Alpha Sigma Tau Awards the 2010 McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence Award

Indianapolis, IN- Alpha Sigma Tau awarded its highest interfraternal award, the McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence, to two distinguished Greek leaders at the National Panhellenic Conference reception at its 38th National Convention in June.

Kevin O’Neill, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, is a graduate of Syracuse University and Marshall Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. He is the youngest member of the Patton Boggs, LLP management team in Washington, D.C. and has led the efforts of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) to encourage the passage of CHIA, the College Housing and Infrastructure Act, on a pro-bono basis. This legislation would ultimately benefit residence life on almost a thousand campuses where Greeks are housed. Kevin is the force behind the annual NIC/NPC Congressional Visits attended by Alpha Sigma Tau and is the founder of the Fraternity/Sorority Political Action Committee. Kevin was named one of Washington D.C.’s Rising Stars due to his lobbying practice as well as his innovative role as the creator and voice of Patton Boggs’ Capital Thinking podcasts on VoiceAmerica’s internet radio network. Kevin delivered the keynote speech at the Sorority’s NPC reception during convention.

Ginny Carroll is a member of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity and served as the Fraternity’s Executive Director. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Industrial Technology and Graphic Communications. Ginny, founder and CEO of InGINuity, Inc., provides Greeks with customized tools and resources needed to build on the strengths of their organization and to move them forward in the fraternity/sorority community. She is a nationally-known expert and brings an inspirational and creative approach to problem solving and strategic planning and implementation. Ginny is a recipient of the Association of Fraternity Advisors’ Jack Anson Award for “one who fosters positive change to advance the fraternal movement by her long-term commitment to the Greek community beyond her own fraternity.” Ginny was recognized for her commitment to helping the Sorority define and implement the membership’s strategic objectives as part of the development of the 2010 Alpha Sigma Tau Strategic Plan. Ginny was a featured speaker at the Sorority’s convention.

The McCrory Order of Interfraternity Excellence was established by past NPC Chairman Cynthia McCrory and her husband Richard to honor individual who has contributed outstanding service to the betterment of the Greek system. Award recipients exemplify the finest tradition of fraternal service, have sustained successful leadership in interfraternity affairs, and are respected spokespersons for the important cause of fraternal ideals. Seven winners have received this honor since first awarded in 1998.

About Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority was founded November 4, 1899 at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The purpose of Alpha Sigma Tau is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members. The sorority offers membership programming with an emphasis on academic achievement, community service, leadership development, and personal growth opportunities. For more information, visit the Alpha Sigma Tau National Homepage at www.alphasigmatau.org.