Contents PHIOTA! * SUMMER 2009 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 5
National Management Jason Nicolau Executive Director
FROM THE DESK OF OUR
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Edwin Berroa Director of Operations
Saludos Distinguidos Hermanos,
Omar Lopez Director of Marketing
The first issues of the PHIOTA! began in the early 1990’s to inform the brotherhood and supporters of our initiatives. Today, we continue the tradition as we celebrate the first anniversary of the return of the PHIOTA! into publication with this summer issue. I would like to give special thanks to the brothers whom have contributed in the past year to the PHIOTA!. For without your contributions the magazine would not be possible. Soon we will be moving into the second phase of the PHIOTA!. We are seeking brothers with experience in journalism, communications, and graphic designing to help in the transition into the new phase. If you are interested in helping, please feel free to contact me at editor@phiota.org to obtain an application form. Semper un Fiota, Steven ‘Spaniard’ Garza Editor in Chief Phi Iota Alpha
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Feature Article
-Puerto Rican Liberator
4 Feature Event
-Puerto Rican Day Parade
6 Northeastern Province -Phiota Homework Help -Alpha Gamma Familia Fun
8 Southern Province
-Phiota Classic: Pool Tourney -Phi Iota Alpha Recognize by Omni Center -2009 Texas Regional Formal
Jose Pizarroso Director of Human Resources
11 Southeastern Province
Francisco Lugo Director of Undergraduate Affairs
-Phiotas Participate Annual Fiesta Latina
Alberto Elvira Director of Information Technology
12 Creative Corner
Phiota! Magazine
13 Union Foundation
Steven L. Garza Editor in Chief
Please send all letters, comments, and articles to:
editor@phiota.org Deadline to submit for next issue: October 11, 2009
-Angel Traviesa
COVER IMAGE: Submitted by Nick Brown taken during his visit to the beach. Do you want to have an image taken by you as the next cover? Submit your image to editor@phiota.org
The PHIOTA! is a quarterly professional magazine based on the ideals of the pillars of Fi Iota Alfa. It is the official publication of Phi iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest existing latino fraternity, establish in December 26, 1931 at Troy, New York, with its roots beginning at 1898. All articles express the opinions of the authors, and not the fraternity, unless stated otherwise. Phi iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 9322 3rd Avenue, Suite 412, Brooklyn, New York 11209
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