Hello Alumni, as the new alumni relations chairs, we would like to first and foremost introduce ourselves. My name is Donnell Moss of Spring Pledge class 2008. I am honored to hold this position and I will do my best to keep all of you informed of the current state of the house and any important events.
I am excited about the FL Delta chapter’s rise. We have had two tremendous recruiting classes (including my own) and the excitement around the house over the prospects of the future is superb. In fact, the new members, who are scheduled to be initiated soon, have done a fantastic job of reaching out to many of their friends in letting them know about the hottest young house on the row.
From our undefeated football team to Homecoming to the rising house GPA and the repayment of virtually all of the debt owed to IHQ, Pi Lambda Phi is becoming very relevant on campus.
Yet, I want to take the time out to thank all of you alumni, because without you laying the foundation for the FL Delta Chapter and showing your support, none of the things that we have achieved would be possible,.
With that, I hope all is well with all of you and I am happy to help answer any questions a
bout the state of the chapter. My contact information is on the final page.
BMF,
Donnell “MC Goldilocks” Moss
From The Rex’s Desk
From the Rex’s Desk:
Dear FL Delta Alumni,
As I draw near to the end of my second term as Rex, I am pleased share with you where the direction of the house is heading after such a close encounter with disaster last year. To serve as a reminder, in the Fall 2007, PI LAM took a huge hit by losing an entire pledge class and not being allowed to host a Nosebowl for an unregistered party.
Fortunately, the strength of the brotherhood prevailed. Since then, PI LAM shocked the University and other fraternities by recruiting the largest Spring pledge class since we’ve been back on campus, 16 guys, and started Fall with recruiting over 35 pledges. With the drive and motivation of our young brotherhood, we’re excited to bring back the PI LAM domination in the Gator Nation.
BMF,
-Romano “Oscar” Muniz
Rex, Fl Delta PC’05
Letter From the Archon
As my term as Archon comes to a close I am glad to report on the progress we have made throughout the year. Our biggest success has come from solid recruiting efforts in the spring and fall. With 19 new members initiated in the spring and a current new member count of 22, Pi Lam is reestablishing its presence on the University of Florida Campus. Combined with a strong showing in the intramural leagues it has become impossible to deny that Pi Lam is back in a big way. The ladies of Phi Mu were kept thoroughly entertained during homecoming and I am glad to see that the sororities on campus are beginning to notice these changes. This means huge leaps for our fraternity as a whole over the next year as we climb to new heights.
Richard “Swandive” Cuellar
Archon , FL Delta
Letter From the Keeper of the Exchequer
As we begin the descent for this Fall 2008 semester, I’m happy to say it’s been very sound for Florida Delta, financially. With the addition of this new pledge class, the house has been able to fund several brotherhood events, with more to come as the semester closes out. More importantly, we’ve been able to pay virtually all of our past debt off that built up over the years, to the respective organizations, including Pi Lam’s International Headquarters. The house has also been able to hire a friend of LL’s to help clean around the house a couple days during the week, to help us maintain our most precious asset here at 15 Fraternity Row.
As the end of my term as KOE nears, I’ll continue to do all I can to provide for the house, and I hope that I’ve set a respectable standard for my predecessor.
BMF,
Myles “Mr. October” O’Keefe
KOE, Fl Delta PC’05
Letter From the Marshal
Dear Alumni,
As my term as Marshall nears its end, I am so grateful for this opportunity to have had the honor of ushering in the new era of Pi Lambda Phi. By the end of this semester, we will have initiated almost 40 new brothers under my watch. These gentleman have made me extremely proud, because not only have they grown to become gentleman and reflect the ideals that have been preached to them, they are showing glimpses of what the future leaders of Pi Lambda Phi will look like.
This fall pledge class, has so far poured their hearts into knowing everything about our brotherhood (from Nosebowl and the ideals behind it to knowing that our Creed is more than a bunch of words) and in a few weeks, will be welcome to join this select brotherhood. With that, I feel as though I’ve left my footprints in the sand for those behind me to follow. With that, I know that whomever follows behind me and my legacy, will do bigger and better things. I look forward to that day with humility for the opportunity this house gave me, sorrow that my term must end, and excitement.
BMF,
Harris “Starsky” Cohen
Marshall, FL Delta
PC ‘04
A letter From the Scribe
Dear Alumni,
It is time to get excited another new year of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity. Several brother-alumni events are planned for the upcoming year. The UF-UM BBQ went amazing, and the 2008 Nosebowl team was by far the most talented one I have seen in my 4 year career at UF. As the last few months of the current executive board pass I am here to let you guys know that the younger brothers are showing leadership abilities along with all the qualities that we wish to maintain in Pi Lam. I have full confidence that the new executive board and committee chairs are ready to continue the great pledge classes we have had in the last year amounting to 40 new brothers. I hope to see you at further events.
