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177th Psi Upsilon Convention postponed until 2021

On Sunday, May 3rd, the Executive Council of Psi Upsilon decided to postpone the 177th Convention and cancel the 2020 Leadership Institute in Atlanta, GA – originally planned for July 24th through 27th. In 1841 Psi Upsilon became the first fraternity to hold a convention, and since that time the annual event has grown to become a wonderful celebration of our great fraternity. In addition, the Leadership Institute provides unique educational experiences relevant to our brothers and those that support them, and it is a highlight of our calendar.

The wellbeing of our brothers was our greatest concern, and we did not feel we could provide a safe and responsible environment given the current environment and uncertainty of the future. Today, months after COVID-19 began affecting the United States and Canada, so much is still unknown about the disease, including how long it will be around, if it will come back, and how our day-to-day lives will be affected moving forward. The Executive Council had hoped that by this time, there would be more answers and that we would still be able to host Convention as scheduled. However, we do not feel we can risk our brothers’ health or gamble that the ability to travel and convene in large groups will be safe and allowed by the end of July.

We are committed to hosting a quality virtual event in its place and holding a remote experience to report on the activities of the Fraternity, Foundation and Executive Council and all brothers of the fraternity will be invited to attend. In addition, unique educational opportunities will be provided to our members over the course of the summer to replace the leadership institute experience and help them prepare for the Fall. The dates, times and logistics for these meetings will be shared in the coming weeks.

Those who have already registered and paid for the Convention will be receiving a full refund.

We’d like to thank the Gamma Tau Chapter at Georgia Tech and the Psi Upsilon Society of Georgia for all the work they’ve done to help prepare for this event. While we are disappointed about the cancelation, we look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of Psi Upsilon at Georgia Tech in person when it becomes safe to do so.

While we know that this news is disappointing, we know that when we meet in person again, the reunion will be even more special. In 2021 we plan to convene the 177th Convention in Madison, Wisconsin and hope you will be able to join us then. We plan to return to Atlanta in 2023 for the 179th Psi Upsilon Convention.

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2020 March Challenge is in the books!



The #2020PsiUMarchChallenge is in the books!
Congratulations to the Gamma Tau (Georgia Institute of Technology) for winning the challenge!

Congratulations to the Gamma Tau (Georgia Institute of Technology) for winning the challenge!

Strong back and forth competition from the Omicron (University of Illinois), with the Phi (University of Michigan) coming in 3rd.

See how your chapter did here:

Thank you to our matching donors!

  • Larry Rakers, Omicron ’86 – matched  $2500 for the Omicron
  • Garrett Gleim, Tau ’01 – matched $2500  for the Tau
  • Alex Senchak, Eta ’06 – matched $2500  for the Eta
  • Greg Rupp, Phi ’81 – matched  $500 for the Phi



Thanks as well to our boosters who spread the word, everyone who sent in pictures in their Psi U finery, and everyone who participated in the challenge! 94 donors raised over $20,000 in support of the annual fund and will help fund Psi Upsilon’s scholarships, grants, and programming.

Some of the booster images submitted online for the 2020 March Challenge

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Help our mentor network grow!

Psi Upsilon Fraternity has partnered with Firsthand to provide a mentoring network for all our members – undergraduates and alumni. The platform allows brothers to connect for one-on-one career conversations. Whether you have an interview coming up, need to give your resume a tune up, or want to learn about a new career path, brothers will be there to help! Take a look at the page here and please sign up to be a mentor today!

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2020 March Challenge

FULL DETAILS HERE

March Challenge Overview
Annual giving is one of the most important areas in an organization’s fundraising efforts. This March 15 – 22, join us by  getting in on the March Challenge! The March Challenge pits chapter against chapter in friendly competition to see who can garner the most donors…the most Fans in the Stands if you like.

The March Challenge will have daily and final metrics to keep the competition moving.

From March 15-22 we’ll be providing updates on:

• What chapter has the most donors overall

• What chapter has given the most overall that specific day (to help differentiate)

• Which chapters are the top 5 each day

• All 1833 club members, and all recurring gift donors will be recognized daily

At the end of the Challenge the Chapter with the most donors will receive the trophy and be judged winner for the 2020 March Challenge!

