Student’s FSPAC Lobbying Experience Lights Fire for Political Aspirations

Two years ago, Alex Schriver was a junior at Auburn University and an active member of his fraternity, Delta Tau Delta, as well as the College Republicans. In one day, he combined his passions for Greek life and politics by lobbying on Capitol Hill for support of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA). It was an invaluable experience that set him on a path for a career in politics.

Why CHIA Remains an Integral Part of Our Collective Agenda

We have invested over 10 years in the passing of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA) and we have slowly built a community of support that peaked in last Congress when a majority of the House sponsored our bill.

2011 Record Breaking Fundraising Year for FSPAC

Our years of experience working on the passage of the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act have shown the importance of a coordinated approach that allows the fraternity and sorority community to speak with one powerful voice.

Fraternity and Sorority PAC’s “Happy Hour on the Hill” Draws 100+ Interns, Young Professionals

The 4th Annual Happy Hour on the Hill drew in a large crowd on Tuesday, July 26 from all over the Washington D.C.-Metro area.

Student Lobbyists Share Their Passion for Passing CHIA

“At the University of Virginia, we are first-years instead of freshmen, second-years instead of sophomores. We do not have graduation; in fact, we have final exercises and I walked the lawn as a fourth-year in May.

We do this because our founder, Thomas Jefferson, inspired that you are never a 'senior' in learning and college is only the kickoff to a lifelong education. I share this because it underscores my lifelong commitment to Delta Sigma Phi and my values in loyalty, brotherhood, and dignity..."

Politicians Rushing for Fraternity and Sorority PAC Money

Reprint of an Article from OpenSecrets.org

Being a member of a collegiate Greek letter society may literally pay off if you run for political office.

Of late, the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee has become a financial force for candidates who "champion Greek issues." During the past three election cycles, the Fraternity and Sorority PAC has raised more than $1 million and donated $611,000 to candidates running for federal political offices, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics.

2011 PAC Dinner Celebrates Fundraising and Lobbying Successes

Former national President of FarmHouse, Congressman Rick Berg (R-ND/FarmHouse).

The fifth annual Fraternity and Sorority PAC (FSPAC) dinner at Art and Soul restaurant was a huge success! In addition to the more than 300 attendees, more than 20 members of Congress attended this event including several freshman members of Congress.

Annually, this event affords our alumni supporters and student leaders the opportunity to become better acquainted with the national leaders that support the FSPAC’s causes. Numerous members of the Senate and Congress addressed the audience. Most spoke of how they benefitted, both personally and professionally, from their undergraduate experiences as members of Greek organizations. Likewise, all spoke of the importance and benefits of our passing the College Housing and Infrastructure Act (CHIA).