HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Friday: August 1st, 2007
On June 23, 2007, the Central Florida Chapter banded
together with Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable housing for
those who are less fortunate. Throughout their day the gentlemen followed
the lead of Chapter President Chris Corn, Central Florida ’07, accomplishing
a wide variety of tasks which ranged from laying sod to painting the
interior and exterior of the entirety of the house.
This was a great opportunity for the chapter to get out into
the community and practice their four founding principles. The most valuable
of the four principles worked on this day was the diffusion of liberal
culture; as the Central Florida Chapter worked with and befriended many
different cultures. Through the promotion of friendship the chapter was also
able to inspire a few juveniles that were attending the days work as a
stipulation of their probation. As the day went on the crew chiefs thanked
the chapter and the site chief invited the chapter to help again.
After helping Habitat for Humanity the chapter paused to
discuss the day. It was put best that this was a day that all in attendance
truly embodied the spirit of Delta Upsilon striving to build better men and
build a better life for those around their community.
BOY SCOUTS OF C. FLORIDA
Friday: June 1st, 2007
In May, the Central Florida Chapter of Delta Upsilon helped the local Boy
Scouts of America with their annual Family Fest. This event
represents a year of hard work by Boy Scouts across Central Florida and
includes the Boy Scouts of America’s philanthropy where forty scout troops
raised over $400,000 dollars to help protect the youth of America.
Each troop organized events to raise money and the Central Florida Chapter
helped with each tent. Events ranged from holding an alligator to building
sailboats to working with leather and building rockets. The highlight of the
day was when the brothers were challenged to a fitness competition (jump
roping, sit-ups, and push-ups) by the scouts.
The Central Florida Chapter woke up early to set up the event for the
Boys Scouts at a local park. Brothers participated in all events and also
set them up and took them down. At the end of the day, the chairman of
Family Fest thanked the chapter for their hard work and invited them to
return back next year.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Friday: March 30
The Central Florida Chapter of Delta Upsilon participated in Relay for
Life helping to raise over $150,000 in the ongoing fight against one of the
world's most deadly diseases, cancer.
At their tent they had Guitar Hero for Playstation 2 to help raise funds
towards the overall collection of donations to the American Cancer Society.
The event began at 6pm on Friday and ended at 12pm on Saturday morning and
events ranged from a sub eating contest to a three legged race. The
gentlemen of Delta Upsilon came out in force
bringing over 60 team members out to help fight the ongoing battle against
cancer. Throughout the night there was football, ultimate Frisbee, mini golf
and lots of Guitar Hero played to keep the well exhausted relayers awake and
interacting with the survivors.
This is just one of the numerous philanthropies that Delta Upsilon has
attended this year, with plans to do many other philanthropic events
throughout the remainder of the year. This event hits close to home for many
of the brothers of Delta Upsilon. One of the brothers was diagnosed with
cancer and currently is winning the battle; additionally, numerous brothers
have family members and close friends that have been diagnosed with cancer
throughout the years. As a chapter, Central Florida feels that cancer is a
disease that cannot be ignored and hopes that they can raise awareness
regarding the fight for a cure.
