ANNUAL 12-13 REPORT

ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER

UN IVE R SIT Y O F WASH IN GTON

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Lambda Phi Epsilons vision is to become the preeminent international Asian interest fraternal organization, providing outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy in the community.

Presidents Message Internal Affairs Brotherhood Fundraising Leadership Development New Member Education

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Scholarship 16 External Afffairs Community Engagement Cultural Awareness 18 20 22

Greek and Public Relations 24 26 28 30 34 36 41 46

Recruitment Social Programming

Expansion Events Timeline In The News Endorsements

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Presidents Message
Growth. Thats the one word I believe best summarizes Alpha Zeta Chapters main goal for this entire year. Although there are numerous Asian American interest fraternities at the University of Washington that compete for similar interests and prospective new members, Lambda Phi Epsilon stands out from the crowdand there is good reason for that. Alpha Zeta Chapter has stayed true to the national vision of Lambda Phi Epsilon: to become the preeminent international Asian interest fraternal organization, providing outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy in the community. This past year, we have crossed seventeen new members and chartered an additional ten more at Washington State University as their chapter host. The rate of growth our chapter is experiencing will open even more opportunities for expanVion within the coming decade. By living our fraternal values and growing the fraternity outside the scope of a single chapter, we are rapidly showing the world how our work is impacting our communities at large. I encourage you to closely read the achievements and milestones outlined in this annual report to contextualize the efforts our all-star chapter has invested into helping each brother unlock his fullest potential. The growth and hard work that members at the University of Washington have accomplished within the past twelve months deserve to be recognized at Convention XXIV as the Chapter of the Year.

We aint new to this. We true to this.

Mr. Frankie Acfalle

Mr. Frankie Acfalle 2012-13 Chapter President University of Washington, Seattle

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Internal Affairs
100% 0
Risk management incident reports Amount of active brothers on good academic standing with the University of Washington

By The Numbers Alpha Zeta Chapter has grown significantly since its establishment at the University of Washington in 1999.

$2,965
Total funds raised this fiscal year to support internal chapter operations

Chapter History 144 17

Initiated members at Alpha Zeta Chapter who have crossed the line into eternal brotherhood Unique ethnicities represented among Alpha Zeta Chapter 2013 | Established a Colony at Washington State University 2009 | Ten Year Brotherhood Anniversary 2009 | Alpha Zeta Chapter Hosts Convention XX 2004 | National Brotherhood Step Showcase Champions 2004 | Five Year Brotherhood Anniversary 2003 | Associate Status Promoted to Active Status 2001 | Colony Status Promoted to Associate Status 1999 | University of Washington Colony Established 1998 | Interest Group Forms at the University of Washington

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Brotherhood

Lambda Phi Epsilon continues to establish and perpetuate brotherhood and fellowship among its members. We not only seek to bring together a diverse group of men who share interests, concerns, backgrounds and cultures, but who believe that the strength of many are forged into the power of being one.

Sunday Morning Scrimmage

Seizing a sunny Sunday morning to play football with our new members, actives, and alumni.

Actives vs Alumni Basketball

Alumni go brutal on the offensive and take home the victory at this years annual brotherhood basketball game.

Bite of Seattle
Brothers put their shades on as they enjoy the northwests premiere food festival.

Celebrating 14 years and counting of Alpha Zeta Chapters eternal brotherhood during our Founders Week.

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Fundraising
Our chapter has actively participated in local fundraising opportunities throughout the greater Seattle area. These events allow us to generate revenue as a group to raise funds for critical fraternity events.

Hot Chocolate Run

We volunteered at the Hot Chocolate 5K/15K run event supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities. We helped participants check in their registration and collect their sweatshirts and bid numbers.

Hell Run
Hell Run was an obstacle course event supporting the Livestrong Foundation. We worked at a checkpoint during the race where we cheered on participants and handed out water.

Warrior Dash
Warrior Dash is a recreational run event supporting St. Judes Children Research Hospital. We worked at the parking lot entrance as well as helped the staff clean up trash and pack up tents.

Our chapter secured a $2,000 grant from API Chaya, a nonprofit organization dedicated to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. As a stipulation of the grant, Lambdas have helped organize events pertaining to domestic violence awareness.

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Leadership Development
Lambda Phi Epsilon fosters character development through tangible activities that cultivate professional growth for all brothers. Time and time again, members of Lambda Phi Epsilon have proven to become the catalyst of social change they want to see in their university and community.

Junior Active Retreat

Initiated members learn more about the governing operations of the fraternity, discuss best practices of risk management, and brainstorm goals for the following year.

Election Night Viewing Party

After conducting extensive voter registration drives for the API community and getting out the vote with 18 Million Rising, we activated voices of Asian Americans to make history this election.

Convention Leadership Summit

Attended mission critical professional development workshops (such as personal branding and chapter finance management) and networked with brothers from coast to coast.

Embarked on a weekend-long excursion to Leavenworth, Washington to sharpen the leadership skills and professional development of our newly crossed members.

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New Member Education

All who wish to join Lambda Phi Epsilon go through a transformative new member education process. Our new member education program reinforces the fraternitys values in our potential members.

Ownership in Fraternal Projects

We empower our new members to take on class-led projects. This allows them to garner responsibility in learning how a fraternity functions.

