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.

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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.

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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!

^I didn't see that one yet.

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.

Word em up.

So Omega Delta Phi and Sigma Lambda Beta. Who is the third? I haven't been keeping up on this.

Nu Alpha Kappa.

Yep.

Also, someone has updated the NALFO wiki to include previous members, if you're interested Ch2tf.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationa..._Organizations

What happened to Alpha Rho Lambda? I remember the "Apples" were super active in NALFO when it was first being established.

Thanks hun!

think they left because of insurance reasons...I'm not going to start a chopping block of nalfo orgs...but some of them def need to be more active if they want to stay in the council...or expand a bit...

OPBSI Rocks the Planet
 

Contact:
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.

Latino to Multicultural?
 

This is way too simplistic. Three orgs left because they are no longer Latino orgs? C´mon! As a member of one of the three, I know that it is not so. Caring for multicultural membership is one thing, stop being Latino-based is another. As for the reasons for leaving, each org has its own, and I would add, it may be reflection time for NALFO. Why did they leave? Should they have left? Will other leave? I´m not going to answer, but they are really good questions, and the answers should be better.

Some of your brothers don't.

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.