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Brother Kauffman Passes to Omega

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:05:45 +0100

Distinguished Merit Recipient John T. "Jack" Kauffman Passes to Omega Chapter

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MARCH 2, 2010 | 2:00 PM EST

OXFORD, PENNSYLVANIA – The Fraternity’s 1992 Distinguished Merit Award Recipient John T. “Jack” Kauffman, Purdue ’43, passed to the Omega Chapter Sunday, February 28.� Brother Kauffman was 83. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julia A. (Crouch) Kauffman of Oxford, PA and North East, MD, and their two daughters. Brother Kauffman is also a 2000 recipient of the Delta Beta Xi Award.

“Jack’s leadership on the Educational Foundation Board of Directors influenced the development of the Foundation, and his role as Grants Committee Chairman put him in the position to award well over $1,000,000 in grants and scholarships to deserving leadership programs and undergraduate men,” said Educational Foundation President Drew Thawley, Ohio Wesleyan ’94.

A native of Weehauken, NJ, Brother Kauffman was initiated at Alpha Pi Chapter, Purdue University, in 1943 before attending the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.� As a cadet, Brother Kauffman served in World War II at Eniwetok and Guam, supporting the fleet in the Philippine Sea Operation as part of the Okinawa invasion in April 1945. After service in the US Naval Reserve, he returned to Purdue University and graduated in 1950 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.� He retired from the Naval Reserve as a Lt. Commander.

Brother Kauffman worked 42 years for Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) and was eventually elected President, CEO and Chairman of the Board.� He received the Outstanding Mechanical Engineer Award from Purdue University. Very active among professional and non-profit associations in many capacities, he served as Chairman to organizations such as Pennsylvania Electric Association, Utility Nuclear Waste Management Group, Edison Electric Institute Business Education Effort, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, and Co-Chair of Kutztown University Presidential Advisory Board. He was appointed by Governor Tom Ridge to serve as a Commission Member of the Commonwealth of PA 21st Century Environment Commission.
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Kauffman served two terms on the Alpha Sigma Phi Educational Foundation Board of Directors from 1999 – 2003 and 2004 – 2009. He attended the Sesquicentennial Celebration in Charleston, South Carolina in 1995, the 1997, 2000, 2002 National Leadership Conferences and the 2004 and 2006 Grand Chapter and National Leadership Conferences.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Cara Augspurger, Senior Director of Development
caugspurger@alphasigmaphi.org | 317-843-1911 x226

Award Nominations Now Accepted

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:33:01 +0100

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February 15, 2010 | 8:00 AM EST

Every year, Alpha Sigma Phi recognizes the outstanding contributions of undergraduates, alumni, chapters, and friends who help keep Alpha Sigma Phi moving ever forward. Take a moment to review the list of awards open for nomina�tions. Know an alumnus advisor who has been particularly helpful to your chapter? How about parents or family mem�bers who’ve made a difference? A Greek Advisor? A great undergraduate brother?

Just click the link for a nomination form for each of the awards listed. Please take time to make sure these valuable people get the recognition they deserve!

Delta Beta Xi Award – given each year to no more than 10 alumni for sustained volunteer service to the Fraternity.
Evin C. Varner Jr. Distinguished Service Award – given to an alumnus who is a past recipient of the Delta Beta Xi Award for his continued contributions to the fraternity. This is the highest honor one of our brother’s can receive.
Distinguished Merit Award – given to an alumnus in recognition of extraordinary achievements and accomplishments in his profession.
Dr. Otto L. Sonder Advisor of the Year Award – given to an advisor (GCA or Chapter Council Member) for outstanding service and dedication to the chapter.
Larry D. Phillipi Award – given to a Greek Life professional for dedication to the “Greek movement” and/or Alpha Sigma Phi. Oak Wreath Award of Distinction – Given to a parent/family member for exceptional contributions to Alpha Sigma Phi.
Frank F. Hargear Award – the highest honor an undergraduate brother can receive for outstanding service to the values and purpose of Alpha Sigma Phi.
Chapter Awards and Citations – awarded based on information submitted in each chapter’s Annual Report.

This year's awards applications are available on the Fraternity's website.� Just click on Quick Link in the upper right hand corner to download any of this year's applicaitons.� All applications and nominations are due by April 15, 2010.