Participation in Greek Customs

We encourage our new members to prepare special presentations for their pledge sisters in different Greek organizations. This allows them to showcase their humor and musical talent.

Big Brother Mentorship

Every new member is matched with an older figure in the fraternity based on similar interests and professional goals. This figure serves as an appropriate role model throughout the new member education process and beyond.

Because our bid voting process is competitive, we hold special celebrations that congratulate our new members on receiving and accepting their bids.

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Scholarship
The brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon place excellence in academics in the highest regard. The fraternity offers numerous educational resources exclusive to its members.

Kaplan Partnership
We maintain a strong relationship with Kaplan, Inc. Through this partnership, we are awarded a $1,400 scholarship to give to any member of our choosing to spend on their standardized test preparation courses for graduate school admissions.

Professional Development Series

Every fall and winter quarter, our house organizes a career panel among our alumni division for our prospective members to begin networking with industry professionals.

All Day Study Spree

During our Founders Week, we organized an eight-hour study session in a library on campus to promote academic achievement.

Congratulations to our three graduating seniors (picture above) of 2013: Carsen Chu, Bryan Dosono, and Frankie Acfalle! Our Alumni Association funds our graduating seniors with academic stoles to wear at the University of Washington Commencement Ceremony.

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External Affairs
789 7
Step performances given this year at cultural appreciation events Likes on our chapter Facebook page (394 Twitter followers; 301 Instagram followers)

By The Numbers Alpha Zeta Chapter assesses its annual performance through concrete key performance indicators. This data is used to plan chapter goals for the following year.

1,117.5
Total amount of volunteer service hours this past year brothers have contributed to the greater community and university

Chapter Awards 1,000+ 42

Times where the Lambda chant was used at roll call in Greek probates and showcases (L L L PHIII...) Cumulative tickets sold from our Halloween venue party 2013 | Step Out Showcase Champions 2013 | SPEP: Huskies in Action Contest Winners 2013 | ASC: Organization of the Month 2012 | UGC: Outstanding Chapter of the Year 2012 | UGC: Excellence in Community Service 2012 | UGC: Excellence in New Member Education, 2012 | UGC: Excellence in Public Relations 2012 | UGC: Excellence in Recruitment 2012 | Excellence in Social Programming 2012 | SYZ: Step Out Showcase Champions 2011 | UGC: Volleyball Tournament Champions 2011 | ASUW: Resolution of Commendation 2011 | LFE: National Philanthropic Excellence 2011 | NCCC: National MLK Challenge Champions 2010 | LFE: National Philanthropic Excellence

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Community Engagement
Giving back is the underlying mantra for our continuous success in how we coordinate and execute philanthropic events. We strive to empower our members to be contributing citizens of society.

Chinatown Clean up
Picked up trash and litter around our adopted street in International District. This was a joint community service event with Washington State Universitys Lambda Phi Epsilon.

Walk for Rice

Performed step and cheered on participants at the Asian Counseling and Referral Services annual walk-a-thon to raise funds for food to be donated to local Asian Pacific Islander families in need.

Relay for Life

Stayed up all night with Chi Sigma Alpha to support the fight against cancer. A handful of our brothers ran over 100 laps each to meet pledged fundraising goals for the American Cancer Society!

To increase voter registration among the API community, we hosted a viewing party of the Presidential Debate. Registration forms were provided for students as well as pledge cards to remind them to vote on November 6th. The goal of this nonpartisan event is to selfempower students and keep the API community accountable, informed, and educated.

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Cultural Awareness
Lambda Phi Epsilon promotes Pan-Asian American unity while recognizing the uniqueness of each Asian heritage. While we are an Asian-American Interest Fraternity, there are brothers all over the country with ethnicities other than Asian.

API Heritage Month Celebration

We kicked off the month of May as API Heritage Month by performing step at an annual cultural festival in the Seattle Center House.

From Hiroshima to Hope

We created lanterns and volunteered with event preparation logistics. This annual lantern floating ceremony takes place every August 6th at Green Lake to commemorate all victims of violence and war.

Chinatown Dragon Festival

The Dragon Festival is one of the largest Asian cultural festivals in the Pacific Northwest, happening in the heart of the International District. We conducted surveys to event attendees to learn how we can improve the cultural event for the following year.

The bamboo ceiling refers to barriers that impede Asian Americans progress towards achieving professional goals. We organized a panel that connected new students with respected Asian American registered student organizations on campus in the fields of business, engineering, medicine, entertainment, government, and more.

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Greek and Public Relations

Lambda Phi Epsilon does an outstanding job of communicating its events to the general public. This fraternity has an extreme amount of influence on the Internet, especially in the realm of social media.

Philanthropy Day Expo

The University of Washington Foundation invited us to table at the annual Philanthropy Day on campus. We raised awareness of what it meant to be effective stewards in action to the student body.

Hepatitis B Awareness Forum

At the end of a culminating a week-long Hepatitis B Awareness Week, we discussed current community outreach methods for Hepatitis B in Asian Americans in a forum with distringuished health professionals.

UGC Dawg Daze Workshops

We had a great time presenting our house to new freshmen at the UW United Greek Councils Dawg Daze Go Greek Informationals.

