February 2018 Hello from Your Regional Director for Communications! Snapshot of February Events: Saturday February 3 Alpha Psi Recruitment #3: Invite Dinner at 6-9pm, 3800 W Country Club Blvd, Stockton CA Friday February 9 Delta Zeta Brotherhood Event, Location TBD Saturday February 17 Beta Iota 35 th Anniversary Celebration at 6-10pm, BridgePort Brewpub, Portland OR Beta Upsilon Laser Tag/Mini Golf Social at 6-8pm, King Putt Mini, Henderson NV Friday February 23 Delta Zeta Big Little Reveal, Location TBD Coming Up in March: Friday March 9 to Sunday March 11 Gamma Beta Spring Retreat along Oregon Coast, location TBD I hope everyone s semester has been off to a good start! It was amazing meeting everyone and seeing such a strong Brotherhood showing at our Pacific Regional Conference over the holiday weekend. As always, if there is anything you d like to see in these newsletters, or if you have any feedback to give, feel free to email me at pardcomm@phideltachi.org! AAAE, Alyssa Mae Carrasco, Omicron #1836 Pacific Regional Director for Communications Billiards with the Bros of Alpha Psi Recruitment season started off with an exciting crowded night at Eddie s Billiards, where Brothers and potentials gathered to chat and interact. There were many tables where people teamed up and played friendly or even competitive games of pool, and many more people who chose to chat on the sides, not wanting to embarrass themselves. This Pool Night was very conversational, and gave the potentials a better idea of the brotherhood that Phi Delta Chi has to offer. There was a great sense of family and warmth in the room, which didn t just come from the body heat that everyone gave off. The brothers of Alpha Psi are looking forward to Recruitment 2 and all that Spring 2018 has to offer to our fraternity.
You re Invited! Beta Iota s 35 th Anniversary Calling all of Pacific Region to celebrate the wonderful milestone of Beta Iota s 35 th year! It will take place on February 17 th in Portland, OR. For more details, please email Anna Brecheisen at brecheia@ oregonstate.edu. Hope to see everyone there! AAAE The 2018 Pacific Regional Conference Omicron Chapter at the University of Southern California hosted the 2018 Pacific Regional Conference over the MLK holiday weekend on January 12-14 at the Radisson Hotel in Los Angeles. Brothers came from all over the Pacific Region to learn, grow, and connect through workshops. During the Banquet reception on Saturday evening, we heard uplifting speeches from the chapter advisors, Dr. Edith Mirzaian and Dr. Richard Dang, and keynote speakers Dr. Kevin Anderson of Beta Omega and Dr. Jeffrey Goad of Omicron. At the end of the weekend, we held our business meeting on Sunday morning to hear updates from the National Office, Regional Officers, and the collegiate and alumni chapters. We also discussed fraternity matters and elected our next Regional Correspondent, Anna Brecheisen. Here are a few words from her: Hello Pacific Region! I am very excited to serve as the next Pacific Regional Correspondent. I love PDC, and throughout my years as a Brother I have been given so many things. I can t wait to give back to this organization and all of my Brothers by serving in this position. Continue on to the next few pages to hear some words from Brothers who had attended the conference weekend!
