Alpha Lambda Chapter (Founded 2 December 1990) is located at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Sigma alumnus Gregory Armstrong and is a member of the East Region.

Chapter History

Founding

Alpha Lambda Chapter was founded in 1990 after Sigma (Millersville University) Chapter Alumnus Gregory Armstrong began attending Temple University's law school. Greg was impressed with the Millersville Chapter and wanted Temple to have a chapter as well. Through much hard work, Greg persuaded the National Office to establish the Temple Chapter.

National chapter representatives came to Temple on November 18, 1990 to introduce students to Phi Sigma Pi. Over 150 students attended this first meeting. Soon after, on December 2, 1990, the first charter class of the Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was inducted.

Early Years

The Active Chapter

The current Alpha Lambda Chapter has 60-70 Active Members, led by the Executive Board. The Executive Board is elected to calendar year terms and is made up of the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary (non-voting member), Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Initiate Advisor, Historian, Co-Initiate Chair (non-voting member), and Webmaster (non-voting member). The chapter's standing committees include the Fundraising Committee, Service Committee, Social Committee, Public Relations and Spirit Committee, Interchapter Relations Committee, Scholarship Committee, and Alumni Committee.

Current Executive Board

President - Mike Kurinsky
Vice President - Kathy Meins
Recording Secretary (non-voting member) - Dave Kangas
Corresponding Secretary - Ben Mayer
Treasurer - Chris Vassallo
Historian - Tim Eboli
Parliamentarian - Maurice "Mo" Etienne
Initiate Advisor - Zach Meyer
Co-Initiate Chair (non-voting member) - Juliet DeRose
Webmaster (non-voting member) - Vince Baldino
Brother-at-Large (non-voting member) - Billy O'Callaghan

Alpha Lambda Founder's Day Banquet, 2003.

Past Chapter Presidents

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Lambda Chapter Initiate Classes

Past Chapter Officers

The Alpha Lambda Chapter elects chapter officers on a calendar year basis.

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Alpha Lambda celebrates the Chapter's founding with a full weekend of themed activities including an alumni picnic and semi-formal banquet.

Brotherhood Games

This is the major interchapter event held each year by the Alpha Lambda chapter. It is usually held in a gym on Temple University's campus.

Philly Cup - Soccer Tournament

This is an annual soccer tournament to raise money for Autism Speaks. For the past three years, Alpha Lambda has jointly hosted the Philly Cup with the Gamma Xi Chapter (Drexel University). Several chapters from the East Coast have attended the event which has included the soccer tournament, pumpkin painting, information session on Autism, and a party at a local bowling alley.