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The University of 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 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. 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.

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

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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

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. In August, 20 members moved Award for having 50+ tier positions who and lead within BYX • That they will be good stewards of their time actively invest in their chapter’s leadership. A • Guys being known through the fraternity into 3004 SMU Blvd, their new on-campus and interactions with the new guys going through smaller pledge class than normal (around 64) house that served as both a venue for events pledge ship have grown closer and are truly dedicated. as well as a home for members of both BYX and • For the seniors looking for their place in the The Alumni Board formed and has helped shift the greater SMU community to join together in focus towards lifetime commitment and fellowship. The chapter used the beautiful creating networking opportunity. The infamous backyard to host the frst All Greek Worship Uncle BYX continued successfully as approximately 1,000 students and non-students Night, an event sponsored in partnership showed up, danced, and heard the Gospel with members from various chapters across presented. Chapter openness has even grown. the SMU greek community. SMU BYX added Lastly, spiritually Arkansas seems to be in the seven incredible men to the chapter this fall. The best place it has been, challenging each oth- er internally, connected to churches and chapterOFFICERS wrapped ATTENDED the year NLSup by hosting their DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS OFFICERS ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS annual BYXmas party complete with bottomless ministries all over the city, and fnding ways hot chocolate, a live jazz band, and a guest to invite people into BYX meetings and speak appearance from the big man himself. regularly. www.betaupsilonchi.org www.betaupsilonchi.org CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

mississippi state university oklahoma state university

The Rho Chapter continued to improve PRAYER REQUESTS The Brothers of Mississippi State had another PRAYER REQUESTS throughout this Fall semester. Their chap- • Being good witnesses during the rush process staple Fall Semester. They kicked it of with a • For the brothers to continue to be a light of hope pledge class of 54 potential new brothers. In ter meetings are well-run and a pleasure to • Adjusting to new pursuits as a chapter on campus be a part of, as is their pledge process; this is addition to a successful rush and pledgeship • For the Brothers to grow in Christ and in they had an Island party with Kings Kaleidoscope fellowship during the Spring semester evidenced by their stellar retention rate as the headliner; the party was a major • Prayer that entitlement does not enter the for pledges and actives. The men enjoy a success with attendees from other sororities, chapter amidst great success great reputation with sororities and other fraternities, and the general student body. organizations. This is a large chapter that is They continued to be well-known among the positioned well to expand its reach very current student body and staf as many soon. This Spring, the men of Rho Chapter brothers were involved in other campus will branch out into hosting new open events, organizations throughout the semester such and are pioneering new ways to intentionally as; Alumni Relations, Younglife, and IFC council. raise up young leaders within the chapter. To end the semester they were honored with the National Leadership Summit Recruitment Award; the recruitment award is presented to the Chapter who has done an overall outstanding job of recruiting. Criteria for such award include above average retention rates, quality of rush events, and chapter growth. The brothers were a beacon of light for the Mississippi State campus!

UNIVERSITy of georgia

PRAYER REQUESTS The Fall was an incredible semester for the Pi Fall 2018 saw continued improvement for the PRAYER REQUESTS Chapter. The 2018 ofcers fnished the year of • No complacency with where they are and how stronger with a total transformation of their BYX chapter at the University of Missouri. The • Chapter’s spiritual growth successful they are 2018 ofcer corps led the brothers well as fraternity culture and expectation at Georiga • Seniors impacting the fraternity through • That the chapter’s strong recruitment eforts BYX. Men are eager to lead, connect, and have serving and leading they grew in unity and spiritual discipline. Cell would be blessed with a healthy spring 2019 fun together. They are eager to invite everyone • Continued infuence on Greek life and campus groups in particular have improved in both pledge class around them to see what Jesus is doing in content and attendance. The chapter once their fraternity and lives. GroupMe’s like “Beta again participated in Homecoming, growing Foodsilon Chi” make sure no man eats alone its social and campus presence by pairing with on campus. Post-chapter Snelling is a regular Beta , and Zeta tradition for chapter. All of this led to Georgia Tau Alpha. Recruitment remains a heavy focus BYX winning the Momentum Award at National for Mizzou BYX. The men have expanded Leadership Summit 2018. They also welcomed the eforts and saw a pledge class of 5 new their largest Fall pledge class in years - 24 brothers initiated. Looking ahead to 2019, the guys! TheirOFFICERS weekend ATTENDED formal NLS in Savannah was DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS chapter is excited to continue to improve its epic and more fun with the improved culture social andOFFICERS campus ATTENDED presence, NLS pledge experience DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS of chapter. Lastly, Georgia hosted worship and recruitment process. nights on campus where over 200 people came and heard the Gospel, whatwww.betaupsilonchi.org BYX was, and experienced the great things God’s doing here! www.betaupsilonchi.org CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

