Greek InterVarsity CMU

GIV Facebook Group

2009-05-15T12:21:00.000-07:00

As always, make sure to join our Greek Intervarsity Facebook Group for all the latest updates, events, photos, and more! Get there from this link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2256294618 .

Chapter Focus Week 2010!

2009-05-10T12:15:00.000-07:00

In addition to Greek Conference coming up in February, May 8-14th is Chapter Focus Week this year. We'll have a chance to grow as individuals, as a chapter, and in fellowship with other chapters from around the area.

We'll be joined by the following schools:

· Albion

· Aurora University

· Beloit College

· Bowling Green State University

· Carroll University

· Case Western University

· Central Michigan University

· Ferris State University

· Hillsdale University

· Hope College

· Illinois Institute of Technology

· Lewis University

· Michigan State University

· Northeastern Illinois University

· Northern Illinois University

· University of Illinois - Chicago

· Wayne State University

· Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Stay tuned for details!

Greek Conference 2010!

2009-05-02T11:26:00.000-07:00

February 12-14, 2010 is this year's Greek Conference again! Here's what's included:

-Two Night Stay at the Four Star Indianapolis Marriott East

-A deluxe dinner on Saturday night with all the Greeks

-A weekend full of resources, worship, training and partying with other Greeks

Double Occupancy Room – $140

Quadruple Occupancy Room – $120

Go here to register now: http://gc.greekiv.org/indy/register/

For details and location: http://gc.greekiv.org/indy/details/

2009-04-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

Steve Lambert

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Men's Bag-O Tourney

2009-03-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT INFO:

The tournament has been changed to April 17th. Sign your team up today for a chance to...

WIN AN XBOX 360!!!

That's right men! Play in the Bag-O tournament on Thursday, April 17th for the chance to win an XBOX 360! We will also be grilling out so join us for free food whether you are playing or not!

Fraternity Bag-O Tournament

Thursday, April 17th

5-7pm on Main Street (in front of the Beta Theta Pi house)

Here are the rules:

General Rules

- Fraternity men only.

- Men must be current CMU students.

- 2 men to a team.

- The same 2 members that start the tournament for a team must play in each game. (No switching teammates part way through the tournament)

- Each fraternity may only supply a maximum of 2 teams for the tournament

- No swearing.

- Poor sportsmanship may result in point deductions or disqualification from the tournament.

Tournament Setup

- There will be a maximum of 16 teams.

- Tournament is single elimination.

- Each round, with the exception of the final round, will consist of one game lasting to 15 points or 20 minutes (which ever occurs first).

- The final round will last until one team scores 21 points; no time limit.

Game Play

- Teammates stand at opposing ends

- Coin flip determines which team begins the match

- All the bags are thrown from one side each round

- Opposing teams alternate throws

- Team who scored the most recent points will throw first in a new round

Point System

- 1 point for a bag completely on the board

- 3 points for each bag that is thrown into the hole in the board

- "Leaner" bags do not count

- Bags that bounce from the ground, or any other object, onto the board do not count

- Points from opposing teams will cancel out (ex. red team scores 3. blue scores 2. red team will be awarded 1 point for the round)

Prizes

Tournament Winner

The team that wins the entire tournament will receive an XBox 360 with one controller and one headset.

1st Runner Up

The second place team will receive a prize that is to be determined.

To Enter the Tournament

Please send entry requests to Craig at craig@greekintervarsitycmu.com . Please include the following:

- First and last name of you and your teammate

- Greek Letter Affiliation

- Phone number for each teammate

- Email for each teammate

Click here to see the current bracket. This will show who is signed up and when the games will be played.

Greek Conference 09 Review

2009-02-02T17:15:00.000-08:00

Greek Conference went great this year! There were 28 greeks from CMU there representing Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Chi Omega, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Phi Mu, and Sigma Kappa. Here are some thoughts from the leadership team on the weekend:

Tina's Thoughts

Glancing around the room of 28 CMU students, I was filled with wonder at God. A few short years ago, I alone, represented CMU at this conference. Now, many students are experiencing Him and some for the first time at Greek Conference. A couple of students that came didn't know Jesus at all, but are beginning to take steps towards Him. Others felt convicted to tell their friends about Jesus, and when they got home from conference-they did! I see God's faithfulness when I remember Greek Conference. I know this is just one snap shot of all the great things that are to come!

Tim's Thoughts

I thought the conference was amazing this year. It was great to see such an outstanding group of Greeks come together to celebrate their common bonds in Christ. It really seemed like everyone bonded and that students got to the root of some of the things that were holding them back. We even had a student make a commitment to Christ! The overall atmosphere of the conference was one of joy and friendship and I feel that we accomplished much more than just attending a conference.

