Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Florida

University of florida, sigma Phi ePsilon information flalPha.org SigEp Gator Heart for alUmni and friends of the florida alPha ChaPter no. 48 • fall 2024 F lorida football is back, the weather is cooling down, and I am very excited as we count down the days to celebrate Florida Alpha's 100th birthday. Our undergraduate brothers and alumni had a busy summer and, unfortunately, so did our beloved Fraternity House. T H E R E S I L I E N C Y O F 5 F R A T E R N I T Y R O W A series of unfortunate events (outside anyone's control) saw us dealing with extensive repairs and a mold issue; however, I am happy to report that thanks to the swift leadership of our alumni volunteers, we got the house back in working order, and our brothers moved in on time for the fall semester. We are very thankful to have been able to resolve these issues, in part thanks to the continued support of our alumni donors. F L O R I D A A L P H A C O N T I N U E S T O M A K E U S P R O U D Our undergraduate brothers—to no surprise—continue to make us proud. From outstanding recruitment numbers to the highest GPA in the Interfraternity Council to a full house and a trophy case full of new hardware, the men of Florida Alpha continue to raise their own bar as they redefine the Fraternity experience at UF. The caliber of brothers we saw at the Balanced Man Scholarship Banquet is impressive, and it reassures us that the future of our Chapter is bright. J O I N U S F O R T H E C E N T E N N I A L K I C K O F F T A I L G A T E S We are excited to kick off our centennial celebration this fall! Come join your brothers as we watch the Gators take on the Texas Longhorns in a bar near you. We will be gathering in Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa on November 9 at noon; light bites and drinks will be provided. To learn more and RSVP for your local event, visit flalpha.org/100kickoff. Join us for your chance to win a free ticket to our Centennial Celebration! H A V E Y O U R S V P ' D F O R O U R C E N T E N N I A L C E L E B R A T I O N ? As I am sure you know, on March 28, 2025, Florida Alpha will be 100 years old. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we will be convening in Gainesville for the Florida Alpha Centennial Celebration from March 28-30. Brother Brady Alexander '22 has stepped in to lead the planning and preparations while Brett Ogilvie '86 shifts his focus to assessing and recovering from the damages he endured during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We cant wait to see what Brother Alexander and the team has in store, you won't want to miss it. Have you booked your hotel? Have you purchased your ticket? Don't wait—spots are limited! For more information, visit flalpha.org/100 or email centennial@flalpha.org. See you in Gainesville! Fraternally, Manny Vargas '07 AVC President manny.f.vargas@gmail.com I N A L L K I N D S O F W E A T H E R , W E L L , Y O U K N O W T H E R E S T ! Florida Alpha Keeps on Shining Florida Alpha Keeps on Shining F or the past few months, we've been hard at work planning a centennial celebration worthy of Florida Alpha. We are happy to share that registration is now open, and trust us, you won't want to wait to secure your spot and hotel—we expect a sellout! The celebration will take place from March 28-30, 2025. Here's a snippet of what to expect from the program: Friday, March 28 • Welcome Home Lunch • Open House and House Tours • Official Centennial Kickoff Reception • Tribute to the Brothers of the Heart Saturday, March 29 • Florida Alpha Classic Golf Tournament • Lunch at Our Chapter House • Campus Tours • Open House and House Tours • Florida Alpha Centennial Gala For all the details, links, and latest updates, and to register, reserve your hotel room, and share your Florida Alpha memories with us, visit flalpha.org/100 or scan the QR code. See y'all in Gainesville! Fraternally, The Centennial Planning Committee Centennial Registration Is Now Open! SCAN HERE FOR INFO AND REGISTRATION! Don't Wait to Secure Your Spot Today

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