LAMBDA PI ETA - Sigma Phi CSULA

WELCOME SPRING : )

2011-03-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back LPE! There is only one quarter left and then it's time to wish our graduating seniors farewell and good luck.

Please Don't miss out on all of the fun and exciting opportunities this quarter.

*Remember as a member at least 6 participation hours are required this quarter.

2011 Spring Calendar of Events

Tues March 29^thWelcome Spring- (3:15pm@MUS 108) Welcome back LPE! Don’t miss our first meeting of Spring Quarter!

Tues April 5^thGet Creative Comm. Students – (3:15pm @MUS108) Showcase your creativity, P.R., and rhetoric skills in this fun promo poster making session. ****DEADLINE TO JOIN LPE IS TODAY! ****

Thurs April 14^th National Day of Silence– (TBA) Join LPE, FMLA, & TQC as we demonstrate how silence can sometimes speak louder then words. Thousands of students nationwide take a vow of silence to bring attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools.

Tues April 19th U-LEAD Workshop – (3:15pm @MUS 108) College can be stressful. Learn how to successfully manage your stress so that you can achieve your most valuable goals. Workshop, provided by special U-LEAD guest.

Tues April 26^th Get Your Study On! (3:15 pm @ MUS 108) Bring your books and get your study on at our LPE study session.

Thurs April 28^th Bowl 4 Graduation - (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Don’t be a gutter ball, invite everyone you know, because all proceeds help fund our Communication Graduation! $24.99 per person includes: shoe rental, & 3 games!!! Address: Jewel City Bowl 135 S. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, CA 91205

Tues May 3^rd Open Office Hours (3:15pm @MUS108) HURRY! Take advantage of LPE office hours. Drop off your Comm. Commencement Grad Packets today! ***LAST DAY TO TURN IN PACKET IS MAY 5TH**** 2011/2012 BOARD APPLICATIONS ALSO DUE TODAY!

Tues May 10^th Shake it like a Polaroid Picture (3:15pm @MUS108) LPE PHOTO SHOOT- VOUGE!! - Don’t miss your chance to be showcased in our LPE montage memories video that will be shown at Comm. Graduation.

Sat May 21^st Coastal Comm. Cleanup (cleanup starts 10am @Playa de Rey)

We love our Earth! Comm. Students take charge at our Coastal Comm. Beach Clean up event. Directly followed by our end of the year Beach Party! Address: Dockweiler State Beach,11999 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

Tues May 24^th Bittersweet (3:15pm @MUS 108) It’s a bittersweet farewell. Wish our graduates good luck as they embark upon a new journey.

Thurs June 9^th Communications Commencement Ceremony & Banquet Presented By LPE (7:30pm @Golden Eagle Ballroom)

2011-01-17T16:50:00.000-08:00

Don't miss out on the fun!!! Check out whats in store for winter 2011 : )

Tues Jan 18^thHealth Workshop- (3:30pm@MUS 108) Academic success and achievement are strongly linked to health. Join us for a special CSULA Health Center presentation. This workshop will provide you with convenient, healthy tools and resources that will enhance potential for academic success and personal development.

Tues Jan 25^th Hot Stuff Bakesale (9am-1pm @KingHall Walkway) Support LPE and beat the winter chill. Don’t forget to stop by our table for warm goodies and hot drinks.

Tues Feb 8^th General Meeting (3:30pm@MUS 108)

Tues Feb 15th Hot Stuff Bakesale (9am-1pm @KingHall Walkway) Support LPE and beat the winter chill. Don’t forget to stop by our table today for warm goodies and hot drinks.

Tues Feb 22^nd U-LEAD workshop (3:30 pm @ MUS 108) Plot your student leadership journey, develop your team building skills, and enhance your facilitation abilities at this workshop provided by our U-LEAD guest.

Tues March 1^st Shakey’s Fundraiser (6:30pm – 9:30pm) Fun, Food, and Friends!! What more could you ask for? Invite your friends and family and join us at The Shakey’s Pizza located @2234 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra 91803. A portion of your purchase will be donated to LPE!

Tues March 8^th Rock the Stress Away/LPE Initiation (3-5pm @Los Angeles Rm. USU) Take a break from final exam stress!! Join us for free snacks, free fun, and RockBand on the big screen!! New LPE members will also be initiated and welcomed as “official” members.

Thurs March 10^th Public Speaking Showcase (check in 6:00-6:15pm @ KingHall Walkway) Join LPE and the Communication Department for an exciting and enlightening competition. Watch as our COMM150 students compete with one another in this public speaking showcase. Please arrive at 6pm for check in and room assignments. The final round will begin at 7:45pm in KH LH1. Contact mbroeck@exchange.calstatela.edu for more info.

