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The Elimination of Prejudice Announces Video Contest

Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity’s philanthropy of choice, The Elimination of Prejudice will begin accepting entries for its annually-themed video-based contest, Eliminate Prejudice Video Contest, on Wednesday February 8, 2012.  A $2,500 Grand Prize will be awarded to a winning contestant, along with a $1,000 2nd Place Prize and $500 3rd Place Prize.  (U.S. dollars)

Help promote a better understanding between people and create long lasting community change.

Creatively describe in a 3-minute video how LGBT prejudices relate to events in society or your life by April 4, 2012 for your chance to win. As specific video topic suggestions, you might analyze events like marriage equality, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA – USA), Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA – USA), Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT – USA), homophobia, transphobia, the role of LGBT in your country’s society and politics today, or possibly address how LGBT prejudices have affected your life or those around you.

For more information about The Elimination of Prejudice, or to make a financial contribution or video entry, please visithttp://eliminateprejudice.org.

About The Elimination of Prejudice

Founded in 1996, The Elimination of Prejudice, headquartered in Berea, Ohio, works to set the conditions for sensitive societal conversations to take place, and promotes the principles of equality and inclusiveness to the widest possible audience. From video and essay contests to youth-based educational programs and retreats, the different ways to encourage society to talk about tough topics are endless. The Elimination of Prejudice raises money to fund the aforementioned programs and others. Today, The Elimination of Prejudice is a call to action currently on 40 college campuses and universities, with nearly 1,000 active students in the U.S. and Canada.

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Spring Recruitment

Spring Recruitment kicked off with the Superbowl last weekend, and continued with some Frisbee and football on Friday.  There are still tons of opportunities to meet and get to know the brothers of Ohio Beta Tau at the remaining events.  Be sure to make it out to Mind & Body Challenges tonight at 7:00 PM at the Student Activities Center, and check out Game Night this Thursday at 9 PM.

PLP PLOP!

This Saturday, the 19th, the brothers of OH Beta Tau will be holding their annual PLOP philantropy event. At the event, a horse is put inside a fenced area and when he “relieves himself”, the person with the corresponding grid square wins a cash prize. All proceeds from the event go to the Elimination of Prejudice. Click the name to visit their website and donate directly to the cause.

Convention 2011

The brothers at BW came back from convention at Philadelphia with many awards and certificates. Below is a list of what they accomplished this past year!

Chapter of the Year Award
Chapter Operations Award
Outstanding Fraternalism
Outstanding New Member Program
Outstanding Scholarship
Outstanding Ritual
Outstanding Philanthropy
Outstanding Community Service
Outstanding Risk Management
Outstanding Alumni Relations
Outstanding Housing
Outstanding Recruitment

We Are One Brotherhood!

Check out this proformance of We Are One Brotherhood from 1959! (Beta Sigma Tau)

We Are One Brotherhood 1959 by pilambdaphi

Our Newest Brothers!

Congratulations to Luis Valdez and Scott Simmerer, Alpha Nu, Ohio Beta Tau’s newest brothers!

SNAPS!

Check out the lastest edition of SNAPS!, the Ohio Beta Tau newsletter, filled with great information about what the men of PLP have been up to!

http://issuu.com/pilambdaphi/docs/snaps_spring_2011_final_v2

Greek Awards

On April 5th Baldwin-Wallace College held the 22nd Annual Greek Awards ceremony. Ohio Beta Tau did exceptionally well this year, claiming 11 total awards. The follow is a list of the awards received:

  • Lee J. Tressel Community Service Award
  • Outstanding Risk Management
  • Outstanding New Member Program
  • Outstanding New Member- Gianni Giacomazzo
  • Outstanding Chapter Development Program
  • Highest GPA (Spring 2010)
  • Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
  • Outstanding IFC Officer (Devin Basile)
  • Outstanding Fraternity President (Alan Noll)
  • Outstanding Chapter Improvement
  • Fraternity of the Year

Founder’s Day Pictures

Head over to the Gallery section to view some photos of the 116th Founder’s Day celebration at Baldwin-Wallace College.

Greek Sing Champions!

The brothers of Pi Lambda Phi Ohio Beta Tau took home first place and people’s choice last night at the Baldwin-Wallace Greek Sing Competition! Check out this video of our performance!