We are looking forward to next year! However, if you can't wait until then, Chapter Focus Week is coming at the end of this year! See you then!

Greek Conference 2009

2008-12-03T23:40:00.000-08:00

Greek Conference is an amazing experience. Last year Central Michigan had a small, but strong presence at conference. Most of our group had never gone to Greek Conference

before but we quickly learned that it is a blast! We learned a lot in our sessions and at large group but more importantly we got to mingle with greeks from other universities and were able to learn about their Greek IV chapters. We also learned many new things about each other. Well, what do expect from a road trip, kicking it in Indy, staying at the Marriott, and hanging out with loads of greeks from many different universities? If you guessed good times, great friendships, and personal revelations...you are correct!

Greek Conference 08-09 from Greek InterVarsity on Vimeo.

Wait...what is Greek Conference?

InterVarsity's Greek Conference is a place where hundreds of Greeks gather for one weekend to discuss real-life issues: to be challenged and encouraged by other Greek students, to get practical tools for living in the Greek system and to learn what it means to integrate the Christian faith into your everyday Greek experience. Oh yeah, and we also want to have some fun!

Who is going?

Right now CMU greeks from Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Phi Mu, and Alpha Chi Omega are going. If you don't see your chapter here it can be a good thing because it may mean that there is an automatic scholarship waiting for you if you are the first person from your chapter to attend Greek Conference in the last five years. If you recruit 9 other brothers/sisters there is another scholarship available for you!

What is in it for me?

Would it be a Greek event if we didnt'? Of COURSE we have fun! In addition to the great fun you'll have interacting with other Greeks during meals and concentrations, we have some amazing things planned for you during our 'pre-game' and 'after hours' festivities. Wanna know what that entails? Check back for more clues, but think about a networking lounge set up by Greeks for Greeks, a dance party and more....

Don't forget to VOTE on the theme of the dance party!

So give me the details...

Greek Conference 2009

Jan. 30th - Feb. 1st

Indianapolis, IN

$120 (before Dec. 5th, 2008)

$140 (Dec. 6th, 2008...or later)

$160 (on site sign up)

Links

+ Indy Conference Home

+ CMU Crew Facebook Event

+ Who else is going?

+ REGISTER NOW!

A Christmas Party and Free Pancakes...

2008-12-01T10:46:00.000-08:00

So you just read the title of this section and you are currently thinking, "Yeah, this should be good..." Ya know what? You're right!

Everyone loves a good Christmas Party. Now there many of these fantastic events around. You will attend several during this upcoming holiday season partying many a night away. Usually around midnight is when it's time to recharge for the last few hours of mayhem. Tell me, what are your options? God bless the pressure cooker your parents bought you for your birthday but Lord knows you don't have the time nor the energy to make anything right now. Lil' Chef would be a good option but that is more of a sit-down, take-your-time, night-cap type of place. Burger King and McDonald's will go straight to the 'ol hips. I suppose it's Taco Bell again but those thin shells just don't provide the carbs needed to be alive, awake, alert, and enthusiastic the last few essential hours...

Have no fear my friend. There is a solution! A Christmas party followed by all the free pancakes you can eat!!! That's right! Come hang out with your favorite greeks, or meet some new ones, at the Community Church Cafe. Enjoy some foosball, Wii, and mingling. Learn about Greek Conference. Be present as testimonies are revealed. And yes...eat all the pancakes that you can!

I appreciate the thought but you do not need to bring presents for the host. You do not need to dress to impress (ugly Christmas sweaters are encouraged). Simply bring yourself. Bring a brother. Grab your sister. And come to the winter event you have all been waiting for!

Greek InterVarsity Christmas Kick-Off Get Together

December 8, 2008 @ 10:30pm

Youth Room @ Mount Pleasant Community Church

1400 W. Broomfield St.

About Us

2001-01-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

This page is under construction...

Which means it is slowly being updated. Don't leave yet! There is some information. The rest is coming very soon!

Staff

Tina Aceti

Lead Team

Craig Torgerson

Tim Novak

House Study Leaders

Fraternities

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Brenton Dalgliesh

You may recognize Brent as the friendly, good-looking barista at the UCup coffeehouse. Brent is a big fan of the television show Scrubs. He hails from Petoskey, Michigan. Many people joke about enjoying long walks on the beach...no...he really does!

Nick Talsma

He is sensitive and caring, yet very manly but sorry he is not currently looking for a girlfriend. Yes, he figure skates. Is it his fault he has many skills? Nick's favorite foods are hot dogs and rice. I think it's because he can spill these things on one of his three computers and not damage anything.

Sororities

Alpha Chi Omega

Tina Aceti

Phi Mu

Ashley Young

Sigma Kappa

Amelia Grate

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Kaleo Schuman