Illinois State University Fraternity & Sorority Life
“A Q&A with the New FSL Office” September 2014
By: Yesenia Garcia Fraternity and Sorority Life at Illinois State is filled with new faces. Here’s a brief intro to your new full time staff.
What would you like the community to know?
Alex Snowden
We are here to help. We want to better your members, your organization, and the community.
Alex Snowden is an active alumni of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He was initiated at Texas A&M Corpus-Christi and received his master’s degree from the CSPA program here at Illinois State University.
Why fraternity and sorority life?
Our goal is to make sure you have a positive and safe experience as an affiliated undergraduate member so you will become strong, well rounded, and dedicated alumni to your future endeavors, your alma mater, and your organizations.
Those who choose to affiliate take an oath saying we will be better. When you raised your right hand, dropped to a knee, or placed your hand on a bible you agreed from that moment forward
“I will live by my values and be honorable in all aspects of my life.” As a fraternity man or sorority woman you have embarked on one of the greatest lifelong journeys you will ever take and you do it not alone but as brothers and sisters. We are family, no matter the letter.
Alanna Hill
Inside this issue:
Alanna is an active alumna of Sigma Kappa sorority. She was initiated at Indiana State University and received her masters degree at Ball State University.
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Why fraternity and sorority life?
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I believe in the value of the fraternal movement because of the values and ritual of each organization. The lifelong commitment to our values and ritual is something that sets us apart as a community. It is what drives me to be a strong alumna and a better sister each day.
What would you like the community to know? We are committed to your success. This community is in a great place and is constantly growing. As an office, we stand as mentors and resources to help you achieve your goals.
“Words of Wisdom from the Graduate Assistants” By: Ron Burse & Yesenia Garcia
Contact Us: Fraternity and Sorority Life (309)-438-2151 Alex Snowden– Coordinator adsnowd@ilstu.edu Alanna Hill– Senior Specialist ahill4@ilstu.edu Ron Burse– Graduate Assistant vpsartburse@exchange.ilstu.edu Yesenia Garcia– Graduate Assistant vpsaygarcia@exchange.ilstu.edu
Ron Burse
Yesenia Garcia
Undergraduate Institution: Northern Kentucky University, (Public Relations 2013)
Undergraduate Institution: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (IMC Journalism & English, 2014)
Affiliation: Tau Kappa Epsilon (Pi-Omicron Chapter, NKU)
Affiliation: Alpha Delta Pi, (Epsilon Rho Chapter, UNLV)
“Look to your national organizations for professional development and leadership opportunities”
“Be the first organization to step outside of what is expected of you. Program with organizations outside of your councils, outside of the FSL Community.”
That’s why we pay national dues, they put on programs for us and even offer scholarships. Take advantage.
Everyone expects you to be the status quo. Why not disappoint them?
Stay Connected ILSTUFSL
@ILSTUFSL
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Award Winning Chapters Zeta Tau Alpha
Delta Chi
The Eta Phi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was honored with many awards over the summer.
The Illinois State chapter of Delta Chi was honored with the “Award of Excellence”. This award is only given to five chapters internationally every two years at convention.
Eta Phi was welcomed into the Founder’s Club for raising $25,000 in two years.
The award is a composite award for outstanding achievement such as scholarship, housing, leadership, finances, membership, service, and involvement.
Also was designated as a Crown Chapter of 2014 noting the sorority’s commitment to chapter excellence.
The Illinois State chapter of Delta Chi has received this award three times in the past four convention years.
Finally, received the highest honor by national headquarters for Membership Selection known as the “Silver Award”.
Sigma Sigma Sigma By: Nikki Faber The Epsilon Omicron chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma received one of the only five awards National Headquarters gives out each year. In the spring of last year during our Founders Day Celebration, a National Executive Board Member, Courtney Stone, awarded our chapter “The Commitment to Excellence Award”. This honor led to our President being able to visit the Mable Lee Walton house in Woodstock, Virginia over Thanksgiving break where Tri Sigma's National Headquarters is located.
Alpha Gamma Delta Dominates Grades!
Spring 2014 By the Statistics Semester GPA: 3.41 Cumulative GPA: 3.38 Do you know someone who you think should be featured as “Fraternity or Sorority Member of the Month?” Email —Yesenia Garcia @ vpsaygarcia@exchange.ilstu.edu
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Interfraternity Council A Word from the Interfraternity Council By: Joe Laskey, IFC President The Interfraternity Council has been busy at work this fall semester. So far we have had an extremely successful recruitment week and currently have all of the positions filled after an election held on September 19th. We have a large task ahead of us but we have an intelligent group of men in the right positions to make it happen. We have a vision this semester to grow the Greek members into a Greek community. We have started in a positive direction with different Fraternities hosting events together in order to raise funds for members of our community in need. With the help of all Fraternities we have plans to restructure our constitution into a tool for everyone to gain guidance from and a structure to hold ourselves more accountable. We are focusing on uniting into a community where the barriers are broken, help is always around, and the men are respectful to one another as well as the entire Illinois State University Population.
Award Winning Chapters Continued... The Alpha Tau Omega chapter at Illinois State University was honored with the True Merit Honorable Mention and Excellence awards in Leadership Development and Campus involvement. ATO hopes to receive a True Merit bowl next summer in Indianapolis for the 150th anniversary ATO Congress.