Come every spring quarter, we organize Olympus, a friendly competition that mixes up Greeks from every house to compete in field games. These social events promote a sense of camaraderie between the organizations through some light-hearted fun.

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Recruitment
The events hosted during our dynamic recruitment weeks highlight the various resources the fraternity provides. Expertly designed flyers, detailed demographic market analysis, and corporate sponsorships, expand the fraternitys outreach.

Info Nights
We kick off every recruitment cycle with an informational session to educate interested students about the fraternity can offer them. We take this opportunity to differentiate ourselves from other houses on campus.

Sorority Socials
One of the highlights of rush week is when we get to introduce rushees to the various sororities at the University of Washington. Through mixers and exchanges, we challenge our rushees to step out of their comfort zone to meet new people.

Interviews
Our recruitment cycles conclude with our billiards/interview night at a pool hall in Downtown Seattle.

Our recruitment sponsors for 2013 include Arrow Law Group, Google, Jones Soda, and Kaplan. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to draw more attention to our tabling efforts on campus through free gifts and goodies.

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Social Programming
Interaction with other Greek organizations on campus is an important aspect of Lambda Phi Epsilons social scene. In addition to hosting bid night banquets and orchestrating formal installation ceremonies, Lambdas put on successful mixers and parties with the Asian Greek sororities on campus.

Ice Skating Mixer

We began winter quarter with a social exchange with our sisters of alpha Kappa Delta Phi. Fall down seven times, stand up eight!

Halloween Venue Party

Every year, we work together with Chi Sigma Alpha to throw our annual fall venue party. Its always been one of the largest Halloween events in Seattle!

Club Nights
Attended Sigma Psi Zetas Lights Out Club Night with the Chinese Student Association and Taiwanese Student Association.

We were proud to recognize the achievements of our growing family in the Northwest Region during our 2013 Installation Ceremony!

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March 24, 2013 at 7:33 am: The Creators are born. Introducing Washington State University Lambda Phi Epsilon Colony.

EXPANSION

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March 25, 2013 Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Washington State University PO Box 647204 - CUB 315, Pullman WA 99164 Ms. Anita Cory: This letter is to officially recognize the establishment of the Lambda Phi Epsilon Colony Chapter at Washington State University by the following students on March 24, 2013: Randy Cho Tyler Michael Cruz Gabriel David Dumbrique Zhi Cong Hu Michael Terrance Jackson Sebatian Enoka Kalilikane Ronald Bernaldez Ramones David Joshua Sharkey Jeremy Robert Valdez Adrian Webster Wong

These gentlemen have exemplified great leadership in their quest to charter Lambda Phi Epsilon by surpassing goals and requirements set forth by the Lambda Phi Epsilon National Inc. and Washington State University. Because of their dedication, the group is now recognized by the National Board of Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc. as an official colony chapter. We will continue to work closely with the group to fulfill universitywide standards and requirements, as well as strive to maintain the highest standards of Lambda Phi Epsilon. Thank you for all the assistant and cooperation from the University through this period. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions or concerns that may arise. Best Regards,

Steven Kuo West Coast Expansion Chair 2012-2013 Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc. (p) 626-408-2213 (e) westcoast.expansion@lambdaphiepsilon.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAMBDA PHI EPSILON INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY, INC. ESTABLISHED AT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Pullman, WAThe Washington State University Colony of Lambda Phi Epsilon announces its Spring 2013 Reveal Ceremony. The event will take place at 9 pm on Saturday, April 13th at the Todd Steps of the WSU Pullman campus. Lambda Phi Epsilon is the newest addition to the United Greek Association as WSUs premiere Asian American interest fraternity. In addition to an unmasking presentation of the WSU Colony, the event will feature step, stroll, serenade, and salute performances to multicultural organizations on campus. The Spring Reveal Ceremony is open to the general public. A number of Asian American Greek organizations from around the Pacific Northwest region will be in attendance. More information is outlined on the Facebook event (http://on.fb.me/LPhiEprobate). ABOUT LAMBDA PHI EPSILON Lambda Phi Epsilons vision is to become the preeminent international Asian interest fraternal organization, providing outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy in the community. The fraternity was established on February 25, 1981 at the University of California, Los Angeles by principal founder Craig Ishigo and a group of eighteen other dedicated men. By forming Lambda Phi Epsilon as a new Asian American fraternity, the founders hoped to set new and higher standards of excellence for all Asian-interest organizations to follow. The goal of the founders was to transcend the limitations to which traditional Asian American organizations were subject. They envisioned their members to become leaders of their respective communities and bridge the gaps fragmenting the Asian American community through the affiliation with a common organization. With currently over 50 chapters established across respected college campuses around North America, their efforts had set the stage for the emergence of the largest organization of its kind. For more information, please contact: Bryan Dosono Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Zeta Chapter 206.660.7406 info@bdosono.com ###

