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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS The University of Texas Texas A&M University The Alpha Chapter had a great semester of PRAYER REQUESTS The fall semester was awesome for A&M’s PRAYER REQUESTS brotherhood and unity in Austin. This fall • Connection and relationship with alumni chapter. TAMU started the year of with a • Alumni development, especially with the 25th the chapter impacted their campus through • The family of fellow Longhorn Nicky revised interview process, which went well anniversary banquet in the spring. date events and service, including bringing Cumberland and that his passing bring others and sought to ensure that everyone getting • That members give all that they can to the guys the whole chapter to Dallas for the Red River closer to Christ into BYX was a strong believer who desires in BYX and push each other towards Christ. Showdown and mentoring underprivileged kids • That our chapter this semester glorifes His • Island Party - that people would be saved at that name on our campus brotherhood and unity. The Gamma chapter event. through Mount Nebo Austin. The men of Texas held date parties that were fun and shared BYX shined as a clear alternative to the present the gospel, and the chapter wrapped up the fraternity lifestyle through excellent events semester with a semi-formal in downtown like our Island Party and formal in downtown Austin. The chapter continues to seek to Austin. Alumni of the Alpha Chapter joined provide a space for brotherhood and unity in us in November for a tailgate, Big 12 football Christ, and this semester was a step further in game and Top Golf during a successful Alumni that direction. Weekend. To fnish it of, many of our brothers went with other students on a chapter-sponsored ski trip in Colorado. Texas christian university houston baptist university The brothers at TCU have fnished out yet PRAYER REQUESTS This past semester was a huge challenge and PRAYER REQUESTS another semester with promise of strong • Pray for deeper, more vulnerable cell groups time of growth for the Epsilon Chapter. As a • Personal spiritual growth for our chapter and leadership coming up this year. Tradition still that will lead into a more authentic brotherhood chapter, they were limited by both the number a thriving culture of Christian fellowship and holds frm in all chapter meetings and some • Wisdom for young leadership of members as well as fnances. National brotherhood alumni have been able to come and speak • High retention for older guys stepping into their assistance was also limited due to the chapter • Recruitment - new class of Godly men the junior and senior years Fraternity needs to thrive in meetings. Numerous brothers have been being evaluated by the National organization • Unity for the new ofcer core blessed to receive a scholarship from the in order to determine if the chapter could endowment established in 2018. It’s been continue to be self-sustaining in the future. Yet a huge blessing already for the chapter in among these challenges, they saw an increase leadership development. The guys hosted a in membership and the unity of the group number of high-quality events and have helped grew as the small size of their chapter to increase their social and campus presence enabled the men to grow closer together as at TCU. Recruitment is coming back up as they brothers in Christ, both spiritually and socially. attained nine new members this past fall and And they are hopeful that 2019 will bring look toOFFICERS gain more ATTENDED this next NLS semester. The Beta DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS increaseOFFICERS in both ATTENDEDnumbers and NLS quality. DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS chapter is also entering into their third decade as the 30-year anniversary of its founding will be this upcoming spring. www.betaupsilonchi.org www.betaupsilonchi.org CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY University of north texas The Zeta chapter had a semester of continued PRAYER REQUESTS This fall brings a close to another semester of PRAYER REQUESTS growth and excitement this Fall. With the new • Spring Rush 2019 - increase in numbers growth and achievement for the Theta chapter • Win favor with other organizations in the Greek pledge class now active, the chapter is full of men • Greater opportunity to engage in the San Marcos at the University of North Texas. One of their community committed to God and one another. Chapter community and Texas State campus with the members was elected to the IFC board with • Continued recruitment success meetings are wild and loud but an example of Gospel • For discipleship and development of 2019 ofcers this fall being only the second semester for BYX • Increased retention rate; establish a culture brothers having fun. Our new faculty advisor, and leaders within our Chapter as a member organization. The guys also saw of discipleship Terrance McClain, has stepped fully