Gamma Zeta Alpha - Zeta Chapter Accomplishments

Awards


	Pedro Parra - Greek Awards Recipient: 2008-09 Greek Man of the Year - A number of awards were handed out in order to acknowledge the achievements of the Greek community and its members. The highest recognitions of the night were the Greek New Members of the Year, Chapter Presidents of the Year and Greek Men and Women of the Year awards. Greek Man of the Year shall be awarded to a greek male who exemplifies the greek system at San Diego State and is an outstanding role-model for greeks everywhere.
	Anthony Ybarra - Gamma Zeta Alpha National Conference Award Recipient: 2006-07 Chapter President of the Year Award - Shall be awarded to a president of any chapter of Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who has shown true leadership through the course of his presidency. The man that wins this award is a model member of Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
	Jesus Arambula - Aztec Achievement Award Recipient: 2003 Shuford C. Swift Award-Shall be awarded to students-at-large who have distinguished themselves over a period of at least two (2) years for service, achievement, effort, and involvement in varied aspects of student government and outstanding contributions to the University by virtue of his/her involvement in society.
	Luis Garibay - Aztec Achievement Award Recipient: 2003 Daniel B. Nowak Outstanding Student Service Award. For students who have contributed outstanding effort, time and achievement toward furthering the interest of the student body and San Diego State over at least a one year period. Quest for the Best Award- Award for Academic excellence, Student involvement and commitment, Community service, and Leadership qualities and development
	Eric Ramos - 2002 National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) Academic Excellence Award. National honor awarded to one individual for outstanding academic achievement.

Activities and Chapter Recognition

Aztec Achievement Award: 2003 Outstanding Student Organization. Awarded to the student organization, which demonstrated excellence in community service, service to SDSU, student leadership training, field or interest, or has been recognized nationally/regionally by parent organization, if applicable.

· 1st Latino/U.S.F.C fraternity on Frat Row 2009
· NALFO - Organization of the Year 2008-09
· GZA National Conference - Chapter of the Year 2008-09
· Highest GPA amongst all fraternities @ SDSU 2008-09
· NALFO - Organization of the Year 2007-08
· GZA National Conference - Southern Region Chapter of the Year 2007-08
· Flag Football- 2nd place in U.S.F.C. 2007
· GZA National Conference - Most Improved Chapter 2006-07
· 1st Place Overall for Homecoming 2005
· Flag Football- Champions in U.S.F.C 2005
· Flag Football- Champions in U.S.F.C 2004
· Dia de los Ninos Celebration- Mesa de Otay, B.C.
· AChA High School Leadership Conference (SDSU)
· Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) High School Conference Volunteers
· Greek Week 2002-3rd Place Overall
· Greek Week 2004-1st Place Greek Games
· Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) San Diego 2002 Halloween Event
· Teen Awareness Block Party-2002 & 2003 & 2004 Sponsor
· Chicano Library-GZA Hispanic Heritage Month Display
· GZA Winter Retreat
· Salvation Army-Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center Certificate of Appreciation
· Habitat for Humanity
· Tutoring at Central Elementary School in National City
· Kids News Day
· Gentlemen's Auction for Diabetes
· Una Noche de Cultura
· 1st Place Spring Fiesta 2002

Community Service

Dia de los Reyes Toy Distribution
In association with Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, BC helped distribute toys to poor Mexican children in celebration of Dia de los Reyes.

High School-College Preparation Conference: Committee Member, Volunteer
Sat on the committee which organized a high school conference for local San Diego Latino students. Gave participants tours of the campus, and assisted with the workshops presented geared towards informing and encouraging Latinos to pursue a higher level of education.

California State University 2002 Summit on Greek Life/Affairs-SDSU Delegate
Had a representative on behalf of Gamma Zeta Alpha and the USFC council at San Diego State. Conference brought representatives of Greek life from over 23 universities throughout California to help establish a Best Practices guideline for helping build an effective Greek community.

Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Kids Newsday-Volunteer
Organized fundraising effort for kids, soliciting donations & selling newspapers with all proceeds going to aid the auxiliary in its continuing efforts to support the needs of Childrens Hospital and Health Center of San Diego.

MESA Junior High Shadow Day-Participants
Volunteered and took a local junior high school student through the daily life of a SDSU student taking them to my classes and school activities for a day. Acted as a mentor and answered questions regarding college life.

Boys & Girls Club Mentor Day-Volunteer Big Brothers
Brothers spent a day with local San Diego children at nearby Boys & Girls Club playing games, helping with homework and talking to them.

Downtown San Diego Community Clean-Up-Participants
In association with the city of San Diego and the United Sorority and Fraternity Council, dedicated a day to help renovate downtown San Diego by removing graffiti, cleaning up trash, and painting over worn area throughout downtown.

Gamma Zeta Alpha Gentlemen’s Auction
Brothers were auctioned off raising funds for the DAR-Diabetes Assistance Resource Program. This program was established to help with people with diabetes, in which it is found highest amongst Latinos. A portion of the proceeds raised were donated to fund research for this.

Gamma Zeta Alpha Christmas Toy Drive
Every year, the Zeta Chapter brothers organize a toy drive in order to collect new, unwrapped toys for needy children. This year, brothers collected more than fifteen bags of toys from attendees. This year the toys were donated to the San Diego Childrens' Hospital.

Recognizing the Contributions and Achievements of our Brothers

Activities and Chapter Recognition