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Signature Event Posters

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EVENTS

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Summer Quarter 2012

06-10-2012 | Summer BBQ Social with alpha Kappa Delta Phi 06-11-2012 | Brother Benny Tran Selected as UW Team HBVs 2012-2013 Vice President of Administration 06-28-2012 | Brotherhood Go-Karting at Traxx Indoor Raceway 06-30-2012 | Performed Step and Volunteered at Asian Counseling and Referral Services Walk for Rice Fundraiser 07-01-2012 | Supported alpha Kappa Delta Phis Car Wash Fundraiser 07-05-2012 | Alki Beach Hangout with Founders, Lambda Lil Sis, and Actives 07-12-2012 | Pre-expansion BBQ mixer with Chi Sigma Alpha at Lambda House 07-15-2012 | Volunteered at Dragon Fest, Held on Lambda Phi Epsilons Adopted Street in Chinatown 07-15-2012 | Bowling with Alumni and Lambda Lil Sis 07-21-2012 | Brotherhood at Bite of Seattle 07-22-2012 | Volunteered at Warrior Dash for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 07-28-2012 | Raised Awareness for World Hepatitis Day By Participating in See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Campaign 07-28-2012 | Summer Social Kickback at Lambda House 08-06-2012 | Volunteered at From Hiroshima to Hope Lantern Floating Ceremony 08-11-2012 | Volunteered to Clean the Danny Woo Community Garden 08-17-2012 | Week-long Expansion Retreat with Chi Sigma Alpha 08-17-2012 | Attended National Orientation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 09-11-2012 | Raised Asian Awareness in Seattle Night Market & Moon Festival 09-15-2012 | Volunteered at Hell Run for the Livestrong Foundation 09-19-2012 | Attended Lambda Little Sis Tayloran Trang Truongs Wedding 09-19-2012 | Organized First Ever End-Of-Summer Social that Brought All 12 Houses of UGC for the First Time in a House Party Setting 09-21-2012 | Rush: Tabled at the UW OMAD Welcome Daze Carnival 09-21-2012 | Rush: Back to School 90s Throwback Party 09-22-2012 | Rush: UGC Dawg Daze Go Greek Informationals 09-22-2012 | Attended Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Leadership Summit 09-22-2012 | Volunteered at International Districts Night Market & Moon Festival 09-25-2012 | Hosted a Leadership Development Workshop for Dawg Daze (Break the Bamboo Ceiling: Opportunities for Asian American Students) 09-27-2012 | Rush: Info Night and Career Panel with Alumni 09-28-2012 | Rush: Party with Lambda Lil Sis 09-29-2012 | Attended UGCs Foursquare and Ice Cream Social Mixer

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Fall Quarter 2012

09-29-2012 | Rush: BBQ Eating Contest 10-01-2012 | Rush: Info Night and Career Panel with Alumni 10-02-2012 | Rush: Sports Field Day at Denny Field 10-04-2012 | Rush: Game Night with alpha Kappa Delta Phi 10-04-2012 | Korean BBQ Brotherhood Dinner 10-04-2012 | Partnered with ASUW Asian Student Commission and ASUW Pacific Islander Student Commission to Hold a Voter Registration Drive a Viewing Party of the First Presidential Debate 10-05-2012 | Rush: Casino Royale Game Night with Chi Sigma Alpha 10-06-2012 | Rush: Bonfire and Smores Sigma Psi Zeta at Golden Gardens 10-08-2012 | Rush: Interviews and Pool Night at Jillians with Lambda Lil Sis 10-13-2012 | Supporting alpha Kappa Delta Phis Breast Cancer Awareness Showcase for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade 10-14-2012 | Brotherhood Dinner at Tamarind Tree 10-15-2012 | Brother Mikey Mazique Elected as Director of Public Relations for OMADs Student Advisory Board 10-25-2012 | Pumpkin Carving Mixer with Chi Sigma Alpha 10-26-2012 | Brother Bryan Dosono Crowned Homecoming King 10-27-2012 | Asylum Halloween Party with Chi Sigma Alpha 10-28-2012 | Attended alpha Kappa Delta Phis Fall 2012 New Member Presents 11-03-2012 | Attended Sigma Lambda Beta & Sigma Lambda Gammas Stroll Competition 11-04-2012 | Brotherhood Dinner at Siam Thai Cuisine on Eastlake 11-06-2012 | Attended Ethnic Cultural Centers Election Night Watch Party; Partnered with 18 Million Rising to Promote Voter Registration Efforts within the API Community 11-11-2012 | Fall 2012 Bid Night at Saltys on Alki 11-12-2012 | Marrow Registration Drive Training Workshop 11-13-2012 | Week-long Marrow Registration Drive with Sigma Psi Zeta, Asian American Donor Program (AADP), and Puget Sound Blood Center 11-14-2012 | Attended ASC Social Mixer 11-14-2012 | Attended UGC Anti-Hazing Workshop 11-15-2012 | Attended Sigma Psi Zetas Domestic Violence Forum 11-17-2012 | Attended Alumni Association Thanksgiving Social 11-20-2012 | Thanksgiving Dinner with Actives, Alumni, and Lambda Lil Sis 12-01-2012 | Fall 2012 Chi Class Crossing 12-01-2012 | Crossing Party with Chi Sigma Alpha at the Lambda House 12-05-2012 | Attended UGC Academic Night 12-06-2012 | Attended UGC & Panhellenics Study Slam 12-07-2012 | Attended UGC Potluck Social in HUB 12-17-2012 | Holiday Mixer with Lambda Lil Sis and Chi Sigma Alpha