louisiana state university

Fall 2018 was an intense semester for the PRAYER REQUESTS The Psi Chapter at Louisiana State University PRAYER REQUESTS Upsilon Chapter at the University of Florida; • Increased desire for brotherhood enjoyed a successful semester this Fall, making • That the chapter might fnd ways to stand out this semester presented the men of BYX with • For patience with one another some great strides internally as well as amid a very active Greek community several challenges, but they strive to grow • For a healthy spring pledge class externally. The recruitment and pledge • Ability to handle school responsibilities as they through these trials. For example, difculty processes were more efectively organized pursue excellence within BYX recruiting this semester has led the men to than they have been in a long time. Almost lean into their relationships with a local board every single active member had a hand in member and their faculty advisor, to revamp serving and raising up the Fall pledge class, their strategy. Most encouragingly, the men raising the bar for what it looks like for us to of the Upsilon Chapter have responded to love our younger brothers. In addition to this, adversity by continuing their legacy of being a the men of Psi Chapter have begun to place prayerful chapter. Prayer is constantly present increased emphasis on training and equipping at chapter meetings, and a healthy cell group young leaders among them. As the brothers culture is the backbone of this chapter. These press into spiritual brotherhood and unity, brothers will continue growing into the spring they hope that in 2019 they will fnd new social and 2019 started of on the right foot, with a opportunities to share the love of Christ with promising lineup of social and recruitment their campus. events.

UNIVERSITy of mississippi

The Fall 2018 semester for Ole Miss saw PRAYER REQUESTS The Omega chapter at Auburn University PRAYER REQUESTS continued improvement and growth. The • The brothers to grow spiritually and in crossed a few major milestones this semester, • Pray for a healthy foundation starting up the ofcers and brothers were engaged and willing brotherhood during 2019 from celebrating their 10-year anniversary to frst semester with a local alumni board. to put forth the efort to grow both spiritually • Successful recruiting eforts for the spring and creating a local alumni board to help serve • More opportunities to engage in Greek life with and socially. They held multiple events such as fall pledge class and maintain the chapter for years to come. other sororities date parties, mixers, and a formal. The Brothers • Continued growth in chapter engagement They had several alumni come speak at the had one of their best mixers with a sorority during events and recruiting events 10-year celebration as well as BYX Foundation on campus and the sisters were blown away President, Jason Hoyt. The chapter continues by the attendance of the chapter at the event. to grow with seven new initiations this past They have continued to grow and develop fall and are looking forward to more in the relationships on campus by participating in other spring. The brothers participated in multiple campus organizations. In 2019 the chapter social events this semester ranging from the wants to continue to grow their social presence Greek-wide GPhiBeat competition, engaging in and chapter size as they plan to invest more mixers with local sororities, and also helping resourcesOFFICERS and ATTENDED time into NLS recruiting and on DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS out withOFFICERS their local ATTENDED philanthropy, NLS Exodus Ranch. DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS campus events! Lastly, the men were very involved on the national front, sending a representative to COR, having a group of guys fy out to Colorado for www.betaupsilonchi.org Ski Week, and engaging with nearbywww.betaupsilonchi.org chapters for semi-formal. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS university of kansas university of central oklahoma The Alpha Beta chapter at Kansas University PRAYER REQUESTS saw substantial growth this past fall, initiating • Pray for improved recruitment and for more men fve new members into the brotherhood and Fall 2018 was one for the books at the University PRAYER REQUESTS to hear about BYX at KU of Central Oklahoma. The men of the Alpha retaining all members fromthe previous • More chances to partner with other campus • Continued numerical growth Epsilon Chapter enjoyed unprecedented social • Heart transformation, that brothers would not semester. The men have been busy building ministries to help gain exposure and recruiting success. Not only did they win be spiritually distracted by the outward social the chapter from increased number of frst place in the university’s homecoming things brotherhood events to maintaining structured competition, but were also able to host their cell groups as well as serving in leadership frst ever open party: BYX Scootin’ Boogie. They roles in multiple campus ministries from Call also enjoyed great recruiting success, initiating to Greatness and Young Life. The brothers are 12 pledges when they started the semester with approaching their 10-year founding anniversary 18 actives. The pledge process itself grew with this upcoming year and with it see promise of this pledge class, and the ofcers found great new ways to cultivate their pledges into thriving continued improvement to come. BYX members. Perhaps most encouraging is the way that Alpha Epsilon’s reputation has grown on campus, as well as their relationships with other organizations and the university’s administration itself. This Spring the Alpha Epsilon are working to continue growing, while keeping Christ at the center of everything they do.

