NEW JERSEY, December 4, 2006 – Lambda Theta Phi, the country’s first recognized and nationwide Latino Fraternity celebrated its 31st anniversary on Saturday, December 2nd, 2006, Milan’s Banquet Hall in Garfield, New Jersey.
There were approximately 200 guests in attendance including, National Board of Directors, regional officers, alumni and undergraduate members, representing various professions and academic pursuits, along with family and friends to celebrate and reflect on the many accomplishments of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity. The banquet was hosted by Brother Victor Carbonell. The evening was enjoyed with a live band, dinner, dancing, tradition, US Senate Proclamation, and awards presentation. The National Board would like to recognize the 2006 award winners:
Colony of the Year:
Western Illinois University
Alumni Brother of the Year:
Julio Marenco – Kappa Chapter
Alumni Mentor of the Year:
Roberto Gutierrez – Alpha Chapter
Alumni Chapter of the Year:
Lambda Alpha – NY
Academic Brother of the Year:
Gerardo Alcazar – Houston Colony
Sector of the Year:
California Sector 3
Undergraduate Brother of the Year:
Edgardo Hernandez – Phi
Undergraduate Chapter of the Year:
Alpha Eta Chapter – University of Texas
In addition to the Banquet, the National Board of Directors in conjunction with Alpha Chapter, Lambda Gamma – NJ Alumni Chapter and the three New Jersey Sectors facilitated a weekend of workshops, candle vigil, breakfast, dinner, and state-wide interest meeting. A special thank you to the Brothers who participated especially, the Brothers of Alpha Chapter, Fraternal Father Jose Quiles, Founding Fathers Agustin “Gus” Garcia and Enrique Garcia, Past National Board Presidents Jorge Diaz and Reinaldo Cortez, Epsilon Chapter Founding Brother Jeff Diaz, and Luis Miranda. Also thanks to Brothers Carlos Mesa, Francisco Lugo, and everyone else who helped to make this weekend a success.
The Quest 2nd edition newsletter and banquet program that were distributed at the banquet can be downloaded from the National website.
As we look towards next year, we are excited to announce the next National event will be the Brotherhood Conference & Awards Dinner in San Juan, Puerto Rico June 2007.
Fraternally,
Anthony J. Pérez
National Director of Communications
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Anthony.Perez@ lambda1975. org