Winter Quarter 2013

01-09-2013 | Rush: BBQ at Lambda House 01-10-2013 | Rush: Info Night I 01-11-2013 | Rush: Flyering at ECC Grand Opening, Sponsored by Google 01-11-2013 | Rush: Cant Stop, Wont Stop Back to School Party 01-12-2013 | Attended Chi Sigma Alphas Winter Installation Ceremony 01-14-2013 | ASC Named Lambda Phi Epsilon as Organization of the Week 01-14-2013 | Rush: Brotherhood Bowling Night 01-15-2013 | Rush: Crepe Night with Sigma Psi Zeta 01-16-2013 | Rush: Info Night II 01-17-2013 | Rush: Game Night with alpha Kappa Delta Phi 01-18-2013 | Rush: House Party with Chi Sigma Alpha 01-21-2013 | Service: Volunteering at New ECC with Chi Sigma Alpha 01-21-2013 | Rush: Pool Night with Lambda Lil Sis 01-26-2013 | Competed in Microsoft Case Competition with Lambda Lil Sis 01-27-2013 | Brotherhood: Actives vs Alumni Basketball Scrimmage 02-03-2013 | Brotherhood: Junior Active Retreat 02-10-2013 | Mixer: Ice Skating with alpha Kappa Delta Phi 02-11-2013 | Supported UGCs Crush Can Valentine Fundraiser 02-14-2013 | Hosted a Step Workshop at ECC for Founders Weekend 02-15-2013 | Attended alpha Kappa Delta Phis New Member Presents 02-15-2013 | Attended CSA, TSA, SYZs Lights Out Club Night 02-16-2013 | Hosted Spring 2013 Bid Night at Saltys on Alki 02-17-2013 | Service: Founders Weekend Chinatown Cleanup 02-18-2013 | Academics: Founders Weekend Study Spree 02-19-2013 | Attended Omega Delta Phi Probate at Drumheller Fountain 02-25-2013 | Hosted National Founders Day Dinner at the Lambda House 03-02-2013 | Service: Hot Chocolate Run for Ronald McDonald House Charities 03-03-2013 | Spring Brotherhood PA Football Game 03-03-2013 | Spring Brotherhood Basketball Game 03-06-2013 | Won SPEPs Huskies in Action Contest 03-07-2013 | Service: Domestic Violence Vigil with API Chaya and Sigma Psi Zeta 03-08-2013 | Won First Place at Sigma Psi Zetas Step Out Showcase 03-09-2013 | Fundraiser: Sold Taiwanese Beverages at ASC Night Market 03-14-2013 | Attended Kappa Delta Chis Probate at Red Square 03-20-2013 | Brotherhood Dinner for Thuc Nguyen at Crawfish King 03-24-2013 | Established Colony Chapter at Washington State University

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Spring Quarter 2013

03-04-2013 | Brotherhood Football at University Playground 03-04-2013 | Brotherhood Basketball at Hamilton 03-08-2013 | Service: Domestic Violence Vigil at King County Courthouse 03-10-2013 | Fundraised at ASUW ASCs Night Market 03-11-2013 | Won First Place at Sigma Psi Zetas Step Out Showcase 04-01-2013 | Attended Sigma Lambda Betas Probate at Red Square 04-06-2013 | Spring 2013 Psi Class Crossing 04-07-2013 | Step: Culture Shock 04-07-2013 | Attended Alpha Phi Alphas Probate at Red Square 04-09-2013 | Attended Lambda Theta Alphas Probate at The Quad 04-09-2013 | Hosted Ice Cream Social with Lambda Lil Sis at Lambda House 04-10-2013 | Hosted Grab-A-Crepe Night at Lambda House 04-11-2013 | Hosted HUB Game Night with Lambda Lil Sis 04-13-2013 | Hosted WSU Charter Class Probate 04-14-2013 | Attended UGC Basketball Tournament at IMA 04-17-2013 | Tabled at OMADs Purple and Gold Experience 04-20-2013 | Supported Lil Sis at VSA Hoa Khoi Pageant 04-21-2013 | Supported Sigma Beta Rhos Shoot Out for SOS Childrens Villages 04-26-2013 | Fundraised at Polynesian Day 2013 04-26-2013 | Hosted BBQ House Mixer with alpha Kappa Delta Phi 04-27-2013 | Service: Relay for Life with Chi Sigma Alpha 05-02-2013 | Attended UGCs Civic Empowerment Workshop 05-04-2013 | Crossing: Eclectic Eta Class 05-04-2013 | Attended WSU Chi Sigma Alphas Installation Ceremony 05-05-2013 | Hosted Lambda Phi Epsilon Spring 2013 Installation Ceremony 05-09-2013 | Attended Sigma Lambda Gammas Probate at Red Square 05-09-2013 | Step: API Heritage Month Celebration at Seattle Center House 05-10-2013 | Supported TeamHBVs Hepatitis B Awareness Week 05-10-2013 | Supported Chi Sigma Alphas Music 4 Life Benefit Show 05-10-2013 | Attended alpha Kappa Delta Phis Installation Ceremony 05-11-2013 | Attended Sigma Psi Zetas Installation Ceremony

