Conqueror: Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - On Saturday, January 19, the Arizona New Mexico Sector of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. hosted its second brotherhood retreat in Albuquerque, NM. Aptly named "Conqueror," the retreat required brothers to employ their knowledge of the city of Albuquerque, the fraternity and themselves to win. Five teams of three competed in various challenges, culminating in a salute competition outside the Student Union Building (SUB) at the University of New Mexico.

First place winners were awarded $50 gift certificates to CollegiateGreek.com, and included brothers Jose Rodriguez and Andrew Provencio from Gamma Beta and Adan Gonzales from Alpha Upsilon. Second place was awarded a free dinner at El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, with the prize going to brothers Jesus Arenas and Art Gonzalez from Gamma Beta and Chris Chaves from Alpha Upsilon.

The sector also bestowed the honor of salute champion of the year to Alpha Upsilon Chapter. The award, formerly given to chapters in the Arizona 1 Sector, will be altered to include the name of the past winner, Alpha Sigma, and the new title of Arizona New Mexico Sector Salute Champion of the Year.

The next brotherhood retreat will occur next January at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc originated at Kean University in Union, New Jersey in 1975, and has extended from New York to California and many states in between. Their purpose is to embody the foundations of Unity, Respect, Brotherhood, Culture, and Pride, all the while excelling in the classroom and becoming a leaders of great impact to their organization, their family, and their community.

Gamma Beta Chapter Raises 1,300 Toys for Southern Arizona Youth

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Lambda theta Phi - Gamma Beta Chapter - 2nd annual Toy Drive Huge Success

TUCSON, AZ - Lambda theta Phi's Gamma Beta Chapter at the University of Arizona recently took part in their 2nd annual 24 Hour Toy Drive, hoping to double the 300 toys they collected last year. The toy drive was held on December 14th and 15th, totaling 24 hours between two days. The drive was hosted by the Wal-Mart Super center on West Valencia Road in Tucson, AZ. Along with the help of the Organization of Women Looking for Sisterhood in Chi Upsilon Sigma ( O.L.W.S. in C.U.S.), the fraternity shattered its goal, raising over 1,300 new toys for less fortunate children in the Tucson and Southern Arizona area. Along with thanks for a greatly generous donation by Lisa Frank Incorporated, the fraternity extends a sincere thanks to the community for helping in its cause.

All toys raised directly benefited the Frank and Edith Morton Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, as well as a local event called "Miracle on 31st street", who gives out toys to the children of south Tucson on Christmas eve. "This event directly characterizes our organization's purpose, both in the community and as role-models for our fellow students", said chapter President David Machado, who has been a brother of the fraternity for more than two years. "U of A students can impact this city in ways we can't imagine, all we need is to do a little work". The fraternity hopes in future years to unite all organization of multicultural roots to participate in the event, making the effect greater and more expansive than ever.

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. originated at Kean University in Union, New Jersey in 1975, and has extended from New York to California and many states in between. Their purpose is to embody the foundations of Unity, Respect, Brotherhood, Culture, and Pride, all the while excelling in the classroom and becoming a leaders of great impact to their organization, their family, and their community