Omicron - USC I was able to attend a variety of workshops that helped reinforce skills in leadership development and management. This allowed me to get a first-hand look at how fraternity operations were handled behind the scenes and the planning/collaboration that it took to make these things possible for other chapters throughout the region. Aren Sahakian Beta Iota Oregon State University We all enjoyed getting the chance to bond with our brothers from other chapters in the region, as well as getting to explore LA in our free time. An especially proud moment for us was when our WC, Anna Brecheisen, was elected the new Regional Correspondent. Shelby Stewart Alpha Psi University of the Pacific It was comforting to know that other Chapters shared the same sentiments and values as each other and especially rewarding to witness our voices and opinions being heard in an organized and respectful matter. The Pacific Regionals Conference provided a more intimate environment, in which more voices were heard in decision making. In addition, we were given the opportunity to connect and network with Brothers who are geographically closer to us, which encouraged the formation of even more lasting friendships. Sophia Liao
Gamma Iota California Northstate University A Brother stated, One of the highlights from the conference was having the privilege to participate in the formal meeting with Brothers all over the Pacific Region. The unity reinforced the notion that all Brothers of Phi Delta Chi are equal and that we share the same values no matter where we come from. Lee Yang Gamma Beta Pacific University One workshop that I attended was about how to get more alumni to attend events and participate. I look forward to utilizing the strategies I learned at the conference at my own chapter to increase attendance. Heather Johnson How amazing is it that brothers are coming together to try and make such a difference in future patient's lives, in supporting the amazing work that St. Jude's does, and in growing in our own leadership skills so that we are ready to go out and make a positive impact? Kelley Thurman I met wonderful people across the Pacific region that attended and even saw some familiar faces from other programs. Because of this trip, I look forward to attending future conferences and am excited to grow as a Brother. Lenny Yann Gamma Psi Washington State University I have heard nothing but positive feedback from the conference with so many brothers sharing new ideas and goals that they have for our chapter. This weekend has reinforced the importance of brotherhood, reminding our chapter that as long as we are brothers of Phi Delta Chi, we will never be alone. Casselyn Saechao
Gamma Theta University of Hawaii at Hilo I had a great experience meeting new Brothers from other Chapters and solidifying bonds with Brothers from my own Chapter. My first Phi Delta Chi Conference was a memorable one and left a lasting impression on me. I hope that we will be able to take what we learned from this conference and utilize some of the unique ideas and advice we received to help improve upon our Chapter. Cathlyn Goo Delta Zeta Keck Graduate Institute For many Brothers of Delta Zeta, this was our first large Phi Delta Chi event, and we all were astounded by how well the event was organized and run. It gave many of us the chance to meet and bond with Brothers from other chapters, attend workshops to learn more about fraternal traditions and policies, and even a taste of how to lead and facilitate workshops. This whole experience has us excited for Leadership Development Seminar and we cannot wait to continue making more memories in the future with our fellow Brothers of Phi Delta Chi. Brandon Nguyen
