As a young and developing organization we are proud of our humble beginnings, devoted to all of our accomplishments and look forward to a prosperous future. Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Incorporated would like to share our historical timeline of events that have significantly impacted our organization.
| May 1992 |
Decided to lay the foundation for ΛΠΥ |
| June-July 1992 |
Meetings of the Perspective Founding Mothers |
| September 1992 |
The Six Founding Mothers began the Lambda Diva Journey:
Glorivy Arce, Maria Fritz, Nancy Martinez,
Sandra Mosquera, Lisette Pineda, and Ebony Robinson
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| November 6, 1992 |
Founding date of ΛΠΥ |
| April 1993 |
Formation of Allied Greek Council by ΛΠΥ ΖΦΒ ΦΒ∑ at SUNY Geneseo
Official recognition of ΛΠΥ at SUNY Geneseo
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| September 1993 |
Founding Mothers adopt a child from Children International |
| March 1994 |
First Latino Awareness Week created by Founding Mothers in Geneseo, NY Area |
| October 1994 |
First Step performance by Founding Mothers in Cultural Show @ Geneseo |
| November 1994 |
Beautiful Beta Chapter established |
| April 1995 |
Gorgeous Gamma Colony established |
| May 1995 |
Six Pillars of Strength graduate from SUNY Geneseo |
| August 1995 |
First Sisterhood Weekend / Business Meeting held in SUNY Geneseo;
Hermanas sketch the organization's crest |
| May 1996 |
Divine Delta Chapter established |
| June 1996 |
First National Executive Board elected, Official Incorporation of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority Latinas Poderosas Unidas
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| April 1997 |
Elegant Epsilon Chapter established |
| May 1998 |
First Emerald Gala held in Queens, NY |
| June 1999 |
Hermana Nada Bahbahani co-creates the first all-inclusive Latino and Multicultural Greek Summer Step & Stroll Show at Roberto Clemente State Park, Bronx, NY., Divalicious - ΛΠΥ’s Official Step Team established |
| August 1999 |
Recognized as a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations |
| December 1999 |
Exquisite Eta Chapter established |
| January 2000 |
Zeta Alpha NYC Region Graduate Chapter established;
Based on the sketched crest of 1995, Hermana Kari Ward digitizes and makes available to whole hermandad |
| July 2000 |
First Esencia Latina [the organizational newsletter] generated for organizational use |
| May 2000 |
Thunderous Theta Chapter established |
| August 2000 |
A.C.C.E.S.S. Youth Program created by Hermana Yanira Rodriguez, ΛΠΥ officially recognizes A.C.C.E.S.S. as the organization's outreach program
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| January 2001 |
Divalicious peforms in LatinosStep Show in MIA, Fl - wins second place out of 8 organizations performing |
| November 2001 |
First Presidential Caucus held at Columbia University |
| January 2002 |
First Lambda Diva Leadership Summit held in Poconos, NY
Expansion of the National Executive Board to include the Board of Directors |
| September 2003 |
Zeta Beta Rochester Region Graduate Chapter established |
| May 2003 |
Irresistible Iota Chapter established |
| January 2005 |
Kataclysmic Kappa Chapter established |
| February 2005 |
Hermana Teofila passes on of a fatal asthma attack into the Perpetual Pi Chapter, ΛΠΥ decides to recognize Asthma Awareness as National Philanthropy |
| April 2005 |
Luscious Lambda Colony established |
| August 2005 |
First Greek Unity BBQ coordinated by Hermana Nathalie Espinosa. |
| January 2006 |
S.I.S.: Scholastic Intervention System is introduced.
Board of Directors expand and will be known as the Board of Administration |
| November 2006 |
Infinite Alumni Association established |
| January 2007 |
First LD Leadership Summit held outside NYC Area at UIUC – Champaign, IL |
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