Our MissionThe mission of Alpha Epsilon Pi is to develop the future leaders of the world’s Jewish communities. This mission is demonstrated every day through acts of brotherhood, Tzedakah (charity), social awareness and support for Jewish communities and Israel. Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded to provide opportunities for the Jewish college man seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience. We have maintained the integrity of our purpose by strengthening our ties to the Jewish community and serving as a link between high school and career.
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Our HistoryOn May 4th, 1995, under strict supervision of the Supreme Board of Governors, they were inducted as the first pledges of our beloved Fraternity. Marc Leber was elected the first Master, Jeff Markowitz as Lieutenant Master, Ryan Frank as the first Scribe, and Chad Levine as Exchequer. Dues were set to $54.95 for the first two months in commemoration of the date. The Colony name was unanimously selected as Delta Pi. This name was selected as such for the following reason; Alpha Pi was the nearby Temple Chapter whom we had close ties to in our beginning. Alpha Pi and Delta Pi seemed logical. But more meaningful, the Greek letter Delta represented 'Drexel' and Pi represented 'Philadelphia'. However, on May 22, 1995, the Colony name was changed to Delta Rho because Delta Pi was discovered to be the name of the inactive Utica College Chapter. Delta Rho was selected to most represent what the founders believed to be the unique ideals of the new Colony. As Founding Fathers, this small group of men shared the responsibility of creating a fraternity focused on a dream. This vision was to provide a home away from home for Jewish students at Drexel. In addition, they saw Alpha Epsilon Pi as a means of building character and leadership, promoting academics, and developing social and athletic skills. The first philanthropy project was a success. The Fraternity attended a Jewish fair in Bucks County and passed out information about Tay-Sachs Disease. As a result, the group managed to land a picture in the Jewish Exponent, a local paper. On Thursday, June 22, 1995, Marc Leber, Jeff Markowitz, and Ryan Frank were initiated into the brotherhood of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the Temple Chapter house. Finally, on July 30, 1995, Chad Levine and Marc Wintjen were initiated as brothers.
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