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Alpha Phi at George Mason University
The Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi at George Mason University began in March of 1988. At that time, it was only known as a colony. They were seventy- five girls working toward a similar goal. The colony needed to develop traditions and regulations that would be carried on throughout the years. Through mixers, meetings, and retreats they established a bond of sisterhood. On October 20, 1988 the colony received its charter and its members became initiated sisters.

However, the work was not completed. They experienced their first formal recruitment that fall. With the support from the Alumni and Alpha Phi International, they mad it through formal recruitment. Alpha Phi was one of three sororities to reach George Mason's quota. After receiving their first new member class they developed a new member program, which allowed them to become better acquainted. Big and little sisters pairs were made and they got to know each other through dollar night movies, big and little sister dinners, and just hanging out. Alpha Phi held many events. Among them were semi-formal, the first annual Dance-a-Thon for the American Heart Association, and a formal. The second new member class added greater numbers and diversity to the sorority. Alpha Phi came out on top during their first Homecoming at Mason when their float placed first place and they crowed Sister Jenny Cooper as Homecoming Queen.

Philanthropy
The Eta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi holds a philanthropic event every semester at George Mason. These events range from Hoops for Hearts, a three-on-three basketball event, PHI’ESTA BOWL, a dodge-ball tournament to King of Hearts, an all-male talent showcase. The sisters raise thousands of dollars at each of these events and 100% of it goes directly to the Alpha Phi Foundation in Support of Cardiac Care.

awards
The Eta Lambda chapter has won every award given to the Greek Community. In 2004, Sister Carissa Cantafio, won the Greek Woman of the Year. By winning Greek Week this year, Alpha Phi has added one more to the fourteen wins out of the fifteen past Greek Weeks there have ever been at George Mason University (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007). Other previous awards include Highest GPA, Best New Member GPA, Philanthropy Award, and Most Improved GPA. The Eta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi has also won the Philanthropy award at George Mason several times.