Phiota wins 1^st Annual Latino Greek Charity Softball Classic

On October 6, 2007 the national softball team of Phi Iota Alpha won the First Annual Latino Greek Charity Softball Classic.

The weather was a sunny 86 degrees at East River Park in New York City. Brothers from all over the Phiota Nation converged for an afternoon of sportsmanship and for a good cause.

Phiota won all three 3 games and eased the way for the championship.

The first game was versus Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.
Phiota won by a score of 14-1.

The second game was versus Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity.
Phiota won by a score of 15-2.

The third and final game of the tournament was the championship game against La Unidad Latina/Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. Phiota won by a score of 17-3.

All the winning proceeds of the 1^st Annual Latino Greek Charity Softball Classic will be presented to Save Latin America, Inc. www.savelatinamerica.org

SLA's mission is to expedite and facilitate the assimilation process of Hispanics into mainstream American society, as well as address and alleviate the enormous obstacles facing low to moderate income Hispanics upon their arrival to this country.  SLA's strategy focuses on improving access to education, healthcare, economic improvement within a working framework that incorporates information sharing, community outreach, public awareness, volunteers, as well as mentoring. 

Since 1931, Phi Iota Alpha has set precedents for Latino greek leadership in the global community. Through the past 75 years, Phi Iota Alpha has cultivated and inspired Latino men nationwide to become leaders of their communities across Latin America and the United States. Open to all men, this distinguished brotherhood includes many professionals and former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, the Oldest Latino Fraternity in existence, continues to lead as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States.

Founded in 1991, SAVE LATIN AMERICA, INC. (SLA) is a 501 (c)(3) civic organization whose vision is to be recognized as a leader in providing services and easy access to information for Hispanics of all ages in the fields of health, education, economic and business development, as well as government and political awareness.