China Committee Meeting #1

2011-01-14T00:54:00.000-08:00

For those of you have been unable to attend our past two meetings, we have since decided, with encouragement from Dr. Bai to plan a trip to China for Spring Break.

As it is last minute, if you are interested in going, please contact the board as soon as possible. The deadline to let us know if you are going or not is February 1st. You should also get started on the passport process, as that may take quite some time.

Below are the minutes for the first China Committee meeting. If you have any questions, feel free to post a comment or contact us at sigmaphicsula@gmail.com

China Committee Meeting#1/Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

3:40pm
Announcement: $118.00 was raised at today’s bake sale!

3:41pm
New up and coming club: “Society of Student Historians @ CSULA”
-introduced to Eddie, president of club
-we can collaborate on events
-volunteering is very important

3:43pm
Sign-in sheet going around…
-put a star by your name, if you’re interested in going to China.
-if not, sign in anyway so we know who’s on the committee to help plan

3:44pm
Jose is writing a letter to NCA and CSI to see if we can go as a group or if we have to go by ourselves as students, due to:
-insurance purposes, legal reasons, etc
-the letter should be ready to send out on Friday

3:46pm
Michelle- working on letter to corporations for funding.
-work on corporate sponsorships
-do we want to include sponsorship for both China and LPE or ask separately?
-ask for funding for LPE for a later time, ask for China first.

3:48pm
China trip:
-Funding-we need to work on this the next few weeks!
-visas and passports, you need to get right now! It’s expensive and the application process takes time.
-Melissa T. is volunteering to help us book this trip because she has planned trips before.
-it is agreed by all present in the meeting that funding will be asked for as a group instead of individually.

3:51pm
For the Corporate sponsorships:
-what do we want to/are willing to do for the corporations? Wear t-shirts, feature in our grad program…
-We vote to include in the program-we must be specific on how much space we will allot them based on $ contribution
-We need to prepare a packet that we can take or mail to businesses that shows what we offer them if they fund us.

3:54pm
The Letter:
-WHY? (written on the board to generate ideas)
-why do we want to go to China?
-what do we want to tell corporations?
-why are we going?
1) community service
2) to apply what we are learning
3) the very 1st international LPE was founded at University of Beijing—good pointer Alyssa!
4) global /intercultural experience
5) exploring a different culture other than our own
-We need a corporate letter!!!

4pm
Melissa T:
-knows of a travel company that specializes in student travel-we only get a discount if we are attached to the university, she thinks
-passport must be valid from up to 6 months after the trip ~ 9/19th
-we need about 20 people so we can book 10 rooms- 2 per room- to get group rate
-Melissa: will get quotes on what can we get
-deadline: feb.1st have an agency/quotes

4:02pm
-we need to know who's really committed...
- we need to know if we're going as LPE which means you have to be a student, which affects who else can go.
*Deadline: if you’re going or not: 2/1

4:03pm
-Travel agency deadline: ???
-Melissa wants to get the pricing first which depends on what rate we would get which in effect will effect how many people will go.

4:04pm
As a board we will take care of the legalities:
-NCA and CSI—Jose is drafting a letter
-we need someone to work on the corporate letter.:
-Michelle will work on... need help!
-Josh, Sarah, and Anthony are down…a sign in sheet for the Letter-Writing Committee is circulating.
-The letter needs to include who LPE is, why we want to go, why they should sponsor us, how this will benefit us personally and contribute to the betterment of society as a whole
-Alyssa will research on international LPE in Beijing
-Melissa T. working on travel agency and pricing
-online donation: who can do that?—Elizabet volunteers

4:10pm
When do we want to go: September or spring break?
-Visas needed at least one month before, says Melissa who can help us get as soon as we have our passport.
-Melissa: Can you look up dates for June, as well as September, and of course spring break?

4:12pm
Recruitment Packs:
-Jewlz is putting these together and will have them done by this weekend.
-they will include: calendars, what LPE is, why you should join, tools to help you get up in your class to speak about LPE for recruitment.

4:13pm
New Event added to the calendar, which Jewlz will finalize for:
-March 10th, 615pm-9pm: comm150 classes will be competing on speeches
-the preliminaries are @ 615pm
-the finals are @ 745pm
-We need to figure out something to during the time that judges are deciding…
-skits or some type of performance are suggested.

4:15pm
When does this committee want to meet again?
-we will have to meet more frequently since we are short on time
-can you all make it at this same time, 3:20ish, this Thursday? It is agreed so.
-Location not set, meet up in mus_108, we’ll see from there…

4:17pm: Meeting Adjourned

Minutes for Winter Quarter Meeting #1

2011-01-14T00:45:00.000-08:00

Hey!

