Save the Date: 2007 Conference - San Juan, Puerto Rico June 7 – 10

Brothers,

The National Executive Board is excited to announce that the 2007 Conference will be hosted on the enchanted island of San Juan, Puerto Rico June 7 – 10. Many of the plans are being finalized and will be available shortly. Please start making plans and schedule arrangements to attend. We will be staying at the beautiful Holiday Inn San Juan Hotel http://www.hisanjuan.com/, just 3 miles from the San Juan Airport.

We highly encourage undergraduate brothers to start inquiring about University/SGAs sponsorship for brothers attending the conference. In addition, sectors/chapters should also plan fundraisers to off set the cost, as all undergrads should attend.

Tentative Summarized Agenda:
Thursday, June 7th
Alumni Golf & Exploring the Island
Registration
Welcoming Reception
Friday, June 8th
Workshops & Presentations
Island Excursion
Saturday, June 9th
Workshop & Presentation
Beach Bathing
*Awards Dinner/Banquet
Sunday, June 10th
Exploring the Island

On behalf of the National Executive Board, we look forward to seeing you June 2007 in Puerto Rico.

Fraternally,

Anthony J. Pérez
National Director of Communications
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Email: mailto:Anthony.Perez@Lambda1975.org

Lambda Quest Newsletter Available Online

For those that did not pick up a copy of the new edition of the Lambda Theta Phi Quest Newsletter at the 31st Anniversary Banquet, you can now view it online by clicking on the link below. All our newsletters can be accessed at the National Website (http://www.lambda1975.org/) under News & Events > Articles > National Newsletter. A direct link to each newsletter edition will also be available on the Lambda Alumni News Blog. Check out the latest newsletter here: http://www.lambda1975.org/Downloads/newletter_12_06.pdf

Lambda Theta Phi Foundation Awards

PRESS RELEASE-

On December 2, 2006 Lambda Theta Phi Foundation presented awards to the following brothers at the Lambda Theta Phi 31st National Banquet in Garfield, New Jersey.

The following two brothers were awarded Leadership Scholarship awards of $500.00 each:
Jimmy A. Latorre
Attending: Stevens Institute of Technology - Zeta Chapter
Major: Computer Engineering

Carlos E. Hurtado
Attending: California Polytechnic State Univ. - San Luis Obispo - Alpha Omega Chapter
Major: Aerospace Engineering

Jose Acosta of Montclair State University received a special scholarship award for his outstanding work in organizing the voter registration and absentee voter project in the Tri-State area. Awarded $500.00

A special educational fund was also created for the Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Chapter at Montclair University for being the #1 chapter in voter registration project. Awarded $2,000.00.

I again I wish to thank all those who worked so hard to make this a great year for Latin Greeks around the country.

Agustin "Gus" Garcia, National Chairman
Lambda Theta Phi Foundation
Penthouse2850 Douglas RoadCoral Gables, Fl. 33134
Tel. 305-859-7741

Lambda Theta Phi Celebrates 31 Year Anniversary

NEW JERSEY, December 4, 2006 - Lambda Theta Phi, the country’s first recognized and nationwide Latino Fraternity celebrated its 31st anniversary on Saturday, December 2nd, 2006, Milan's Banquet Hall in Garfield, New Jersey.

There were approximately 200 guests in attendance including, National Board of Directors, regional officers, alumni and undergraduate members, representing various professions and academic pursuits, along with family and friends to celebrate and reflect on the many accomplishments of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity. The banquet was hosted by Brother Victor Carbonell. The evening was enjoyed with a live band, dinner, dancing, tradition, US Senate Proclamation, and awards presentation. The National Board would like to recognize the 2006 award winners:

Colony of the Year:
Western Illinois University
Alumni Brother of the Year:
Julio Marenco – Kappa Chapter
Alumni Mentor of the Year:
Roberto Gutierrez – Alpha Chapter
Alumni Chapter of the Year:
Lambda Alpha – NY
Academic Brother of the Year:
Gerardo Alcazar – Houston Colony
Sector of the Year:
California Sector 3
Undergraduate Brother of the Year:
Edgardo Hernandez – Phi
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year:
Alpha Eta Chapter – University of Texas

In addition to the Banquet, the National Board of Directors in conjunction with Alpha Chapter, Lambda Gamma - NJ Alumni Chapter and the three New Jersey Sectors facilitated a weekend of workshops, candle vigil, breakfast, dinner, and state-wide interest meeting. A special thank you to the Brothers who participated especially, the Brothers of Alpha Chapter, Fraternal Father Jose Quiles, Founding Fathers Agustin “Gus” Garcia and Enrique Garcia, Past National Board Presidents Jorge Diaz and Reinaldo Cortez, Epsilon Chapter Founding Brother Jeff Diaz, and Luis Miranda. Also thanks to Brothers Carlos Mesa, Francisco Lugo, and everyone else who helped to make this weekend a success.

The Quest 2nd edition newsletter and banquet program that were distributed at the banquet can be downloaded from the National website.

As we look towards next year, we are excited to announce the next National event will be the Brotherhood Conference & Awards Dinner in San Juan, Puerto Rico June 2007.

Fraternally,


Anthony J. Pérez
National Director of Communications
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Anthony.Perez@ lambda1975. org