Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporated (ΣΛΒ) (known as Betas, Lambda Betas or SLB) is a historically Latino based fraternity in the United States, now expanded to include a multicultural membership. Founded in 1986 at the University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa the primary purpose of Sigma Lambda Beta is to promote Latino culture based upon the values of fairness, opportunity, and equality. The four principles are Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service, and Cultural Awareness.
After less than 30 years, Sigma Lambda Beta expanded to over 120 universities and across 30 states. Today, a collegiate entity can be found at some of the largest institutions. Membership into the organization is open to any person who meets intake requirements.
During the fall of 1985, a group of men alongside Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal, a member of Phi Beta Sigma began to explore the idea of establishing a Latino-based fraternity at the University of Iowa, as they saw a need for a Latino fraternity at the predominantly non-Hispanic white university. Sigma Lambda Beta was recognized and established on April 4, 1986. Since its establishment, the organization tries to honor the principles of brotherhood, scholarship, community service, and cultural awareness.[1]
The fraternity saw a rapid growth in its early years, according to Founding Father Ricardo Zamudio:
"There was a lot of traveling involved in going to other campuses to talk with men who were potentially interested and having them come to our campus to learn more about our organization. From there it slowly became easier to expand to other campuses, as our network of members available to talk to groups at different campuses continued to expand."[2]
As the fraternity grew, Sigma Lambda Beta's membership grew and expanded beyond the Hispanic-Latino origins, making them one of the most diverse Greek lettered organizations in the United States. The organization left the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) due to their increasing multicultural membership and increasing regulatory nature (membership criteria).
Founding Fathers
Coming from all different backgrounds and walks of life the Eighteen Founding Fathers of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. are:
Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal
Mario Buendia
Thomas Carrasquillo
Enrique Carbajal
Manuel Chavvaria
Jose Fong
Rodolfo Garza
Luis Jimenez
Eric Montes
Kuy Ou
Olakunle Oyeyemi
Ricardo Zamudio
Jaime Ramirez Kindred
Olivero Rivera Davila
Eugenio Soria Carrion
Juan Jose Rojas-Cardona
Juan Valdez
Eugenio Soria
Philanthropy
National Philanthropy: Víctor Correa CPR Awareness Day
The Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day was created in honor of Sigma Lambda Beta brother Victor "Ziggy" Correa Ortiz who died during a drowning accident where none of the bystanders knew how to administer CPR. The fraternity encourages its members to host CPR training and awareness events.
National events
BetaCon
Betacon is a biennial convention held by Sigma Lambda Beta. Past locations for the conference:
1992 - Bloomington, IN
1994 - Schaumburg, IL
1996 - Schaumburg, IL
1998 - Schaumburg, IL
2000 - Schaumburg, IL
2002 - Washington D.C.
2004 - Orlando, FL
2006 - Henderson, NV
2008 - Dearborn, MI
2010 - San Antonio, TX
2012 - Tampa Bay, FL
2014 - St. Louis, MO
2016 - Dallas, TX
2018 - Denver, CO
2020 - Virtual
2022 - Reno, NV
Leadership Institute
Held every other year (alternating with BetaCon), Leadership Institute is a 3-day leadership conference where collegiate brothers are guided through a tailored curriculum with the objective to enhance their leadership and organizational skills to better meet the mission of the fraternity.
Education Foundation
In 2001, brothers of the fraternity formed the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.’s Educational Foundation as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. The money raised by the Sigma Lambda Beta Education Foundation is used mainly for the purpose of funding educational and leadership development programs for Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., as well as for scholarships that are made available to undergraduate and graduate student members.[3]
^Parks, Toberson, Gregory S. , Craig L (2009). Brothers and Sister: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Rosewood Drive, Massachusetts: Rosemont Publishing & Printing Corp. p. 122. ISBN978-0838641941.