The minutes for meeting#1 are posted below:

General Meeting: Minutes #1
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

3:36pm
LPE calendar passed out and discussed:
-Health center guest speaker at the next general meeting on health services
-Hot stuff bake sale on January 25th
-General meeting
-Hot stuff bake sale
-General meeting w/ guest speaker from U-lead on recruitment which will be KEY this quarter, to get an idea how many members we will have at the graduation.
-Shakey’s fundraiser, last time we raised $55.00
-Rock the stress away, final qtr event

3:42pm
-Honorary member” option if you do not meet the GPA requirements
- Even non-member comm. Graduates can participate.

3:45pm
-Is any one available for a bake sale on Tuesday the 11th from 11am-3pm? Or should we simply eliminate it? Members raise hands to vote-- majority rules—Bake sale!

3:46pm
-Recruitment is KEY this quarter.
-Mention it in class and invite them to come to our communication club
-Facebook
-Word of mouth, lets use our communication skills!

3:47pm:
China Trip, as suggested by Dr. Bai
-visit China on spring break
- About $1,200.00 (includes airfare-round trip, food, and hotel
- Outreach trip: community service event while we are there.
-We’ve raised about $1050.00 and we started with $80.00
-We need a committee to plan China trip—if u can pull this off, it will look great on our resume for grad school or work, according to Bai
-would it be best after graduation, as a graduation trip, or spring break?

3:52pm
Corporate funding:
-We need a committee to work and plan this trip.
-Jewel City Bowling to raise money, was successful when Savannah did this
-We need a template letter to send to corporations for sponsorships, there are different levels of sponsorships…we can wear/sport a corporation, disburse items of the corporation at school or on our trip, etc...

3:58pm
For the spring quarter:
-beach clean up event, followed by a BBQ
-there’s a volunteer opportunity to help at risk youth at LAUSD
-maybe we can all do a sports day with kids in an LAUSD after school program.
-volunteer opportunities are needed for spring
-a member who tutors has a list of local LAUSD schools that need volunteers

4:02pm:
Initiation ceremony: rock the stress away or at Shakey’s:
-members vote-
-rock the stress is voted as choice

4:05pm:
Board introduction and member introduction
-member asks: what does it take to become a member?
-Lifetime membership-$40.oo for national recognition and cords
-Honorary graduates get a special cord even though they don’t meet GPA requirements-$10.00
-Checks payable to LPE or cash-- see Melisa
-Honorary members get a separate cord and an award -$10.00
-Honorary members can participate, active membership, but are not nationally recognized

4:15pm-Meeting ends
-Birthday cake for December Members!

Welcome Back: Meeting #5

2011-01-02T11:48:00.000-08:00

Hey People! Welcome back to school for Winter Quarter 2011! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break!

To start off this quarter, Lambda Pi Eta will be having its first general meeting on:

Tuesday, January 4th from 3:30pm-4:15pm in the same room, MUS-108.

We hope to see you there! Bring your friends!

BAKE SALE #2

2010-11-21T00:27:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all!!!

BAKE SALE! BAKE SALE! BAKE SALE!

When: TUESDAY, Nov. 23, 2010 from 11am-3pm
Where: (same location as last time) walkway @ KING HALL

Join us at our second and last bake sale of the fall quarter! We hope to see you there! If you are able to help table or contribute in anyway, please email Lambda Pi Eta officers at sigmaphicsula@gmail.com

Also, SAVE THE DATE!!!

When: TUESDAY, Nov. 30, 2010-6-9pm
What: Shakey's Pizza Night Fundraiser!
Where: 2234 W. Valley Blvd Alhambra, CA 91803 Tel. 626-289-7851

Meeting #4

2010-11-14T12:22:00.000-08:00

Hey!

Meeting #4 is on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @3:30 pm, MUS108!

This is the LAST meeting of the quarter! We hope to see you there! Important topics and events will be discussed and decided on that day! Also, a SPECIAL presentation workshop by the CAREER CENTER will be held that focuses on RESUME WRITING!!!! Take advantage of these helpful tips and learn valuable skills that you will soon need!

At this meeting, we will:
-Set Winter Bake sale Dates
-Set Winter Events and Dates
-Estimate grad ceremony attendance
-Collect membership fees!*
-Watch a 30-minute workshop on "How to Write a Resume"

*MEMBERSHIP FEES: It is very important that you bring your membership fees to this meeting, especially graduating SENIORS! It will help gives us an idea on what our budget looks like. However, if you don't have them, please come to the meeting anyway!!! We want to see you!