IN THE NEWS

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Step Competition Amplifies Domestic Violence Message

March 10, 2013 | Ning Liu With Sigma Psi Zeta (SYZ) sororitys signature step team shouting out slogans as they stomped the stage, the Sixth Annual Step Out Against Domestic Violence Showcase opened its curtains. Applause filled Kane 130 on Friday, the night of International Womens Day, as three step teams competed for a $300 prize at the Step Out Showcase to raise awareness about domestic violence. Lambda Phi Epsilons step team took home first place with its step and stroll performance. SYZ organized the event and performed the opening act. There were five other performances that werent part of the competition. Stepping is about being strong and about unison, said showcase co-chair Vivian Yu. We want to use it as a gateway to educate a greater audience about domestic violence because the entertainment aspect of stepping can attract more people to come. Yu said SYZ is an organization that stands for strong and independent women. Founded in 1994, the sorority is community-service oriented and one of the largest Asian-interest sororities in the country. Speakers at the event discussed domestic violence in between performances. Every seven seconds a woman is beaten, said Judith Panlasigui, representing API Chaya, a nonprofit organization that serves survivors of domestic violence. SYZ also holds other events, such as information forums in which speakers discuss domestic violence, but Yu said SYZ sees this Step Out Showcase as a more memorable way to inform the community about domestic violence. Speakers also shared stories of domestic violence in the middle of the show. http://dailyuw.com/archive/2013/03/10/news/step-competition-amplifies-domestic-violencemessage#.UY6YnCvwLbB

This showcase really gets people engaged in talking about this heavy topic, which many people dont want to talk about but is really important to talk about, said Thu Nguyen, founder of the Step Out Showcase. Co-chair of the show Tiffany Hsu said there was a major difference in this years show compared to previous years. In the past, the sounds of the steps were faint, she said. Since microphones were used to amplify the sound this year, the audience was able to hear the performances more clearly. UW junior Sanjana Lisle said that in addition to raising awareness of an important issue, the event was something fun to watch. Eric Chee, a dancer in the hip-hop group Elev8, expressed his support for an event like this. Wed like to perform for a cause, Chee said. Domestic violence is a silent issue. Many women feel ashamed to tell their experiences of being assaulted or abused. This event is a chance to show them its OK to speak. ###

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Donating Life
January 10, 2013 | Nina Huang Janet Liang, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of 22, turned her struggle into a national movement by blogging and raising awareness about the need for minority donors. Thousands of supporters joined the Helping Janet movement, expanding the bone marrow donation registry in an attempt to help find Janet a perfect bone marrow match. Unfortunately, Liang passed away last September at the age of 25, a few days after receiving a nonperfect bone marrow transplant. Asian patients are passing away, simply because we dont have enough donors, said Tanya Nobles, donor recruitment representative for the Bone Marrow Program at the Puget Sound Blood Center. Theres still hope for those like Jeremy Kong, a 3-year-old who was diagnosed with a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) last June, but they need near-perfect bone marrow transplants to survive. It comes down to statistics. There are over 10 million people on the bone marrow donation registry in the United States. Hispanics make up approximately 10 percent, Asian Americans and African Americans make up roughly 7 percent each, and Pacific Islanders and Native Americans make up only 1 percent respectively. If a patient is of Asian ancestry, and theyre looking for a match, their opportunities are much worse than if you were Caucasian, Nobles said. Nobles reinforced that they want to make sure all patients have the same opportunities for more Asians to register. The Asian Americans are the only ones that can step up and change these statistics. To increase the number of registrations, several Asian American organizations have worked together to raise awareness of the importance of signing up for the bone marrow registry. Lambda Phi Epsilon (LPE) has been working with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) as part of their national philanthropy since 1995, the year when one of the fraternity brothers, Evan Chen, was diagnosed with leukemia. The Theta Chapter at Stanford University organized a joint effort to help Chen find a bone marrow donor and, in a matter of days, over 2,000 people were typed. A match was eventually found for Evan, but unfortunately by that time, the disease had taken its toll on him and he passed away in 1996.

According to UW LPE brother Benny Tran, 136 people signed up for the bone marrow registry through their drive last year, with an average of 70 to over 100 registering at their drive annually. Two years ago, Ty Huynh Chhor was just 20 years old when she underwent the surgical procedure to donate bone marrow. She had first heard about the bone marrow registry from Lambda Phi Epsilons annual drive on the University of Washington campus. Although initially reluctant to sign up, she was eventually typed, thinking that the chance of her being matched with a patient was very slim. Little did she know, a few months later, she would receive a call informing her that she was the best match. But by then, Chhor had already overcome the fear of donating bone marrow and decided that she wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to save someones life. Chhor stood by the famous quote, Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. I wanted to set an example, she said. Even though youre scared of pain, your fear is really small in comparison to other things that matter the most. For those who are contemplating bone marrow donation, Chhor said that each donor is assigned a patient advocate who guides them through the process. They are the most informed to help make the right decision for you, she said. Read the rest of the article online at http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2013/01/donating-life/

