Posted on Nov 7, 2007

FRATS FOR CHARITY: Members of Sigma Phi and Delta Kappa Epsilon co-sponsored the Capital Region Monopoly Tournament.

The fourth annual “Get Your Game On” Monopoly Tournament kicks off Sunday, Nov. 11 at noon at College Park Hall on Nott Street. Proceeds benefit Family & Child Service of Schenectady.

The entrance fee is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Doors open at 11: 30 a.m. and walk-in players are welcome.

The event, sponsored by Union fraternities Sigma Phi and Delta Kappa Epsilon, features a top prize of a weekend getaway to Montreal and a second prize of four round-trip Amtrak tickets to New York City.

Union athletes will also compete in a team tournament against athletes from Siena, Skidmore and the University at Albany, with the winning team receiving $100 in Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates.

Last year, 150 players helped to raise $9,500 for Family & Child Service programs. The year before, the tournament raised $12,000. Corporate sponsors include Northwoods Health System, Fenimore Asset Management and Saratoga Gaming and Raceway.

“Our goal is to raise $12,000 again this year,” said Mary Conklin, development director at Family & Child Service. “The money enables us to expand existing programs such as providing grants to families to pay for utilities or to purchase adaptive equipment.”

Prizes will be awarded to the person or team with the most money after one hour of play. All players will compete using traditional Monopoly game boards, which were donated by Parker Brothers. Children will play Monopoly Jr.

All participants get a free t-shirt and refreshments will be provided.

Tickets are available at the Student Activities Office in the Reamer Campus Center, or by calling Family & Child Service of Schenectady at (518) 393-1369.