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 70 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Fraternity Releases 6th Edition of TBTM Manual

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:12:52 +0100

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February 15, 2010 | 8:00 AM EST

The newest edition of Alpha Sigma Phi’s definitive membership manual has been released and is now in use. First printed in 1931, the manual has grown from primarily being an education manual for new members to being a true educational and reference tool that Alpha Sig brothers can use through life.

“This edition of to Better the Man follows the principles laid out by all the previous incarnations of Alpha Sigma Phi’s pledge education materials,” said Steve Latour, Central Michigan ’04, Director of Chapter Development. “As such, it is a testament to our storied and significant past and our vision for a bright and meaningful future.

“To Better the Man is used for new member educations and then serves as a guide throughout an undergraduate’s fraternity experience. The manual challenges brothers to learn, understand, and apply Alpha Sigma Phi’s values to their life every day, while they learn to create and perpetuate our brotherhood,” he said.

The manual is an excellent resource tool that chronicles our history and explains our unique history, structure, foundation, vision, and purpose of Alpha Sigma Phi that positively influences each of us in this brotherhood for life.

While newly initiated brothers receive a copy as part of their membership fee, for a limited time, undergraduates can order one for $20.00 plus a $5.00 shipping and handling fee. This offer expires May 1, 2010.

If you would like order a copy, please send a check to Fraternity Headquarters and indicate TBTM Manual on the memo line. Please also include a shipping address or call Fraternity Headquarters and place your order over the phone.

Questions about ordering the new to Better the Man Manual should be directed to Theresa Weaver at tweaver@ alphasigmaphi.org or 317-843-1911 ext. 241.

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 70 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

New Hampshire Receives Charter

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:05:42 +0100

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February 15, 2010 | 8:00 AM EST

Alpha Sigma Phi made our way back to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, as the Beta Eta Chapter was re-chartered on January 23. First founded in 1931, the chapter closed in 1935 having initiated 58 men. The chapter roster nearly doubled last weekend when some 50+ new brothers were welcomed into the Mystic Circle.

In 2005, a group of University of New Hampshire undergraduates sought an alternative to Greek offerings on campus and started Chi Phi Alpha (CPA), with its mottos Triumph Over Adversity. In 2008, the group had grown significantly and was active on campus but did not have official recognition of the university because of its policy of not recognizing local fraternities. To ensure the longevity of their efforts, the men of CPA sought affiliation with a national fraternity. With the assistance of the university’s Greek Life staff, then CPA president, Remzi Kahya, and VP, Doug LaPointe, started an extensive review of national fraternities and chose to explore affiliation with Alpha Sigma Phi. By October 2009, the Colony had been approved to receive the charter of the Beta Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi.

More than 50 family members joined dozens of other friends and area Alpha Sig alumni in welcoming the new chapter. Grand Marshal John W. Tilden, Binghamton ‘93, presided over the chartering ceremonies. Past fraternity staff member, Nick Hudson-Swogger, Ohio Wesleyan ’96 and Past Grand Senior President Richard A. Dexter, Oregon State, ’60 as well.

The new Beta Eta Chapter promises to leave its mark on Alpha Sigma Phi nationally, as past president Will Frattini, New Hampshire ’10, has joined the fraternity staff as Coordinator of Chapter Development. Brother Frattini also experienced a special moment as his father Peter, joined the candidates as they were initiated into Alpha Sigma Phi.

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 70 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Baldwin-Wallace Re-Charters

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:01:04 +0100

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February 15, 2010 | 8:00 AM EST

The Alpha Mu Chapter at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, was re-chartered after a 19-year absence from campus. The Alpha Mu Chapter, founded in 1939, was chartered again on January 16 with 18 new brothers initiated. The march to re-chartering began in 2006 with the formation of an Interest Group that became a Colony in 2007.� The Grand Council approved the Colony for re-chartering during its October meeting.

Grand Councilor Scott Gallagher, Ohio Wesleyan ’93, awarded the chapter’s charter during the weekend activities. A number of Alpha Mu alumni attended as well as alumni from our other chapters at Purdue University and Ohio State University. Undergraduate brothers from the University of Akron, Bowling Green State University, and Stevens Institute of Technology were in attendance and several parents attended the chartering banquet as well.

