12 Alpha Pi Brothers in LA for Community Service Spring Break

This past week was Temple's spring break. The international fraternity sponsored a community service trip to Los Angeles, CA. Out of the 25 brothers selected to participated for this FREE trip to LA were 12 Alpha Pi brothers. The group stayed at a Jewish camp in Malibu and went into the city daily to perform different types of service including painting community centers, preparing meals at soup kitchens, entertaining underprivileged children, etc. It was definitely an eye opening experience for the brothers who got to see a completely different side of life. The trip wasn't all work-everyone also got the chance to tour different parts of the city including Hollywood. The brothers were also there during the holiday of Purim and got to celebrate with not only others on the trip but also with brothers living in the Los Angeles area. Suffice to say, it made for one ridiculous bus ride. The group also had the chance to hang out with our AEPi chapters at UCLA and Northridge. Overall, it was an incredible trip and a great way to spend Spring Break.

Pictures: Above-Aaron Wolf (2012) puts a fresh coat of paint on a door at the Salvation Army in downtown Los Angeles. Below-The Alpha Pi brothers on the trip including Arkadiy Landa (2010), Brian Engle (2011), Joe Littman (2009), Alex Bord (2009), Mike Shulman (2009), Pesach Kessler (2010,) Mike Slutsky (2009), Dan Lyons (2012), Aaron Wolf (2012), Dan Snyder (2009), Eric Shelmire (2011), and Jon DeSantis (2010.)

AEPi Holds Administration/Community Open House

Yesterday, the chapter hosted in its annual administrator's dinner, the first one at the new house. As a twist this year and in recognition of our role in the neighborhood, we also invited several community members to come see the house. Attending from the University were Carl Bittenbender (Executive Director of Temple Police Department), Gina D'Annunzio (Director of Student Activities), Jen Fitzwater (Greek Adviser), and Ainsley Carry (Dean of Students.) After a catered dinner, each brother, administrator, and community member introduced themselves. Following that, we held an open forum where brothers, administrators, and our neighbors discussed issues that affect all of us including noise, trash, University relations, etc. It was a great opportunity to network and meet everyone, and all enjoyed the good food and good people.

Below-the invitation to our annual dinner/open house.