UNIVERSITy of central arkansas

The University of Tennessee chapter had PRAYER REQUESTS The Alpha Gamma Chapter at the University of PRAYER REQUESTS a phenomenal Fall Semester! The Chapter continued to empower brothers towards • Continued growth spirituality within the Central Arkansas grew in many important ways • Increased culture of accountability, and the brothers brotherhood and unity. The chapter held a • F or a new round of ofcers as they in Fall 2018. Numerically, they nearly doubled ability to handle accountability with love monthly all Greek worship which flled their after initiating 9 new members. Socially, they begin their term • Continued numeric growth house’s basketball court, this continues to be a • That entitlement does not enter the branched out and tried something new, hosting great event in which all Greeks come together chapter amidst great success their frst-ever Goodwill Fashion Show with to worship. They moved into a new home, leaving . Culturally, the men of Alpha Gamma the former Pike house and moving next door grew together in many ways. The chapter has to the former home. They have come through a hard year of culture change, continued to have great relationships with but now is more united than ever. This is best the Staf and general student body; by being evidenced by one of the most intentional Big/ great leaders on campus in a multitude of organizations. They were recipients of the highly Little cultures nation-wide. The men of Alpha coveted 133 award at National Leadership Gamma set the standard when it comes to Summit.OFFICERS This awardATTENDED goes NLS to the chapter DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS celebrating their little brothers and raise them that has best exemplifed and carried up. On an individual level, the vast majority of OFFICERS ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS out the purpose of establishing brotherhood members are involved in leadership outside of and unity in Christ on their campuses. BYX, where they enjoy an excellent reputation Their exceptional leadership andwww.betaupsilonchi.org Chapter made for integrity and service. In 2019, the brothers them well deserving of the 133 Award! look forward to fnding new wayswww.betaupsilonchi.org to engage the Greek community at UCA, through open parties and all-Greek events. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

The Alpha Eta chapter is excited to be carrying PRAYER REQUESTS This past semester was one that saw a lot of PRAYER REQUESTS healthy momentum into the new year. After • That we pick up this semester where we left of progress socially for the Alpha Iota chapter at • Streng for the brotherhood around Christ and addressing cultural shortcomings in the chapter last semester the University of Alabama. The men partnered to be confdent in their identity amidst the early in the fall, leaders committed the • For successful spring rush and excellent unity in with a local christian sorority, ADX, for monthly contrast of other fraternities semester to rebuilding the fraternity. This pledgeship worship nights that seemed to gain more • More infuence in the Greek community and rebuilding phase allowed our brothers to • For new ofcers to lay a strong foundation for momentum throughout the year. They also opportunities to partner with more revitalize their spirits and grow closer as a BYX at Clemson participated in sorority swaps with AoPi and organizations unifed brotherhood. Socially, Clemson BYX other panhellenic sororities as well. The guys enjoyed a contra dance, a formal in Asheville, sent their third brother to the annual COR North Carolina, with chapters from East retreat back in August and have continued Tennessee State and South Carolina, as well to grow their national network with other as a widely successful Christmas crush party. chapters. We saw three new initiates this New ofcers and chairs ultimately established semester and look forward to a larger pledge a strategic plan they are are excited to class this spring. The guys closed the semester implement this spring to ensure our chapter is with a light on the Clemson University campus.

ya le u n i v ers i ty universitY of michigan

Fall 2018 saw continual improvement at the PRAYER REQUESTS Another great semester draws to a close for PRAYER REQUESTS Alpha Theta Chapter at Yale University. This • Recruiting God-fearing young men in a very the Alpha Kappa chapter at the University of • More opportunities to connect with Greek chapter operates in a very difcult cultural secular context Michigan. The high quality culture continues organizations and be a light to the campus context, to which they have responded with • Dealing with the stress of recruitment and to remain steadfast year-in to year-out as the • Continued growth and sustained culture hard work and creativity. This semester they pledgeship that comes with a small chapter size chapter leads on high retention rates, academ- • They can continue to fll the fraternity house hosted their second annual Escape Rooms ic achievement, and national unity. We saw and keep it for years to come event at Halloween, turning the BYX house into seven new initiates this past fall and graduated a four-level escape game with a line around the two in december with many alumni entering block. Internally, their chapter meetings are a graduate programs near Ann Arbor continuing joy to participate in, as the intimate gathering to invest in the younger men taking the reins. afords them the opportunity for engaging Socially the guys were quite busy this semester discussion and prayer with the whole chap- kicking the fall of with their annual Island Party, ter. Even as members balance BYX with a very hosting nearly weekly brotherhood events, rigorous workload, the men of Alpha Theta all and partnering with local sororities such as Phi participate in various other organizations and DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS Sigma OFFICERS Rho and ATTENDED SAO. Many NLS of the brothers DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS ministries on campus. In 2019 Alpha Theta made it out to the founding ceremony at Ohio hopes to leverage these relationships to State as well as joining with other nearby increase the scope of their social involvement chapters in the MidWest for brotherhood and improve their recruitment www.betaupsilonchi.orgeforts. events. www.betaupsilonchi.org CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