Alpha Mu Chapter is home to more than 800 brothers and has produced many national leaders in Alpha Sigma Phi including Al Wise, Baldwin-Wallace ‘43 who served many years on the Grand Council and is a recipient of the 1984 Distinguished Service Award, and Dennis R. “Skip” Parks, Baldwin-Wallace, ’72, a past Grand Senior President.

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 70 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Headquarters Closed for Holidays

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:45:33 +0100

Happy Holidays!

With Hanukkah concluded and Christmas in just a few days we thought you'd appreciate this quick update. Fraternity Headquarters will close for the Holidays at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2009.

The Educational Foundation will also close on Wednesday, December 23rd, but will have staff in throughout the week of December 28th. The Foundation will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2010. The Fraternity and Educational Foundation will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.

In case of an emergency, you can contact a member of Headquarters Staff by calling (317) 843-1911 ext. 245.

Thank you for your loyal support throughout 2009 and the time and talent you've invested in helping the Old Gal reach her potential. We wish you and your family a very happy Holiday Season and the best of everything in the coming year.

Sincerely,
The Staff of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
& The Alpha Sigma Phi Educational Foundation

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845 and currently recognizes 69 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning undergraduate men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Make Your Year-end Gift

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:43:18 +0100

Maybe you are the last minute type.� Or you're sure there is still plenty of time.� No matter the reason you've waited, please know this is your last chance to join the honor roll of 2009 Loyalty Fund donors.

Old Gal Celebrates 164th Anniversary

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:37:58 +0100

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DECEMBER 4, 2008 | 2:00 PM EST

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT - Our Brotherhood will recognize the Old Gal this Sunday, celebrating her achievements and the achievements of our Brothers. In honor of our founding, Brothers are encouraged to wear their badge. This year the Fraternity asked an alumnus to to share his thoughts on the significance of this anniversary - here in his words is our 2009 Founders Day message.

When I recently learned that the Fraternity’s theme for the coming year is aggressive growth – growth in number of chapters, and in number of members – my first reaction was confusion. How could we be focusing on growth in the midst of such great loss? After all, this past year witnessed the worst economic recession that many of us have ever experienced, with skyrocketing unemployment and foreclosures. Many students can no longer afford to continue their enrollment at colleges and universities, and many baby boomers have lost much of their retirement savings. In my own work as a city councilman in Maryland, I have been forced to slash budgets and imperil important services.

In times like these, we just hunker down and try to survive; we don’t try to grow, right?

Wrong. It is times of hardship that offer the greatest opportunities for growth. As our fraternal tradition teaches, when we are faced with our own limitations—our own mortality—we do not throw in the towel and give up. Rather, we harness these insights to inspire us to come together and build something greater and more lasting than any one individual can accomplish alone.

Anyone can lead when things are going well; anyone can thrive in a season of bounty. But the rigorous challenges of difficult times present a special chance for personal and spiritual growth. These times help us to set aside materialistic distractions and petty concerns, to remember what’s truly important and to recommit ourselves to our core values. Indeed, with so many more people in need, we are presented with even more chances to serve others.

Ancient Greek scholarship, from which many of our symbols and ceremonies originate, tells of the myth of Hercules and the Path of the Hero. Only by laboring and struggling through the most trying of circumstances did Hercules earn the title of “hero.” Similarly, in many of our religious faiths, only by suffering and sacrifice and service to others do we achieve enlightenment and spiritual reward.

And so, perhaps ironically, it is when things are toughest that we are most able to fulfill the high purposes of our sacred oath as brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi. There is no shortage of people in need, no dearth of good causes to assist. In our current epoch of struggle and adversity, the demand for leadership, compassion, and service is enormous. Our great Pinnacle of Fame may ascend endlessly heavenward, but we must never forget that it begins right here on the ground, reminding us that our task of Bettering the Man is a “bottom-up” endeavor. Our majestic Phoenix teaches the same lesson, by rising from the ashes before it can fly. Only by starting at the lowest point do we reach the highest heights.

So, in the midst of such dire straits, I am proud to see that our visionary Fraternity leaders refuse to squander this extraordinary opportunity to grow. Let us come together and rededicate our time and resources to helping our families, our Brotherhood, our communities, and our planet. Let us be a welcoming haven for men of good character who seek to do and be more, to rise above the troubles they encounter. Let us grow not only our membership but also our hearts and minds, and let us grow the presence of kindness and wisdom and peace in the world. That is my wish for you and your loved ones this holiday season.

