NALFO Press Releases

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2009
Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs
Email: DOEA@justbecus.org
Website: www.JustBeCUS.org

Chi Upsilon Sigma Sister Nominated for Best Latina Blogger Award from LatISM.org – Latinos in Social Media

New York, NY (9/28/09) -- BeChicMag.com's editor and founder Mercedes Sanchez has been nominated as Best NY Latina Blogger for Latism.org - Latinos in Social Media.

LatISM is a group is for all the Latinos who blog, tweet, connect, tag, bookmark, work & enjoy Social Media! They are the central resource for Latino(a)s in Social Media and the major brands who seek your expertise.

With 21 million projected Latino internet users by 2010, Latinos are adopting social media as their primary source of communication, news and entertainment faster than any other group. Their buying power is projected to reach $1.3 Trillion by 2013.

Mercedes launched BeChicMag.com in September 2006 as an online magazine where she covers fashion, beauty and entertainment. She is also the host of the Web series BeChic TV where she interviews prominent experts in the industry. We have spoken with Vera Wang, actor John Leguizamo, Bravo's Real Housewife of NYC Jill Zarin, author Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez of "The Dirty Girls Social Club," Model Latina winner Jessica Caban, celebrity make-up artist Jackie Gomez, Project Runway's Christian Siriano and many more!

LatISM will be hosting their first ever tour starting in New York this week where the award winners will be announced.
The LATISM Heritage Tour is a two-day event will provide a networking opportunity and conference presentation, bringing together the leading minds and innovators in social media and technology.

Please support Mercedes and BeChicMag.com by voting here, http://latism.org/Latism-ny/ny-awards/

The award ceremony is on Thursday, so please cast your vote today. Make sure you click "submit survey" for your vote to count.

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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 6, 2009


Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs
Phone: (212) 386‐5512
Email: DOEA@justbecus.org
Website: www.JustBeCUS.org


Chi Upsilon Sigma moves on to the next round in “Sprite Step Off” Competition

Three dedicated undergraduate women of Chi Upsilon Sigma’s Xi Chapter, University of Delaware, have qualified for the Regional Semi-Finals making Chi Upsilon Sigma the first Latino organization to participate in the competition thus far.

New York, NY (10/06/09) --- Corazones Unidos Siempre, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (CUS) would like to congratulate Odette Fuentes, Vanessa Pabon Garcia and Talia Yanowitz for their placement in the national Sprite Step Off competition this past weekend at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Their fourth place during the Mid-Atlantic qualifying round moves them on to the Regional Semi-Finals which take place on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the University of South Carolina. These three dedicated women have become the first team from a Latino Greek organization to compete in the largely Divine Nine competition.

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.


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[Tumbao]

lol ok negroes writing a book...anything important I shoul take from this?

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Originally Posted by Tumbao

lol ok negroes writing a book...anything important I shoul take from this?

If you don't want to read it, don't open the fucking thread.

[LatinaAlumna]

^Are you not a part of NALFO? If you are, NALFO news should be important to you...or maybe you are one of "those" who doesn't know any letters besides his own...

[Senusret I]

In a weekend, who has time to learn any others?

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

In a weekend, who has time to learn any others?

*dead*

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October 8, 2009

Contact: Ray Dela Torre, Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc., r_delatorre79@yahoo.com

Latino-based Fraternal organizations to host Unity Summit

Albany, NY – For the first time ever, six national Latino-based fraternal organizations will host a Unity Summit for its undergraduate members in the Northeast region. On Saturday, November 7th, an expected 200 undergraduate members will convene on the University of Albany campus to work toward a common goal of unity.

After years of negative images and interactions with one-another, the national Presidents and Vice Presidents of these organizations will host this Unity Summit to begin solving these issues. The purpose of the Summit is to bring together the undergraduate members of these organizations to build a positive working relationship, encourage members to collaborate on programmatic events, and to build upon the foundations of the organizations original vision of empowerment.

The members in attendance will be participating in the program entitled “The Yard,” created by Robert N. Page, Jr., who has held this program on other college campuses. “An event of this magnitude is historic in nature,” said Ray Dela Torre, Unity Summit Committee Member. “The only time we are actually sitting next to each other, it’s at a step or stroll show. So much time we waste battling each other. But now we will sit down together and actually break bread together. Hopefully our undergraduate chapters will see the light.”