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newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated SLB known as Betas Lambda Betas or SLB is a historically Latino based fraternity in the United States now expanded to include a multicultural membership Founded in 1986 at the University of Iowa in Iowa City Iowa the primary purpose of Sigma Lambda Beta is to promote Latino culture based upon the values of fairness opportunity and equality The four principles are Brotherhood Scholarship Community Service and Cultural Awareness Sigma Lambda BetaSLBFoundedApril 4 1986 36 years ago 1986 04 04 University of IowaTypeSocialAffiliationNIC and NALFO former EmphasisServiceScopeInternational United States Puerto Rico United Kingdom MottoOpportunity for Wisdom Wisdom for Culture Colors Royal Purple Pure WhiteFlowerRed CarnationMascotWhite Stallion MustangPublicationEl IluminadorPhilanthropyVictor Correa CPR Awareness DayChapters141 Established Undergraduate chapters 9 Associate chapters 36 Alumni NetworksNicknameBetas Lambda Betas SLBPrinciplesBrotherhoodScholarship Community Service Cultural AwarenessHeadquarters7 Hawkeye Dr Suite 103 104 North Liberty IA 52317 USAWebsitewww wbr sigmalambdabeta wbr comAfter less than 30 years Sigma Lambda Beta expanded to over 120 universities and across 30 states Today a collegiate entity can be found at some of the largest institutions Membership into the organization is open to any person who meets intake requirements Contents 1 History 2 Founding Fathers 3 Philanthropy 3 1 National Philanthropy Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day 4 National events 4 1 BetaCon 4 2 Leadership Institute 5 Education Foundation 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditDuring the fall of 1985 a group of men alongside Baltazar Mendoza Madrigal a member of Phi Beta Sigma began to explore the idea of establishing a Latino based fraternity at the University of Iowa as they saw a need for a Latino fraternity at the predominantly non Hispanic white university Sigma Lambda Beta was recognized and established on April 4 1986 Since its establishment the organization tries to honor the principles of brotherhood scholarship community service and cultural awareness 1 The fraternity saw a rapid growth in its early years according to Founding Father Ricardo Zamudio There was a lot of traveling involved in going to other campuses to talk with men who were potentially interested and having them come to our campus to learn more about our organization From there it slowly became easier to expand to other campuses as our network of members available to talk to groups at different campuses continued to expand 2 As the fraternity grew Sigma Lambda Beta s membership grew and expanded beyond the Hispanic Latino origins making them one of the most diverse Greek lettered organizations in the United States The organization left the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations NALFO due to their increasing multicultural membership and increasing regulatory nature membership criteria Founding Fathers EditComing from all different backgrounds and walks of life the Eighteen Founding Fathers of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc are Baltazar Mendoza Madrigal Mario Buendia Thomas Carrasquillo Enrique Carbajal Manuel Chavvaria Jose Fong Rodolfo Garza Luis Jimenez Eric Montes Kuy Ou Olakunle Oyeyemi Ricardo Zamudio Jaime Ramirez Kindred Olivero Rivera Davila Eugenio Soria Carrion Juan Jose Rojas Cardona Juan Valdez Eugenio SoriaPhilanthropy EditNational Philanthropy Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day Edit The Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day was created in honor of Sigma Lambda Beta brother Victor Ziggy Correa Ortiz who died during a drowning accident where none of the bystanders knew how to administer CPR The fraternity encourages its members to host CPR training and awareness events National events EditBetaCon Edit Betacon is a biennial convention held by Sigma Lambda Beta Past locations for the conference 1992 Bloomington IN 1994 Schaumburg IL 1996 Schaumburg IL 1998 Schaumburg IL 2000 Schaumburg IL 2002 Washington D C 2004 Orlando FL 2006 Henderson NV 2008 Dearborn MI 2010 San Antonio TX 2012 Tampa Bay FL 2014 St Louis MO 2016 Dallas TX 2018 Denver CO 2020 Virtual 2022 Reno NVLeadership Institute Edit Held every other year alternating with BetaCon Leadership Institute is a 3 day leadership conference where collegiate brothers are guided through a tailored curriculum with the objective to enhance their leadership and organizational skills to better meet the mission of the fraternity Education Foundation EditIn 2001 brothers of the fraternity formed the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc s Educational Foundation as a 501 c 3 tax exempt organization The money raised by the Sigma Lambda Beta Education Foundation is used mainly for the purpose of funding educational and leadership development programs for Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc as well as for scholarships that are made available to undergraduate and graduate student members 3 See also EditList of social fraternities and sororitiesReferences Edit Sigma Lambda Beta Our Story Sigma Lambda Beta Parks Toberson Gregory S Craig L 2009 Brothers and Sister Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities Rosewood Drive Massachusetts Rosemont Publishing amp Printing Corp p 122 ISBN 978 0838641941 SLB Education Foundation slbfoundation com Retrieved 2016 12 02 External links EditSigma Lambda Beta National Website Sigma Lambda Beta Educational Foundation Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sigma Lambda Beta amp oldid 1117744211, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
