First Co-ed Latino Fraternity in the NationFounded in 1985

INTRODUCTIONS

Chapter- A chapter is an established body/entity at a University that host members.

Member- Any previous AM who has met all requirements and has completed the member intake process.

Active- Meet all requirements of school and Fraternity; in pursuit of degree.

In Active- Does not meet requirements.

Alumni- Possess a degree; may choose to be active as graduate student.

Associate Member Educator (A.M.E)- Is both the recruiter and instructor for the member intake process and its line. He/She also serves as a mentor for AM’s.

GREEK TERMINOLOGY

Membership Intake Process- Is the initial learning process that all applicants must participate in. It equips new members to become familiar with the policies, procedures and history. The length of the process varies between lines.

Associate Member (A.M.)- Is a qualified applicant accepted in to the process.

Line- A group of A.M’s selected to enter in to the process together.

Parent- Each A.M. will be assigned a parent to serve as both a friend & mentor.

GREEK TERMINOLOGY

Established in 1985 @ The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHFirst & Largest Co-ed Latino Fraternity in the NationFounders consist of 13 individuals, 3 men and 10 womenToday

Over 1500 membersOver 200 Lines20 Chapters Nationally in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Texas. We are still growing!

HISTORY

ServeServe the university campus and the university campus and communitycommunity

Bring forthBring forth on a scholastic level, on a scholastic level, Hispanics/Latinos and others at the Hispanics/Latinos and others at the university on the basis of university on the basis of friendshipfriendship

ProvideProvide a supplementary a supplementary educational, social and cultural educational, social and cultural experience for the mutual experience for the mutual cultivation of its memberscultivation of its members

AdvocateAdvocate for the needs and for the needs and concerns of the Hispanic/Latino concerns of the Hispanic/Latino studentsstudents

PromotePromote a basis for the diversity a basis for the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino culturesof the Hispanic/Latino cultures

EnhanceEnhance the educational the educational experience through the social and experience through the social and cultural activities, and assist in the cultural activities, and assist in the development of members’ development of members’ leadership abilitiesleadership abilities

PromotePromote inter-fraternity relations inter-fraternity relations FosterFoster positive relations between positive relations between

the Greek System, the Greek System, university/college administration, university/college administration, and the outside communityand the outside community

8 PURPOSES

Alpha Chapter - The Ohio State UniversityBeta Chapter - University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignGamma Chapter - Northern Illinois UniversityDelta Chapter - Southern Methodist UniversityEpsilon Chapter - Purdue University – CalumetZeta Chapter - University of Illinois at ChicagoEta Chapter - Ohio UniversityTheta Chapter - University of CincinnatiIota Chapter - DePaul University

CHAPTERS

Kappa Chapter - Kent State UniversityLambda Chapter - Illinois State UniversityMu Chapter - University of HoustonNu Chapter - University of ToledoXi Chapter – Loyola University ChicagoOmicron Chapter – Texas A&M International UniversityPi Chapter – Texas State UniversityRho Chapter – Northeastern Illinois UniversitySigma Chapter – University of TexasTau Chapter – Texas Tech UniversityUpsilon Chapter – Florida Atlantic University

CHAPTERS

Barn Dance

Formals

Conclave

Road Trips

Homecoming

Convention

Conferences

NALFO

Culture Fests

Step Shows

Greek Life Events

Speakers

Sports

ACTIVITIES

Aids Walk Boys & Girls Club Health Drive Blood Drives Tutoring Children March of Dimes Habitat For Humanity National Philanthropy:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital* You also may suggest your own community service ideas!

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Enrolled in 6 Credit Hours (min)

Minimum of 2.50/4.00 G.P.A.

Not be a First semester Student; (Transfer Students are Permitted, as well as freshman with high school / college credit)

Not Belong To Another Social Fraternity or Sorority

Complete the membership intake process

Requirements

The Jaguar Program

• If you don’t meet the requirements this semester don’t worry… We have ways for you to stay involved!

• The J.P. was designed for individuals who are ineligible to join this semester based on the Alpha Psi Lambda requirements. We encourage people to participate! It’s fun, free, and best of all, it gives you an idea of what to expect.

• The J.P. allows the interest to fully participate in all programs, activities and events sponsored by A.P.L.

• There are no financial obligations or commitments to participate. Its totally free! After a semester, the applicant will be reviewed for acceptance in to the Member Intake Process.

AMs learn what it's like to be a member Participate in Community Service EventsHost various fundraisers Learn about the fraternity’s history and structureBuild close relationships with membersHost a Social EventPromote academicsRecruitEstablish networking avenues

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS

What to expect during the process:

Dues are $125 per semester. (Our dues are one the cheapest in all of Greek Life)

Dues are non-refundable. Though cash is accepted, we prefer using a check or money order for documentation.

Payment plans are available upon request but full payments must be received prior to the semester ending.

Financial assistance may be awarded to a member who displays outstanding commitment to the fraternity.

The line or the individual AM may also host several fundraisers as a means to pay off their dues.

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE PROCESS

Dues

TIME COMMITTMENT

Alpha Psi Lambda maintains a strict NO HAZING policy.

Alcohol is not permitted during any membership intake activities.

Sexual Harassment, misconduct or violation to peoples rights will not be tolerated.

POLICIES

Greeks have a college graduation rate 20% higher than non-Greeks

The following percentages indicate people who are affiliated with being in a Greek organization:

76% percent of US senators,

71% of the men listed in the Who’s Who in America,

85% of the Fortune 500 executives

Over 400,000 collegiate men nationwide are in a fraternity

All but 2 US presidents were in a fraternity

STATISTICS

Fraternities are a proven support network on the college campus

Fraternities also provide

Scholastic resources to help achieve academic goals

Hands-on opportunities to practice leadership skills

Involvement in the campus and community

Career opportunities through interaction with fraternity alumni

Life long friendships

provides

A familia away from home to help adjust to college

Unique real world experience working with both men & women

BENEFITS

Ask a member to tell you Why they joined Alpha Psi Lambda….

TESTIMONIALS

Attend at least one Social event listed on website.

All applicants must fill out an application and schedule an interview with the recruiter (AME)

GPA Verification (provide a printed copy of transcript)

Provie copy of School schedule, work &/ other obligations.

NEXT STEPS to becoming a member

CONTACT INFORMATION

Associate Member Educator – Adam Lopez

E-Mail: apsimu@yahoo.com

Phone: 832-641-9715 (Fraternity Phone). Address: Alpha Psi Lambda

CA Box #273Houston, Texas 77204-3031

Website: www.uhapl.com

Thank you for your interest. We hope to one day call you a brother & sister in our Nationwide Familly!

“Together We Shall Seek the Noblest.”