Reminder on Fees:
-$10.00 for general members
-$40.00 for graduating seniors that include your national recognition plaque, $30.00, (for those eligible) and your cords, which are $10.00.

We hope to see you there, as this is our LAST meeting of the fall quarter!!!

Meeting #3: Minutes

2010-11-03T22:42:00.000-07:00

Here are the minutes for Meeting #3: Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

A HUGE THANKS to SARAH CORREA!!!!
She recorded the minutes for me because I was unable to attend.
THANK YOU, SARAH! :)

Lambda Pi Eta Meeting #3: 11/2/2010- Minutes

Start Time: 3:37PM
End Time: 4:00PM

Jose:
-November 2nd: today is voting day
-Thank you for those who participated in Rock the Vote!
-Thank you Pepper (for performing at Rock the Vote)!

-Can food drive starting today!
-Accepting can/box food (nonperishable) for Lambda Nov. 2nd-18th “Flight Angels” organization (help homeless youth)

-2nd BAKESALE, Tuesday Nov 23rd
-Need volunteers for event (11am-3pm) “Meal Deal For Real”

-Shakey’s Night Tuesday Nov. 30th
(6-9pm) all set in stone!
-Need to participate, tell friends/family, all receipts must be turned in to Shakey’s

-Last week Jewlz and Jose went to see about having the graduation celebration dinner at the Golden Eagle Ballrooms 1&2
-There will be a charge for tickets
-Haven’t finalized anything yet
-Can be a dinner, quick meal, ceremony, reception, circle tables or theatre style, buffet, and maybe h’orderves.
-It can be really fancy or lower budget depending upon resources available at that time.
-Planning on maximum 300 people
-Need to decide: How much food and other saleable items should cost.
-Reservation of ballrooms is free (for students)
-Estimated Base Price for a plate of food and entry: $20 per person
-They charge for a dance floor.
-They have a menu (Jewlz has this)

Elizabeth:
-We will have a “performance hour” next quarter (U-SU)
-Karaoke & movie night being planned (by the union)
-We can do a survey on Facebook (about time availabilities of members)
-She will send an email asking what movie we want to watch & a sign up sheet for the Bakesale
-Starlet: working on events
-We need someone to work on a flyer for the Bakesale on Nov. 23rd including date, time, where, meal deal (Ashley will work on this)

Jose:
-ASAP: bring in dues/fees (secretary: $10 general $40 seniors)

Melisa:
-She needs to add the conditions for being a member of Lambda finalized and check back with committee in Washington for more information.
-Announcements: we need people to help hand out flyers for can food drive. We have 100, will be getting more. (flyer in classrooms, bathrooms, cars, etc)

Elizabeth:
-Works at 30 “CB After Dark” karaoke bar (on main between first and Garfield near the theatre)
-There is happy hour from 7-9pm
-If Lambda wants to come to karaoke & happy hour, she will give us the first round of drinks free.

Meeting #2: Minutes

2010-10-25T23:34:00.000-07:00

MEETING #2: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 (MINUTES)

3:24pm: Meeting begins

2 events coming up:
1. “Rock the Vote”-12-4pm with ASI in front of USU, Nov.1st
L.P.E. will run it, need volunteers
-live bands and djs featured
-getting people to vote on Tuesday

2. Canned Food Drive by Capstone for a Homeless shelter for Youth
-November 2nd – 18th
-make announcements in classes
-Lambda decorated boxes in King Hall, the Library, Comm. Building…
-sign-in sheet going around

3:32pm
FEES
-$10 general member
-ASAP please
-Seniors who want National Recognition-$30.00 + $10.00 = $40.00

3:33pm
1 more bake sale…
-try to get funding from ASI for future bake sale.
-Jewlz and Melissa will attend a meeting on Friday
-next sale: the week before thanksgiving, Tues the 23rd, 11am-3pm
-talk to Starbucks about getting donated coffee
-Tuesday’s are agreed by majority for bake sales

3:36pm
-Graduation on campus or off campus??
-On-campus graduation ceremony: Golden Eagle Ballroom?

3:38pm
Mixer @ Shakey’s Pizza off Valley blvd.
November 30th

3:40pm
Study Hall during L.P.E. meetings
Jose introduces new segment during the general meetings
-focused towards the further growth of our understanding of communication
-open forum, poetry slam, story to tell, rant, homework help, idea for papers, practice a group presentation, power points, study groups
-mentor program, suggested by Star

3:46pm
-Committees gather to discuss

Next Lambda Meeting is on November 2nd @ 3:30pm

Meeting ends @ 4:15pm

Bake Sale #1

2010-10-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

A big huge THANKS to all of you who came out to support us @ our first bake sale fundraiser of the year! An even bigger THANKS to those of you who volunteered your time and/or baked goods to support Lambda Pi Eta!!! With your help and support in donations, tabling, and just spreading the word, the bake sale was a success, one of many that we hope for.