February 2018 Thursday February 1 Beta Iota Monthly Formal Meeting at 6-7pm, Pharmacy Building, Corvallis, OR Event #2 at 7-9pm, USC Delta Gamma Pinning Ceremony at 7-8:30pm, 120 N Clovis Ave, Clovis CA Friday February 2 Gamma Psi Informal Meeting at 12:10-1pm, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd Saturday February 3 Gamma Theta Relay for Life at 8am-2pm, UH at Hilo Campus Gamma Iota Habitat for Humanity at 10am- 2pm, 819 N 10 th St, Sacramento Alpha Psi Recruitment #3: Invite Dinner at 6-9pm, 3800 W Country Club Blvd, Stockton CA Monday February 5 Delta Epsilon FEAP Recruitment Event with KY, Chapman Orange Campus Delta Zeta Pinning Ceremony a 6pm, KGI Wednesday February 7 Beta Upsilon Formal Meeting at 6-7pm, Roseman University Meeting #1 at 6pm, KGI Campus, Claremont CA Thursday February 8 Event #3 at 7-9pm, USC Friday February 9 Gamma Psi Informal Meeting at 12:10-1pm, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd Delta Zeta Brotherhood Event, Location TBD Saturday February 10 Gamma Theta Pahoa High School Health and Wellness Fair at 9am- 3pm, Pahoa High School Monday February 12 Delta Zeta Formal Meeting at 6pm, KGI Campus, Claremont CA Tuesday February 13 Omicron Formal Meeting at 5-7pm, USC Delta Epsilon Pinning Ceremony at 5:30-6:30pm, Chapman Rinker Campus Room 94-180 Tuesday February 14 Beta Iota Valentine s Day Candy Grams at 10am-2pm, Pharmacy Building, Corvallis OR Meeting #2 and Elections at 6pm, KGI Campus, Claremont CA Thursday February 15 Gamma Beta Formal Meeting at 4pm, 411 Beta Iota Monthly Chapter Meeting at 6-7pm, Pharmacy Building, Corvallis OR Event #4 at 7-9pm, USC Gamma Iota Winter Retreat
Saturday February 17 Beta Iota 35 th Anniversary Celebration at 6-10pm, BridgePort Brewpub, Portland OR Beta Upsilon Laser Tag/Mini Golf Social at 6-8pm, King Putt Mini, Henderson NV Sunday February 18 Gamma Iota Very Inspirational People at 10am-4pm, La Sierra Community Center, Carmichael CA Wednesday February 21 Delta Epsilon E- Board Meeting at 12-1pm, 9501 Jeronimo Road Meeting #3 at 6pm, KGI Thursday February 22 Beta Iota Papa s Pizza Fundraiser and Social, at 6-8pm, Papa s Pizza, Corvallis OR Event #5 at 7-9pm, USC Friday February 23 Gamma Psi Formal Meeting at 12:10-1pm, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd Delta Zeta Big Little Reveal, Location TBD Monday February 26 Delta Zeta Informal Chapter Meeting at 6pm, KGI Campus, Claremont CA Wednesday February 28 Gamma Beta CV Review at 4-7pm, Rooms 403 and 411 Meeting 43 at 6pm, KGI Campus, Claremont CA March 2018 Thursday March 1 Event #6 at 7-9pm, USC Friday March 2 Gamma Beta Formal Meeting at 3:30pm, Room 411 Gamma Psi PharmPhair for St. Jude s Fundraising at 3:30-5:30pm, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd Saturday March 3 Alpha Psi Color for Cures 5K at 8am-12pm, 3601 Pacific Ave Omicron PDC Health Fair (Tentative) at 9am- 12pm, TBD Gamma Theta Ohana Day at 9am-1pm, Mountain View Elementary Tuesday March 6 Delta Gamma Central Valley Kid s Day at 5-9am, Clovis CA Wednesday March 7 Beta Iota Krispy Kreme Fundraiser at 10am-2pm, Corvallis OR Meeting #5 at 6pm, KGI Thursday March 8 Gamma Psi Spring Health Fair at 4:30-7:30pm, 3737 E 5 th Ave Event #7 at 7-10pm, USC Health Science Campus Friday March 9 to Sunday March 11 Gamma Beta Spring Retreat along Oregon Coast, location TBD Thursday March 15 Gamma Iota Top 200 Challenge at 4:30-6:30pm, 9700 W Taron Dr, Elk Grove CA Have Regional news or events to share? Email it: pardcomm@phideltachi.org
Pacific Regional Officers Regional Director for Collegiate Affairs Quintin Broussard Alpha Tau pardca@phideltachi.org Regional Director for Alumni Affairs Amanda Norman Gamma Psi pardaa@phideltachi.org Regional Director for Communications Alyssa Mae Carrasco Omicron pardcomm@phideltachi.org Regional Correspondent Diana Doan Gamma Theta parc@phideltachi.org Pacific Region Chapter Liaisons Brother Chapter Location Email Michelle Bretschneider Zeta San Francisco, CA michelle.bretschneider@ucsf.edu Tim Dang Omicron Los Angeles, CA wvc@uscphideltachi.org Sharon Bae Alpha Psi Stockton, CA pdcalphapsiwkrs@gmail.com Shelby Stewart Beta Iota Corvallis, OR stewashe@oregonstate.edu Natalie Peng Beta Upsilon Henderson, NV npeng@student.roseman.edu Saleh Batroukh Gamma Beta Forest Grove, OR batr6751@pacificu.edu Cathlyn Goo Gamma Theta Hilo, HI cathlyng@hawaii.edu Lee Yang Gamma Iota Rancho Cordova, CA wkrs.pdcgammaiota@gmail.com Casselyn Saechao Gamma Psi Spokane, WA casselyn.saechao@wsu.edu Thor Enggaard Delta Gamma Clovis, CA enggaard@chsu.org Kristy Nishikawa Delta Epsilon Irvine, CA nishi145@mail.chapman.edu Brandon Nguyen Delta Zeta Claremont, CA wkrs.pdcdeltazeta@gmail.com