Don’t be daunted by the magnitude of the task before us. Even small gestures will go a very long way for the countless people who are desperately in need. Bankers and politicians and generals and academics will study the troubles of our day and try to determine the causes of the many challenges we now face. Those causes may never be truly understood. But when we act, my brothers, the results will be well-known.

I am honored to share my reflections with you on this Founders Day, as I have done with the brothers of my Epsilon Delta Chapter at the University of Maryland for over ten years. I look back on the last year with a sense of relief that some of our worst struggles are behind us. But more importantly, I look forward to the year ahead with optimism and hope that despite ongoing challenges—or perhaps because of them—it will be a wonderful time for all of us, and especially for the Old Gal, to grow.

Happy Founders Day.
Yours in the Mystic Circle, Ryan Spiegel, Maryland ’98

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes�70 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Fraternity Partners with GreekBill

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:20:16 +0100

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DECEMBER 3, 2009 | 8:30 AM EST

GreekBill’s Chapter and National Financial Solution Provides a Streamlined Financial Experience to Alpha Sigma Phi Chapters and Colonies

TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA -�GreekBill, Inc., a leader in Fraternity and Sorority web-based financial management, today announced an exclusive partnership with Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. GreekBill will be the preferred licensed vendor of financial management services for all Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity chapters and colonies. GreekBill’s solution for Alpha Sigma Phi includes enhanced and effective billing, collections, communication and budgeting tools. GreekBill’s online application will offer an effective easy to use financial solution to all Alpha Sigma Phi Treasurers.

“We are excited to be partnering with GreekBill to provide a great resource and service for our chapters and colonies,” says Alpha Sigma Phi President and Chief Executive Officer, Gordy Heminger. “I know our undergraduates will be excited to hear of this new partnership and learn how it will benefit their chapters.”

GreekBill will begin working with Alpha Sigma Phi chapters in December of 2009.� Those chapters interested in using GreekBill should contact Steve Latour, Director of Chapter Development at slatour@alphasigmaphi.org for more information.

“GreekBill looks forward to working closely with Alpha Sigma Phi Headquarters, chapters and colonies to provide the most advanced and comprehensive solution for their finances,” said Rob Hammond, Founder and CEO of GreekBill. “Alpha Sigma Phi will be a great partner for years to come.”

About GreekBill GreekBill, Inc., founded in 1996, is a leading Internet application company catering exclusively to the Greek community to assist them with their financial and communication needs. GreekBill’s products provide fraternities and sororities nationwide with billing, collections, online payment processing, budgeting, alumni donation web pages, communication tools, electronic contracts, customer service representatives, account managers and much more. GreekBill’s web-based solution gives treasurers the ability to focus on budgeting and organization rather than collecting. GreekBill currently has exclusive partnerships with Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity, Delta Gamma Fraternity and Pi Beta Phi International Fraternity. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California. GreekBill may be contacted at 1-800-457-3816 or www.GreekBill.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Latour, Director of�Chapter Development
slatour@alphasigmaphi.org | 317.843.1911 ext. 235

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes�69 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Capital University Colonized

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:59:38 +0100

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009 | 8:30 AM EST

BEXLEY, OHIO – On Thursday, October 22, 2009, a new colony was established at Capital University in Bexley, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. Efforts at Capital University first began in August 2009. Capital becomes the fourth colony established by the Fraternity in the last few months proceeded by the University of Alabama, Oakland University, and Wayne State University.

The Pledge and Colonization Ceremony took place on the Capital campus. More than twenty men participated in the ceremony. The event was attended by undergraduate men from the Epsilon Theta Chapter at Otterbein College and several alumni who live in the Columbus area.

Capitals fraternity/sorority community is composed of local and national professional, service, and general Greek-letter organizations. Chi Theta Pi, Delta Tau Epsilon, Kappa Sigma Epsilon, Pi Phi Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Beta, and Zeta Pi Lambda are currently on campus.

