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PHIOTA!!

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The PHIOTA! is a quarterly professional magazine based on the ideals of the pillars of Fi Iota Alfa. It is the offi cial publication of Phi iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest existing latino fraternity, establish in December 26, 1931 at Troy, New York, with its roots beginning at 1898. All articles express the opinions of the authors, and not the fraternity, unless stated otherwise.

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Dear Readers,

This is my last issue as the editor of the PHIOTA!. It has been a great pleasure serving in this position.

I hope you enjoy this issue of the PHIOTA!, as it contains interesting articles written by brothers accross the country.

It has been a great experience this past 2 years working with the PHIOTA!. I now look forward to serving as the Publications Manager.

Fraternally,

Steven Garza

National Management Francisco LugoExecutive Director

Jorlui SillauDirector of Human Resources

Michael RiveraDirector of Operations and Information Services

Bernie RebollarDirector of Marketing Rafael Arciga GarciaDirector of Member Services

Charles DuranDirector of Recruitment

Noe FavelaDirector of Treasury

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ContentsPHIOTA! * FALL 2010

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2

2010 National Convention

Northeastern Province-Annual Jose Marti Open Mic & Poetry Slam

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Feature ArticleLa Vision Global de un Phiota

-Jorge Davila

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Southeastern Province-The Return to Louisiana State University

Southern Province-Impacto Latino-Dragon Slayer Award-The Rising Star of Texas

FROM THE EDITOR

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Phiota! Brother Highlight

Name: Jorge DavilaBrother Name: NavatisSemester Pledge: Fall 2008University: University of Texas at San AntonioDegree: KinesiologyHighest Fraternal Position: Vice PresidentAwards/Recognitions: Greek Man of the Year NALFO Undergraduate Campus Leadership Excellence AwardOther Accomplishments: Multicultural Greek Council President

My name is Luis Cadavid, and I am a brother of Kappa Chapter (Syracuse University). I recently joined the ranks of our distinguished brotherhood; in my time as a brother I have been able to put together a few thoughts that took me quite a few years to understand.

I come from a privileged family, and I consider myself a privileged college student who has traveled around the world and interact with many different cultures and people. Throughout my various trips around the world, I have learned a great deal about people of different social classes and education levels, which allows me to see the world from various perspectives.

I was raised in South America, between Ecuador and Colombia, and with a very European education, I learned about my people while also being surrounded by Western culture. As I grew up, I began to realize that I really did not consider myself from any one place; I could never say I am Ecuadorian, Colombian or Russian because I always felt I could fi t in anywhere at any time. My various trips proved to me that I can mingle with wealthy aristocrats and just as easily with low class guards, drivers and maids. After being exposed to different environments I realized, we cannot go forward as a united community of Latin Americans until we realize that our nationality does not matter, because we all come from similar cultures that ruled our nations before the Spaniards knew of our existence. However, because our lives are so greatly infl uenced by those of our ancestors that fought hard, what matters most is not our individual nationalities, but rather our cultures.

La Visión Global de un Phiota

I have been to most Latin American countries and have realized that we are all one people. We might have some ethnical differences, a difference in our Spanish accents, but generally we have the same skin color, some of the same customs, and above all the same problems and confl icts. Most of our countries have faced armed disagreements, be it under Pinochet or Cordero, with the FARC or EZLN. Our countries are plagued with inequality and vast amounts of untapped wealth. The continuous political strife has lead to the growth of the leftist populist parties that are gaining power throughout the Southern hemisphere. I feel like a stranger to the struggles of my people; I do not face the same struggles even though I do understand them, thanks to those who have educated me on the matter. At the same time I cannot consider myself an outsider because I am not. I am not American, and at the same time I am not entirely Russian. I am the child of both worlds, the Western civilization and Latin American culture.

The answer to our problems is the combined ideology of our nations with Western ideals, because the West has the answer to our problems, while Latin America is what we would like to see improved by ceasing of the seemingly never ending confl icts. While the people and our community leaders such as ourselves the brothers of Phi Iota Alpha do not understand and apply this knowledge to improve the living conditions of our people in Latin America, our nations will not stop fi ghting and living in inequality. With this I call on you to apply your knowledge of the West and of your home country to fi nd a way to stop the disunity, lawlessness and poverty that has plagued our countries for long enough.

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On September 24, 2010, the Colombia University Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha hosted their annual Jose Marti Open Mic and Poetry Slam.

The event has been a long-standing tradition of the chapter, whom works hard every year to make it a great success. They have created a safe space for members of the community to express themselves on the mic through spoken word and poetry.

