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 sends 12 members to the TKE Regional Leadership Conference

Berkeley, CA – February 21, 2010 – This past weekend Nu Chapter sent 12 fraters to the 2010 Greg and Cay Woodson Regional Leadership Conference in San Francisco. Cost for all 12 attendees was fully covered by the chapter through the combination of a Student Opportunity Grant from the Chancellor’s office, an Academic Opportunity Grant from the ASUC, and the continued generosity of our alumni to Nu Chapter’s Leadership fund.

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.

Teke’s attending had the opportunity to hear speeches from Grand Grammateus Bob Barr, former US congressman and presidential candidate and Frater Ernie Ernest, President of Crown Metal and Vice Chairman of the TKE Educational Foundation. This conference was of special importance to Nu Chapter Tekes as 4 Nu Chapter Alumni were awarded with the Fraternity’s prestigious Golden Key Award. John Philips, Carl Anderson, Cliff Ceridono, and Dick Anderson were presented with their award this past Saturday for their outstanding commitments to the Fraternity.

Returning Nu Chapter fraters hope to take what they have learned this past weekend not only back to the chapter but also to their future endeavors. Nu chapter hopes to continue its tradition of attendance at RLC, and other Leadership Conferences and can always use financial assistance in its endeavors. To help contribute to Nu Chapter’s leadership fund please see http://donate.tkenu.com

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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