition is important for many universities when allowing organizations to expand into their campuses, and that recognition often mean National association to these councils. Do they all need to be members of them to expand? Obviously not. Will they all die? Not all, but some, as many have. Some will grow. Some will solidify their base on the campuses they actually are and live for a long time. It all depends on their membership and their organization´s goals. On a local level, many of these orgs are members of NALFO, NPHC or a multicultural council. The association is not everything, but it is very important. Finally, I am talking social greeks here. Service, Music and other type of organizations have other dynamics. I´m sorry for the long reply. |
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"… the increasingly regulatory nature of NALFO namely one of the issues.. the restriction of not allowing of 1st semester freshman..." Even though more reasons we alluded to, no other reason was mentioned.... |
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Although I'm sad I had nothing else to do tonight but listen to this (lol) I'm glad that I did. This level of transparency is foolhardy. ETA: He brings up good points about whether these types of organizations should be regulatory or not. I think NALFO has good reasons to be more like NPHC and less like NIC. He also says there are no hard feelings, but clearly there are. |
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The original question that brought up this discussion was why SLB left NALFO. In whatever form it's asked and answered.
And since it appears that talking about the intentions and motivation of groups that one is not a member of, gets everyone's knickers in a twist... I'll leave it at that. |
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