For our next event, Lambda Pi Eta will collaborate with ASI for "ROCK the VOTE" which will be held on Monday, November 1, 2010 from 12pm-4pm in front of the University Student Union.

Volunteers are needed to table at this event so please email sigmaphicsula@gmail.com to sign up (if you haven't already signed up)! We would really appreciate your help to promote Lambda Pi Eta and encourage students to vote on the important November 2nd election.

Check back for more updates or visit us on www.facebook.com/sigmaphicsula

See you soon!

Michelle I.
L.P.E. Secretary

P.S. The Minutes for Meeting #2 will be posted soon.

MEETING #2: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 (MINUTES)

Our 1st Meeting

2010-10-10T11:22:00.000-07:00

A big THANKS to all of you who showed up to our first meeting last Tuesday!! We appreciate your interest and involvement in Lambda Pi Eta and we look forward to seeing you @ our meeting and events!

Another big THANK YOU to all our volunteers who worked our table at Fall Student Fest last Thursday!!!

If you missed our first meeting, no worries! The minutes of meeting #1 are posted below (at the end of this blog). We will also be having our second meeting on Tuesday, October 19th from 3:30pm-4:15pm in MUS108. We hope to see you there!

Also, join us for cookie, pastries, cupcakes and other goodies@ our first bake sale fundraiser of the year, the same day as our meeting: Tuesday, October 19th from 11am-3pm @ the King Hall Walkway!

P.S. Just a friendly reminder:
For those of you who signed up to volunteer at our bake sale, please make sure to check your email for updates and reminders.

Also, the minutes for meeting#1 are posted below!

See y'all soon!

~Michelle I.
LPE Secretary

L.P.E. General Meeting #1: October 5, 2010

3:30 pm: Meeting Commences-Introduction of board members

-Brief history of the board-Jose
-founded by Stephen A. Smith in 1996
-What is an honor society?-elite group, cream of the crop to be a part of
-Why join?
-Networking, support, teach each other, better learning experiences, opportunities- internship & career opportunities.
-great on your resumes, great for graduate schools, grad ceremony

3:33pm
GPA requirements to join- Star
-Cumulative GPA-3.0, Communication GPA.- 3.2---both needed for national recognition. --If you don’t have these GPA’s, you can be in the society as an honorary member.
-You won’t be nationally recognized but you’ll be an honorary member who receives 1cord, instead of 2 at graduation.
-Either way, no matter what type of member you are, it looks great on your resume.
-There is a national database that has job listings, and career opportunities-www.natcom.org
-It looks good when you’re trying to apply to grad school-Melissa
-Dr. Chao and Dr. Bai are LPE advisers

3:36pm
FEES-Melissa
$10- Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors.
$10-Seniors for cords and no national recognition
$40-Seniors who want national recognition and will get a plaque + 2 cords at graduation.
-You may bring your dues next meeting time or as soon as you can, we understand some may be unable to pa right away and are willing to work with you.
-for $40 you’ll get a plaque + cords (30 +10)
-We will be fundraising for our events and whatever is left over will go to the incoming board-junior class.

NETWORKING committees—Star’s committee
-network w/in the school and with other chapters
Melissa-head of TREASURY committee
-in charge of money, ordering cords, etc

3:40pm-
GRAD & MEMORIES committee--Julie and Jose
-Planning grad
-Photos of events

Elizabeth-(not present) is the EVENTS planning committee
-she will be in charge of planning events

3:41pm-Upcoming Events:

Oct.7th-Student Fall Fest @ the USU plaza
-Volunteers needed to sit at the table to advertise
-free food at this event

1st fundraiser- Oct .19-- Tuesday Bake sale
-volunteers needed to table
-Sign up sheet passed around
-volunteers for baked good, money donations
-pizza and drinks ?
-11am-3pm

3:44pm-
Shakey’s Mixer on a Thursday or Wednesday-Star in charge of planning

-We need members help to plan stuff and be a part f our events through participation and volunteering.

-Is there a Minimum of hrs needed to volunteer? Asks a student
-no requirement needed …just yet. We can decide as a group if we want to set a requirement.
-we can do volunteer hrs for points

3:45 pm
Interested in being a board member in the next year-Jewlz
-volunteer and participate often!

3:46pm- Melissa
-don’t fall behind in school just to participate because members do need a high GPA especially if you want to be a board member.

Mixer at a club?
-possibly
-student mentions NBC opportunity as an event.