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Phi Delta (Mary Washington) Alumni make a difference one Journey at a time

UPDATE: Join us as we discuss Adventure Philanthropy with Kole as part of our Virtual Speaker Series, April 9.

Two Brothers have banded together to not only make a difference for other individuals by encouraging life-altering journeys, but are making an impact on the world simultaneously. Click here to read more about their entrepreneurship in starting their own not-for-profit organization, Journey Foundation!

Above (Journey Foundation travel photo. Scroll through their Facebook page to see more journeys like those of Jack Harmon, Phi Delta ’18, and Koleman Lutz, Phi Delta ’18.)

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Lambda Sigma Chapter (Pepperdine) Raises over $18,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now

Lambda Sigma (Pepperdine) Raises over $18,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now with PSI U THINK YOU CAN DANCE Philanthropy

In 1983, Lambda Omega Sigma became the first Greek Fraternity at Pepperdine with the motto “Through Service We Shine” and in 1998 they became the Lambda Sigma Chapter of Psi Upsilon, and kept that focus on service. The chapter hosts a wildly successful philanthropy that not only includes the Greek community, but also attracts participation outside the fraternity and sorority world. During this year’s Psi U Think U Can Dance Philanthropy, the Lambda Sigma chapter not only sold nearly 500 tickets, but also raised over $18,000 for Conquer Paralysis Now, a non-profit started by the chapter’s first president, Sam Schmidt ’86.

Read the article in the JANUARY 29, 2020 Pepperdine Graphic.
http://pepperdine-graphic.com/for-first-time-ever-theta-takes-first-prize-in-putycd/

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Omicron (Illinois) Alumni Gather for Service

27 years ago a group of alumni gathered to play golf and catch up, but over nearly 3 decades, this tradition of friendship has transformed into an entire cross-generational alumni culture for these Omicron alumni. These brothers not only gather to cultivate their Psi Upsilon bonds, but also give back to the community while doing so.

Click here to read the whole story about how they have created a special alumni experience.

L to R: Omicron Alumni Tim Miller ’80, Matt Hower ’79, John Bloomfield ’79, Marty Hower ’80, Doug Glidewell ’81, Dan Wojnowski ’81, Tim Evans ’76, Kim Wells ’81

In 1992, four Brothers from University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana, were participating in a spring break-remembrance of friendship, golf, and fun, but little did they know that 27 years later the trip would become not only their tradition, but grow into a cross-generational, annual alumni gathering.

Omicron brothers from graduating years ranging from 1960 to the late 1980s continue to get together for the same reason as the original four, creating bonds that will last a lifetime. Over the years it has gained popularity, encouraging brothers to stay united and become better
people together.
After some time, the location has changed on a few occasions: Napa, Las Vegas, San Antonio, New Orleans, Tampa, Naples, Phoenix. There are newcomers, and every year, between four and eight join this traditional alumni getaway weekend. Although golf was the foundation of the gathering when it originally started, the group has expanded the focus of the trip to one of service, allowing brothers to step back into their philanthropic roots of Psi Upsilon members.

The group now gathers to build houses with Habitat for Humanity, but still makes time for a round or two of golf. After staying in touch yearlong via texts and emails, this upcoming November the group will return to Naples for their annual gathering. They all share responsibilities for the planning of the trip: one brother takes charge of meal planning to enjoy the foods they normally don’t allow themselves to eat, another plans the service project, and another secures tee times.

This group has remained close over the last 3 decades, supporting each other through marriages, kids, parents passing, illnesses of spouses, and even losing their own Brothers.
During their trip in San Francisco, the group was able to connect with other Omicron Chapter brothers that live in the area. One of the original four, Matt Hower, recalls one round of golf he’ll never forget.
“We had made tee times for the Golden Gate Park Golf Course and couldn’t figure out why it was so easy to get tee times. Then we teed off on the first hole – right into a thick horizon of fog. The first nine holes we were completely fogged in. That made it quite challenging to keep our eye on our golf balls.”

Hower is grateful for all the Omicron Brothers he’s met throughout the years during this annual gathering. He encourages other chapters to create a special tradition for their alumni to bond with each other as well, regardless of when they initiated.
“Keep it interesting and get to know guys well. It’s a chance to be laid back, have fun, and enjoy no responsibilities… even if for just a few days.”

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