http://www.sammybc.org/website/rss Recent News for Mu Upsilon en-us During this past weekend, the Fraternity held its first Sammy Olympics organized by Exchequer Mark Kleinman. The day started off with brothers breaking off into 2 teams. The first part of the day included physical outdoor events that ranged from basketball and football games to egg and melon tosses. The second part of the day included indoor events ranging from a pie eating contest to trivia questions about the Fraternity. Both active and alumni brothers including our Chapter Advisor Ralph La Croce came out and participated in the events holding true to our Fast and Firm. Suprisingly, both teams ended up tying at 206-206 thus making everyone a winner at the 1st Sammy Olympics. The Fraternity wishes to thank Exchequer Mark for his tireless efforts in setting up this amazing event and looks forward to the next Sammy Olympics. Fast & Firm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:27:12 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Sammy-Olympics-A-Great-Success http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Sammy-Olympics-A-Great-Success Golden Key International Honour Society, founded on 29 November 1977, is an academic honor society which recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence among college and university students from all academic disciplines. Golden Key has emerged as one of the most dynamic, forward-thinking organizations in higher education. Committed to an ethos of recognizing academic achievement and encouraging altruistic service, the Society’s on-campus presence has reached over 360 chapters at colleges and universities in seven countries: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Brother Victor Thkifati was inducted into the Golden Key Honor society last month and has yet again distinguished himself in scholarship and academia. He has done credit to our Chapter and to all of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity; by truly perusing education and living up to our University's Motto "Nil Sine Magno Labore," which means; "Nothing without great labor." Fast & Firm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:12:59 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Brother-Enters-Golden-Key-Society http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Brother-Enters-Golden-Key-Society A Formal is coming for Mu Upsilon in Late July; please contact Exchequer Bryan Ecock for more details about this event. Fast & Firm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:21:59 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Formal-Planned http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Formal-Planned A Brotherhood retreat is planned for the summer; specifically geared towards recruitment and discussion of the risk management policy. Rush games as well as some do's and don'ts for the Chapter will be discussed and reiterated in order to insure compliance with the risk management policy. Recruitment is the cornerstone of our Fraternity and practice makes perfect; all active Brothers must attend and Alumni guest speakers will be present. All Alumni are welcome as always and their presence is appreciated. Fast & Firm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:15:46 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/New-Brotherhood-Retreat-Planned http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/New-Brotherhood-Retreat-Planned The Sigma Lambda Pledge Class became Brothers the weekend of June 7th. Adding to the ranks of Mu Upsilon Chapter Brothers of Character and distinction. They are our Brothers; their problems are now our problems and their successes our success. We open up our arms and accept them as true Brothers and welcome them to the Mu Upsilon Family. FAST & FIRM Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:09:21 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Congratulations-Sigma-Lambdas http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Congratulations-Sigma-Lambdas Brother Victor Thkifati got elected to the Inter Greek Council E-Board this past Wednesday. As a new Brother he has shown his dedication both to our Chapter, our Fraternity and our Alma Mater. Sigma Alpha Mu is also the only Fraternity in Brooklyn College to be Represented on the IGC E-Board the other 3 positions are held by Sororities. Brother Victor has done much to distinguish himself in his first semester as a Brother and the Brotherhood expects more great things to come. Fast & Firm Sun, 18 May 2008 23:33:12 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Mu-Upsilon-Gets-IGC-E-Board-Seat http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Mu-Upsilon-Gets-IGC-E-Board-Seat Brother Mark Kleinman has become the new Chairman of the Centennial Committee. The kick off celebration and the November 2009 Dinner are just two of the projects that the Centennial committee is undertaking. Any and all comments, suggestions or questions regarding the Centennial Committee are to be directed to Brother Mark Kleinman. Fast & Firm Tue, 13 May 2008 15:16:29 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/New-Centenial-Committee-Chairman http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/New-Centenial-Committee-Chairman Mu Upsilon Chapter has been charged with the task of arranging the Centennial festivities in New York City. We are currently working on ideas to throw dinners as well as other events in 2009 to commemorate Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity's 100th Birthday. If you have any suggestions for our Centennial project e-mail the Centennial Committee Chairman; Past Prior Jose O. Hernandez Jr. at ezsoze@gmail.com. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:16:06 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Centennial-Initiative-Launched http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Centennial-Initiative-Launched This past Tuesday, Mu Upsilon Chapter's Alumni Advisory Board met for the first time; The Board was formed and it's members selected. The Membership of the Board includes Chapter Adviser Ralph La Croche, Brother Erick Lechowicz, Brother Bill Scanlin, Past Prior Anthony Colon, Brother Larry Nickchemny Past Prior Mike Usher, Brother Marland Kaplan. The Board will be working hard to continue to help Mu Upsilon Chapter Prosper. Currently a more updated directory of all Brothers is being worked on, please e-mail any of your information including your full name, address, phone number, e-mail, other electronic contact; as well as your birthday and current occupation to aab@sammybc.org. The information will only be used for contacts between Brothers and for announcements of Alumni Related Events. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:50:22 -0700 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Alumni-Advisory-Board-Launched http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Alumni-Advisory-Board-Launched The Apple of Knowledge; the Mu Upsilon Newsletter launched last week in PDF format. So far the response has been very positive; and the Chapter hopes that the Brotherhood will continue to enjoy our bi-annual newsletter. We hope to make the newsletter a quarterly publication similar to the Octagonian, however at the moment we are only publishing a Fall and Spring issue; no summer or winter issues are planned at the moment. Please continue to respond to the newsletter either favorably or unfavorably; we always take Alumni criticism and comments seriously and hope to get more of them. The next issue of the newsletter is due to be published in Late July of this year. And with your support it could be made into a printed version and mailed to the entire Brotherhood as well as e-mailed out. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:32:40 -0800 http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Newsletter-Lauched http://www.sammybc.org/website/news/Newsletter-Lauched