The participants in the Unity Summit are members of Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. Delegation will be focused on the Northeast Region where the six organizations are heavily represented.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JOCELYN TEJEDA, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
PR@OMEGAPHIBETA.ORG

OPBSI Sister Elected as President of the AFA

New York, New York…September 28, 2009. Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (OPBSI) recognizes Soror Monica Miranda Smalls for being elected as the incoming president for the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA). She will be serving a three year term beginning January 2010 and leading an organization with over 1,700 members. Monica is the first person from an NPHC or NALFO member organization to ever be elected to such a position in AFA. This achievement is a great honor for OPBSI and a huge stride for persons of color in the field of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. The newly elected officers will be installed at the AFA Business Meeting on December 9, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida.

Monica has been an active member in AFA since 1998 and has volunteered in over twelve committees/working groups. She previously held the positions of Area Coordinator and Vice President for Region 1 and Chair of the Membership Intake Resource workgroup for NALFO, NMGC, and NAPA Resources Guide. Monica is the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at the University of Rochester and for the past decade has dedicated herself to improving the structure and fraternal relationships of organizations on campus. In 2008 she was awarded the Sue Kraft Fussel Distinguished Service Award from the association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and Professional of the Year by the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO). In addition, as a member of OPBSI Monica has received countless awards from the governing board including the Top 20 Most Influential Sister, Sister of the Year, and Most Dedicated Sister.

Monica's passion and leadership is exemplary and enables her to be a role model for her peers and the multiple constituents she serves. Monica states "I am truly honored to have been elected to this position and stand committed to advancing the relevance of the fraternal movement alongside all members and partners of AFA." OPBSI is proud to support such an empowered and fearless woman.

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.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 6, 2009
Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs
Phone: (212) 386‐5512
Email: DOEA@justbecus.org
Website: www.JustBeCUS.org

Chi Upsilon Sigma moves on to the next round in “Sprite Step Off” Competition

Three dedicated undergraduate women of Chi Upsilon Sigma’s Xi Chapter, University of Delaware, have qualified for the Regional Semi-Finals making Chi Upsilon Sigma the first Latino organization to participate in the competition thus far.

New York, NY (10/06/09) --- Corazones Unidos Siempre, Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (CUS) would like to congratulate Odette Fuentes, Vanessa Pabon Garcia and Talia Yanowitz for their placement in the national Sprite Step Off competition this past weekend at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Their fourth place during the Mid-Atlantic qualifying round moves them on to the Regional Semi-Finals which take place on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the University of South Carolina. These three dedicated women have become the first team from a Latino Greek organization to compete in the largely Divine Nine competition.

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.

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

In a weekend, who has time to learn any others?

LOL

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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

Phiota Given Prestigious Community Award

Bentonville, Arkansas - October, 2009

Making a difference in the Latino community of Northwest Arkansas has been the primary goal of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc., since its arrival as the first Latino fraternity in Arkansas in 2007.

The community has recognized that effort Oct. 15 in the form of an 11th annual Héroes de Corazõn award, one of the most prestigious awards given to community leaders in the area. The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha at the University of Arkansas, received the Heritage Leaders Award for their work and partnerships with groups on campus, along with community organizations to bring awareness to the issues affecting the Latino community.

"We will continue to get our name out, but most important serve as role models to the coming generations, " said Cesar Hurtado, president of the chapter. "This recognition serves us as motivation," added Rafael Arciga, past president of the chapter and recipient of his own Héroes de Corazón award. "There is much work to be done in our communities and Phiota will be there to represent and stand for better communities and Latinos."

Since its establishment at the University of Arkansas, Phi Iota Alpha and its members have been heavily involved in issues affecting their community, especially the student and immigrant population throughout the state and nationwide. Even before their fraternal membership, most members had made an impact in the community, such as their work in outreach to high school Latinos about higher education.

The event was sponsored by Walmart and its Hispanic/Latino Associate Resource Group (HLARG) and was also part of the closing celebration for this year's Hispanic Heritage month

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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.

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Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence

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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.

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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.

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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

[Senusret I]

THAT IS HOT!!!!!

I hope every LGLO member in that area makes a point to see her installation!