3:48pm
Michelle mentions an opportunity of being a member:
-Stephen A. Smith Award –submit a communication papers online by Feb. 18, 2011, (25 page limits) and possibly be nationally recognized at the Communications Convention and win a prize of $100 plus national recognition.

3:50pm
-Next meeting will be after the bake sale on Tuesday the 19th same room MUS108 3:15pm

3:52pm
-word of mouth is important for getting our name out!…speak about it in classes, tell your friends!
-member involvement important!
-ideas welcome

3:53pm
-we can do stuff with other CSU campuses
-we can collaborate with other organizations on campus
Possible events include:
-open mic night
-movie nights
-communication week
-"finesse de la nui"-college of arts celebration
-beach day
-promote academic excellence so some academic events
-alcohol at grad ceremony and some events

3:56pm
We need your help!! -Jose

Questions and Comments:

- What’s the point of the events?
- fundraising for events
-Events can include:
-community service
-food drive, clothes drive
-fashions shows
-collaboration with FMLA

3:59pm
-taking the experience with you
-Jewlz and Michelle will work on a portfolio to be able to do this

4:00pm
Contact US:
-email address, blogspot, contact us. Check for events, Facebook.
Ice breaker-who are u?
Board members introduce themselves with major and an interesting fact.

4:05pm –members state majors and interesting facts.
4:15pm: Meeting finishes finished.

Summary:

Today was our first general meeting. We introduced the new board to attendees. We gave a brief history of L.P.E. and the benefits of joining. We discussed GPA requirements and the two types of membership that are offered, as well as fees. We introduced the committees and explained the purpose of each. We stressed the importance of becoming part of committee and just being involved as a member through event planning, attendance, involvement and volunteerism. We mentioned our upcoming events: Student Fall Fest and our first Bake Sale and passed around a sign up sheet for volunteers. We announced the upcoming mixer that is being planned and other event possibilities that we would like to carry out this school year. Opportunities for being a member were offered such as the Stephen A Smith award. Finally, we left room for Question and comments and finished meeting with an ice breaker.

First Meeting

2010-09-28T23:42:00.000-07:00

MEETING UPDATE!

It has been finallized...

...Our first meeting will be on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th from 3:30-4:15pm in the MUSIC BULIDING in room: MUS108!!!

Check back for more updates or visit us on www.facebook.com/sigmaphicsula

WELCOME!!!

2010-09-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Fall 2010, CSULA!!!

Looking for fun this quarter that looks good on your resume and provides a network system all at the same time? Graduating this year and looking for career opportunities and hoping for an intimate graduation ceremony? Look no further!

LAMBDA PI ETA WELCOMES YOU, BOTH NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS TO BE A PART OF THE OFFICIAL NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS HONOR SOCIETY!

Join us on our first meeting of the quarter, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 2010 @ 3:15 p.m. to learn more about Lambda Pi Eta, the benefits of becoming a member, and our upcoming events! Location of the meeting is to be determined, and will be posted here on Blogspot as well as our Facebook page and twitter, A.S.A.P.

Also, we will be having our first BAKE SALE of the year, on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th. More details available at our first meeting!

See you soon!!!

For more information:
Send us an email at: sigmaphicsula@gmail.com or

add us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sigmaphicsula

M.I.A.?

2009-12-23T21:21:00.001-08:00

SORRY FOR THE LACK OF POSTS EVERYONE!

Fall quarter was mayhem for every body. Not just the board, but pretty much for every student on the CSULA campus.

We're looking forward to the Winter quarter for 2010. So much is planned and we can't wait to see all of you.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Lambda Pi Eta - Sigma Phi - CSULA

PSA for ASI

2009-10-22T11:14:00.000-07:00

Become Involved in Student Advocacy!
CSULA Lobby Corps Meeting

TODAY!

Thursday, October 22 @ 3pm

A.S.I. Conference Room

U-SU Rm 203

*Pizza and Drinks Will Be Served

Forming Committees

2009-10-20T14:17:00.000-07:00

Committee forming: if you couldn't make it on the Lambda Pi Eta board, and you are looking to be a big and vital part of our organization, join one of our committees!**

Events Planning Committee: we are looking for 1-2 people to work with Avante in putting together and executing events such as fund raisers, performance hours, donations, and etc. We are looking to share the work evenly so no one will be more bogged down than another.

Treasury Committee: we are looking for 1-2 people to work with Alexis in keeping tow with our finances, our fund raising, and member accounts.

Networking Committee: we are looking for 2-3 people to work with Savannah in upping our member numbers, promotion of our events, writing newsletters, manning the facebook and blog, and keeping the message board by the Communications office current and relevant.

Graduation Committee: we are looking for 3-6 people that work together with the entire board and member body to devote their member hours and time to planning and executing the graduation affair for the class of 2010.