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ENDORSEMENTS

May 1, 2013 Attention: Lambda Phi Epsilon National Board, Im writing to you because I believe Alpha Zeta Chapter at the University of Washington has had an exceptional year, deserving of Chapter of the Year recognition at Convention. This chapters accomplishments and display of brotherhood is exemplary for the honor. First, let me personally tell you the level of brotherhood theyve showed this year. Im a charter for Alpha Zeta Chapter (Fall of 1999) whose lineage died years ago. These active brothers graciously allowed me to pick up a little bro so that my line can be resurrected and my legacy can be carried on. Along with that, I would argue that the active house is more responsible for nurturing alumni/active relations than alumni. Actives are constantly throwing get-togethers and events, taking proactive measures to invite alumni to attend. The amount of effort to develop the brotherhood with alumni shows how important the brotherhood is to the chapter outside of campus. It also needs to be noted how hard the house has worked to develop relations on campus and in the community. Alpha Zeta Chapter has become a massive entity on University of Washingtons community. Actives have become active in many student groups and hold leadership roles in nearly every significant student organization. Alpha Zeta had a firm voice in many Asian American issues on campus; theyve engaged in rallies that preserved UWs ethnic studies program and lobbied for affordable tuition towards the state legislature. Theyve worked hard to build relations with other Greeks on campus, and they continue to bring strong numbers attendance-wise for any event. UW AZ Chapter takes no less pride in philanthropic volunteerism in the Seattle community. Were a constant presence at many events benefiting the Asian American community, most notably the Walk for Rice, a grassroots fundraising race that provides food to feed local elderly Asian Americans. AZ also consistently registers one of the highest turnouts for the annual bone marrow drive, and their efforts consistently bring positive press for the fraternity. Academically, AZ has taken huge strides to ensure every active in the house is prepared for the future. Theyve made a commitment to ensure everyone maintains a minimum GPA, and have been successful in enforcing policies if members dont stick to those guidelines. This has been a ridiculously successful year for University of Washington Alpha Zeta Chapter. Were also on our way to developing the Northwest region by crossing Washington State University Colony Chapter. Im fortunate to have been around to see a chapter be so prideful in its brotherhood and have an active presence in the community at large. Id be surprised if the Chapter of the Year is more deserving to any chapter besides UW Alpha Zeta Chapter. Best, Hyun Sung Chung Founder, Alpha Zeta Chapter University of Washington, Seattle Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc.

Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Incorporated

Alpha Zeta Chapter University of Washington, Seattle

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May 7, 2013 Dear Esteemed Chapter of the Year Selection Committee, It is my honor to recommend the University of Washingtons Alpha Zeta Chapter as the 2012-2013 Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternitys Chapter of the Year for their outstanding leadership, mentorship, community service and academic scholarship. As an Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA&D) Academic Counselor, I have worked closely with Mr. Bryan Dosono, UW United Greek Council & Alpha Zeta Chapter President and many of his fraternity brothers who have demonstrated personal and academic leadership with intelligence, integrity and compassion. The mission of Lambda Phi Epsilon inspires its brothers strive for personal and academic excellence and engages them in diverse community service programs/events which they are widely respected by the APIA and communities at large for their excellent work and dedication. It is powerful and reaffirming to see the Lambdas in full force at the National Marrow & Asian American Donor Program, Puget Sound Blood Center, Rising Out of the Shadows Homeless Shelter, APIA Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil, Cascade Science Center Foundation, ACRS Walk for Rice, Annual Hiroshima to Hope event and many more community sponsored programs. Their active involvement in the community is significant in building strong, viable and sustainable relationships between the university and our diverse communities. The Lambda members gain valuable experience and insight into the various facets of humanity and face-to-face time with real people learning cross cultural communication skills and how they can make a difference in the lives of others. Community engagement is a critical component to enhance their academic learning and development as future leaders in various industries and professions. The UW Lambda Phi Epsilon chapter is visionary and forged strong partnerships on campus with other UW student organizations by affiliating with the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) which houses over 80 diverse registered student organizations. The Lambdas are an active participant with OMA&D student outreach events promoting educational and leadership opportunities to students from diverse communities and mentor prospective students to pursue higher education. Mentorship with prospective, current and alumni members is a valued role among the members as they support one another through college life and beyond. The Lambdas provide a welcoming, respectful, engaging and inspiring environment for all members, breaking down sociocultural-economic barriers and promoting a caring environment on campus. As an OMA&D counselor, I have seen and heard first-hand accounts from students active with the Lambdas and the significance of their strong and positive connection with their brothers resulting in an increased selfconfidence at this large institution, personal and collective empowerment. It is powerful and significant to have an outstanding Pan-Asian American interest fraternity at the UW. It represents unity and respect among Pan-Asian Americans and challenges the foreboding ethnic stereotype and stigma prevalent in society and popular media. The legacy of the UW Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity will positively impact students, community and families for generations to come, as they grow young men into leaders and pillars in our society and global community. I respectfully present the University of Washingtons Alpha Zeta Chapter as a deserving candidate and hopeful recipient of the 2012-2013 Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity Chapter of the Year. Sincerely, Linda M. Ando