into BYX substantial, numerical growth initiating thirteen blessing the chapter by speaking at rush new members, one of the largest pledge classes events, challenging the men at chapter, and seen at UNT. We fnished the year with a having the ofcers in his ofce for spiritual massive Island Party held in a local park in encouragement and prayer. Some highlights Denton, TX and having formal at the 1451 from the semester include Mom’s Day where Clubhouse downtown. The Theta chapter was men carved pumpkins and shared the impact nominated for three diferent awards at NLS of BYX with their family. Sigma Phi Lambda this year, more than they ever have to date. mixer and a toga open party were successful in sharing who we are socially with others. Matt Janney came to our fall retreat and led worship for the chapter. Lastly, the chapter is well respected by churches in the area and many men are connected to spiritual communities outside of BYX, creating a deep desire for God to move in this chapter and men’s lives. Texas tech university baylor university PRAYER REQUESTS The Iota chapter at Baylor University has closed PRAYER REQUESTS Fall 2018 was a season of harvest for the Eta • Intentionality in the Big/Little relationship out their fall semester with more continued • Win favor with the school and other Greek Chapter at Texas Tech University. Barn Dance growth and success. The brothers have been and the Halloween Party were huge successes, • Appreciation of BYX’s uniqueness by the organizations campus community busy getting plugged in with the school’s IFC • Big spring class to continue trend of growth drawing hundreds of people. In addition to • Increased enjoyment on the part of actives system, now participating in Homecoming and • Excitement and involvement from the older this, the chapter was able host 9 mixers and preparing for Sing this next semester. On top guys in the chapter Bible studies with other groups; this is evidence of that, they were involved in three diferent of the credibility they have established on philanthropy events sponsored by local campus and the leadership they have enjoyed. sororities. The brotherhood seems stronger The men of Eta Chapter have succeeded in than ever with most of the entire chapter establishing a culture of “accountability, unity, attending cell groups consistently each week and fun.” With 62 newly initiated pledges, as well as hosting more and more brotherhood they are positioned to continue this legacy of events. They out the year with a formal at excellence into 2019. Gruene Dance Hall and a dinner in San Antonio, OFFICERS ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS TX. OFFICERS ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS www.betaupsilonchi.org www.betaupsilonchi.org CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY NU chapter - nashville The Fall 2018 semester was extremely successful PRAYER REQUESTS This past semester was a great one for PRAYER REQUESTS for the Kappa Chapter. Members and pledges • Continued healing from the events that occurred Nu Chapter, as they continue to strive for • For the pledgeship process and the new brotherhood and unity as students at brothers that will be initiated this semester alike enjoyed three fantastic date parties, raised during 2018 Initiation Week $1500 at the Cones and Cofee philanthropy for Vanderbilt! We celebrated our 15th anniversary • Comfort for several brothers that have lost friends and • Boldness in our members to proclaim the gospel as a chapter with an awesome alumni weekend, family members this year LoveWorks, and experienced deep fellowship in every aspect of their lives • That men from all kinds of backgrounds can fnd true and welcomed back many of our former unity in Christ would fnd their place in BYX at countless brotherhood events. While the • New ofcer core as they attempt to steward members. We held two successful parties: Sooners couldn’t pull out a win in the Orange authority and gifts well to serve the chapter our annual Red White and BYX party, and our Bowl, our brothers swept the competitions JukeBYX throwbacks party! We continued to this semester coming in frst place for both partner with Preston Taylor Ministries, an Homecoming and University Sing. The Kappa organization supporting underprivileged youth through after-school programs and mentorship. Chapter is excited to continue growing in the This included planning a campus-wide game of Assas- spring semester. sins as a fundraiser for PTM! SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY UniversitY of arkansas The Mu Chapter had an amazing semester of PRAYER REQUESTS Arkansas continues to set the standard of a PRAYER REQUESTS continued brotherhood and unity along with socially successful and deeply spiritual • For new ofcers and continued growth • Pray that the chapter will continue to grow fraternity. At NLS, they won the Leadership new events and traditions to further their spiritually • Initiation of the Pi pledges and their excitement to join purpose at SMU.