Committees are great for all class years, but specifically anyone not a senior, and especially if you'd like to be a part of the Lambda Pi Eta legacy after this year is over. It helps you get connected with administration and faculty, as well as your Arts & Letters family. Committee members will be formally recognized at the graduation ceremony along side of the newly elected board members and freshly graduated LPH members.

General Meeting #1: Minutes

2009-10-20T14:15:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone. Please read below our minutes for our General Meeting #1 that took place on Tuesday, October 5th, 2009, at 3:30pm in the Music Building Courtyard/Patio.

Retain for your records.

3:30pm -

Sign in sheet was passed, Board members in attendance introduced themselves to attendees.
Board Members in attendance: Phoebe Lai, Savannah Pendleton, Avante Agurs, Alexis Gardner
General Members in inquiry in attendance: Melissa Corral, Faizah Karimi, Michelle Ilan, Denise Kelley, Stacey Harris, Jose Guillen, Rachel Broderick, Terrence Turner Jr., Khozaima Jivanjee, Gloria Canelas, and Edith Rivera.

3:40pm-

Savannah began introducing Lambda Pi Eta and the Sigma Phi Chapter of CSULA.
Also discussed was how the current board of LPH was going to incorporate and include the entire Arts and Letters and TVF Colleges into LPH as all schools of thought within these colleges possess, harness, and appreciate Communications as a whole.

3:50pm-

Introductions of the Board's ideas for the year; including: events, gatherings, fund raising, and future plans.
Call to arms from members to please put forward any ideas they might have and all other feedback.
Announcement of open secretary position; announcements for committee positions.

4:00pm-

Final announcements from Phoebe.
Announcement of the A&L Dean's mixer.
Concluding statements.
Thanks.

TUTORING/ETC.

2009-10-12T10:23:00.000-07:00

Hey LPH followers,

We want to get a tutoring/reviewing/buddy system in effect for the A&L/TVF students beginning this quarter.

What we are talking about is beginning a "phone/email/IM tree" of sorts that people could securely, and privately, utilize in times of help.

We want to create a network to use when you have writers block; need help reviewing your essays, speeches, performances or projects; an editing team; a helping hand; or extras in your next video!

If you are interested in signing up for this venture, we will be doing it on quarterly basis (based on availability)- please send us your NAME, AVAILABILITY, and WHAT SUBJECT YOU CAN AID WITH.

IE:

Savannah, available anytime by email/evenings and weekends by phone, I can help get ideas flowing, edit, and rework essays, speeches, and etc.

Get it? Yay! Okay!

So please be involved! Let's keep each other strong and help each other out!

PSA

2009-10-12T10:20:00.001-07:00

We recieved this email from Ana Gomez, one of our two ASI representatives. They are looking for people interested in the ARTS AND LETTERS STUDENT COUNCIL. Please read and pass it on.

Hello everyone,

I am Ana Gomez, one of the two Arts and Letters Representatives, along with Kristine Dickson. Sorry it took me so long to email you about the student council but here I am. Since we are trying to get as many people involved in our student council it is hard to get each persons availability. Here are three dates with different times and just email me back saying which "section" you are most likely to attend. Keep in mind that we are only going to have one meeting date these are just some options.

Wednesday October 14th 11am-12pm or 4:30-5:30pm

Thursday October 15th 10am-11am or 11am-12pm

Monday October 19th 3:30pm-4:30pm

We are also having our Dean's Mixer this upcoming Monday in the Music Courtyard at 3:15. This is a great opportunity to get to know more about the college, meet the Dean and Associate Dean.

One last thing, if you could, please forward this email to anyone who is in Arts and Letters. Let's make all of our events successful.

Thank You,

Ana Gomez

College of Arts and Letters Representative

Associated Students, Incorporated

California State University, Los Angeles

Thanks everyone.

DEAN'S MIXER

2009-10-12T10:09:00.000-07:00

GET INVOLVED!
ASK QUESTIONS!
MEET YOUR COLLEGE DEAN!
MEET YOUR COLLEGE REPS!

ASI is sponsoring this mixer for the Arts & Letters students, hosted by our two representatives Kristine Dickson and Ana Gomez.

This interactive mixer gives students from the College of Arts & Letters the opportunity to meet and engage in discussions with the College Dean and Departmentsal Chairs on issues affecting students within the college.

Monday, October 12th @ 3:15 pm

Email to member list

2009-10-05T22:17:00.001-07:00

Hello friendly people!

This email is just a reminder about our first meeting for Lambda Pi Eta - Sigma Phi chapter for Fall 2009.

