April - USC Interfraternity Council

2014 April IFC NEWSLETTER University of Southern California April 2014 IN THIS ISSUE The goal for this newsletter is that it will reach every single member of each IFC fraternity. IFC would like for its members to not only be informed, but also educated about what’s going on around the row. That being said, if you would like The Row to be informed or educated about something going on in your chapter; a philanthropy, an alumni event, don’t hesitate to contact us. We‘d like to spread individual chapters’ messages to Greeks as well as IFC’s. Eventually, we hope this newsletter reaches outside the Greek Community as well. Thanks! -­‐Austin Horton VP of Communications Focusing on Philanthropy
There was a surge of philanthropy on the row as more and more fraternities hosted their event in April Page 1 Day of Silence Focusing on Philanthropy
In the last few months the focus on the row has been philanthropy. Eleven of the fraternities hosted chapter philanthropy and every chapter participated in various other events including sorority events and outside charities as well. These events, typically on a Friday or Saturday can be anything you think of. Lambda Chi hosted a Powder puff football tournament between the sororities where Delta Gamma won it all by beating Kappa Alpha Theta in the final game. Phi Sigma Kappa didn’t want to IFC’s first time participating in the national event Day of Silence was a huge success. Director of Diversity Sebastian Moya hosted a great event. limit the competition to one Page 3 sport and decided to hold the PSK olympics which included The Missions a variety of different The causes that each fraternity donated to spanned all aspects. Read a little more about competitions. Alpha Epsilon them here. Pi and Phi Kappa Psi took Page 2 there events off the row with AEPi driving to sunny Manhattan beach for a The Greek Awards The winners have been announced. If you volleyball tournament called missed the Greek Awards, you can see the “Sets on the Beach” and Phi winners here Psi hosting a golf tournament Page 3 with alumni and active members participating. Alpha Gamma Omega took a different approach and put on “Acoustic a la Mode” where people payed to enjoy dessert and a music show. 2014 | April STATISTICS THE GRAND TOTAL
$8000 - Kure It Cancer
Research – Phi Kappa Psi
$4500 - National Breast
Cancer
Foundation – Kappa Sigma
$4395 – Autism Speaks –
Phi Gamma Delta
$4150 – Swim with Mike
– Beta Theta Pi
$3435 – Special Olympics
– Phi Sigma Kappa
$3200 – ALS Association –
Phi Delta Theta
$2983 – National Alzheimer’s
Association – Sigma Alpha Mu
$2500 – The Friendship Circle
of LA – Lambda Chi Alpha
$2500 – Save a Child’s
Heart – Alpha Epsilon Pi
$2000 – PUSH America –
Pi Kappa Phi
$1090 – Apache Reservation
Ministries – Alpha Gamma Omega
The total amount raised by the 11 fraternities hosting philanthropies was 38,753 dollars. This doesn’t include anything they donated to other organizations or smaller events that any of them may have hosted/attended. The Missions
KURE
IT CANCER RESEARCH
THE ALS ASSOCIATION
Kure It provides funding for innovative research projects focused on kidney cancer and other underfunded cancers. The funds raised through Kure It directly support groundbreaking research at leading cancer centers. The ALS Association is leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION NBCF’s mission is to help women now by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. AUTISM SPEAKS
Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. SWIM WITH MIKE
Swim With Mike is an annual swim-­‐a-­‐
thon held to raise money for the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund. THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-­‐round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-­‐type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. THE NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S
ASSOCIATION
The National Alzheimer’s Association works to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research as well as providing and enhancing care and support for those affected by it. The Friendship Circle
The Friendship Circle's mission is to provide Jewish children who have special needs with a full range of social, recreational, educational and Judaic experiences; to provide their parents with respite and support; and to enrich, inspire and motivate Jewish teenagers through sharing of themselves. SAVE A CHILD’S HEART
Save a Child’s Heart works to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from developing countries who suffer from heart disease and to create centers of competence in these countries. PUSH AMERICA
PUSH America is an organization dedicated to making it possible for those with disabilities to live life just like any other person would. APACHE RESERVATION MINISTRIES
ARM exists to make disciples, empowering our Native brothers and sisters to meet the physical and spiritual needs of their community, motivating them to become active members of Apache-­‐led, Bible-­‐based churches. 2014 | April Day of Silence
On April 11th, the Interfraternity Council hosted the nationally held event “Day of Silence.” The event was held at the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity in co-­‐
sponsorship with QuASA. The purpose of the event was to call attention to all the victims of LGBT prejudice that exists. The event was created in 1996 in to collaborate school systems to end bullying for those who feel as though they cannot speak for themselves. Throughout the day you are meant to stay silent to show solidarity for those being bullied. At the IFC hosted Day of Silence, there were special made buttons to show support, or recognition of a Greek Ally. Throughout the week these buttons were handed out to people in the Greek system, in hopes they would spread the mess age Day of Silence. People began wearing these buttons on their backpacks, shirts, all in the week leading up to the event. On Friday the event opened up. There was free BBQ catered to the event, a jazz band in the front yard, and free duct tape and buttons. Many people were walking back and forth around the Greek Row following other philanthropic events and were entering the Day of Silence. Many people were Interested in discovering more about the different LGBT on campus organizations, and efforts by those groups for the advancement of LGBT rights. The event was very successful regarding the fact that so many people are involved in a discussion for improving the Greek community’s stance and attitude towards LGBT membership and rights. This event is the first step of many taken in a direction of good change in the Greek community. The Greek Award Winners
CONTINUED ALUMNI
LEADERSHIP AWARD Ben Lamson, Phi Kappa Psi OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ADVISOR Daryl Demos, Phi Sigma Kappa OUTSTANDING PARENT LEADERSHIP AWARD Rene Siegel, Phi Sigma Kappa Sandy Chu, Beta Theta Pi MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT
Phi Delta Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon EILEEN STEVESS AWARD FOR
NEW MEMBER PROGRAMS
Phi Kappa Psi JAMES DENNIS MEMBERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Phi Kappa Psi DEAN JOAN SCHAEFER AWARD FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMING Phi Delta Theta EXCELLENCE IN FUNDRAISING
AND PHILANTHROPY EVENTS
Phi Kappa Psi ALUMNI RELATIONS
PROGRAMMING
Phi Sigma Kappa INTERFRATERNAL SPIRIT
Tau Kappa Epsilon RISK MANAGEMENT AWARD
Lambda Chi Alpha MICHAEL L. JACKSON CAMPUS
INVOLVEMENT AWARD
Lambda Chi Alpha CHAPTER PRIDE AWARD
Phi Delta Theta CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S
LEADERSHIP AND VISION
AWARD
Cory Cooney, Phi Kappa Psi PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR
OVERALL
EXCELLENCE Phi Kappa Psi 2014 | April Contact the
Directors
Director of Diversity Sebastian Moya [email protected] Director of Fundraising Reid Thom [email protected] Director of Graphic Design Daniel Razzano [email protected] Director of Green Initiative Max Lawlor [email protected] Director of Housing Rye Salerno [email protected] Director of Philanthropy Sam Palmer [email protected] Director of Risk Management Garret Hazarian [email protected] 2014
April
Austin Horton [email protected] Director of Scholarship Alex Keane [email protected]