Capital is the oldest university in Central Ohio. It was founded in 1830 by the Lutheran Church and is currently affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Capital is one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America with an educational mission based on Lutheran values of: Free inquiry, Critical thinking, and Leadership.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Matt Humberger, Director of Expansion
mhumberger@alphasigmaphi.org | 317.843.1911 ext. 234

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 68 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

LIVESTRONG Bike-A-Thon at Akron

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:26:01 +0100

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OCTOBER 2, 2009 | 8:00 AM EDT

AKRON, OHIO – For LIVESTRONG Day, October 2, 2009, The University of Akron’s Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. is holding their first Annual Bike-A-Thon on October 3rd, 2009. LIVESTRONG Day is the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s (LAF) one-day initiative to unite people affected by cancer in raising awareness of cancer issues in communities across the world.

This event will be held to support Alpha Sigma Phi’s new National Philanthropy, The Lance Armstrong Foundation. Alpha Sigma Phi constantly strives to better themselves by giving back to the community. Founded in 1997, the Lance Armstrong Foundation is a main source of funding for cancer research. We all have been affected by cancer in some way; through the support of this organization, we can continue to strive to find a cure for cancer and assist those who have been afflicted by this terrible disease.

On Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, the Bike-A-Thon will begin at 8:30 A.M. at the Cascade Valley Trailhead of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath on North St. The store address is 248 Ferndale Street, Akron, OH 44304. Riders will have options of completing a six-mile or a fourteen-mile course. The event will conclude by 12:00 P.M.

LIVESTRONG Day 2009 will create a global day of action in the cancer fight one person, one act and one location at a time. October 2, 2009, the anniversary of Lance Armstrong’s cancer diagnosis, represents a day of challenge and hope. To learn more about LIVESTRONG Day, visit www.livestrong.org/livestrongday

CHAPTER CONTACT:
Pulkit Gupta, Event Coordinator
pg12@zips.uakron.edu

Cory McManamon, Philanthropy�Director
cmm87@uakron.edu

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Latour, Director of Chapter Services
slatour@alphasigmaphi.org | 317.843.1911 ext. 235

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 68 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Albright Hosts LIVESTRONG Week

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:15:50 +0100

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OCTOBER 2, 2009 | 8:00 AM EDT

READING, PENNSYLVANIA – Albright College's Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity is raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation with its third annual Pond-a-Thon.

More than a dozen fraternity brothers have been taking shifts wading around in the college's Sylvan Pond and collecting donations to mark Armstrong's LIVESTRONG Week.

The event started Wednesday and wraps up Friday, October 2nd at 5 p.m., which is LIVESTRONG Day. All proceeds will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which supports local programs that benefit cancer survivors.

The organization was founded in 1997 by Armstrong, a bicycle racer who survived cancer and has since won the Tour de France seven times.

Last year, the fraternity raised nearly $1,000, chapter president Brian Benusa said. This year, the goal is $2,500. "The pond is a huge icon at the college and I think people enjoy seeing us splash around in the water, having a good time," Benusa said. "We decided to do it earlier this year. We didn't want to get frostbite or anything,"

Throughout the week, members of the fraternity also have been raising money and cancer awareness by distributing pamphlets, selling LIVESTRONG wristbands and starting a donation wall in the campus center.

Reprinted without permission from Reading Eagle (www.readingeagle.com) by Ryan McFadden, reporter.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Latour, Director of Chapter Services
slatour@alphasigmaphi.org�| 317.843.1911 ext. 235

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 68 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

LIVESTRONG Day, Oct. 2nd

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:03:54 +0100

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OCTOBER 2, 2009 | 8:00�AM EDT

CARMEL, INDIANA - On Friday, October 2nd, members of Alpha Sigma Phi will wear yellow, participate in fundraisers, and raise awareness in communities across the United States about the fight against cancer. The date of this year’s Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRONG Day holds special significance. October 2nd is the 13th anniversary of LIVESTRONG founder and chairman, cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong’s own cancer diagnosis.

"On Oct. 2, 1996 I was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer and my life changed forever," said Armstrong. "While cancer has fortunately left my body, it has not left my life. I believe in the obligation of the cured and am committed to sharing my story and doing everything I can to fight this disease on LIVESTRONG Day and every day."

