Welcome to Pi Beta Phi!
Hello from the Florida Epsilon chapter of Pi Beta Phi at the University of Central Florida! Thank you for visiting our website. The 2009-2010 school year was filled with unforgettable memories and exciting accomplishments for our members and our organization. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life recently recognized Pi Beta Phi as a “Chapter of Excellence,” and we hope to maintain this status in the future. This accomplishment reflects the ability of our members to show Pi Phi spirit in all their endeavors as young leaders in the UCF community.
Our members organize and participate in philanthropic events throughout the year, including Fraternity Day of Service, Arrowbowl, Speed Read, Relay for Life, and Knight-Thon. The philanthropic efforts of our chapter focus on fostering literacy among local elementary students and raising money for Pi Beta Phi’s national philanthropy called First Book. We are proud to announce that the money raised at our most recent Speed Read event, held on April 17th, tripled the amount from last year!
Every year we host a Sisterhood Retreat, a Semi-Formal function, and a Parents Weekend BBQ that take place in the fall as well as a Formal function and a Founder’s Day luncheon in the spring. Our members always look forward to these special occasions in addition to sisterhood socials, intramural sports games, socials with fraternities, football games and philanthropic events sponsored by other organizations in our community. We participate in Homecoming and Greek Week each year, and we are excited about our partnership with Sigma Pi and Beta Theta Pi fraternities for the 2010 Homecoming Week in the fall.
We are not only proud of our achievements in the Greek community but also in the classroom. Our chapter GPA is consistently above the UCF all-women’s average, and we emphasize the importance of maintaining academic excellence starting with the new member period. Intellectual growth is among Pi Beta Phi’s six core values, along with integrity, honor and respect, lifelong commitment, sincere friendship, and philanthropic service to others. Florida Epsilon utilizes these values as a foundation for our sisterhood.
After a relaxing summer, we are anxious for Recruitment, which is scheduled for August 16-20. We have already started receiving recommendation letters, and we can’t wait to meet the potential new members!
Pi Beta Phi has not only enhanced my college experience but also impacted my life forever. I’m honored to serve as Florida Epsilon’s President because our chapter is filled with incredible young women who I’m proud to call my sisters. I encourage you to browse our website to learn what Florida Epsilon is all about!
Pi Phi Love and Mine,
Courtney Maynard, Chapter President
The mission of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for women is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community service.