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NGLA Board of Directors adds two new members
The Northeast Greek Leadership Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of both Adam McCready and Tiffany Neal to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The roles are three year volunteer appointments.
Adam, the Assistant Director of Fraternities, Sororities, and Independent Living Groups at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has attended the NGLA annual conference in the past with his delegation from MIT and formerly at the University of New Hampshire. He has served the Association as a volunteer for several years and has been the editor of the NGLA newsletter since October of 2012. The personnel committee was impressed by his ongoing commitment to both NGLA and the fraternity /sorority development in the region. |
| | Tiffany, the Assistant Executive Director of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, has been coordinating the NGLA volunteer system. She has been working closely with our organization for multiple years, having attended our annual meeting many times. The personnel committee is excited to have her serve as a professional who works directly for a national organization. She will help provide an important voice at the table for our off campus partners.
Both members will work to further the NGLA mission and have a long track record of service and support to NGLA. “Adam and Tiffany bring a wealth of experience, having had significant roles within their respective national organizations and with the NGLA volunteer structure. I believe their leadership will contribute greatly to the advancement of our Association.” says Wendi Kinney, executive director. |
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| Reflections of a conference staff member University of Rochester junior and Phi Kappa Tau brother Nick Benjamin was 1 of 6 students that served as NGLA Annual Conference staff. Also the IFC Vice Chairman and the Vice President of the Order of Omega at Rochester, Nick writes about his experience on the conference staff for the NGLA blog.
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| Call for NGLA Newsletter Editor applicants!
After a year and a half run, current NGLA Newsletter Editor Adam McCready is retiring from the paper business. The competition with other electronic newsletters was just too much for him. With Adam's departure, you can seize the reins to achieve Greek-lettered regional association electronic newsletter dominance! To apply for the role complete the NGLA volunteer form. |
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WPI IFC and Panhellenic raise $2,000 for Guatemalan children's home
On Sunday, April 6, the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council at WPI hosted their annual paint run to support the New Life Children's Home in Villa Nueva, Guatemala. The councils successfully raised over $2,000 for the home, and in doing so, they were able to sponsor the education of two children for an entire school year. Great job WPI Greeks! |
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| The Theta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Kappa proudly displays an MIT Strong banner during the 118th Boston Marathon. Photo courtesy of the Theta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Kappa |
| Area Greeks support the triumphant return of the Boston Marathon
Representing the spirit that has become known as "Boston Strong", various area Greeks found ways to support the 118th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21. Here are some of their efforts:- The Massachusetts Eta Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta at MIT offered their house to serve as a post-marathon refueling station for the MIT Strong team members who completed the marathon.
- The Theta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Kappa at MIT hung an MIT Strong banner from their home (seen above) and served as a cheering station during the race.
- Various Greeks volunteered at water stations and medical tents along the 26.2 mile course. They included the Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi (Northeastern), the Eta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Delta (Northeastern), Epsilon Chi Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma (Northeastern), the Massachusetts Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta (Northeastern), the Alpha Pi Chapter of Lambda Phi Epsilon (Boston University), the Gamma-Pi Chapter of Kappa Sigma (MIT), the Theta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega (MIT), and the Zeta Mu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta (MIT).
- The Delta Gamma Foundation sponsored the Team With a Vision marathon runners, and provided on-site support for the team throughout the marathon weekend.
- Numerous Greeks ran the marathon in support of charitable causes, or volunteered their time before, during, or after the race.
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