In 2008, at the Fraternity’s 50th Grand Chapter in Louisville, Kentucky, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity adopted the Lance Armstrong Foundation, as the Fraternity’s national philanthropy. Since August 2008, chapters have raised thousands of dollars and donated hundreds of hours towards the fight against cancer.

LIVESTRONG Day events and activities -- from bike rides and "Wear Yellow" initiatives, to official proclamations and student fundraisers, to bake sales and beyond -- are designed to raise awareness of the need to prevent suffering and death due to cancer by focusing on prevention, access to screening and care, research and quality of life for survivors. These collective acts amplify a simple message of hope: Together, we can create a world without cancer.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation fights for the 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. There can be -- and should be -- life after cancer for more people. That's why the Foundation kicks in at the moment of diagnosis, giving people the resources and support they need to fight cancer head-on. They find innovative ways to raise awareness, fund research and end the stigma about cancer that many survivors face. They connect people and communities to drive social change, and call for state, national and world leaders to help fight this disease. Anyone anywhere can join the fight against cancer. Visit www.LIVESTRONG.org for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Latour, Director of Chapter Services
slatour@alphasigmaphi.org | 317.843.1911 ext. 235

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 68 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

Colony Established at Wayne State

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:37:48 +0100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 | 10:00 AM EDT

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – On Thursday, September 24, 2009, the Fraternity established a second colony in the metro Detroit area at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Efforts at Wayne State University first began on September 12, 2009.

The Pledge and Colonization Ceremony took place on the Wayne State campus on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Twenty-five men participated in the ceremony. The event was attended by several area alumni.

Wayne State University is an outgrowth of the merger of several older institutions in 1956. The older institutions were the Detroit Medical College, founded in 1868; Detroit Normal School, founded 1881; Colleges of the City of Detroit, founded 1933, and Wayne University, founded 1934. A local called Psi Delta was organized by nine students in the summer of 1934. In November of 1937 the fraternity submitted a petition to Alpha Kappa Pi, and it was chartered as Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Pi in ceremonies at Toledo University's Alpha Kappa Pi Chapter on February 12, 1938.

In 1946 the chapter designation was changed to Beta Tau of Alpha Sigma Phi. In the spring of 1946 a colony of Alpha Gamma Upsilon fraternity was organized at Wayne State University. On May 4, 1947, it was installed as Eta of Alpha Gamma Upsilon. Beta Tau chapter initiated 528 members before becoming inactive in 1972.

The early stages of a Chapter Council are in place at Wayne State. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Denis Beaudoin, Director of Volunteer Initiatives at dbeaudoin@alphasigmaphi.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Matt Humberger, Director of Expansion and Growth
mhumberger@alphasigmaphi.org | 317.843.1911 ext. 238

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 68 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.

New Colony at Oakland University

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:32:03 +0100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 | 10:00 AM EDT

ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN – On Thursday, September 24, 2009, a new colony was established at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Efforts at Oakland University first began on September 12, 2009.

The Pledge and Colonization Ceremony took place on the Oakland campus on Thursday, September 24, 2009. More than twenty men participated in the ceremony. The event was attended by five undergraduate men from the Delta Rho Chapter at Central Michigan University and three alumni from the Epsilon Iota Chapter at Western Michigan University.

Oakland University currently recognizes nine fraternities and sororities. The University celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007. Oakland University was created in 1957 when the late Alfred and Matilda Dodge Wilson donated $2 million and their 1,500-acre estate to Michigan State University to start a new college in Oakland County. Named Michigan State University - Oakland, the college enrolled its first students in 1959. As a member of NCAA Division I athletics and The Summit League, Oakland's Golden Grizzlies boast 34 Mid-Continent Conference championships and regular season titles, and 17 NCAA championship appearances. More than half of all student-athletes maintain a GPA over 3.0.

The early stages of a Chapter Council are in place at Oakland. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Denis Beaudoin, Director of Volunteer Initiatives at dbeaudoin@alphasigmaphi.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Matt Humberger, Director of Expansion and Growth
mhumberger@alphasigmaphi.org | 317.843.1911 ext. 238

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Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Yale University in 1845, and currently recognizes 68 chapters and colonies across the country. The Fraternity aims to be the co-curricular organization of choice for discerning young men through the provision of an enriching brotherhood experience and a full range of character and leadership development opportunities. The national headquarters of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity is located in Carmel, Indiana.