Recruitment Wrap Up By: Dominic Massa, IFC VP Recruitment
Fall 2014 was another great recruitment for the Interfraternity Council at Illinois State University. Over 450 men participated in recruitment and that resulted for over 320 signed bids. It was a great start to the year for Greek Life, and IFC looks to build on the success with another great recruitment this spring. Congratulations to all Fraternities and their great new members!
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National Pan-Hellenic Council Be-Aware By: Anthony A. Ponder The Pi Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. located in Normal, IL and the Tau Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. located in Springfield, IL are teaming up to raise awareness to Breast Cancer in America. As prominent Greek lettered organizations in our communities, we share many important values. Service happens to be at the forefront of most things we do. Thus, we have decided to come together and collaborate on an event, knowing that there is more power in numbers. The event will be a two-part Breast Cancer awareness event taking place October 24-25. We will be starting the weekend off with a volleyball tournament in the Student Rec Center beginning early Friday evening where we would collect any donations, with all proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Awareness Society. The following Saturday afternoon, there will be a seminar where we will have three guest speakers: one who is expert on breast cancer, one who is a survivor of breast cancer and one individual who is still battling the disease. During the seminar on Saturday, we would like all of our guest and audience members to wear pink shirts or purchase breast cancer shirts from our organizations which will be on sale!
Multicultural Greek Council The Swans Chartered!
YMCA Named Council Philanthropy
By: Yesenia Garcia
By: Yesenia Garcia
Fraternity and Sorority Life at Illinois State University would once again like to congratulate the ladies of Gamma Phi Omega for receiving their charter
The Multicultural Greek Council at Illinois State University voted to adopt YMCA as their council philanthropy. Through this partnership the five Greek letter organizations governed by The Multicultural Greek Council will work together in hopes of supporting the YMCA’s mission.
on June 22, 2014!
We know that your dedication to this campus community will continue to grow over the years.
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College Panhellenic Council A Note from the CPC President By: Adrian Fait, CPC President Hello! My name is Adrian Fait and I am the President of the College Panhellenic Council. As president, I run our weekly meetings as well as oversee the council. Our council stands for upholding the four pillars of scholarship, sisterhood, leadership, and philanthropy. We recently just had the most successful recruitment Illinois State University has ever seen and now we are working towards extending an invitation for another sorority to join our campus. I am honored to be a part of such an amazing organization and cannot wait to see all that the councils accomplish this year.
Thank you Rho Gammas!
Formal Recruitment Wrap Up By: Ellen Hogan, CPC VP of Public Relations The College Panhellenic Council knew that they were in for a whirlwind after successfully recruiting 700 women to go through the Formal Recruitment Process this year. Formal Recruitment 2014 will go down in history as the biggest recruitment that Illinois State University has ever seen! The College Panhellenic Council would like to thank everyone who participated. Your hard work and dedication to our Greek Life does not go unnoticed! The College Panhellenic Council would also like to give a huge shout out to our Rho Gammas (recruitment guides) ; recruitment would not have been possible without your unselfish service to the Panhellenic community ladies! A huge congratulations to all our new CPC members, we hope that these upcoming years are filled with happiness and success.
Welcome Home Ladies!
2nd Annual DChi & ADPiHop Philanthropy By: Marisa Corradetti The women of Alpha Delta Pi are not only are excited to kick off the school year with our brand new Alpha Class of 2014, but also because we are hosting 2nd Annual DChi and ADPiHop philanthropy event. The annual pancake brunch and volleyball tournament will take place in the backyard of the Delta Chi Fraternity home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th. We hope to see you there! Best wishes to the ISU community for a great 2014-2015 school year! Loyally, Alpha Delta Pi<>
Emily Rhode (left) and Ellen Hogan (right)
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October Sunday
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Philanthropy Events 5—“Cookout w/Chi O” 1pm—5 pm @ Chi Omega House 9—ATO Sweetheart Challenge Times & Location TBA
Homecoming Game
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We’re a culture, NOT a costume
Halloweenfest
FSL Office Events 10 & 11—Emerging Greek Leaders Retreat @ Lake Williamson
University Events
16—Gamma Phi Omega—Dodge for Diabetes Times & Location TBA
7 am @ Location TBA
Council Events 4—National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Braden Auditorium Tickets : $10.00
20—IFC & CPC Values Congruency Workshop 8 pm—Brown Ballroom
Want to be featured?
19—Tri Sigma Dodgeball Tournament
26—Zeta Tau Alpha 5 K
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Homecoming Week—Sept 29-5
9:30 am—2 pm @ Hancock Stadium
24—26—Omega Psi Phi & Alpha Kappa Alpha Breast Cancer Awareness Events
NPHC Step Show
Homecoming Week
12—AGD Powderpuff
Times & Location TBA
Sigma Lambda Gamma “Hot Cheetos Sale” 12-3 Milner Plaza Homecoming Week
Sigma Sigma Sigma- Values Congruence Dodgeball Workshop Tournament
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Alpha Psi Lambda Krispy Kreme on QUAD 10-3
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Please email a headline, article, and picture to: Yesenia Garcia, Graduate Assistant for Fraternity/Sorority Life at vpsaygarcia@exchange.ilstu.edu
29—MGC “We’re a culture, NOT a costume” Time TBA
30—Halloweenfest w/COLORS BBC @ 7 pm