FloridaGreek411
Volume VI  Issue 9
28 March 2007
In This Issue
Important Dates
FGS: Paperwork
Guide to Florida Greeks
Student Orgnization Officer Training
Order of Omega Applications
Final Four
Orange and Blue Debut
Policy Revision Meeting
Did you Know...
DM @ UF
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Important Dates


March 28
Florida Greek Joint Meeting

March 29-31
SEPC

March 30
Order of Omega Applications DUE

March 31-April 1
Dance Marathon

April 4
PC Meeting

April 9
Order of Omega Decisions Announced
NPHC Meeting

April 11
MGC Meeting
IFC Meeting

April 12
Order of Omega Meeting and Elections

April 14
PC Alumnae Event
IFC Initiation Deadline
Membership Intake Window closes

April 17
IFC Softball All-star Game

April 18
IFC/PC Joint Meeting-Homecoming
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Florida Greek Standards Paperwork are DUE on Monday April 23, 2007. Please prepare your documents prior to this date.

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Guide to Florida Greeks


Guide to Florida Greeks

Guide to Florida Greeks

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Student Organization Officer Training

Officer Training sessions provide organization officers and members with detailed information on how to be successful within their organization.  The Center for Student Involvement strongly encourages officers to participate in the training sessions to maximize their contributions to their organizations.  (Non-officers are also welcome to attend.)

Topics to be covered include: developing a mission, planning a successful program, the SG finance process, developing a budget, leading an effective meeting, and transitioning new officers.

The training will be held at the Reitz Union from 12:30 - 5:30 PM on Sunday, April 15, 2007. 

To register pick up a form at the Center for Student Involvement or download a form at the link below.  Registration forms will also be placed in chapter mailboxes in The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs.

Order of Omega Applications
DUE this FRIDAY

Spring 2007 Order of Omega applications are now available.  Applications are due Friday, March 30, 2007 to the OSFA by 2:00 PM.

To download an application visit the Order of Omega webpage at the link below.  Applications are also available in the OSFA.

         2007 Final Four

Final 4With the Gators in the Final Four this weekend The Office of Sorority and Fraternity would like to be sure that everyone is safe. 

For any on call issues please contact Chris Bullins at 352-514-8681.

All events at housed chapters must be permitted.  The events must also be dry and should only have chapter members in attendance as UPD will be unable to support staffing over the weekend due to other demands. 

If you are planning to travel to Atlanta over the next few days please be safe. 
  • Wear a safety belt
  • Keep distractions to a minimum (stay off the phone)
  • Be prepared for heavy traffic
  • Obey speed limits
  • Don't Drink and Drive
  • If your tired, don't get behind the wheel or switch off driving duties
  • Have clear directions ahead of time
  • Hotels will probably be booked, call ahead of time
Orange and Blue Pep Rally

During Spring weekend each year, IFC sponsors the Orange and Blue pep rally.  The event is Friday, April 13, 2007 at 9:00 PM on the North Lawn of the Reitz Union.  This year the event will feature Head Coach Urban Meyer and players from the 2006 National Championship team.  It will also be a chance to hear about the upcoming season and get ready for the Orange and Blue scrimmage game on Saturday, April 14, 2007.

Policy Revision Meeting

The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs has been reviewing and revising all rules and policies related to social sororities and fraternities. 

A meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2007 in JWRU room 286 to discuss the changes.  From 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM the meeting will focus on expansion, event guidelines and UF rules for sororities and fraternities.  From 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM the meeting will focus on house director and facility policies.

All Chapter Advisors, House Directors, and House Corporations are invited to attend this meeting.  Please email Barbara at Barbarab@union.ufl.edu by 3:00 PM on Friday April 6, 2007 if you plant to attend one or both of the sessions. 
Did you know...

Members of Phi Gamma Delta hold their Greek letter in reverence.  Therefore, they limit their display to a select number of places, such as the front of the chapter house, the fraternity flag, class rings, and the member badge. 

When the fraternity is named in campus or interfraternity publications, they prefer the full spelling of Phi Gamma Delta rather than the use of the Greek Letters or the nickname Fiji.
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Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 32-hour event benefiting the patients of Shands Children's Hospital. 


The main event is this weekend March 31-April 1, 2007 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.  Don't forget to stop by to show your support as more than 600 students stay awake and on their feet for 32-hours to raise money and awareness for Children's Miracle Network.

Email: osfastaff@union.ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 846-3171
Web: http://www.greeks.ufl.edu