As part of their program this year they decided to also add vocal and dance performances because they are forms of artistic, group and individual expressions. The performances included: poetry, spoken word, vocal performances, belly dancing, East Asian fusion dance, hip hop and salsa performances, and individual free-fl ow monologues.

The event was their most successful open mic’s in terms of selling out tickets and fi lling the room capacity plus having a great variety of performances.

Annual Jose Marti Open Mic & Poetry Slam

Cultivo una rosa blanca en junio como eneropara el amigo sinceroque me da su mano franca.

Y para el cruel que me arrancael corazón con que vivo,cardo ni ortiga cultivo;cultivo la rosa blanca.

-Don José Julián Martí1853-1895

Northeastern Province

What is Movember? Movember is an annual charity event held during the month of November, where men grow a moustache to raise awareness and funds for cancers affecting men.

How Does it Work? • Register at Movember.com by November 1st. • Once registered, you will have access to your personalized Mo Space page on Movember.com – “ground zero” for all things Movember. • Using pre-loaded email, Facebook, and Twitter messaging from your Mo Space, recruit friends and family to either join your Movember team or donate to your moustache growing efforts. • On Movember 1st Mo Bros (Movember participants) start clean-shaven then grow and groom their moustache all month long. • Throughout the month of Movember, actively update your Mo Space with pictures, videos, and status updates of your progress to supplement your fundraising outreach. • Mo Sistas, the women who love and support the Mo Bros, play an important role in Movember. Mo Sistas are encouraged to register on Movember.com, create or join a team, host a Mo Party, and show support for the men in their life and their participation in Movember. • At the end of Movember, celebrate your journey with the Movember community at an offi cial Gala Parté or host your own Mo Parté (Movember will send you a Movember Parté in a Box kit with everthing you need!). Who benefi ts? Funds raised in the US benefi t the Prostate Cancer Foundation (pcf.org) and LIVESTRONG (livestrong.org).

Why men’s health and cancers affecting men?• The men’s health movement is 30 years behind the women’s health movement. • Men are less likely to schedule doctor appointments and stay in touch with their doctors, thereby denying them the chance of early detection and effective treatment of common diseases. • 1 in 2 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. • A man will die from prostate cancer ever 16.4 minutes- 32,000 men will die of the disease this year. • 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer- more than 218,000 cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed this year. • A man is 35% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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2010 NATIONAL CONVENTION2010 NATIONAL CONVENTIONDALLAS, TXDALLAS, TX

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On July 17, 2010 Phi Iota Alpha, the Oldest Latino Fraternity in existence, celebrated it's 78th Anniversary Convention in Dallas Texas.

Over 150 members of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., from all over the country gathered togeth-er at the historic Adolphus Hotel in Downtown Dallas for educational workshops, motivational speakers, celebrations, and community service.

Some key events where a visit to the stockyards in Forth Worth, TX. Brothers where able to experience Texas as the cattle march down the street. Brothers also got the opportunity to relax and have fun at Six Flags over Texas.

Convention weekend was capped off with the annual convention banquet attended by brothers and guests. The Keynote speaker was State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo of the Texas House of Representatives.

Roberto R. Alonzo is serving his fi fth term as a Texas State Representative in the 80th Texas Leg-islature (2007-2009) having been elected in November 1992 to start his fi rst term during the 73rd Regular Session in 1993. State Rep. Alonzo serves House District 104 in the Legislature, which is in southwest Dallas including primarily the communities of Oak Cliff, Cockrell Hill, northeast Grand Prairie, North Oak Cliff, and Arcadia Park. When he was fi rst elected, Rep. Alonzo made history by becoming the fi rst Mexican American from North Texas elected to the Legislature.

Highlights of the annual awards ceremony included:

* Undergrad of the Year: Jorge "Mesiah" Santos, Alpha Gamma Chapter - St. Johns University * Alumni of the Year: Aaron "Caton" Palacios, Tau Chapter - Baylor University * University of the Year: Florida State University; which is now The Alpha Mu Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha.

Sunday's National Phiota Football Tournament was won by the local team of brothers from the University of North Texas.

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Southeastern Province

After three decades, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity returns to Louisiana State University last Spring semester, March 2010. Thanks to four interested individuals, the university, and the brothers whom took an active role in the expansion.

The return of Phi Iota Alpha to Louisiana State University is a great accomplishment because it’s reclaiming a piece of our history.

Its where part of our fraternal history began and will continue today. This is the birth place of Sociedad Hispano Americano, founded in 1904 at the university, later known as Sigma Iota in 1912.

