Philanthropy
I believe I am honor bound. . . to give aid and sympathy to all those who are less fortunate.
Phi Kappa Psi encourages all its Brothers to express the true measure of their abilities and personalities through the great joy of serving others.
Phi Kappa Psi was established upon the principle of learning to “appreciate the great joy of serving others.” Phi Psi is very active in community service and philanthropic fundraising throughout the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Phi Kappa Psi’s motto, “The Great Joy of Serving Others” is especially true in the DC Alpha Chapter. Below is a list and description of Philanthropy events we hosted or participated in during the 2009/2010 academic year.
Internal Involvement
Phi Kappa Psycles
On the weekend of October 30th, Phi Kappa Psi held the first annual Phi Kappa Cycles philanthropy event to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of America. This event featured pumpkin-carving competitions among the sororities, and a field day that included tricycle races.
Schedule:
Friday (10/30/2009)
6:00 PM: Captains meet up with their teams
7:00 PM: All teams meet at University Yard
7:15 – 9:00 PM: Pumpkin carving contest
Saturday (10/31/2009)
12:00 PM: Captains meet up with their teams
12:30 PM: Grills Start
1:00 PM: Sororities and Captains arrive, Event begins; while teams are not racing there are toilet paper (mummy wrapping) contests, and penny wars (money going towards boys and girls club).
Phi Psi 500
Our chapter’s main philanthropy event – the Phi Psi 500 – donated 500 community service hours to underprivileged children in Washington, DC. Every active brother and new member of our chapter, along with dozens of fraternity men and sorority women from GW spent a full day playing games, sports, and barbequing. Overall, the event was a huge success. Ten of our brothers return to the Boys & Girls club weekly after building relationships with some of the kids at the Phi Psi 500.
Phi Kappa Psi has designated April 18th a national day of service, and the DC Alpha chapter has enthusiastically participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held at GW’s Smith Center. In 2009, our team, led by David Miranda ’09 raised over $10,000 and was the number one fundraising team.
We have participated in about a dozen philanthropy events during the current academic year, which have helped both national and local charities. Our brotherhood has donated books, money, community service, food, and many other items to help those in need.
External Involvement
Kappa Kappa Gamma Kickball
October 4th, 2009
The annual Kappa Kickball supports Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), a
program that aides in providing literacy to children all over the United
States. A team of 8 players participated in the event, and took second. The
registration fee was $80.
Alpha Delta Pi’s Diamond Heist
October 5th-8th, 2009
This event benefited the Ronald McDonald House and included many
events. We participated in a campus fresh fundraiser as well as ADPi’s
popular annual event Jail and Bail. In this event brother were “jailed” to an
ADPi and walked around collecting bail, which was donated to the Ronald
McDonald House. Brothers explained the purpose of this activity, and
Ronald McDonald House, to the people they asked for jail money.
Sigma Kappa Ultra Violet Days
October 17th-24th, 2009
Ultra Violet Days is a philanthropic week, sponsored by Sigma Kappa
where fraternities battle one another to become the Ultra-Violet champion.
Sigma Kappa chapters all over the country will join in the Ultra-violet
Campaign. All proceeds go toward the Sigma Kappa Foundation benefiting
Alzheimer’s research. Ultra-Violet Days is a week full of events all worth
points for spirit, participation, and skill. The events include a philanthropy
walk, a community service event, an eating contest, a lip sync, and more.
We took second, and the registration fee was $90.
Phi Sigma Sigma’s Sapphire Cup
November 5th-7th, 2009
The Sapphire Cup is a three-day competition, which benefits Phi Sigma
Sigma’s local philanthropy, KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now). All
fraternities participate in such events as penny wars, an outdoor soccer
tournament on the mall, a Mr. PHISIGnifigant contest, and a themed social.
Alpha Phi Ball
November 8th, 2009
“Phiball” is Alpha Phi’s annual philanthropic dodge ball tournament that
raises money for the Alpha Phi Foundation for women’s cardiac care.
Alpha Epsilon Phi Hoops
November 21st, 2009
AEPhi Hoops is a 5 on 5 basketball tournament where all proceeds go to
the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Throughout the week there
is various fundraisers on campus for AIDs Foundation, at places like Pita Pit
and Campus Fresh. Points are also given based on how much AEPhi spirit
each team, including the amount of people who watch the game has and
participation points.
Alpha Phi Heart Week
February 1st, 2010
Phi Psi participated in this weeklong philanthropy event, which included a
“Hoops for Hearts” basketball tournament in which we won 1st place. It also included a hula hoop tournament, a “Healthy Heart BBQ,” and a Dating Game at the end. We also helped the sisters of
Alpha Phi create valentines for children suffering from cardiac problems.
The valentines are hand delivered and always heart felt.
Sigma Kappa Sigmalympics
March 27th, 2010
In March, Phi Psi will competed in Sigma Kappa’s annual “Sigmalympics” (a
fun-filled philanthropic field day). The events included jell-o jousting, toga
making, tug-of-war, and more.
Delta Gamma Anchorbowl
April 5th, 2010
Delta Gamma Anchor Bowl at the George Washington University took
place the week of April 5th, 2010. Anchor Bowl brings together the
sisters of Delta Gamma with the GW Greek community to compete in
events designed to raise awareness and donations for our National
foundation. The Greek community competed in Penny Wars to raise
donations and skits to raise awareness for visual impairments. The week
culminated with Honor Air and a single-elimination fraternity football
tournament played amongst the cherry blossoms on the National Mall.