university of tennessee - chattanooga louisiana tech university

The Alpha Lambda chapter at the University of PRAYER REQUESTS Chattanooga continues to fre on all cylinders. The Alpha Xi Chapter at Louisiana Tech enjoyed PRAYER REQUESTS • Spiritual focus in light of the strong campus a very successful semester this Fall. Their The chapter initiated 30 new brothers into the presence they have developed. • Ability to focus on excellence in the present fraternity in the fall, and hopes to recruit more reputation with sororities continues to improve without being distracted by the future • Seek Christ in brotherhood and unity and the men of BYX are in high demand for like-minded men to the fraternity in the spring. • That the chapter would seek to address sin, in all • Increased sense of ownership exchanges and date functions. The chapter • Growth in leadership skills to cultivate and love The social and campus presence of BYX also its forms, in a Biblical manner. goes all out for brotherhood, and this is evident the men they’re leading as those men serve and remains a strong point with the brothers at chapter meetings and dinner afterwards. love the campus placing second in the university’s Lip-Sync The men expect a strong Spring pledge class; as competition in the fall. Third Thursdays, monthly they continue to grow together, onlookers will worship gatherings that are also open to the inevitably want in. And in addition to all of this, public, have become a staple of UTC BYX and the men of the chapter have come together to a perfect model of how to be a Christ-centered score an awesome house of-campus! This will social fraternity. Looking ahead to 2019, surely open up new vistas of opportunity for the chapter has set its sights on growing in the men to engage with their campus and love brotherhood and unity by intentionally seeking others like Jesus. the Lord together both in cell groups and in their everyday lives.

University of kentucky university of north carolina

PRAYER REQUESTS The Alpha Mu chapter at the University of PRAYER REQUESTS The Alpha Rho chapter at North Carolina continues to snowball with numerical growth • The process of getting a house is smooth and Kentucky had one of their most successful • Continued growth in number of members as and continual success on all fronts. The guys that it will be a useful asset to their chapter semesters of recruitment this past fall. They well as overall quality of the chapter saw their largest pledge class this fall initiating were able to bring in freshmen that are very • Opportunities to connect with other Greek • New ofcers to be unifed around a clear vision 17 new brothers. Not only did they have the organizations excited to be active brothers and experienced to lead their chapter this year best recruitment season yet, but arguably • Opportunities to serve in more campus a needed increase in overall membership of • Overall momentum as a chapter and favor on their best social calendar as well. Starting with leadership positions and ministries the chapter. In many ways, 2018 was a difcult campus service events, the guys created and hosted year for the chapter but they were able to rally their frst 2K run open to any students for a their members for a solid fall semester and are local philanthropy managed by a local alumni excited for continued growth throughout 2019. in the area. They also participated in numerous sorority service events as well as hosted mixers with AXO and Phi Lamb. The brothers have also begun the process of obtaining a fraternityOFFICERS house ATTENDEDon campus NLS in an area known DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS as ‘Little frat court’ which they hope will help gain more exposure on campus with other Greek organizations as well as serve as a consistent meeting spot forwww.betaupsilonchi.org parties and www.betaupsilonchi.org brotherhood events. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

kansas state university

Fall 2018 was an excellent semester for the PRAYER REQUESTS More potential seems to show for this PRAYER REQUESTS Alpha Sigma Chapter at the University of Tulsa. • Praying for help in the battle for sexual purity promising young chapter to continue growing • Pray for wisdom as the next group of men In terms of organization and professionalism, • Increased unity as the chapter grows, and as to become a top-tier organization at Kansas transition into leadership positions previously this young chapter runs like one three times brothers work hard to serve one another State University. The guys saw their largest held by founders. its size--and it shows. Their diligence and pledge class ever initiating 14 new members, • Win favor from other campus ministries and the intentionality has propelled them into the social almost doubling their size after the founding IFC spotlight. Their Island Party was a huge hit in class graduated last spring. Not only were they the middle of the campus’s Bid Day celebra- successful in recruitment but also saw a great tion, a founding father won Homecoming King, semester socially winning second place in the and they represented well across campus in Homecoming competition, hosting multiple every all-Greek activity from intramurals to ser- exchanges with panhellenic sororities such as vice eforts. The university’s new formal rush KKG and AXO and throwing their largest open rules presented the chapter with a challenging party to date; the annual Holiday House Party. adjustment, but if anyone can rise to the The brotherhood is tight-knit and chapter occasion, it’s the men of Alpha Sigma. meeting is a ton of fun as the brothers continue to create unique traditions and build a culture of transparency and accountability.

