Alpha Upsilon plans New Mexico Youth Leadership Symposium

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LAMBDA THETA PHI LATIN FRATERNITY, INC. – ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER TO HOST INAUGURAL NEW MEXICO YOUTH LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Gentlemen of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Upsilon Chapter at The University of New Mexico will host the New Mexico Youth Leadership Symposium on UNM’s Main Campus on April 17, 2009. This one-day intensive leadership experience will give local high school students the opportunity to gain skills and information necessary for successful matriculation into an institution of higher education. Using resources from the university and Albuquerque community, the fraternity has put together an exciting program that will feature presentations ranging from how to dress for success, to how to be an effective leader. The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon Chapter will also host a presentation regarding the

use of community service opportunities as a means of gaining leadership skills and roles in the community while simultaneously enriching it.

Any Albuquerque Public Schools junior is eligible for the program, though sophomores and seniors will also be considered. More information is available at http://www.nmyls.org. This program will ensure that high school students that attend will leave with the information and skills necessary to become successful college students.

Contact:

Timoteo de la Serna, Public Relations Officer

timoteo@unm.edu

(505) 263-5438

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Conqueror 2009: Show Low

Show Low, AZ - Brother from Arizona/New Mexico Sector united in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona for the second annual AZNM Brotherhood Retreat. With over 20 brothers in attendance, this was an extremely successful weekend full of competitions and brotherhood events. The AZNM Sector Executive Board is already planning to host the event again in Show Low next year... this time in a much larger cabin.

2008 AZNM Awards Banquet a Success!

AZNM Sector Brothers

Dr. Cayetano Socarrás Legacy Award winner Gian Chaves (Alpha Upsilon) with wife Diana

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Brothers from across the states of Arizona and New Mexico gathered in Albuquerque November 22 to celebrate the national anniversary of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. (nationally celebrated on December 1). The Banquet was held at La Placita Dining Rooms in the Conquistador Banquet Room, with attendance from Gamma Beta and Alpha Upsilon. In keeping with the sector tradition, awards for the year were presented to following brothers and entities:

ACADEMIC BROTHER OF THE YEAR

Adam Grijalva

Gamma Beta Chapter - "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

The University of Arizona

COLLABORATIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

Alpha Upsilon's 10th Anniversary Banquet

Alpha Upsilon Chapter & Lambda Delta Alumni Chapter

The University of New Mexico

SERVICE EVENT OF THE YEAR

24-Hour Toy Drive

Gamma Beta Chapter - "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

The University of Arizona

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

Gamma Beta Chapter - "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

The University of Arizona

DR. CAYETANO SOCARRÁS LEGACY AWARD

Gian A. Chaves

Alpha Upsilon Chapter - "La Fuerza Del Sol"

University of New Mexico

2008-2009 AZNM Sector Meeting & Event Dates

Brothers, please make sure to add the following dates to your personal and chapter calendars:

EVENTS

September 13 - UNM
UA vs UNM Football Game and Tailgate

November 22 - UNM
AZNM Sector Banquet

January 17 - UA
AZNM Brotherhood Retreat



MEETINGS

September 13 - UNM
Agenda Submission Deadline: August 30

October 11 - UA
Agenda Submission Deadline: September 27

November 8 - UNM
Agenda Submission Deadline: October 25

January 17 - UA
Agenda Submission Deadline: January 3

February 7 - ASU
Agenda Submission Deadline: January 31

March 28 - UNM
Agenda Submission Deadline: March 14

April 18 - UA
Agenda Submission Deadline: April 11

May 2 - UNM
Agenda Submission Deadline: April 25

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

AZNM Sector Hosts First Annual Anniversary Dinner

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TUCSON, AZ - On December 1, 2007 Arizona Sector One of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. successfully held its first ever Anniversary Dinner at Dragon's View Restaurant to commemorate the December 1 national founding date for the fraternity. The event was the first event to bring together a large number brothers from the three chapters, spanning two states.

Tucson was selected for the first dinner due to the sector board's location and the large number of fraternity members in Southern Arizona. The event is planned to continue next year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the sector's next largest concentration of members.

With 50 people in attendance, awards were given to individual members and chapter entities for success and achievement. Award winners included:

Collaborative Event of the Year
Catalina Magnet High School Restoration Project with the O.W.L.S. in C.U.S.
GAMMA BETA - THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Academic Award
James Randal - Managing a high GPA while also tirelessly furthering his chapter
ALPHA SIGMA - ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Service Event of the Year
Peruvian Relief Effort (Salsa in the SUB and WalMart BBQ - contributing $1,200)
ALPHA UPSILON - UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Chapter of the Year
ALPHA UPSILON - UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

The Dr. Cayetano Socarrás Legacy Award
David Fernando Machado
GAMMA BETA - THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Special guests to the event included brother Roque De Leon from Alpha Theta Chapter at Texas A&M and three alumni sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma's Alpha Zeta Chapter at Texas Christian University.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Inter-Fraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in: Arizona, Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

The Arizona New Mexico Sector of Lambda Theta Phi is the regional body governing chapters at Arizona State University, University of New Mexico, The University of Arizona and Eastern New Mexico University.

Lambda Week @ UNM (10-29 to 11-3)

Alpha Upsilon chapter at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is hosting it's annual Lambda Week (October 29-November 3). An event will occur each day of the week with everything from service to educational events. The week will culminate on Friday with "Salsa in the SUB," a philanthropic event to raise money for victims of the California fires.

For more information contact chapter president, Gian Chaves.

Demonik a Success

TUCSON, AZ - With over 200 patrons in attendance, the first ever Arizona/New Mexico Sector fundraising event was a success, drawing in a large crowd to contribute to the financial development of the sector. See photos in our new gallery.

Latino Leadership Summit Oct. 26 @ Eastern New Mexico University

PORTALES, NM - Brothers at Eastern New Mexico University will be hosting the 3rd Annual Latino Leadership Summit on Friday, October 26, 2007, inviting students from across the country to join for a day of unity, hope and empowerment. The event was very successful in the past, garnering recognition from the local university at the fraternity's national board.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Oct. 19, 2007

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Tommy Vallejos
Director, Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education
Associate Pastor, Clarksville, Tennessee
Mirna Torres
Director of Legalization Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc.
Freddie J. Romero
District Court JudgeFifth Judicial District

MORE INFORMATION
http://www.latinoleadershipsummit.com/
Call 505.840.1075 or send an e-mail to Nathan.Padilla@enmu.edu.

Demonik - October 27 @ Casa Blanca Bar & Grill