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Around the Peninsula – Xi Delta Raises $1,200 for Boys & Girls Club

The First Annual “Kicking for Kids,” hosted by the Xi Delta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity, was held recently at the Xi Delta KidsFlorida Avenue Soccer Fields. The Fraternity focused on raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club of America, whose mission is to facilitate after-school programs for young people while instilling a sense of belonging and worth for the individuals.  For Chi Phi, Kicking for Kids was the first large event that the chapter had done at Florida Tech. After deciding to host their first big event, Chi Phi pitched the idea of a soccer tournament.

Overall, fifteen teams participated in the competition on Sunday. The sudden death 8v8 soccer tournament required a $90 sign-up fee with all proceeds going to the national non-profit association. The winning team was rewarded with a trophy and $200. The games themselves began at 10 am and teams played throughout the day on two separate pitches, with a final match ending the event.  The event functioned as a ‘pilot tournament’ that would help the fraternity test out the idea for future years.

“This is our first time hosting the event so it will help us have a better idea for what we need to do for upcoming and future years,” explained Aral Taser, the Chapter’s Xi Delta Playsphilanthropy chair. “Hopefully we can make it an annual event that will grow and become more impressive each and every year.”  Whether it was to participate in the games or just to watch the tournament, FIT students came out to the event. With live music and food, spectators watched the thirty minute matches comfortably with friends and classmates. Many students were very pleased when they first heard about the event. “I heard about it first from Greek Life and I said to myself, I have to go to this. I really hope they keep this going. It will be great to know that we’ve raised a lot of money for the Boys and Girls Club,” said junior Shelby Zielinski. “I’m having an amazing time, both watching and playing. It will be interesting to see who wins.”

And at the end of the tournament it was International Football Club (ICF) that took home the trophy and cash. “We played hard!” the players stated as they paraded through the field with their trophy.

Xi Delta Wins

Snaps to Xi Delta for their dedication to the Boys and Girls Club!  For the full story, check out the Chakett at https://www.chiphi.org/chakettonline/around-chi-phi/2014/02/xi-deltas-soccer-fundraiser-for-boys-and-girls-club-raises-over-1200/

Around the Peninsula – Gettin’ Down ‘N Dirty with Theta Delta

This past weekend, our Brothers at the University of Florida got down and dirty Down n Dirty 2when they participated in Pi Beta Phi Sorority’s annual philanthropy, Down ‘N Dirty.  This philanthropy consists of a BBQ and a flag football tournament, and the gentlemen of University of Florida’s various Fraternities compete in the tournament to be named the overall winner of Down ‘N Dirty!  Exciting and fun, the event has some of the highest participation out of every Sorority philanthropy on the University of Florida campus.  In 2013, the sisters of Pi Beta Phi raised over $22,000!

The Brothers of the Down n Dirty 1Theta Delta Chapter of Chi Phi, who never back down from a challenge, got out there and got dirty as they played hard.  While they didn’t make first place (that honor went to Delta Chi), the men of Chi Phi did manage to come in a very respectable third place out of all the Fraternities who participated!

Let’s give the men of Theta Delta props for not only getting out there and Down n Dirty 3staying involved in their Greek community, but for not being afraid of getting dirty to help their sisters I Pi Beta Phi promote and support literacy through their donations to First Book, an international nonprofit organization founded in 1992 with a single mission: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.

Around the Peninsula with Chi Phi – Theta Delta Chapter Serves It Up!

The Brothers of the Theta Delta Chapter of the Chi Phi Fraternity at University of Florida certainly have plenty of reasons to be proud this month.

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First, two of their Brothers were initiated into Florida Blue Key, which is University of Florida’s leadership honorary founded back in 1923.  Florida Blue Key is nationally recognized as the breeding ground of Florida’s future leaders, with such past members at Lawton Chiles, Buddy MacKay, Bill Nelson, and many others.  Chartered with the mission of developing civic mindedness, civility, and life-long learning and service, Florida Blue Key strives to achieve a level of servant leadership that not only enhances the lives of its members, but the greater community as well.  Snaps to Brothers Brandon Corsentino and Brett Freidkes for being initiated into such a prestigious organization!

Second, Theta Delta also saw three of their Brothers be appointed to positions within University of Florida’s UF Interfraternity Council.  Brother Thomas Echezabel was appointed and will serve as the Director of Information Technology; Brother Tyler Marinelli is going to serve as the Assistant Vice-President of Finance; and Brother Kevin Alagha will be serving as the Assistant Vice-President of Membership – Logistics.  It’s always great to see our Brothers take an active role in not only their Fraternity, but also in the governing student bodies in their university.  Congratulations go out to all of these young men, with well-wishes on much success in these new roles.

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Finally, in true Chi Phi tradition, the Brothers of Theta Delta recently got together to clean up their community.  These young men were not afraid to get their hands dirty as they set about clearing out debris, mowing lawns, and cleaning up playgrounds to keep the area not only looking good, but safe for the children as well.  Once again, Chi Phi makes its mark on the community and gives back of their time and effort.  Well done, Theta Delta!