The Gamma Kappa Graduate/Alumni Chapter of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., was formally recognized in the Sunshine state of Florida on January 1, 2001.

The initial motivation to establish a chapter began with two Hermanos, David Asencio and Juan Carlos Pagan . These Hermanos were familiar with one another as they had pledged together at Buffalo State College in the Spring of 1997 (Gamma Alpha). They met once again in the greater Orlando area during the Fall of 1999. From the very beginning, they sought to establish a Graduate/Alumni chapter in the state of Florida. With this in mind, they began research to determine if there were other Hermanos residing in the state. While sightings of Hermanos in South Florida were mentioned in various e-mails, finding them proved to be difficult.

The first big break came when, while wearing his letters, Juan Carlos Pagan was noticed by another Hermano who proceeded to flash the sign. The customary Para Siempre and tight grip lead to meeting Hermano Gil Cortes.

Not long thereafter, news resulted of an Hermano living in the West Palm Beach area. The initial contact with Hermano Henry Ponciano was accomplished via a phone call placed to David Asencio during the Spring of 2000.
Interestingly enough, Henry knew of several Hermanos living in the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale areas. After several weeks of inquiries and searching for more information via e-mails and phone calls, contact was made with the following Hermanos during the Summer of 2000: Renato Molina, Luis Ocasio , David Ocasio , David Martinez, and Ramiro Mendoza .

In August 2000, a flurry of e-mails and phone calls lead to the discussion of establishing a graduate chapter in Florida. With input and guidance from all, a proposal was drafted which outlined the chapter's future objectives and goals. In September 2000, eager to fulfill the fraternity's mission, the Hermanos of the Sunshine State put forth its hopes and dreams for expansion. On October 21, 2000, the Gamma Kappa Chapter of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc. was born.

The new millenium brought to the chapter Hermanos Wally Escolastico and Luis Ortiz.

La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. has been at the forefront in addressing the issues that affect the Latino community. The Hermanos of the Gamma Kappa Graduate/Alumni chapter have committed themselves to continuing this tradition. The aforementioned Hermanos have all graduated from various universities in the Northeast corridor of the US yet they have come together in Florida as professional men working in various industries in order to continue their commitment to fulfilling the fraternity's mission and uplifting the Latino community.

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