-Keith “Phone Home” Raymond
Scribe , FL Delta
PC’05
A Letter From the Nosebowl Coach
Alumni of Florida Delta,
It is my honor and privilege as coach to bring to you the best news a Florida Delta Pi Lam can hear. October has come and gone and Nosebowl '08 unfolded to be yet another great one; one which Pi Lam won once again. In the face of adversity and cruel intension, PC '08 performed just as every class before has, like gentlemen. Although the score may indicate a loss, it was by no means a Pi Lam loss. 13-20 doesn't even come close to reflecting the caliber of teams on the field. The '08's outclassed but also outplayed the petty TEPs.
The first half started out shaky, jitters most likely the reason. TEP led 14-0 at halftime, even though total yards of offense was overwhelmingly in our favor. Three times our team drove the entire length of the field to see our drive halt inside the twenty yard line. Two unfortunate interceptions off our receivers hands happened to fall right into theirs. That, accompanied with a turnover on 4 downs inside the twenty while approaching halftime was huge when it came to the scoreboard.
Although the score stood at 0-14 the first half brought out the best in PC '08. TEP played like they always do and made a handful of stupid mistakes which we took advantage of by being better men. On TEP's second drive our safety picked off a deep TEP pass inside our own 10 yard line. AS he came down the TEP nearest him outright tackled him to the ground around the waist, driving him backwards nearly six or seven yards. Instead of reacting our man jumped up and jogged to the sideline, and TEP, instead of having us backed inside our ten, saw our drive start outside the thirty yard line after penalty yards: patented TEP play. One TEP jogged to the center of our sideline and signed a ball after scoring the second touchdown. Instead of being rattled our guys rallied. In the last few minutes of the half we drove the field efficiently and put ourselves in a position to score. It was truly wonderful to see how these young men reacted and rallied after an attempt of humiliation by the TEP.
At halftime I told the team the truth, WE WE'RE OUTPLAYING TEP! I told them to just calm down, and let the game come to them like it had the first six weeks. The last thing I said before breaking huddle was that they would outscore TEP in the second half.
After battling back and forth a few drives TEP was able to take advantage of great field position and score once again. With the score sitting at 0-20 with 5 minutes to play most teams would crumble. NOT PI LAM PC '08. We took the ball with attitude and marched the field flawlessly and scored onWaas, a play we invented and TEP had been using to hurt us all game. By the way, it looked so much prettier when we ran it. After finally breaking the ice with a score, our boys still refused to roll over. As TEP took the ball with just over 3 minutes left, our defense made a clutch stand with TEP backed up, and forced them to punt after the 2 minute warning. As we took the ball I believe there was something like 1:50 left on the clock. If there was ever a drive executed to perfection, this was one. Seven plays later, without any timeouts, we found ourselves on the four yard line. Out-route, after out-route, after out-route is what we used to get down the field. From different looks, we executed every play getting out of bounds after a five to ten yard gain. Then, when the TEP's least expected it on the goal line, we ran a shovel pass play up the middle to score, with 1:10 left on the clock! The drive was hands down the best drive any Pi Lam team has put together as long as any of us have been here.
After another TEP penalty, our defense actually had them backed up where we could possibly get a safety as the quarterback was trying to kneel out the clock. Although it didn't happen, and the final score ended 14-20, the entire brotherhood, led by the '08's from the sideline, rushed our players on the field and did the Pi Lam chant as loud as anyone has ever heard it. Ever person who watched the game knew that Pi Lam was the better team, and the better men. Brothers, alumni, family and friends all witnessed the greatness of Nosebowl. PC '08 became men, and showed unbelievable heart in their furious comeback in the final minutes of Nosebowl 2008. As coach I couldn't wish for any more from my boys. I love all of them and will forever have the memory of our experience, on which will never be forgotten. Nosebowl 2008: SUCCESS.
BMF,
Coach Jeff “Bam Bam” SnyderPC’05
Pi Lambda Phi House Renovation Project
With the continued support of a few of PI LAMs generational alumni leaders, Chuck Steinmetz and Jeff Buhler, the house has set a goal of raising $400,000 to completely finish the roof, frontal façade, and interior of the house. We currently have over $125,000 in the bank, but we still need the alumni support in order to finish. PI LAM is competing with AEPi’s brand new house next store and we NEED to get the ball rolling ASAP!!! Though the house does not make the fraternity, but a fresh look to the house would definitely help with numbers in recruitment and encourage freshman to move in after initiation.
*** HOW CAN YOU HELP? ***
We are asking for 400 alumni to step up and make a ONE time donation of $1,000.00. $300,000 will go towards pitching the roof and remodeling the front of the house. The extra $100,000 will go towards improving renovations on the interior of the house.
Please consider our request for the one time donation. If you have any questions regarding the housing project or simply about the brotherhood, please feel free to contact me via email (global1@ufl.edu) or cell (813.545.0002).
m honored to hold this position and I will do my best to keep all of you informed of the current state of the house and any important events.
great one; one which Pi Lam won once again. In the face of adversity and cruel intension, PC '08 performed just as every class before has, like gentlemen. Although the score may indicate a loss, it was by no means a Pi Lam loss. 13-20 doesn't even come close to reflecting the caliber of teams on the field. The '08's outclassed but also outplayed the petty TEPs.