NALFO Press Releases

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

THAT IS HOT!!!!!

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

I was about to say...I thought you were talking about the Sprite Step-Off thing. I forgot I posted the other one lol

[knight_shadow]

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

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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

[knight_shadow]

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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[knight_shadow]

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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[TotallyWicked]

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!

[Ch2tf]

Originally Posted by TotallyWicked

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!

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

[Senusret I]

And also kudos to the Cussies for representing LGLOdom in the step-off.

[LatinaAlumna]

^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.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

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.

[Little Dragon]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

^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.

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.

[LatinaAlumna]

Originally Posted by Little Dragon

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.

Some of your brothers don't.

[TotallyWicked]

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.

[Little Dragon]

Thanks TotallyWicked. I didn´t see the point of responding the previous comment. You are right, when in question, always go to the source.

[LatinaAlumna]

Nu Alpha Kappa.

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Ch2tf

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

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

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