Sigma Iota is the fi rst latino-based fraternity in America. Until the merger in 1931 with Phi Lambda Alpha which became known as Phi Iota Alpha.

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Many of the notable recognize brothers have come from Louisiana State University: Former President of Honduras, Carlos Roberto Flores, and former President of Panama, Eric Arturo Del Valle. Eric joined Phi Iota Alpha in 1955 at the university.

The colony’s current goal is to grow in membership and bring back traditions of Phi Iota Alpha to the university.

They are starting the traditions by taking active participation in the university Homecoming Events. Marlon Boutin is currently running for Homecoming President. Brothers will be participating in the University Homecoming Parade.

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Phi Iota Alpha’s Alpha Lambda chapter at the University of Arkansas co-sponsored and took part of the 1st annual Impacto Latino event on campus. Impacto Latino is an outreach program dedicated to promoting education to Latino youth in Northwest Arkansas. Fifty Latino high school students from Northwest Arkansas paid a visit to the University of Arkansas where they took a free ACT, toured campus, met with campus’ faculty and staff, and had personal seminar discussions with college Latino students.

Phi Iota Alpha brothers Rafael Arciga, Frank Berlanga, and Danny Diaz participated in a panel group discussing their experiences as college students and emphasized the importance of higher education. The panel discussion instilled an impacting

experience for the students as they were able to discuss real issues with students of their same background. This was the fi rst time the University of Arkansas hosted such an event for a group of high school Latino students, and with the help of Phi Iota Alpha this event was made possible.

The Alpha Lambda chapter has made education a priority to create a more positive and prosperous community. It has been proven that education is the most effective pathway to changing the lives of our Latino youth by defying negative stereotypes, creating leaders, and defeating the economical challenges that have plagued our communities; an “Impacto” that with help of

Phi Iota Alpha’s leadership ,will continue to grow and change the life of Latinos in Northwest Arkansas for generations to

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Southern Province

On Saturday July 26th 2010 the University of Arkansas’ Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc., received the Dragon Slayer -Civil Rights Activist of the Year Award. The ceremony took place at the Arkansas Citizens First Congress (CFC) legislative convention in Little Rock Arkansas.

The following is what the organizers said about the chapter:

“Established in 1931, Phi Iota Alpha has a history rich in promoting and advancing leadership in the Latino community, and if the 2009 Legislation session was any indication, that tradition is alive and well in Arkansas.

The Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi Iota Alpha is the fi rst Latino fraternity in the University of Arkansas system, and has quickly established its role as a leader in bringing various parties together when it comes to Latino issues. When the Dream Act, a Citizen's First Congress priority, was fi rst proposed, they saw it as an issue that they could help drive at the State Capitol. For Phi Iota Alpha members, the Dream Act represented not only an opportunity to promote higher education in the Latino community, but more importantly, to promote access to education regardless of immigration status.

Though the Dream Act did not pass in Arkansas, a national movement is afoot to include the measure as part of a national education reform, and Phi Iota Alpha is continuing to build support for it in the Natural State.”

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On September 12, 2010, the Multicultural Greek Council held a banquet were the Texas State Colony of Phi Iota Alpha receive three major awards which included the following: Service Man of the Year, Best Programming Event of the Year, and Highest Fraternity GPA.

Steven Andrade receive the Service Man of the Year award. He completed 181 service hours by mentoring kids at the local Boys and Girls Club and Crockett Elementary.

The Program of the Year award went to their controversy fi lm event, “The Other Side of Immigration,” by Roy Germano, who enlightened over 250 students, staff, and community on why so many people leave Mexican towns, family, and friends to work in the United States.

Finally, the colony was recognize for their academic achievement by receiving the Highest Fraternity GPA award for having a 2.75 GPA with 11 active brothers. It is the third straight year the colony continues to receive this award.

The colony continues to grow stronger as they raise the bar for education and professionalism. It’s no wonder they will get charter soon and become one of the top chapters in the country.

The RISING Star of Texas: Texas State Colony

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Sixty years ago, America’s kids took to the streets on Halloween collecting change to help children left vulnerable by World War II. This year, the tradition continues with kids across America making a difference in the lives of children around the world.

Whether you’re a kid, a parent, a teacher, or an individual supporter, there are so many ways to get involved! You can support Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF by carrying the orange collection box door-to-door, hosting a Halloween party or event, donating online, or by texting the word “TOT” to UNICEF (864233) to donate $5 on your mobile phone.*

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