The Alpha-Upsilon Chapter would like to thank all alumni whose generous donations allowed the Fall 2000 Pledge Class to take a trip before the Spring semester to the Levere Memorial Temple in Evanston, Illinois.

Moms Weekend
The Mothers of SAE actives and pledges recently gathered for a weekend in Fayetteville. The moms raised over $5000 which will be allotted to scholarships, philanthropy and other projects. The Minerva club also voted to donate $1000 to the Phoenix Project. For more information on the Minerva Club contact EA Buckley O'Mell.

Campus Leadership
SAE holds two of the four executive offices. Jonathon McIllwain, former EA and IFC President, will serve as vice-president of ASG. Also, Carlton Saffa, a current spring pledge, will serve as ASG treasurer. Brian Ross, current ET, will serve as President of the U of A Ducks Unlimited chapter.

Philanthropy
The chapter continues its philanthropic efforts. This semesters activities have included working with Jefferson Elementary School, the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club, and Habitat for Humanity. As a result of the chapters efforts, a major contributor donated $500 to Habitat for Humanity in the name of SAE.

Founders Day 2001
Thanks to all those involved in making Founders Day a success. Buckley O'Mell gave the first ever "State of the Chapter" address. Also, Ted Gammill was presented a check from the active chapter for $5000. The money will go towards the Phoenix Project. There were also many awards given...

J. Guy Belew Award - Jeb Mills
True Gentlemen Awards - Ted Gamill, Allen Shanks, Bill Creason and Roy Murphy
Outstanging Living Alum - Bruce Murphy
Leadership Award - Jonathon McIllwain
Highest active GPA:
Senior - Tony Juneau 4.0
Junior - Rich Waldon 4.0
Sophomore - Ryan Dare 3.8
Freshman - (TIE) Rainer Sabin 4.0, John Crain 4.0, Cliff Gregory 4.0

Summer Rush 2001
The chapter is planning and orgainizing for summer rush 2001. The following will serve statewide rush chairman..

Clay Reed - (Little Rock) cgreed@comp.uark.edu
Wes Womack - (Camden) wwomack@comp.uark.edu
Trevor Beline - (Lamer, MO) thetreva@hotmail.com

Contact these individuals to help plan a rush event or recommend a rushee. Alumni involvement is sincerely appreciated.

• The initiation equipment of the Chapter is very old and is not in good shape due its age. To make a contribution towards new equipment, please contact Buckley O'Mell.

• Former EA Steve Harrelson has set up a forum on the Internet to discuss chapter issues. The web address for that page is http://www.delphi.com/sigalph.

• Alpha-Upsilon now has a monthly mailing list for updates on chapter news. If you would like to be a part of this, email Cliff Jones or Nathan Chaney with your request.

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