Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. was founded on December 1, 1975 by 14 students at Kean College in Union, New Jersey. The fraternity started in response to the needs of the Latino student population at the college. Since its inception, Lambda Theta Phi has established 39 chapters throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, California, Texas, Delaware, Michigan, West Virginia, New York and two Graduate Chapters in New Jersey and Connecticut. Lambda Theta Phi is a nonprofit service/social organization emphasizing unity and the celebration of Latin culture. With its acceptance into the National Interfraternity Council in 1992, Lambda Theta Phi became the first nationally recognized Latino Greek letter fraternity in the United States. Lambda Theta Phi is the oldest nationally recognized Latin fraternity in the nation. On December 3, 1994, Lambda Theta Phi officially released "The History of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Incorporated." The book covers the establishment of Lambda Theta Phi and the fraternity's steady growth since 1975. With the release of the history book, the fraternity became the first national Latin Greek letter organization to publish such a history book. Lambda Theta Phi is one of the seven founders of the CNHL (Concilio Nacional de Hermandades Latinas). The CNHL is the first Latino Greek Council and their current president is our National Vice-President. The fraternity's goals are to promote scholarship, Latin unity, respect for all cultures and brotherhood. By working in the community, the fraternity hopes to provide service and enhance the image of all Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi hopes to provide role models in the Latino community that serve as positive examples. The fraternity sets out to accomplish its goals through responsible political and social action. Lambda Theta Phi has participated in numerous voter registration drives, operated free citizenship registration assistance, conducted Hispanic recruitment days (introducing thousands of high school students to college), walked in anti-drug rallies, sponsored noted speakers to college campuses, marched in Latin parades and programmed cultural and educational events. In recognition of its accomplishments, Lambda Theta Phi received commendations from the American Red Cross for fund raisers benefiting victims of: earthquakes in Italy and Mexico, mud slides in Puerto Rico, volcanic eruptions in Colombia, hurricanes in Florida and the homeless in the United States. The fraternity received commendations from the Division of Youth and Family Services and various other community and state organizations. Lambda Theta Phi also received a proclamation from the New Jersey State Senate. Membership is open to all college males, regardless of race, creed or culture. The brotherhood includes men of many descents who work together to realize the organization's common goals. Brothers of Lambda Theta Phi have become lawyers, scientists, accountants, engineers, recording artists, community activists, entrepreneurs, public servants, politicians and leaders in various areas. Lambda Theta Phi brothers have held such positions as President of the New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, Executive Director of ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey, National Director of the Cuban Voters League and New Jersey State Congressmandad