east tennessee state university university of south carolina

The Alpha Tau chapter had an amazing semester PRAYER REQUESTS The chapter at The University of South PRAYER REQUESTS Carolina had an amazing fall semester. South of growth and development at ETSU. They • Deeper connections between members • Pray for boldness in recruitment eforts joyfully pledged ten new brothers that fully • Recruitment and the pledges that the chapter Carolina BYX was able to joyfully serve the • Transition to new ofcers embody the identity of and will have this semester community at Harvest Hope Food Bank which • The future of the fraternity as founders graduate will continue to challenge BYX to be the best • Guidance for the new leaders of our chapter helps to fght hunger in the Columbia area. They fraternity in Johnson City, TN. Furthermore, flled the social calendar with date parties and presence on campus has been improved with open events including an incredible Christmas better involvement in campus wide events like party to end 2018. Perhaps most successful homecoming and Greek Week. We also hosted last semester was the all-out semi formal a successful tri-chapter semiformal with the in Asheville North Carolina, alongside the University of South Carolina and the University chapters form Clemson University and ETSU. of Clemson. The Alpha Tau chapter continues Men in USC BYX grew deeply in brotherhood in to display that BYX is an outstanding alternative 2018, through consistent cell groups, tailgates, to the conventional fraternal lifestyle while enlivened chapter meetings and unique brotherhood events. The newly elected ofcers garnering more respect from the other Greek DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS chapters on campus. and addedOFFICERS recruitment ATTENDED coordinatorNLS position eagerly await continued growth in the new year.

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purdue university OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

The Alpha Chi Chapter at Fairway had a PRAYER REQUESTS successful pledgeship in the fall, bringing in The Alpha Omega Chapter was honored to be PRAYER REQUESTS • Continual improvement of the chapter’s posi- welcomed into the brotherhood of BYX after 27 new members to Beta Upsilon Chi. The tion as both BYX and Fairway • Guidance for the ofcers as they lead Ohio State initiation in early November. After a year-long BYX into their frst semester chapter has grown in its leadership and • Deepened connection and involvement with process of recruitment and planning, 13 men connections nationally, even winning the • For growth through the Alpha pledge class alumni became the founding fathers of Beta Upsilon • For BYX to become known at Ohio State through National Unity award at the BYX National • Eforts to improve the chapter’s outreach via Chi at Ohio State. Ohio State BYX hosted their the glorifcation of Jesus Christ Leadership Summit in November. Pledge Class parties and spiritual events such as devotions frst open event – Jingle BYX – at the end of ’18 has revitalized the energy of parties and the year, announcing their arrival on campus. outreach; specifcally, Halloween and Christmas The Alpha Omega Chapter is looking forward parties were both exceptionally successful. to their frst pledge class in Spring of 2019, as Similarly, Wednesday devotionals continue to well as planned parties, formal, and service at thrive and serve as a life-giving connection to the Columbus Dream Center - a faith-based campus. We are now aiming at the expansion of organization that serves low-income, homeless, our social outreach to connect to an even broader and under-served individuals and families. portion of campus and Greek life. Ohio State BYX is excited to become a new alternative to the current fraternal lifestyle by glorifying God and growing in brotherhood and unity.

university of INDIANA

BYX at Indiana wraps up its frst full year PRAYER REQUESTS this January. The Alpha Psi chapter had an • Strong Spring recruiting class impactful fall semester in Bloomington! The • Autonomy amongst ofcers to lead the fraternity fraternity had two mixers with Theta as in a positive direction well as a Thanksgiving dinner with Chi . • Increased networking among the Greek commu- Most notably, the chapter hosted the frst ever nity at IU Indiana “BYXmas Party.” The party proved to be wide success, bringing in over 300 people to an ice skating rink. BYX at Indiana also successfully completed its frst pledgeship in fall of 2018. With new traditions in pledgeship, deepend brotherhood in cell groups and increasingly legitimate chapter meetings, Indiana BYX is set up for a phenomenal year in 2019. DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS DELEGATES ATTENDED NLS

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