May 8, 2013

To the Lambda Phi Epsilon National Board: I have had the pleasure of working with your Seattle chapter at the University of Washington for the last three years. They have annually volunteered with the Puget Sound Blood Centers Bone Marrow Program to host a bone marrow drive on campus that consistently results in being one of our most successful drives of the year. I wholeheartedly recommend them to you for the Chapter of the Year Award. Bone marrow volunteers are responsible for educating and registering potential donors, while also adhering to FDA guidelines requiring confidentiality and privacy. This involves explaining which conditions transplants are used to treat, how the Be The Match registry works and the two different methods of donation, as well as screening paperwork to ensure that it was completed correctly and collecting the DNA sample from the registrants. It is important that volunteers represent both PSBC and themselves in a positive, credible manner. The Lambda Phis have excelled in all of these areas and have done so in a friendly, engaging way that puts students at ease. From actively promoting the event prior to the drive to securing prizes and giveaways for participants, this chapter has enthusiastically embraced our cause of saving lives. I am truly thankful that they have chosen to work with us and look forward to more opportunities to do so in the future. Please contact me at any time if you have questions. Sincerely,

Tanya Nobles Donor Recruitment Representative Puget Sound Blood Center 425-785-1840 tanyan@psbc.org

Linda M. Ando Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity EOP Academic Counselor/Adviser University of Washington
Box 352805 141 Mary Gates Hall Seattle WA 98195-2805 206.543.7132 fax 206.685.8299 eop@u.washington.edu http://depts.washington.edu/omadcs/eop-2/

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May 2nd, 2013 To Lambda Phi Epsilon National Board: My name is Mai Roach and I am the current president of alpha Kappa Delta Phi at the University of Washington campus. I am writing to inform you of Alpha Zeta Chapters numerous qualifications for the 2013 Chapter for the Year award. First and foremost, their service to this community is outstanding. Alpha Zeta chapter is the most giving organization on campus. They have given their services to multiple causes like, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospitals Warrior Dash, Raised Awareness for World Hepatitis Day, and Ronald McDonalds House Charities. During every service, this chapter performs above and beyond the expectation of a volunteer and brings big numbers to support every cause. But on top of their service, they have contributed even more to the growing Asian American community in Seattle by supporting numerous organizations ranging from Asian Counseling and Referral Services Walk For Rice Fundraiser and volunteering at the International Districts Night Market and Moon Festival. Their motto, Leaders Among Men, holds true as many of the brothers are leaders of many other organizations on campus. On top of that, they have even given endless support to everyone of my chapters events, ranging from our Boobie Beats Breast Cancer Awareness Showcase to our bi-annual recruitment week events. This year, Alpha Zeta Chapter hosted a charter class at Washington State University. This charter class consists of 10 gentlemen who also show the qualities of a hard working chapter like Alpha Zeta. This feat was not easy since Washington State University is more than 4 hours away. Alpha Zeta Chapter overcame numerous roadblocks in hosting an upcoming colony, including financial constraints, conflicting school schedules, and other personal sacrifices. But with an innovative and diligent chapter like Alpha Zeta, their endeavors seemed effortless. I believe that the Lambda Phi Epsilon at the University of Washington is the epitome of a successful fraternity. Their chapter easily shows their qualifications as leaders, volunteers, and scholars. I firmly speak on behalf of my whole chapter when I say that the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Lambda Phi Epsilon at the University of Washington fully deserves of Chapter of the Year recognition for their outstanding work. Sincerely, Mai Roach alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. Pi Chapter, University of Washington 2012-2013 President

To Whom It May Concern,

15 April 2013

My name is Rebecca Ly and I currently serve as the Chair of the Asian Pacific American Student Coalition (APASC) at Washington State University. I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Lambda Phi Epsilon - Alpha Zeta Chapter at the University of Washington. The role of APASC at Washington State University is to promote culture and diversity within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community as well as to support all multicultural organizations that lie under APASC. This year, the Alpha Zeta chapter chartered a new class on our college campus. Washington State University has been lacking the presence of an Asian interest fraternity and thanks to the Alpha Zeta chapter; there is now a fraternity within the AAPI community. My role as chair is to ensure that the needs of the community are being met and within our community lays an Asian interest sorority for females but there was no established brotherhood that served our male population. What the Alpha Zeta chapter brought was more than just a brotherhood, but a new perspective within our community. I have witnessed their hard work and dedication towards chartering a new class on our campus which is a four to six hour drive from the University of Washington. Since August 2012 when they first arrived on our campus, they worked diligently on recruiting members and reaching out to several individuals. They werent just looking to recruit but to promote their fraternity and what being a Lambda truly meant. The brothers of the Alpha Zeta chapter have been able to provide a strong sense of brotherhood and support from across the state as their new brothers hosted their Bone Marrow Drive and Hepatitis B Awareness Campaign. Within the past year, the brothers of the Alpha Zeta chapter have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and have encouraged the same to everyone they have encountered. Outside the college campus, I have witnessed their participation in showcases at the University of Washington that promoted awareness for domestic violence as well as seen their participation in supporting other multicultural student organizations on their campus. I have complete confidence that the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Lambda Phi Epsilon deserves the honor of being the National Brotherhood of the Year. They have done nothing but promote leadership and service within their campus as well as the campus of their new charter class. Even from 300 miles away, their support and sense of brotherhood remains strong. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at Rebecca.ly92@gmail.com. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,

Rebecca Ly Chair of the Asian Pacific American Student Coalition

Rebecca Ly

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