FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11th-12th—Approximately twenty Nu Chapter fraters attended the Greg and Cay Woodson Regional Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, California. The Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) is an opportunity for Tekes from across North America to congregate and further their understanding of the fraternal experience and celebrate their membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon. According to the Tau Kappa Epsilon website, “collegiates participate in educational sessions that help prepare them for success in college and the business world, network and build relationships with other collegiates and alumni, and strengthen their understanding of TKE’s ideals and principles.” Nu Chapter Fraters attended workshops on important fraternity issues including membership recruitment, candidate education, and how to effectively fundraise and volunteer in the community. The UC Berkeley chapter looks forward to internalizing the guidance provided at RLC and implementing it to sustain a healthy, cooperative, and growing chapter.

Nu Chapter’s current executive board was also given the prestigious opportunity to lead the conference’s ritual ceremony for approximately 170 fraters from at least a dozen chapters from as far away as Colorado, Washington, and Arizona, and is very honored to have been given that important role. “The most exhilarating part of the whole experience was being able to run ritual with the Grand Council, and I believe that it is something that I will always pick to remember in my time as a Teke,” said Curtis Hendrickson, Nu Chapter’s Prytanis.

At the closing ceremony of the conference, Nu Chapter received the Top Teke award for the 2009-2010 year. This prestigious award is based on administrative and academic success, as well as exceptional performance in the membership and service areas. Presented by Senior Regional Director Todd Farmer (Xi-Theta Chapter, University of West Georgia), the Top Teke award is a testament to the Nu Chapter’s dedication to the fraternal values and commitments that represent Tau Kappa Epsilon. This is the 4^th consecutive Top Teke award for the Nu Chapter at the University of California at Berkeley.

The Nu Chapter would like to thank the volunteers and staff members of the Regional Leadership Conference for their commitment to providing TKE fraters around the country with the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and to further their understanding of TKE’s ideals.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Nu Chapter of TKE Establishes Fund for Leadership Conference

Berkeley, CA – January 7, 2010 – In preparation for the 2010 Regional Leadership Conference, Berkeley’s Nu Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon has begun soliciting donations for a new Leadership Fund. The goal of the leadership fund is to ensure funding to send chapter members to TKE’s Regional Leadership Conference, Leadership Academy, and other leadership symposiums.

Each year Tekes gather in cities across North America to further their understanding of the fraternal experience, build essential leadership skills, and celebrate their membership in Tau Kappa Epsilon. Throughout the weekend-long Regional Leadership Conference, Fraters participate in educational sessions that help prepare them for success in college and the business world, network and build relationships with other undergraduates and alumni, and strengthen their understanding of TKE’s ideals and principles.

Nu Chapter is looking to raise $3000, enough money to cover the full cost of sending 10 active members and 4 candidates to this year’s RLC. The hope, however, is to far exceed this goal, allowing guaranteed funding for Fraters to attend similar functions in the future.

“We are always striving to be a better Chapter. Attendance to these conferences not only strengthens our Chapter but also strengthens our members,” says Anthony Wright, founder of the fund and member of Nu Chapter. “This is one of our best opportunities to advance our mission of aiding men in their mental, moral, and social development; it would be a shame to miss out on it because of funding.”

Donations are tax deductible, you can make them online through the TKE Educational Foundation at https://co.clickandpledge.com/default.aspx?wid=30806. No need to donate a large amount either, you can set up small recurring donations and offer continuous support at little cost to you! You can also donate by mail; make checks or money orders payable to Nu of Tau Kappa Epsilon and mail to:

Tau Kappa Epsilon
Leadership Fund
2725 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

More information on the RLC program can be found at http://www.tke.org/rlc, or by contacting:

Anthony James Wright
awright@tkenu.com
2725 Channing Way,
Berkeley, California 94704

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