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A regional recruitment retreat was held in November at the Eagle Rock Retreat Center in Eagle Rock, Missouri. Chapters in attendance included Beta Epsilon at Pitt State, Gamma Epsilon at Truman State, Epsilon Epsilon at Northeastern State, Epsilon Iota at Central Missouri, Epsilon Mu at Central Arkansas, and Epsilon Nu at Northwest Missouri State.
ALABAMA
Omicron Deuteron Tuscaloosa, AL
The chapter partnered with World of Beer to raise funds for Call to Care. Proceeds from one evening of sales helped to build wells in Uganda.
a promising new experimental treatment. Unfortunately, the brothers of Omicron Deuteron are now mourning his passing.
CINCINNATI Epsilon Octaton Cincinnati, OH
The chapter also took part in “Over the Edge,” an urban rappelling experience that benefits Youth for Christ in Tuscaloosa. Fundraisers that raised at least $1,000 earned a spot to go “over the edge” and rappel 140 feet.
The brothers of the Epsilon Octaton Chapter raised more than $1,500 in support of Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and many other cancer-related institutions, societies, and associations.
Last fall, brothers helped to raise money for Braxton Weidman, a local child battling cancer. The goal was to raise enough money to send Braxton to Germany for
Brothers also participated in Chi Omega’s karaoke fundraiser, which benefits Makea-Wish Foundation, and CancerFree Kids Night for the Fight event.
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CLEMSON
Upsilon Septaton Clemson, SC
Brothers recently competed in a fishing tournament which raised funds for the Tucker Hipps Memorial Foundation. Tucker Hipps was a student at Clemson who died tragically at the age of 19. With the mission of “helping people help others,” the foundation plans to engage with other community organizations that help those less fortunate improve their lives. The chapter raised more than $14,000 for Special Olympics during this year’s Polar Plunge. Brother Carter Varin was elected IFC President in November. The chapter has
