Lambda Nu Today Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Moving Forward Spring 2017 Edition Moving Forward Page 1 Philanthropy Page 2 Parent/Graduate Open House Page 3 Current Cabinet Page 3 Newly Initiated Brothers Page 4 After the events of early this year unfolded, the Lambda Nu chapter was handed a “suspension” by the University’s Dean of Student Affairs. Never the less the chapter is powering through and working with nationals to continue the functionality of the chapter and to maintain as much normalcy during this time as possible. Contrary to what the University may think, the chapter didn’t rely on the University before the suspension and we certainly will not need to in the future. Several grads are engaging the University to ensure our chapter is dealt a fair hand and handled in a professional manner both in the past and in the future. The undergraduate chapter cannot show enough gratitude for the overwhelming graduate support we have received over the past semester. This Fall we will have around 40 men living in the house. The freshmen will be required to live in the dorms. We have been able to secure rooms within the dorms to ensure the pledges will live together. With this said our rush chairs are hard at work recruiting the pledge class of 2017 and using the handful of perks of being “off campus” to recruit future members. These perks include having socials within our own chapter house and less unreasonable scrutiny by the University. Currently, we have 25 rushees with a solid interest in the house but are still looking to meet more. The future is bright for the Lambda Nu Chapter, and the chapter is excited for what the future holds. If you have rush recommendations, please let the chapter rush chairs know. Cooper Netsch: 402.215.3840 Will Ruffalo: 402.709.2419 “Nothing Can Take the Place of Persistence.” \r\nPage 2 Lambda Nu Today Spring Philanthropy Chapter raises $10,000 for I’ve Got a Name Our chapter has been proud to present I’ve Got a Name, a charity organization which fights sex trafficking here in Nebraska with a $10,000 check. A portion, if not all of our donation, will be matched by the Lincoln Community Foundation which could double the impact we have on the organization. The funds were raised through a raffle which was organized by philanthropy chairs Austin Hofeling, and Sean Caniglia along with the help of Courtney Flannigan. Members were busy this spring selling tickets to friends, family, grads, the public, and manned a booth in the Union to reach our chapter goal. The raffle prizes included a diamond Husker pendant, a TV, a hunt/golf package, an Ipad and a Husker football package. Prizes were raffled off after the Spring Game at the house. The philanthropy was an excellent opportunity to showcase the success the chapter can achieve. Undergraduate Fiji Brothers helped with landscaping at Clinton Elementary for the UNL Big Event Volunteering Day. Chapter Participates in UNL’s Big Event On April 12, the chapter participated in UNL’s annual Big Event. The Big Event is branded as an all campus volunteer day in which groups of students, student organizations, and Greek houses are sent out to preform volunteer work in the community. This year our chapter helped Irving Middle School/Rec Center in Southeast Lincoln to prepare the garden beds the preschool/daycare uses in the summer and helped pick up trash around the building. “More Phi Gam Less Self.” \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 3 Parent/Grad Open House NEBRAKSA SPRING GAME 2017 The morning of the Husker Spring Game parents, graduates, and undergraduate members came together for an open house, and brunch at Chez Hay. Undergraduate members had the opportunity to show off the chapter house and chat with their parents at the house. Soon after members and their families headed to Chez Hay for a catered brunch. Afterward, President Pupkes thanked all the parents for coming, and Graduate Brother Skradski shared an encouraging message about the situation with the University. Members and their families were then free to head to the spring game and enjoy their afternoon. The Red team prevailed 57-7 over the White at the game. After the game, members and their families were invited back to the house for the spring philanthropy raffle drawing, where the winners were announced. Current Cabinet Cabinet: President John Pupkes (Wayzata MN, 2019, 5th from the left), Treasurer Zach Penrice (Omaha, NE, 2019, 4th from the left), Recording Secretary Evan Kobler (Lincoln, NE, 2019, 1st from the left), Corresponding Secretary Erin Bourke (Omaha, NE, 2019, 3rd from the left), Historian Andy Scott (Papillion, NE, 2019, 6th from the left) Also Pictured: House Manager Hudson Heiss (Omaha, NE, 2019, 2nd from left) “Friendship, the sweetest influence.” \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 4 Welcome, New Initiates Congratulations to the Newest Class of Lambda Nu Undergraduate Brothers Coleton Barber ‘19 Bellevue, NE Branden Heins ‘20 Omaha, NE Nate Maher ‘20 Omaha, NE Sam Blees ‘19 St. Paul, MN Dillon Hike ‘20 Bellevue, NE Devon Peck ‘20 Dallas, TX Sean Caniglia ‘20 Omaha, NE Austin Hofeling ‘20 Lincoln, NE Jacob Rumfola ‘20 Columbus, OH Garret Crusey ‘20 Libertyville, IL Payton Hofer ‘20 Fremont, NE Zach Sheehy ‘20 Dallas, TX Jack Davidson ‘20 Omaha, NE Xavier Hupf ‘20 Lincoln, NE Dayne Thomas ‘20 San Antonio, TX Brady Dickson ‘20 Lincoln, NE Joel Keim ‘20 Lincoln, NE Justin Wells ‘20 Omaha, NE Parker Dornbier ‘20 Omaha, NE Drew Kortus ‘20 Omaha, NE Ben Wenrich ‘20 Omaha, NE Ben Downing ‘20 Lincoln, NE Luke Lallman ‘20 Omaha, NE Austin Wood ‘20 Bellevue, NE Spencer Lear ‘20 Omaha, NE Visit Lambda Nu Online Contact Information Change The Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta can be found on Facebook. If you are not already registered with this social networking site, you will need to create a profile. Once that has been completed, the Graduate Brothers page can be located by using the group search function and searching Lambda Nu Graduate Brothers Unite! If you or a fellow brother changes contact info or wishes to receive the semester newsletter and updates, contact keimjoel@gmail.com Graduate Brothers may also contact Chapter Graduate Relations at any time by emailing keimjoel@gmail.com The annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner will take place on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Chez Hay, 210 N 14th St # 1, Lincoln, NE 68508. Save the Date “Not for college days alone.”