Spring Chapter Events

From the desk of the chapter AG, Saumil Prasad.  Yes, Stavan's little brother for those that didn't know.  Lots of news, events and dates.

Poker Tournament

Brothers, Family, Friends...

You are all invited to participate in the 4th Bi-Annual NJEC Poker Tournament Fundraiser! This event is open to Alumni, Undergrads, Family and Friends!

Skiing Trip Fundraiser

The House Corporation has organized a discounted ski trip for the end of February.  Those that book their trip through this link will receive discounted rates and a portion of the reservation will go to the Alumni Association.  The fundraiser offers prices 33-50% off what you would find by booking through their website.  By comparison Camelback and SnoMountain charge approximately $50 per day for a 1-day ski ticket, but obvidoes not include rentals, lessons, or lodging. 

For those of you unfamiliar with the fraternity, I'd encourage you to visit this page.

This is not a fraternity event and is simply a discounted offer for those interested in skiing or getting away for a weekend.  There will not be a planned cirriculum of events and people are invited to make their own plans for the weekend.  Please feel free to share this with friends or family members that would be interested. 

Smugglers Notch
4323 VT Route 108 South
Jeffersonville, VT

Pricing includes all lift tickets and skiing for the day of your arrival
Studio - $800, 3 nights, sleeps 4
One-Bedroom - $1200, 3 nights, sleeps 6

Adult rentals for skis or snowboards are $30/day
Lessons are $38 per 2 hour lesson for adults and youths

To RSVP: Either visit the Facebook event page or contact Rick Pelletier

Post Sandy: Helping Those In Need

For those of you visiting this blog for the first time, I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your day.  If this is your first time in contact with this organization, it is likely as a result of social media and the various outlets that have promoted this effort and we would like to thank these groups as well.

Phi Kappa Psi is a national fraternity very similar to many other national organizations with the goal of enriching the college experience via leadership opportunities, community service and philanthropic events.  Phi Kappa Psi has four chapters in the state of New Jersey (Rowan, Rutgers, TCNJ, and Mommouth University).  Phi Kappa Psi's motto is "The Great Joy of Serving Others" and its members complete thousands of community service hours each year.  Last year, the Rowan chapter completed over 1000 service hours alone. This blog is generally used as a communication resource to celebrate accomplishments of the chapter and its members, but today is being used to ask others outside or circle for help.


Everyone is aware of the damage caused by Sandy across the region and everyone is connected to someone who has been impacted by the storm.   Calls for donations of supplies and aid have gone out across the country and there are numerous avenues to donate.  The chapter has plans to complete multiple service projects.  Many have asked how they can help and information has arrived and is available on the other side of the break.

The Shield Online

Obviously the Shield is the quarterly magazine that is published by the headquarters staff.  I just wanted to provide everyone with a few updates.  First and foremost, the staff has completed digitizing every single edition of The Shield going all the way back to 1879.

Additionally, if you need to update your mailing address or wish to remove yourself from the mailing list for The Shield, please visit Phi Psi Connect.  It might not seem like much, but collectively, the postage makes up one of the larger operating costs for the national fraternity.  

Donations

Yep, we need your money.  So does the mortgage company, the cable company, and the cell phone company.  So every dollar donated is greatly appreciated.  But where does your money go? It’s all up to you.

Introducing the Omegas

I'm happy to say the chapter pinned its 24th pledge class as a chapter October 3rd.  Surrounding the Omegas were members of the chapter, numerous alumni (including a healthy showing of the ex-GP Club), guests, and Kelvin Rodriguez, Rowan's Coordinator of Greek Affairs. Following a productive rush, the chapter pinned 10 men, the largest  Fall pledge class in the chapter's history.