Our first member meeting will be held TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th at 3:30pm in the Music Building Courtyard (where all the tables with the yellow umbrellas are).

Usually, our meetings will be held THURSDAYS, but since there happens to be a previously planned organizations meeting for this Thursday, we had to move our meeting to Tuesday - FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.

Our meetings are held bi-weekly, so if you cannot make it tomorrow, you can catch up with us again on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd at 3:30pm in the Music Building Courtyard. Our meeting will be held same time, same place unless otherwise noted. You will be informed ahead of time of any changes.

Our agenda for tomorrow's meeting will include:
- A complete overview of who we are
- An introduction to the full 2009/2010 board and contact information
- Requirements to join LPH
- Requirements and sign ups to be on Committees and what that will entail
- What kind of events/community work would you be interested in?
- Fees, their variations, and what comes of them.

Tomorrow's meeting will be our first meeting, perhaps redundant but very informational, and only 30 minutes long. Please come... there will also be snacks! ;)

Feel free to pass on this email- the more people the better. Let's make this year great!

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Savannah Pendleton
Lambda Pi Eta Scholarship Officer

FIRST MEMBER MEETING!

2009-09-30T14:19:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to remind all you beautiful faces that the FIRST MEMBER MEETING for LPH will be held TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th @ 3:30 PM IN THE MUSIC BUILDING COURTYARD (that's where all the yellow umbrellas and tables are between the Music Building and the Theater.)

JUST THIS MEETING will be held on Tuesday- I overlooked a meeting I had to attend on Thursday, our original meeting time.

Please join us for this informational meeting- we will be going over who we are, our mission statement, the requirements to be a part of this organization, our future plans for the 2009/2010 school year, and how YOU fit into it! It's all very exciting stuff- including FREE SNACKS! Who hates free snacks?

So come on down and meet a few of us on the board and let us take 30 minutes of your time.

See you there!

FALL MEETINGS

2009-09-22T11:20:00.000-07:00

HELLO ALL!

Thanks for hangin' in there with us! Summer has been a time of getting situated an ready to have an amazing 2009/2010 school year. We have many plans in the making!

We just want to announce to you all that we will have our meetings on THURSDAYS this quarter during the dead hour. We will have a 3:30 start time and try to only go about 30-40 minutes.

We just want to let you know we are doing things a little bit different this year. We will be having segregated board and member meetings- HOWEVER, we will have printed minutes available at member meetings, on the blog (here), and via email. Of course, there will be board members present for each member meeting.

Also, we intend to be very involved through email and Facebook, as it is a major convenience for every student here. We know that Fall is going to be a major struggle for many of us with the somewhat ridiculous and awkward schedules that we all have as a campus whole.

Our first BOARD meeting will be Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 3:30pm. Minutes will be available on this blog and via email (by request) the same evening.

Our first MEMBER/STUDENT meeting will be Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 3:30pm in the Music Building Courtyard (think tables with yellow umbrellas). Stop by for the grand beginning to our school year together and partake in some tasty treats! We can't wait to meet everyone!

Remember to add us on Facebook (link in the left hand column) and to tell all your Arts & Letter's friends about us! Let's have an amazing year!

Thanks,
The Lambda Pi Eta 09/10 board.

Welcome! Welcome!

2009-06-28T22:23:00.000-07:00

Hello, hello!

Welcome to the blog for Lambda Pi Eta (LPH), Sigma Phi at California State University Los Angeles.

My name is Savannah and I am the Scholastic Officer of the 2009/2010 school year. I will be your humble narrator with insight as to who we are and how you can be a part of it.

What is Lambda Pi Eta?
Lambda Phi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). The Greek letters Lambda Pi Eta represent Aristotle's teachings in his book, Rhetoric. The three ingredients of persuasion are: Logos (Lambda) meaning logic, Pathos (Pi) concerning emotion, and Ethos (Eta) which is character and ethics.

Why should I join?
"Our mission is to recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies, to stimulate interest in the field of communication, to promote and encourage professional development among communication majors, and to establish and maintain closer relationships and mutual understanding between speech communication studies faculty and students."

How do I join?
Membership is open to all students majoring in Communication Studies. Sigma Phi offers two types to membership: Full and Honorary. Full membership entails you maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with 90 quarter units completed and 3.25 GPA in communication studies courses with 18 units completed.

Please follow this blog for information on joining our campus organization, our events, and other ramblings.

The board for the 2009/2010 school year are as follows:
President: Phoebe
Vice President: Claudia
Scholastic Officer: Savannah
Events Coordinator: Avante
Treasurer: Alexis
Secretary: Derek

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about us!
sigmaphicsula@gmail.com

Keep your eye on us... we will begin our meetings soon.