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has someSeriousFun

Brothers begin their semester off right byraising funds for the SeriousFun Network.

August 2013Issue #2

Alumni Date

Party

P h i T a u s & P i K a p p s U n i t e

It had not been a full week into school when we, the

Brothers of Phi Kappa Tau, started our semester off

right by holding our first philanthropic fundraising

event, Pie-A-Phi Tau. Pie-A-Phi Tau is a semi-

annual event held once a semester that really gets

the face of Phi Kappa Tau out to the students, and

lets people know what we stand for. According to our

chapters Philanthropy chairman

Steven Steele, this event has

been a part of our chapter for as

long as he can remember. Due

to the brothers hard working

efforts, Steele says we were

able to raise about $85.

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The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning,ethical leadership and exemplary character.

The vision of Phi Kappa Tau is to be recognized as a leadership organization that binds

men together and challenges them to improve their campuses and the world.

Saturday,September 21st

Hunters Ale House9pm


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Recruitment Update

Gamma Lambda, as always, is in full swing recruitment mode. The Interfraternity Council

recruitment week is from September 23rd

to the 27th

. Below you will be able to find a list ofofficial recruitment events. We strongly encourage alumni to come and meet their potential

new brothers.

September 23rd September 27th

Monday: Information night and Nachos , 7 P.M.

Tuesday: Chili Cook off, 7 P.M.

Wednesday: Cabbage Ball, 6:30 P.M.

Thursday: Chill Zone, 8 P.M.

Friday: Formal Dinner (Alumni please RSVP)

All funds raised during philanthropic fundraisers

are donated to the SeriousFun Network, our

fraternities national philanthropy. Phi Kappa Tau

alumni and well-known actor Paul Newman

founded the SeriousFun Network in 1988 when he

had the idea to give kids with serious illnesses the

opportunity to kick back and raise a little hell. The

SeriousFun Childrens Network provides children

with serious illnesses a summer camp experience

free of charge. Since Newmans idea, SeriousFun

camps have been put up across America, one

currently being constructed in Michigan, and has

been a national movement since 1988.

Fundraising efforts will continue throughout

the year

including Phry-

Tau, which will

be held on

November 7th.

Steele also says

to stay tuned,

that he is

looking into

planning

multiple new fundraisers throughout the semester.

Important Dates

SeptemberSat Sept 14th: Air force football at FinchMon Sept 16th: Meet The GreeksWed Sept 18th: Ultimate Frisbee at FinchSat Sept 21st: Alumni Date PartyMon Sept 23rd: Informational NightTues Sept 24th: Chili Cook Off at theHouseWed Sept 25th: Cabbage Ball at FinchThurs Sept 26th: Chill ZoneSept 27th: Formal Dinner


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Alumni Show

Case

BOG Chairman Carl Sproul & family

Carl graduated from CMU in December of 2003

with BS in Education and minors in history,

language arts and middle level education. After

graduating, Carl moved down to Charlotte, North

Carolina where he taught 7th and 8th grade social

studies for 8 years. During that time he received

his Masters in School Administration from

Queens University of Charlotte. Carl was able to

relocate with his wife and two children back to

Michigan in August of 2012 as he became an

assistant principal at Oxford Middle School in

Oxford, Michigan.

Carl was initiated into Gamma Lambda in the

Spring of 1999 as a member of the Rho class.During his time as an active member he served as

the Membership Orientation Officer for a

semester, Alumni Relations for a semester, Vice

President (twice) and President for one year.

Carl says it is wonderful to be back and to be

able to serve Gamma Lambda in this new

capacity and to fulfill my obligations to our oath

as I promised when I was initiated. I am looking

forward to meeting all of you.

House Improvement

Update

In the past month the Gamma LambdaChapter has strived to make manyimprovements on our house located at

906 S. Main Street. Below are photos ofthe old, and new chapter room. As achapter we would personally like tothank Gary Ramsower and the GammaLambda Housing Corp (GLHC).

Before

During

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Gamma Lambda heavily involved in

university program to welcome

incoming freshman and transfer

studentsAs nearly half of the incoming freshman class move

in early and start their journey called college, nine

Phi Tau brothers join them. Leadership Safari,

founded in 1996, is a 5-day leadership program that

allows incoming freshman and transfer students to

get acquainted with campus and college life.

During this five-day experience we had one

brother serve as a core guide, one as a member

of C- team, and seven brothers serve as Safari

Guides. Core guides not only mentor the Safari

Guides, but they also oversee all participant

groups and resolve issues there may be. C-

Team brother Collin Karcher says my main

role throughout the week was to facilitate

various activities including the challenge

course. Safari Guides lead as the direct

mentors to about 11 15 students.

Leadership Safari is an excellent way to

encourage students to go Greek, and

brothers will continue to stay involved in the

future.

Learning.Lead ing . Serving.


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The Brothers Trust Fund

The Brothers Trust is a group of Phi Kappa Tau undergraduates who have decided to

expand their support of their Fraternity by making a financial contribution to the Phi Kappa

Tau Foundation. By joining the Brothers Trust, you join your alumni counterparts in

supporting Phi Kappa Tau by establishingan early commendable pattern of giving

that will help Phi Kappa Tau today and for

generations to come.

In honor of the 100-year anniversary of Phi KappaTau, the national office built a centennial gardenwhere a shield from each chapter will eventuallyhang. We at Gamma Lambda would like to

challenge our Alumni, Parents, riends, and ActiveBrothers to donate a minimum of $19.65 in honorof our founding year. It would be great to reach thegoal of $1,906 and earn our shield by GammaLambdas 50th Anniversary in 2015.

If you would like to donate or become a member ofthe Brothers Trust please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Go To www.PhiKappaTau.org

Step 2: Hover your mouse over the FoundationTab

Step 3: Click the tab that says, guide to giving

Step 4: Click the most appropriate option from

The Chapter Shield

Calling all Alumni!

The Brothers of the GammaLambda Chapter are currently

seeking to put together a contactbook. If you are an alumni whowould like to stay informed, or bemore involved with your chapter weask that you please send yourname, class (i.e. Alpha), phonenumber, address, and emailaddress to the contact informationbelow.

Jake Fleming

Vice President of Alumni RelationsPhone: (989) 615-1855Email: [email protected]

Anthony CavataioSecretaryPhone: (586) 219-6151Email: [email protected]

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